Miscellaneous conditions
Chapters in Miscellaneous conditions.
- Congenital heart disease & GUCH (Grown Up Congenital Heart disease)Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and Grown Up Congenital Heart (GUCH) disease Survival in congenital heart disease (CHD) has increased dramatically over the past…
- Cardiac thromboembolism: cardiac sources of embolismCardiac thromboembolism Thromboembolism is a leading cause of death worldwide (1). Emboli originating in the atria, left atrial appendage (LAA), ventricles, valves, and proximal…
- Endocarditis: definitions, causes, diagnosis, echocardiography & treatmentEndocarditis Endocarditis implies that a bacterial infection engages the heart valves and this is a serious condition. The focus of infection on the flap is called vegetation. As…
- Right ventricular strain: definition, causes, echocardiographyRight ventricular strain When assessing the right half of the heart, it is important to familiarize yourself with the principles of hemodynamics and conditions prevailing on the…
- Cardiac tumorsCardiac tumors Cardiac tumors are rare. They can occur anywhere in the heart or surrounding tissue. Tumors can be localized in the myocardium, pericardium, perivalvular (adjacent…
Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis The aortic valve area is normally 3.0 to 4.0 cm 2 . Aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that leads to a gradual reduction in the orifice area. As the area is…
Congenital heart disease & GUCH (Grown Up Congenital Heart disease)
Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and Grown Up Congenital Heart (GUCH) disease Survival in congenital heart disease (CHD) has increased dramatically over the past…