All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

ECG Quiz 60 Click here for a larger image Click here for the discussion

X-ray Quiz 11 – Discussion X-ray chest shows aortic enlargement. Possibilities to be considered are aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection and unfolding of aortic arch in the elderly. In

X-ray Quiz – 11 Person presenting with pain left scapular region. Possibilities? Click here for the discussion

Risk factors for stent thrombosis Prior stent thrombosis is an important risk factor for future stent thrombosis as well. Diffuse multivessel disease, especially in the presence of diabetes

Echo Quiz – Discussion RA: Right atrium; LA: Left atrium; RV: Right ventricle; LV: Left ventricle; AML: Anterior mitral leaflet; PML: Posterior mitral leaflet This echocardiogram in apical

Echo Quiz Diagnosis? Click here for the discussion

ECG Quiz 59 – Discussion Click here for a larger image P waves can be seen at a rate double that of QRS complexes (blue arrows). They are

ECG Quiz 59 Click here for the discussion

Barbeau test – Allen’s test using pulse oximetry Allen’s test is often used to assess the efficacy of collateral circulation in the hand through the superficial and deep

Echo Quiz – Discussion Left panel shows the two cusps of aortic valve in open position in parasternal short axis view of echocardiography (blue arrows). Right panel shows