Miscellaneous conditions
- Congenital heart disease & GUCH (Grown Up Congenital Heart disease)Survival in congenital heart disease CHD has increased dramatically over the past few decades. This has resulted in an increased prevalence of congenital…
- Cardiac thromboembolism: cardiac sources of embolismThromboembolism is a leading cause of death worldwide 1. Emboli originating in the atria, left atrial appendage LAA, ventricles, valves, and proximal aorta…
- Endocarditis: definitions, causes, diagnosis, echocardiography & treatmentEndocarditis implies that a bacterial infection engages the heart valves and this is a serious condition. The focus of infection on the flap is called…
- Right ventricular strain: definition, causes, echocardiographyWhen 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 are rare. They can occur anywhere in the heart or surrounding tissue. Tumors can be localized in the myocardium, pericardium, perivalvular…
Aortic stenosis
The aortic valve area is normally 3.0 to 4.0 cm2. Aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that leads to a gradual reduction in the orifice area. As the…
Congenital heart disease & GUCH (Grown Up Congenital Heart disease)
Survival in congenital heart disease CHD has increased dramatically over the past few decades. This has resulted in an increased prevalence of congenital…