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Left bundle branch block (LBBB): ECG criteria, causes, management

…and often notched R wave. Leads I and aVL: Similar to V5 and V6. ST T changes : Left sided leads (V5, V6, I and aVL)…

ECG in left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH): criteria and implications

…hypertrophy (RVH). The electrical vector of the left ventricle is enhanced in LVH, which results in large R waves in left sided leads (V5, V6…

Biventricular hypertrophy ECG and clinical characteristics

…hypertrophy (RVH). The electrical vector of the left ventricle is enhanced in LVH, which results in large R waves in left sided leads (V5, V6…

Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH): ECG criteria & clinical characteristics

…hypertrophy (RVH). The electrical vector of the left ventricle is enhanced in LVH, which results in large R waves in left sided leads (V5, V6…

Cardiac Tamponade: Recognition and Pericardiocentesis

…occurs when intrapericardial pressure equals or exceeds right atrial pressure. The haemodynamic consequences are progressive impairment of right and left sided filling, reduced stroke volume…

Pulmonary Hypertension: Classification and Treatment Principles

…by elevation of pulmonary arterial pressure. It may arise from pulmonary vascular disease, left sided cardiac disease, chronic lung disease or hypoxia, chronic thromboembolic obstruction…

Right Ventricular Infarction: Recognition and Haemodynamic Management

…hypotension, or evidence of low output despite relatively limited elevation of left sided filling pressure. Evaluation and physical examination Initial assessment should establish whether the…

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

…solely as an isolated coronary event. SCAD predominantly affects the left sided coronary circulation and may involve multiple vessels. Pregnancy associated SCAD can occur at…

Diuretic Strategy and Decongestion in Heart Failure

…are elevated. Consequently, congestion may occur across the full range of left ventricular ejection fraction and may result from systolic dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, or both…

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Treatment

…worse outcomes. Pulmonary hypertension secondary to left heart disease may occur because elevated left sided filling pressures are transmitted to the pulmonary circulation. Persistent pulmonary…

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