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CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES :: They increase the output of urine which may be due to increased cardiac output and increased circulation through the kidney it is used in cardiac edema in combination with other diuretics  https://lnkd.in/dnevxHU3

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS :: CARDIAC CONTRACTILITY :: The main effect of digitalis on heart is to increase the force of myocardial heart muscle contraction i.e.positive inotropic effect This results in increased cardiac output in normal individuals it constricts the blood vessels of arteries and veins Thus the increased cardiac output is counteracted by this effect and hence apparently an increase in cardiac output is not observed  https://lnkd.in/dcuufjjM

Comprehensive non-invasive Hemodynamic Assessment in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure-Related Cardiogenic Shock. A step towards echodynamics: @ESC_Journals 🥸Nice study looking at correlations between echo and RHC in CS 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/e8UpcfFp

https://lnkd.in/diui5JTZ To remember the H's and T's in the context of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), you can use this mnemonic song set to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star": **"Hypovolemia, lack of flow, Hypoxia, oxygen's low. Hyper or hypokalemia, watch for these, Hypothermia, freezing breeze.** **Tension pneumo, chest so tight, Tamponade, heart's in a fight. Thrombosis, clots block the way, Toxins, trouble every day.** **Hypoglycemia, sugar's fall, These H’s and T’s, we recall."**

Basics of ECG,part 63 In previous part we mentioned about factors which determine the susceptibility various areas of the myocardium more or less susceptible to ischemia. We discussed the first factor,means the proximity myocardium to the intracavitary blood supply Now we pay for second factor: 2. Distance from the major coronary arteries The ventricles consist of multiple myocardial layers that depend on the coronary arteries( for their blood supply)that arise from the aorta and course along the epicardial surfaces before penetrating the thickness of the myocardium, then pass sequentially through the epicardial, middle, and subendocardial layers . The subendocardial layer is the most distant, innermost layer of the myocardium and is subjected to the highest myocardial wall tension, resulting in greater oxygen needs, so the subendocardial layer is the most susceptible to ischemia. The thicker walled left ventricle is much more susceptible to insufficient perfusion than is the thinner walled right ventricle because of both the wall thickness itself and the greater workload of the left ventricle. #ECG #cardilogy

Surprised to see single coronary artery, anomalous originating from right coronary sinus, giving rise to all the three coronary arteries.. presented with acute coronary syndrome, very critical stenosis of left circumflex artery… performed PCI using Biomime morph 3 -2.5 mm x 60 mm successfully. Identify the vessels…. #meryllifesciences #biomimemorph

Basics of ECG part 59 First question: Consider the blockage in a coronary artery, what will happen now? 1)If the blockage is incomplete ,then the lack of oxygen to the cardiac tissue is named “Ischemia”.Note that the ischemia also may be due to myocardial oxygen supply/demand mismatch. 2)If the blockage is complete ,the situation is termed ”Injury “,it means that there is reversible myocardial damage due the artery obstruction and the blockage of cell supply (oxygen,glucose,……). 3)If the blockage is complete and persistent,this condition leads to irreversible myocardial damage,so it’s called ”Infarction “. So ,you see the ischemia, injury, and infarction of cardiac tissue are the three consecutive situation. Now,the second question: What are the changes in the ECG of each of these three situations ? We will discuss them in the next part. #ECG #cardilogy

A recent, large study in Denmark has provided valuable insights into the long-term risks associated with Atrial Fibrillation.   Some key findings were: Two in five individuals with atrial fibrillation developed heart failure over their lifetime. One in five experienced a stroke. Therefore, the risk of developing heart failure is twice that of having a stroke, in people living with AFib. It’s important that people with atrial fibrillation have ongoing monitoring of not only stroke risk, but also of cardiac function as these can change over time. If signs of heart failure are becoming apparent, there may be new or different treatment strategies that your Cardiac Electrophysiologist may recommend💓    Read more about this study here: https://lnkd.in/ePGAkP3J   #CardiacCare #AtrialFibrillationAwareness #HeartHealth #StayInformed

Patient with multiple myeloma. Slowly growing mass in right atrium without SVC obstruction or right heart dysfuntion. Incidence of extramedullary lesions in MM is 6 - 20%. Cardiac involvement is rare manifestations, incidence <1%. Pericardial infiltration is the most common, followed by atrial masses and ventricular infiltration. Can be misdiagnosed as thrombus.

Understanding the role of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) and B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is crucial for managing cardiovascular health. These heart-derived peptides respond to increased cardiac stress by promoting natriuresis, diuresis, and vasodilation, effectively reducing blood pressure and volume overload. ANP, produced by atrial cells, and BNP, by ventricular cells, help counteract heart failure symptoms by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and sympathetic nervous system activity. This balance ensures a healthier cardiovascular system. #CardiovascularHealth #HeartHealth #ANP #BNP #MedicalScience #HypertensionManagement