Showing posts with label Cardiology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cardiology. Show all posts

Exploring Radiofemoral Delay: Understanding Its Mechanisms and Identifying Its Causes

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What is Radiofemoral Delay and What are its Causes? Radiofemoral delay is a clinical sign indicative of a significant delay between the palp...

Discuss the embryology, anatomy and physiology of non-compaction of the left ventricle.

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Non-compaction of the left ventricle (NCLV), also known as left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), is a rare congenital cardiac abnormality ...

Completed - Normal Second heart sound

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The most difficult thing in auscultation is to identify the abnormalities of S2. Physiology of Second heartsound Two components for 2nd h...

Aorto-Pulmonary Collaterals in Cyanotic Heart Disease: Understanding the Lifelines of Oxygenation

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Cyanotic heart disease refers to a group of congenital heart defects characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and nails du...

Role of Nitric Oxide in Cellular Pathophysiology and Diseases

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Nitric oxide (NO) is a small, gaseous signaling molecule with a short half-life, playing crucial roles in various physiological and patholog...

Physical Principles of Rotablation: Understanding the Mechanics and Applications

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Rotablation, a term derived from "rotational ablation," is a minimally invasive technique used in the field of interventional card...

The Pathophysiology of Acute Aortic Regurgitation: An In-Depth Exploration

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Acute aortic regurgitation (AR) is a sudden and severe cardiac condition characterized by the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left...

The Deleterious Health Effects of Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils

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Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) are formed when vegetable oils undergo a chemical process called partial hydrogenation. This p...

The Anatomy of the Mitral Apparatus: Structure and Function

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  The mitral apparatus is a complex structure located within the left side of the heart, responsible for ensuring the efficient unidirection...

The Fetal Circulatory Changes at Birth: A Cardiology Perspective

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The fetal circulatory system undergoes significant changes during birth as the newborn transitions from a prenatal to a postnatal environmen...

Neo-Atherosclerosis: A Complex Pathological Process Following Stent Implantation

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Neo-atherosclerosis is a complex pathological process that occurs within the neointima following stent implantation, either drug-eluting ste...

Understanding Atherosclerosis of the Aorta: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention.

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Atherosclerosis is a common disease that affects the arteries of the body. It is characterized by the buildup of plaque within the walls of ...

Understanding Peripheral Embolism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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Peripheral embolism is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot or a piece of debris, such as fat or air, travels from one part of ...

Pulseless Disease (Takayasu's Arteritis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Pulseless disease, also known as Takayasu's arteritis, is a rare, chronic, autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the aorta, t...

Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outlook

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Supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) is a rare but serious heart condition that affects the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from ...

Understanding Pre-Subclavian Coarctation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Pre-subclavian coarctation is a rare form of congenital heart disease that affects the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the he...

Aortic Aneurysm: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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An aortic aneurysm is a serious medical condition characterized by the abnormal bulging or enlargement of the aorta, the largest blood vesse...

A Comprehensive Guide to Thoracic Inlet Syndrome

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Thoracic Inlet Syndrome (TIS), also known as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), is a group of disorders that involve compression, irritation, o...

Preventing Thoracic Inlet Syndrome

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While not all cases of Thoracic Inlet Syndrome - TIS can be prevented, there are steps individuals can take to reduce their risk: Maintain p...

Surgical options for Thoracic Inlet Syndrome

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 In more severe cases or if conservative treatments fail, surgical intervention may be necessary. Surgical options for Thoracic Inlet Syndro...