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ROX index ROX index is used to predict the success (and failure) of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). ROX index is the ratio of pulse oximetry/fraction of inspired oxygen

Awake ECMO Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used for treatment of severe respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure. Usually these patients are sedated and mechanically ventilated, though at lower tidal

Risk of cerebral hypoxia with ECMO Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) is a potential lifesaving intervention in those with refractory cardiogenic shock. But there is potential risk of

Cardiac power output Cardiac power output (CPO) = (Mean arterial pressure x Cardiac output)/451 Mean arterial pressure = {(Systolic blood pressure − Diastolic blood pressure)/3} + Diastolic blood

Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index (PAPi) is a recently described hemodynamic index, which has been used to predict right ventricular failure in those with inferior

Cardiology MCQ – Impella device Contraindication for placement of an Impella mechanical cardiac support device: Aortic stenosis Aortic regurgitation Left ventricular thrombus All of the above Click here

Cardiology MCQ – Recurrence of stress cardiomyopathy Though stress cardiomyopathy is a reversible condition, recurrence is known. Average recurrence rate is about: Correct answer: 2% to 4% per

Cardiology MCQ – Recurrence of stress cardiomyopathy Though stress cardiomyopathy is a reversible condition, recurrence is known. Average recurrence rate is about: 2% to 4% per year 6%

Pyrethroid insecticides may increase cardiovascular mortality A study published in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) Internal Medicine evaluated the environmental exposure to pyrethroid insecticides by checking the

Cardiology MCQ – Anti-Ro/SSA – Answer Maternal Anti-Ro/SSA antibodies are associated with fetal: Correct answer: 4. All of the above Fetal echocardiographic features of anti-Ro/SSA antibody–mediated cardiac disease