…and diastolic function, with no evidence of structural cardiac disease. Which of the following management strategies has been shown to reduce future cardiac events in…

What is the recommended dosing regimen of prasugrel in patients proceeding to PCI? LD = loading dose. MD = maintenance dose.

A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency department complaining of palpitations and mild shortness of breath for the past 4 hours. His heart…

…ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, and aVF. He is immediately taken for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). During the procedure, the interventional cardiologist notes…

…disease presents for a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation. A recent cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging study demonstrates significant left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and the presence of…

…demonstrates preserved left ventricular (LV) systolic function with an ejection fraction of 60%, normal LV dimensions, and severe aortic regurgitation (AR). The patient denies dyspnea…

88-year old male with a previous history of acute myocardial infarction.

Male 58 years with chest pain. Which abnormalities are present? Click to enlarge ECG.

…patient presents with a sudden onset of shortness of breath and chest pressure while walking. She mentions occasional episodes of chest pain over the past…

An athlete presents with a prolonged QTc interval (e.g., QTc ≥470 ms for males or ≥480 ms for females). What is the initial recommended…

A 68-year-old male with a history of prior myocardial infarction presents to the emergency department with palpitations and near-syncope. His ECG shows…

What is the risk associated with rapid and/or sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT), particularly in the setting of left ventricular dysfunction?

…The palpitations occurs intermittently, but they tend to intensify during stressful periods, such as exam periods. The patient experiences palpitations with sudden onset and occassionally…