Hypertensive Crisis, Urgency, & Emergency - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBUpdated: 05/20/2024. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure (systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg). 1 Without immediate intervention, severe cases can be fatal. 1 There are 2 types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. 1 A hypertensive urgency is a severe elevation in blood …
FFR: Fractional Flow Reserve - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDecember 5, 2022. Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a diagnostic cardiac catheterization technique used to measure blood flow and pressure in an isolated segment of the coronary artery. FFR is the current standard of care for the evaluation of lesions in intermediate-grade stenosis. It is more precise than non-invasive techniques in determining ...
Cardiology News, Research Articles | Heart Disease, Disorder Studies
WEBMetabolic. Myocardial and Pericardial Disease. Pediatric Cardiology. Practice Management. Transplantation. Valvular Heart Disease. Vascular Disease. Cardiology news, research and treatment articles offering cardiology healthcare professionals cardiology informati.
Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms, Stages, & Classification - The ...
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Congestive heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that impacts millions of people. However, patients with congestive heart failure may be asymptomatic until functional remodeling of the heart occurs. 1 In addition, heart failure is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, particularly in older adults. 2 To help health care …
Atrial Tachycardia: Diagnosis - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Atrial tachycardia is a type of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PVST), a group of arrhythmias that originate above the atrioventricular junction. Atrial tachycardia can occur after an ablation for the management of atrial fibrillation. Patients presenting with atrial tachycardia may experience palpitations, lightheadedness, chest …
PCI vs CABG - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are two options for the treatment and management of coronary artery disease. Advancements in imaging techniques, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, intravascular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography, have …
Antianginal Drugs - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Antianginal Drugs. Angina is chest pain or chest discomfort due to an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. 1,2 Angina is a predictor of future cardiovascular events; therefore, angina treatment goals are to prevent myocardial infarction (MI) and death, and to alleviate symptoms of angina. 1-3 Antianginal drugs …
Diagnosis & Disease Information - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBJanuary 23, 2024. Cardiac arrest that results from the total failure of the cardiac electrical system is called asystole or flat-lining. 1 Asystole is a medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and intervention. This article will review the causes of asystole and the methods for diagnosing and treating patients with this condition.
Ventricular Arrhythmia - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Ventricular arrhythmia is a condition where the pumping of the heart ventricles is abnormal. Ventricular arrhythmias produce a broad range of conditions, from premature ventricular complex to ventricular fibrillation. The clinical presentations can vary, from lack of symptoms to cardiac arrest. Cases of ventricular arrhythmias can be lethal, …
AHA: Updated Dietary Guidelines to Promote Cardiovascular Health
WEBDecember 22, 2021. The American Heart Association (AHA) released 2021 dietary guidelines, published in Circulation, aimed at improving cardiovascular health. The scientific statement supersedes the AHA’s 2006 guidelines about diet and lifestyle. The updated recommendation emphasizes the importance of dietary patterns, which should be ...