Thursday, August 29, 2013

Framingham Heart Study funding cut by 40%

The longest-running US trial of cardiovascular disease has seen its funding slashed by 40%, and while theFramingham Heart Study (FHS) is still open and ongoing, there will be layoffs later this year and clinical examinations and laboratory activities will be eliminated.
The reason for the cutbacks is the automatic funding cuts that went into place as a result of the US government sequestration. In a typical year, the FHS receives approximately $9 million per year from the government through its contract with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). However, the funding will be reduced by $4 million in the coming years, a 40% reduction. In addition, 19 administrative and clinical posts are expected to be chopped.

EKG Card # 6 ( made easy ) Cardiac Veins , Anatomy Part V


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Schematic 12-leads' ECG mapping for localization of VT source ; Made easy

A 57 years man is brought to you to the ER , BP-about &60mmhg, Bibasilar crackles and drowsy . you diagnosed as "ventricular tachycardia"!!! 
1- Now is this patient suitable for targeted EP mapping :substratemappint with EP suit " ?
2- If yes, what should do next ?
3- If not , what is your next step to "map" the V.Tach origin and to tell for surgeon about its localization ?


Substrate mapping technique

Before to any planned arrhythmia intervention , first must identify the target area for treatment . Usually it’s done with either targeted EP mapping and/or systemic ECG interpretation . using an essential technique of electrophysiologic substrate mapping , a detailed schematic map of the heart is generated .
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

What is glagov effect or out ward positive remodeling of Coronary arteries ?

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Four cups of coffee a day linked to risk of early death

Americans are big coffee drinkers, consuming more than 400 million cups each day. But new research has found that drinking four cups of coffee a day could lead to numerous health problems and an increased mortality risk, according to a study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

New Risk Assessment Tool To Predict Stroke In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

A more accurate and reliable stroke prediction model has been developed to help physicians decide whether to start blood-thinning treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation, as described in the current online issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. Atrial fibrillation affects millions of AmericansNews Today

What is "Scimitar sign/syndrome" ?


This week's ECG case Challenge !

A 57 years man is brought to you to the ER , BP-about &60mmhg, Bibasilar crackles and drowsy . you diagnosed as "ventricular tachycardia"!!! 
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1- Now is this patient suitable for targeted EP mapping :substratemappint with EP suit " ?
2- If yes, what should do next ?
3- If not , what is your next step to "map" the V.Tach origin and to tell for surgeon about its localization ?

This week's ECG case challenge !!!

what is cerebral Venous Thrombosis ?


A short Historical Background about "Acute Aortic disease



Cardiological Risky drugs In Pregnancy !


Cardiovascular Changes During Pregnancy


Left atrial enlargement on Chest -X ray


"Mirror Image Test " For Posterior wall MI


Normal Versus Right Ventricular Hypertrophy Loops !


VentriculoArterial Connection


Hill's Sign "Artifact or a Fact"