Benefit of discontinuing smokeless tobacco after myocardial infarction A study by Gabriel et al [1] evaluated whether discontinuation of smokeless tobacco has any mortality benefit after a myocardial
Long sinus pause on ECG rhythm strip Long Sinus Pause on Holter ECG ECG rhythm strip documenting a long sinus pause of around 8.5 seconds. Such long pauses
Cardioversion of Ventricular Tachycardia on Monitor Rhythm Strip Cardioversion of ventricular tachycardia Ventricular tachycardia is a life threatening ventricular arrhythmia which can lead to hypotension and sometimes degenerate
Near infrared spectroscopic imaging along with intravascular ultrasound A new combination catheter system with ability for intravascular ultra sound imaging (IVUS) along with near infrared spectroscopic imaging (NIRS)
MR angio of aortoiliac disease Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography of aortoiliac disease has the advantage that no contrast has to be administered and hence suitable in individuals with renal
Familial hypercholesterolemia Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant disorder and should be suspected when the total cholesterol levels are above 300 mg/dL in adults and above 250 mg/dL
ICU Central monitor ICU central monitors are now commonplace in most intensive care units. They are connected to bedside monitors either by wired circuits or wireless links. They
Echocardiogram in Aortic Stenosis Echocardiogram is a very useful tool to assess aortic stenosis. It will identify whether the stenosis is valvar, supra valvar or subvalvar. Associated lesions
Coarctation of aorta – angiogram Still picture from an aortogram in coarctation of aorta in lateral view. The catheter is seen along the anterior border of the aorta.
Snap shots of balloon mitral valvotomy fluoroscopic images Screenshot of the fluoroscopic image showing the balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) balloon across the interatrial septum in the left atrium