…no significant coronary artery disease. Left ventriculography demonstrates apical ballooning. Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms is most likely contributing to this patient's condition?

…visit, the patient notes he feels constantly "on edge" but assumes it is normal and will pass since the device has not actually fired yet…

…therapy (CRT). Which of the following device therapies is currently approved for the improvement of symptoms, quality of life, and exercise capacity in this patient?

…left ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure, suddenly experiences chest pain and tightness while walking her dog. She has never experienced such symptoms before. The patient…

…suppress the arrhythmia. Based on his impaired left ventricular function, which of the following medications is theoretically an attractive option for this patient, despite its…

A 68-year-old male with a history of ischemic cardiomyopathy, a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 35%, hypertension, and a cardiac resynchronization therapy…

…patient with hypertension. ECG is recorded during his annual health screening. He is asymptomatic during the recording. Heart rate 67 beats per minute. Identify all…

…primary mitral regurgitation and mitral annular disjunction. The patient's left ventricular size and systolic function are normal. Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms is…

A 70 years-old male was admitted to the ER (emergency room) due to chest pain and discomfort in his left arm. These symptoms debuted…

…During hospitalization, the patient experienced several embolic events, including a stroke, which led to the suspicion of a left ventricular (LV) thrombus. What imaging modality…

A patient's ECG shows intermittently non-conducted P waves with a fixed PR interval. What type of AV block does this describe, and what…

This 54-year-old patient with Covid-19 (Sars-Cov-2) has a slightly irregular rhythm. What is the rhythm and should you be concerned…