All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Generally the blood pressure is slightly higher in the right upper limb than in the left upper limb and higher in the lower limbs than in the upper

Skipping of heart beats occasionally may not be much dangerous

Stopping of cholesterol lowering medications cause a rebound increase in blood cholesterol levels.

An implanted defibrillator can promptly detect and treat abnormal rhythms (arrhythmias) and prevent sudden death.

Medications belonging to the group of beta blockers (e.g. atenolol) and some calcium channel blockers (e.g. verapamil), can reduce resting heart rate

Drug which can shorten QT interval in LQT3: Cardiology MCQ

Most common cause of death in older women: Cardiology MCQ

T waves inversion in anterior chest leads: Cardiology MCQ

Indication for thrombolysis: Cardiology MCQ

Compounds contained in coffee which can increase cholesterol belong to the group known as diterpenes which include cafestol and kahweol