…collagenous scar, interspersed with surviving bundles of myocytes that form the slow conducting isthmuses critical for re entry [6] . Non ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NICM), hypertrophic…

…in the area to be biopsied. Hypersensitivity to local anaesthetics. Areas at high risk of unsightly or hypertrophic scars: the sternum, the shoulder, the jawline…

…Stroke Volume, Wall Stress & Frank Starling's law Myocardial Mechanics It is fundamental to distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from hypertrophy caused by increased loading conditions. The…

Cardiology Genetic and miscellaneous conditions Definition and scope Familial and genetic screening in cardiovascular medicine is the systematic assessment of relatives and other individuals who…

…with the degree of hypertrophy, the extent of ventricular fibrosis, LVOT obstruction, age, and left ventricular function. The HCM Risk SCD score aims to identify…

…pulseless electrical activity (PEA). These are highly lethal arrhythmias that lead to death if cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not started immediately. Ventricular fibrillation is the result…

…hypertrophic 10–15 s 2 2 mm Verruca vulgaris 10–20 s 2 2 mm Verruca plantaris 20–30 s after paring 2 2 mm…

…hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart failure, older age, vascular disease and renal dysfunction. The commonly used CHA2DS2 VASc score incorporates the following variables: Risk…

…dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy), valvular disease . Less common causes are arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/ARVD), Brugada syndrome , long QT syndrome , sarcoidosis , Prinzmetal…

…with full preparedness Moderate to severe aortic stenosis without symptoms Individual assessment Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with outflow tract obstruction Caution Tachyarrhythmia or bradyarrhythmia Rate control first…