Coarctation of Aorta
Coarctation of Aorta: congenital condition characterised by narrowing of the aorta near the site where the ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum after regression) inserts.
Coarctation of Aorta: congenital condition characterised by narrowing of the aorta near the site where the ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum after regression) inserts.
Tetralogy of Fallot: Large VSD; RV outflow tract obstruction; RV hypertrophy; and Overriding aorta
Alteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator used as a thrombolytic medication in: Acute Ischaemic Strokes, Acute Myocardial Infarction and PE
Intracardiac Masses Echocardiography
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) or intra-aortic counterpulsation device the balloon is inflated during diastole to increase coronary perfusion and then deflated during systole to decrease afterload
Catecholamine excess, or 'sympathetic overload', may be harmful in critically ill patients, including those with septic shock. Catacholamine excess is associated with specific conditions such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Tenecteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator used as a thrombolytic medication in: Acute Ischaemic Strokes, Acute Myocardial Infarction, PE
Pacing Modes – Advantages and Disadvantages
electromagnetic interference can affect the function of implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers and ICDs
Temporary Pacemaker Troubleshooting. Problems with pacing: output failure, failure to capture. Problems with sensing: oversensing, undersensing and Pacemaker syndromes
Pacemakers are devices that detect the electrical activity of the heart and stimulate it to contract at a faster rate.
Overdrive pacing = pacing the heart at a higher rate than the native heart rate; VT or VF can result -> always have DC cardioversion available