…thickened (about 80% have thickening). The parietal and visceral leaves of the pericardium are most often fused. The process most often affects the entire pericardium…

…vessels. The visceral layer consists of mesothelian cells, collagen and elastin and is fused with the myocardium. At the departures of the larger vessels, the…

…severity. Tricuspid stenosis is visually characterized by thickened leaflets, with reduced motion and potentially fused commisures. Continuous Doppler is used to assess the stenosis. Doppler…

…the longest QT interval obtained. Large U waves that are fused with the T wave should be included in the measurement. This may result in…

…QRS complex fuses with the ST segment). Early repolarization is defined by a notch or slur in the J point (where the QRS fuses with…

…many other countries, a 2:1 block will be difficult to discern because the flutter wave may fuse with the preceding T wave. Increasing the…