Pharmacological closure and maintaining patency of ductus arteriosus Prostaglandin E1 is used for maintaining ductal patency in ductus dependent circulations [1]. Both oral [2] and intravenous paracetamol [3]
Predisposition to statin adverse effects Some situations likely to predispose to statin adverse effects are impaired renal or hepatic function, history of previous statin intolerance or muscle disorders
Potential disadvantages of perioperative heparin bridging Some of the potential disadvantages of perioperative heparin bridging are risk of thromboembolism due to subtherapeutic dose, more prolonged total hospital stay
Location of atherosclerotic plaques in relation to a myocardial bridge Atherosclerotic plaques are usually located 20 – 30 mm proximal to the myocardial bridge. Reversal of systolic flow
What is the best treatment option for prosthetic valve thrombosis presenting with stroke? In patients having prosthetic valve thrombosis presenting with stroke, surgery is the first option as
ECG Quiz with discussion – Pacing What are the important findings and diagnosis? ECG shows a regular wide QRS rhythm at a rate of 60/minute. Each QRS complex
ECG Quiz with Discussion Katz-Wachtel phenomenon What does this ECG show? This ECG shows Katz-Wachtel phenomenon with large biphasic QRS complexes in mid precordial leads. It is typically
What is secondary AF? Secondary AF has been defined as self limited atrial fibrillation caused by a reversible etiology. Conditions which cause secondary AF are myocardial infarction, myocarditis,
Ellis classification of coronary perforation during PCI Ellis classification is based on angiographic appearance of the perforation [1]. Grade I: Extraluminal crater without extravasation Grade II: Pericardial or
In which of the three Eisenmenger syndromes is cardiomegaly unlikely? In ventricular septal defect with Eisenmenger syndrome, cardiomegaly is unlikely. Though there will be cardiomegaly initially when there
