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Abdominal guarding
Abdominal guarding is the tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon them.
Abdominal guarding is the tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon them.
Abdominojugular test
The abdominojugular test, also known as hepatojugular reflex or reflux, is used as an alternate test for measuring jugular venous pressure through the distension or swelling of the i...
The abdominojugular test, also known as hepatojugular reflex or reflux, is used as an alternate test for measuring jugular venous pressure through the distension or swelling of the i...
AbioCor
AbioCor is an artificial heart developed by the Massachusetts-based company AbioMed.
AbioCor is an artificial heart developed by the Massachusetts-based company AbioMed.
AbioMed
AbioMed (NASDAQ: ABMD) is a manufacturer of medical implant devices, including the AbioCor artificial heart.
AbioMed (NASDAQ: ABMD) is a manufacturer of medical implant devices, including the AbioCor artificial heart.
Acute pericarditis
Acute pericarditis is a type of pericarditis (an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, the pericardium) usually lasting elopid
Acute pericarditis is a type of pericarditis (an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, the pericardium) usually lasting elopid
Adams-Stokes syndrome
The term Stokes-Adams Attack refers to a sudden, transient episode of syncope, occasionally featuring seizures.
The term Stokes-Adams Attack refers to a sudden, transient episode of syncope, occasionally featuring seizures.
Adenosine
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside comprising a molecule of adenine attached to a ribose sugar molecule moiety via a β-N9-glycosidic bond.
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside comprising a molecule of adenine attached to a ribose sugar molecule moiety via a β-N9-glycosidic bond.
Adrenergic storm
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenalin and noradrenalin (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine respectively), with a less si...
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenalin and noradrenalin (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine respectively), with a less si...
Advanced cardiac life support
Advanced cardiac life support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest and other life threa...
Advanced cardiac life support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest and other life threa...
Afterload
Afterload is an inexact medical/physiologic term historically hidden from computational/mathematical models that purportedly measures the tension produced by a specified chamber of the heart in ...
Afterload is an inexact medical/physiologic term historically hidden from computational/mathematical models that purportedly measures the tension produced by a specified chamber of the heart in ...
Agatston Score
The Agatston Score, named after Arthur Agatston, is a measure of calcium generally included in the results from a CT Test for Coronary Calcification.
The Agatston Score, named after Arthur Agatston, is a measure of calcium generally included in the results from a CT Test for Coronary Calcification.
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the chronic long-term abuse of alcohol leads to heart failure.
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the chronic long-term abuse of alcohol leads to heart failure.
Ambulatory blood pressure
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals.
Aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva
Aneurysm of the aortic sinus, also known as the sinus of Valsalva, is comparatively rare.
Aneurysm of the aortic sinus, also known as the sinus of Valsalva, is comparatively rare.
Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris, commonly known as angina, is severe chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood, thus a lack of oxygen supply) of the heart muscle, generally due to obstruction or spasm o...
Angina pectoris, commonly known as angina, is severe chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood, thus a lack of oxygen supply) of the heart muscle, generally due to obstruction or spasm o...
Angiocardiography
Angiocardiography is a technique for radiographic examination of the heart chambers and thoracic vessels.
Angiocardiography is a technique for radiographic examination of the heart chambers and thoracic vessels.
Angiography
Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins...
Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins...
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is the technique of mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel, typically as a result of atherosclerosis.
Angioplasty is the technique of mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel, typically as a result of atherosclerosis.
Angor animi
Angor animi, in medicine, is a symptom defined as a patient's perception that they are in fact dying.
Angor animi, in medicine, is a symptom defined as a patient's perception that they are in fact dying.
Anrep effect
The Anrep effect is an autoregulation method in which myocardial contractility increases with afterload.
The Anrep effect is an autoregulation method in which myocardial contractility increases with afterload.
Aortic septum
In the developing heart, the truncus arteriosus and bulbus cordis are divided by the aortic septum.
In the developing heart, the truncus arteriosus and bulbus cordis are divided by the aortic septum.
Aortic sinus
An aortic sinus is one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve.
An aortic sinus is one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve.
Aortic valve replacement
Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a patient's failing aortic valve is replaced with an alternate healthy valve.
Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a patient's failing aortic valve is replaced with an alternate healthy valve.
Aortic valvuloplasty
Aortic valvuloplasty is the repair of a stenotic aortic valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve.
Aortic valvuloplasty is the repair of a stenotic aortic valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve.
Aortic vestibule
The portion of the left ventricle immediately inferior to the aortic orifice is termed the aortic vestibule, and possesses fibrous instead of muscular walls.
The portion of the left ventricle immediately inferior to the aortic orifice is termed the aortic vestibule, and possesses fibrous instead of muscular walls.
Apex beat
The apex beat, also called the point of maximum impulse (PMI), is the furthermost point outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse ...
The apex beat, also called the point of maximum impulse (PMI), is the furthermost point outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse ...
Arteriolosclerosis
Arteriolosclerosis is a form of cardiovascular disease affecting the small arteries and arterioles.
Arteriolosclerosis is a form of cardiovascular disease affecting the small arteries and arterioles.
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis refers to a stiffening of arteries.
Arteriosclerosis refers to a stiffening of arteries.
Arteriovenous oxygen difference
The arteriovenous oxygen difference, or a-vO2 diff is the difference in the oxygen content of the blood between the arterial blood and the venous blood.
The arteriovenous oxygen difference, or a-vO2 diff is the difference in the oxygen content of the blood between the arterial blood and the venous blood.
Artificial heart
An artificial heart is an EPIC device that replaces the lol Artificial hearts are typically used to bridge the time to heart transplantation, or to permanently replace the heart in case Richard ...
An artificial heart is an EPIC device that replaces the lol Artificial hearts are typically used to bridge the time to heart transplantation, or to permanently replace the heart in case Richard ...
Artificial heart valve
An artificial heart valve is a device implanted in the heart of a patient with heart valvular disease.
An artificial heart valve is a device implanted in the heart of a patient with heart valvular disease.
Atheroma
In pathology, an atheroma (from ἀθήρωμα (athērōma)=“tumor full gruel-like matter”) is an accumulation and swelling in artery walls that is made up of (mostly) macrophage cells, or debris, that c...
In pathology, an atheroma (from ἀθήρωμα (athērōma)=“tumor full gruel-like matter”) is an accumulation and swelling in artery walls that is made up of (mostly) macrophage cells, or debris, that c...
Athletic heart syndrome
Athletic heart syndrome, also known as athlete's heart or athletic bradycardia, is a medical syndrome in which the human heart is enlarged due to significant amounts of exercise.
Athletic heart syndrome, also known as athlete's heart or athletic bradycardia, is a medical syndrome in which the human heart is enlarged due to significant amounts of exercise.
Atrial myxoma
An atrial myxoma is a benign tumor found in the heart, commonly in the upper left or right side.
An atrial myxoma is a benign tumor found in the heart, commonly in the upper left or right side.
Atrial septostomy
Atrial septostomy is a surgical procedure in which a small hole is created between the upper two chambers of the heart, the atria.
Atrial septostomy is a surgical procedure in which a small hole is created between the upper two chambers of the heart, the atria.
Atrioventricular block
An atrioventricular block (or AV block) involves the impairment of the conduction between the atria and ventricles of the heart.
An atrioventricular block (or AV block) involves the impairment of the conduction between the atria and ventricles of the heart.
Atrioventricular septal defect
Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) or atrioventricular canal defect (AVCD), previously known as "common atrioventricular canal" (CAVC) or "endocardial cushion defect", is characterized ...
Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) or atrioventricular canal defect (AVCD), previously known as "common atrioventricular canal" (CAVC) or "endocardial cushion defect", is characterized ...
Auenbrugger's sign
Auenbrugger's sign is a bulging of the epigastrium seen in cases of severe pericardial effusion.
Auenbrugger's sign is a bulging of the epigastrium seen in cases of severe pericardial effusion.
Austin Flint murmur
In cardiology, an Austin Flint murmur is a mid-diastolic or presystolic murmur low-pitched rumbling murmur which is best heard at the cardiac apex.
In cardiology, an Austin Flint murmur is a mid-diastolic or presystolic murmur low-pitched rumbling murmur which is best heard at the cardiac apex.
Autoimmune heart disease
Autoimmune heart diseases are the effects of the body's own immune defense system mistaking cardiac antigens as foreign and attacking them leading to inflammation of the heart as a whole, or in ...
Autoimmune heart diseases are the effects of the body's own immune defense system mistaking cardiac antigens as foreign and attacking them leading to inflammation of the heart as a whole, or in ...
Bainbridge reflex
The Bainbridge reflex, also called the atrial reflex, is an increase in heart rate due to an increase in central venous pressure.
The Bainbridge reflex, also called the atrial reflex, is an increase in heart rate due to an increase in central venous pressure.
Balloon septostomy
Balloon septostomy is the widening of a foramen ovale, patent foramen ovale, or atrial septal defect via cardiac catheterization using a balloon catheter.
Balloon septostomy is the widening of a foramen ovale, patent foramen ovale, or atrial septal defect via cardiac catheterization using a balloon catheter.
Base of the heart
The base of the heart, directed superiorly, posteriorly, and to the right, is separated from the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th thoracic vertebrae by the esophagus, aorta, and thoracic duct.
The base of the heart, directed superiorly, posteriorly, and to the right, is separated from the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th thoracic vertebrae by the esophagus, aorta, and thoracic duct.
Baskerville effect
The Baskerville effect, or the Hound of the Baskervilles effect is a statistical observation that mortality through heart attacks is increased by psychological stress.
The Baskerville effect, or the Hound of the Baskervilles effect is a statistical observation that mortality through heart attacks is increased by psychological stress.
Beck's triad (cardiology)
Beck's triad is a collection of three medical signs associated with acute cardiac tamponade, an emergency condition wherein fluid accumulates around the heart and impairs its ability to pump blood.
Beck's triad is a collection of three medical signs associated with acute cardiac tamponade, an emergency condition wherein fluid accumulates around the heart and impairs its ability to pump blood.
Benign hypertension
Benign hypertension is a term used to distinguish the condition from the more acute and severe malignant hypertension.
Benign hypertension is a term used to distinguish the condition from the more acute and severe malignant hypertension.
Bezold–Jarisch reflex
The Bezold-Jarisch reflex involves a variety of cardiovascular and neurological processes which cause hypopnea (overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate) and bradycardia (...
The Bezold-Jarisch reflex involves a variety of cardiovascular and neurological processes which cause hypopnea (overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate) and bradycardia (...
Bifascicular block
Bifascicular block is a conduction abnormality in the heart where two of the three main fascicles of the His/Purkinje system are blocked.
Bifascicular block is a conduction abnormality in the heart where two of the three main fascicles of the His/Purkinje system are blocked.
Bioresorbable stents
In medicine, a stent is any device which is inserted into a blood vessel or other internal duct in order to expand the vessel to prevent or alleviate a blockage.
In medicine, a stent is any device which is inserted into a blood vessel or other internal duct in order to expand the vessel to prevent or alleviate a blockage.
Biotronik
Biotronik (Biotronik SE & Co. KG; Biotronik Worldwide) is a privately-held multinational biomedical technology company headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Biotronik (Biotronik SE & Co. KG; Biotronik Worldwide) is a privately-held multinational biomedical technology company headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Blalock–Taussig shunt
The Blalock-Taussig shunt (also referred to as a Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt) is a surgical procedure to give palliation to cyanotic heart defects which are common causes of blue baby syn...
The Blalock-Taussig shunt (also referred to as a Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt) is a surgical procedure to give palliation to cyanotic heart defects which are common causes of blue baby syn...
Bradycardia
Bradycardia, in the context of adult medicine, is the resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute, though it is seldom symptomatic until the rate drops below 50 beat/min.
Bradycardia, in the context of adult medicine, is the resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute, though it is seldom symptomatic until the rate drops below 50 beat/min.
Brain natriuretic peptide
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), now known as B-type natriuretic peptide (also BNP) or GC-B, is a 32 amino acid polypeptide secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to exc...
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), now known as B-type natriuretic peptide (also BNP) or GC-B, is a 32 amino acid polypeptide secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to exc...
Branchial heart
Branchial hearts are myogenic accessory pumps found in coleoid cephalopods that supplement the action of the main, systemic heart.
Branchial hearts are myogenic accessory pumps found in coleoid cephalopods that supplement the action of the main, systemic heart.
Broadbent inverted sign
The Broadbent inverted sign is a clinical sign in which pulsation is seen on the postero-lateral wall of the left side of the chest in time with cardiac systole.
The Broadbent inverted sign is a clinical sign in which pulsation is seen on the postero-lateral wall of the left side of the chest in time with cardiac systole.
Broadbent sign
Broadbent sign is a clinical sign in which the 11th and 12th ribs are indrawn, with narrowing of the intercostal space posteriorly, which is seen in cases of constrictive pericarditis due to per...
Broadbent sign is a clinical sign in which the 11th and 12th ribs are indrawn, with narrowing of the intercostal space posteriorly, which is seen in cases of constrictive pericarditis due to per...
Bruce protocol
The Bruce protocol is a diagnostic test used in the evaluation of cardiac function, developed by Robert A. Bruce.
The Bruce protocol is a diagnostic test used in the evaluation of cardiac function, developed by Robert A. Bruce.
Cameron Health
Cameron Health is a medical device developer based in San Clemente, California, USA. Cameron Health has its European office, Cameron Health BV, in Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Cameron Health is a medical device developer based in San Clemente, California, USA. Cameron Health has its European office, Cameron Health BV, in Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists in Canada.
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists in Canada.
Cannon A waves
Cannon A waves, or cannon atrial waves, are waves seen occasionally in the jugular vein of humans with severe cardiac arrhythmia.
Cannon A waves, or cannon atrial waves, are waves seen occasionally in the jugular vein of humans with severe cardiac arrhythmia.
Cardarelli's sign
Cardarelli's sign is an abnormal pulsation of the trachea that may be found in patients with a dilation or aneurysm of the aortic arch.
Cardarelli's sign is an abnormal pulsation of the trachea that may be found in patients with a dilation or aneurysm of the aortic arch.
Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival
The Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival or CARES was initiated in 2004 as an agreement between the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Emergency Medicin...
The Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival or CARES was initiated in 2004 as an agreement between the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Emergency Medicin...
Cardiac asthma
Cardiac asthma is a medical symptom, of wheezing due to congestive heart failure.
Cardiac asthma is a medical symptom, of wheezing due to congestive heart failure.
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart.
Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart.
Cardiac cycle
The cardiac cycle is a term referring to all or any of the events related to the flow or blood pressure that occurs from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next.
The cardiac cycle is a term referring to all or any of the events related to the flow or blood pressure that occurs from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next.
Cardiac electrophysiology
Cardiac electrophysiology is the science of elucidating, diagnosing, and treating the electrical activities of the heart.
Cardiac electrophysiology is the science of elucidating, diagnosing, and treating the electrical activities of the heart.
Cardiac event monitor
A cardiac event monitor is a device used to monitor patients with transient cardiac symptoms.
A cardiac event monitor is a device used to monitor patients with transient cardiac symptoms.
Cardiac index
Cardiac index (CI) is a vasodynamic parameter that relates the cardiac output (CO) to body surface area (BSA), thus relating heart performance to the size of the individual.
Cardiac index (CI) is a vasodynamic parameter that relates the cardiac output (CO) to body surface area (BSA), thus relating heart performance to the size of the individual.
Cardiac input
Cardiac input (CI) is the inverse operation of cardiac output (CO).
Cardiac input (CI) is the inverse operation of cardiac output (CO).
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, sometimes known as cardiac MRI, is a medical imaging technology for the non-invasive assessment of the function and structure of the cardiovascul...
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, sometimes known as cardiac MRI, is a medical imaging technology for the non-invasive assessment of the function and structure of the cardiovascul...
Cardiac MRI perfusion
Cardiac MRI Perfusion, also known as stress CMR perfusion is a clinical test performed on patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease to determine if there are perfusion defec...
Cardiac MRI Perfusion, also known as stress CMR perfusion is a clinical test performed on patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease to determine if there are perfusion defec...
Cardiac nerve
The cardiac nerves are autonomic nerves which supply the heart.
The cardiac nerves are autonomic nerves which supply the heart.
Cardiac output
Cardiac output is the volume of blood being pumped by the heart, in particular by a left or right ventricle in the time interval of one minute.
Cardiac output is the volume of blood being pumped by the heart, in particular by a left or right ventricle in the time interval of one minute.
Cardiac psychology
Cardiac psychology is a specialization of health psychology that focuses on the primary and secondary prevention of heart disease by incorporating strategies to address the emotional and behavio...
Cardiac psychology is a specialization of health psychology that focuses on the primary and secondary prevention of heart disease by incorporating strategies to address the emotional and behavio...
Cardiac sonographer
Cardiac sonographer (also known as echocardiographer, or cardiac ultrasound technologist) is a medical profession of sonographers that specialize in the anatomy and function of the heart.
Cardiac sonographer (also known as echocardiographer, or cardiac ultrasound technologist) is a medical profession of sonographers that specialize in the anatomy and function of the heart.
Cardiac steal syndrome
Cardiac steal syndrome is a phenomenon caused when there is narrowing of the coronary arteries and an coronary vasodilator, Dipyridamole is used - "stealing" blood away from those parts of the heart.
Cardiac steal syndrome is a phenomenon caused when there is narrowing of the coronary arteries and an coronary vasodilator, Dipyridamole is used - "stealing" blood away from those parts of the heart.
Cardiac stress test
Cardiac stress test (or Cardiac diagnostic test) is a test used in medicine and cardiology to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment.
Cardiac stress test (or Cardiac diagnostic test) is a test used in medicine and cardiology to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment.
Cardiac syndrome X
Cardiac syndrome X is angina (chest pain) with signs associated with decreased blood flow to heart tissue but with normal coronary arteries.
Cardiac syndrome X is angina (chest pain) with signs associated with decreased blood flow to heart tissue but with normal coronary arteries.
Cardiac tamponade
Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is an emergency condition in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium.
Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is an emergency condition in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium.
Cardiac ventriculography
Cardiac Ventriculography is a medical imaging test used to determine a patient's cardiac function in the right, or more typically, left ventricle.
Cardiac Ventriculography is a medical imaging test used to determine a patient's cardiac function in the right, or more typically, left ventricle.
Cardio-thoracic ratio
The Cardio-thoracic ratio is defined as: "The transverse diameter of the heart, as determined by x-ray examination, compared with that of the thoracic cage, used to help determine enlargement of...
The Cardio-thoracic ratio is defined as: "The transverse diameter of the heart, as determined by x-ray examination, compared with that of the thoracic cage, used to help determine enlargement of...
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is based upon an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively.
Cardiogenic shock is based upon an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively.
Cardiogeriatrics
Cardiogeriatrics or Geriatric cardilogy is the branch of cardiology and geriatric medicine that deals with the cardiovascular disorders in edlerly.
Cardiogeriatrics or Geriatric cardilogy is the branch of cardiology and geriatric medicine that deals with the cardiovascular disorders in edlerly.
Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures
The diagnostic tests in cardiology are methods of identifying heart conditions associated with healthy vs. unhealthy, pathologic, heart function.
The diagnostic tests in cardiology are methods of identifying heart conditions associated with healthy vs. unhealthy, pathologic, heart function.
Cardiology Trials Quick Review
Cardiology Trials Quick Review is a collection of short summaries on some of the important cardiology trials.
Cardiology Trials Quick Review is a collection of short summaries on some of the important cardiology trials.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, which literally means "heart muscle disease," is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium for any reason.
Cardiomyopathy, which literally means "heart muscle disease," is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium for any reason.
Cardiomyoplasty
Cardiomyoplasty is a surgical procedure in which healthy muscle from another part of the body is wrapped around the heart to provide support for the failing heart.
Cardiomyoplasty is a surgical procedure in which healthy muscle from another part of the body is wrapped around the heart to provide support for the failing heart.
Cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity is the occurrence of heart electrophysiology dysfunction or/and muscle damage.
Cardiotoxicity is the occurrence of heart electrophysiology dysfunction or/and muscle damage.
Cardiovascular centre
The cardiovascular centre is a part of the human brain responsible for the regulation of the rate at which the heart beats.
The cardiovascular centre is a part of the human brain responsible for the regulation of the rate at which the heart beats.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), sometimes known as cardiac MRI, is a medical imaging technology for the non-invasive assessment of the function and structure of the cardio...
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), sometimes known as cardiac MRI, is a medical imaging technology for the non-invasive assessment of the function and structure of the cardio...
Cardiovascular pathology
Cardiovascular pathology is the study of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular pathology is the study of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular System Dynamics Society
The Cardiovascular System Dynamics Society (CSDS), founded in 1976, by organ system physiologist and biomedical engineers, was a historic first in its mathematical and quantitative approach to c...
The Cardiovascular System Dynamics Society (CSDS), founded in 1976, by organ system physiologist and biomedical engineers, was a historic first in its mathematical and quantitative approach to c...
Cardiovascular technologist
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians (similar but not the same as a Cardiac Physiologists in the UK) assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular ...
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians (similar but not the same as a Cardiac Physiologists in the UK) assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular ...
Cardioversion
Cardioversion is a medical procedure by which an abnormally fast heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia is converted to a normal rhythm, using electricity or drugs.
Cardioversion is a medical procedure by which an abnormally fast heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia is converted to a normal rhythm, using electricity or drugs.
Carey Coombs murmur
The Carey Coombs murmur or Coombs murmur is a clinical sign which occurs in patients with mitral valvulitis due to acute rheumatic fever.
The Carey Coombs murmur or Coombs murmur is a clinical sign which occurs in patients with mitral valvulitis due to acute rheumatic fever.
Carney complex
Carney complex, also known as LAMB syndrome and NAME syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition comprising myxomas of the heart and skin, hyperpigmentation of the skin, and endocrine overactivi...
Carney complex, also known as LAMB syndrome and NAME syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition comprising myxomas of the heart and skin, hyperpigmentation of the skin, and endocrine overactivi...
Carotid bruit
A carotid bruit is a systolic sound heard over the carotid artery area during auscultation.
A carotid bruit is a systolic sound heard over the carotid artery area during auscultation.
Carvallo's sign
Carvallo's sign is a maneuver which is heard during auscultation of the heart which occurs when the patient is asked to inspire whereby the murmur of tricuspid insuffiencyincreases.
Carvallo's sign is a maneuver which is heard during auscultation of the heart which occurs when the patient is asked to inspire whereby the murmur of tricuspid insuffiencyincreases.
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) is an electrophysiological disorder of the heart that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals.
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) is an electrophysiological disorder of the heart that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals.
Cellular cardiomyoplasty
Cellular cardiomyoplasty, or cell-based cardiac repair, is a new potential therapeutic modality in which progenitor cells are used to repair regions of damaged or necrotic myocardium.
Cellular cardiomyoplasty, or cell-based cardiac repair, is a new potential therapeutic modality in which progenitor cells are used to repair regions of damaged or necrotic myocardium.
Central governor
The central governor is a proposed process in the brain that regulates exercise in regard to a neurally calculated safe exertion by the body.
The central governor is a proposed process in the brain that regulates exercise in regard to a neurally calculated safe exertion by the body.
Cerebral circulation
Cerebral circulation refers to the movement of blood through the network of blood vessels supplying the brain.
Cerebral circulation refers to the movement of blood through the network of blood vessels supplying the brain.
Chain of survival
The chain of survival refers to a series of actions that, when put into motion, reduce the mortality associated with cardiac arrest.
The chain of survival refers to a series of actions that, when put into motion, reduce the mortality associated with cardiac arrest.
Cholesterol embolism
Cholesterol embolism (often cholesterol crystal embolism or atheroembolism, sometimes blue toe or purple toe syndrome or trash foot or warfarin blue toe syndrome...
Cholesterol embolism (often cholesterol crystal embolism or atheroembolism, sometimes blue toe or purple toe syndrome or trash foot or warfarin blue toe syndrome...
Churchill–Cope reflex
The Churchill-Cope reflex is a reflex in which distension of the pulmonary vascular bed, as occurs in pulmonary oedema, causes an increase in respiratory rate (tachypnoea).
The Churchill-Cope reflex is a reflex in which distension of the pulmonary vascular bed, as occurs in pulmonary oedema, causes an increase in respiratory rate (tachypnoea).
Class IV heart defect
A Class IV heart defect is a type of problem with a patient's heart whereby the condition of the heart is impaired or otherwise bad.
A Class IV heart defect is a type of problem with a patient's heart whereby the condition of the heart is impaired or otherwise bad.
Coarctation of the aorta
Coarctation of the aorta, or aortic coarctation, is a congenital condition whereby the aorta narrows in the area where the ductus arteriosus inserts.
Coarctation of the aorta, or aortic coarctation, is a congenital condition whereby the aorta narrows in the area where the ductus arteriosus inserts.
Combined hyperlipidemia
In medicine, combined hyperlipidemia (or -aemia) (also known as "Multiple-type hyperlipoproteinemia") is a commonly occurring form of hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) chara...
In medicine, combined hyperlipidemia (or -aemia) (also known as "Multiple-type hyperlipoproteinemia") is a commonly occurring form of hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) chara...
Commotio cordis
Commotio cordis (Latin, "agitation of the heart") is a disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart (the precordial region), at a critical tim...
Commotio cordis (Latin, "agitation of the heart") is a disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart (the precordial region), at a critical tim...
Complications of hypertension
Complications of hypertension are clinical outcomes that result from persistent elevation of blood pressure.
Complications of hypertension are clinical outcomes that result from persistent elevation of blood pressure.
Computer-aided auscultation
Computer-aided auscultation is a clinical decision support system, which is designed to assist physicians and other health professionals with decision making tasks when assessing a heart murmur.
Computer-aided auscultation is a clinical decision support system, which is designed to assist physicians and other health professionals with decision making tasks when assessing a heart murmur.
Congenital generalized lipodystrophy
Congenital generalized lipodystrophy (also known as Berardinelli–Seip syndrome) is a rare autosomal dominant skin condition, characterized by an extreme paucity of fat in the subcutaneous ...
Congenital generalized lipodystrophy (also known as Berardinelli–Seip syndrome) is a rare autosomal dominant skin condition, characterized by an extreme paucity of fat in the subcutaneous ...
Constrictive pericarditis
In many cases, constrictive pericarditis is a late sequela of an inflammatory condition of the pericardium.
In many cases, constrictive pericarditis is a late sequela of an inflammatory condition of the pericardium.
Contractility
Myocardial contractility is the intrinsic ability of the heart to contract independent of preload and afterload.
Myocardial contractility is the intrinsic ability of the heart to contract independent of preload and afterload.
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is the application of ultrasound contrast medium to traditional medical sonography.
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is the application of ultrasound contrast medium to traditional medical sonography.
Cooing dove murmur
The "cooing dove" murmur is a cardiac murmur with a musical quality (high pitched - hence the name) and is associated with acute mitral valve regirgitation, preceded by rupture of the chordae te...
The "cooing dove" murmur is a cardiac murmur with a musical quality (high pitched - hence the name) and is associated with acute mitral valve regirgitation, preceded by rupture of the chordae te...
Cor bovinum
Cor bovinum refers to a massive hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart due to volume overload, usually in earlier times in the context of tertiary syphilis but currently more often due t...
Cor bovinum refers to a massive hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart due to volume overload, usually in earlier times in the context of tertiary syphilis but currently more often due t...
Coronary artery aneurysm
Coronary artery aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of part of the coronary artery.
Coronary artery aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of part of the coronary artery.
Coronary artery anomaly
Coronary artery anomalies are congenital abnormalities in the coronary anatomy of the heart.
Coronary artery anomalies are congenital abnormalities in the coronary anatomy of the heart.
Coronary artery dissection
A coronary artery dissection is a rare, sometimes fatal traumatic condition, with eighty percent of cases affecting women.
A coronary artery dissection is a rare, sometimes fatal traumatic condition, with eighty percent of cases affecting women.
Coronary care unit
A coronary care unit is a hospital ward specialized in the care of patients with heart attacks, unstable angina, Cardiac dysrhythmia and various other cardiac conditions that require continuous ...
A coronary care unit is a hospital ward specialized in the care of patients with heart attacks, unstable angina, Cardiac dysrhythmia and various other cardiac conditions that require continuous ...
Coronary catheterization
A coronary catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter.
A coronary catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter.
Coronary circulation
Coronary circulation is the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart muscle.
Coronary circulation is the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart muscle.
Coronary flow reserve
Coronary flow reserve (CFR) is the maximum increase in blood flow through the coronary arteries above the normal resting volume.
Coronary flow reserve (CFR) is the maximum increase in blood flow through the coronary arteries above the normal resting volume.
Coronary reflex
Coronary reflex is the change of coronary diameter in response to chemical, neurological or mechanical stimulation of the coronary arteries.
Coronary reflex is the change of coronary diameter in response to chemical, neurological or mechanical stimulation of the coronary arteries.
Coronary steal
Coronary steal (with its symptoms termed cardiac steal syndrome) is a phenomenon where an alteration of circulation patterns lead to a reduction in the blood directed to the coronary circu...
Coronary steal (with its symptoms termed cardiac steal syndrome) is a phenomenon where an alteration of circulation patterns lead to a reduction in the blood directed to the coronary circu...
Coronary stent
A coronary stent is a tube placed in the coronary arteries that supply the heart, to keep the arteries open in the treatment of coronary heart disease.
A coronary stent is a tube placed in the coronary arteries that supply the heart, to keep the arteries open in the treatment of coronary heart disease.
Coronary thrombosis
Coronary thrombosis is a form of thrombosis affecting the coronary circulation.
Coronary thrombosis is a form of thrombosis affecting the coronary circulation.
Cox maze procedure
The Cox maze procedure is a type of heart surgery for atrial fibrillation.
The Cox maze procedure is a type of heart surgery for atrial fibrillation.
Cushing reflex
The Cushing reflex is a physiological nervous system response to increased intracranial pressure that results in Cushing's triad of widening pulse pressure, irregular breathing, and a reduction ...
The Cushing reflex is a physiological nervous system response to increased intracranial pressure that results in Cushing's triad of widening pulse pressure, irregular breathing, and a reduction ...
Cutting balloon
A cutting balloon is an angioplasty device invented by Barath et al.
A cutting balloon is an angioplasty device invented by Barath et al.
De Musset's sign
de Musset's sign is a human health condition that results in a rhythmic nodding or bobbing of the head in synchrony with the beating of the heart, in general as a result of aortic insufficiency ...
de Musset's sign is a human health condition that results in a rhythmic nodding or bobbing of the head in synchrony with the beating of the heart, in general as a result of aortic insufficiency ...
Diabetic cardiomyopathy
Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle in people with diabetes.
Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle in people with diabetes.
Diastole
Kahlid systole. Ventricular diastole is the period during which the ventricles are relaxing, while atrial diastole is the period during which the atria are relaxing.
Kahlid systole. Ventricular diastole is the period during which the ventricles are relaxing, while atrial diastole is the period during which the atria are relaxing.
Diastolic heart murmur
Diastolic heart murmurs are heart murmurs heard during diastole.
Diastolic heart murmurs are heart murmurs heard during diastole.
Direct Fick method
The Direct Fick method is a method of measuring cardiac output using the Fick principle.
The Direct Fick method is a method of measuring cardiac output using the Fick principle.
Door-to-balloon
Door-to-balloon is a time measurement in emergency cardiac care (ECC), specifically in the treatment of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (or STEMI).
Door-to-balloon is a time measurement in emergency cardiac care (ECC), specifically in the treatment of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (or STEMI).
Dressler's syndrome
Dressler's syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart).
Dressler's syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart).
Dunnigan familial partial lipodystrophy
Dunnigan-type familial partial lipodystrophy, abbreviated as (FPLD), is a rare monogenic form of insulin resistance characterized by loss of subcutaneous fat from the extremities, trunk, a...
Dunnigan-type familial partial lipodystrophy, abbreviated as (FPLD), is a rare monogenic form of insulin resistance characterized by loss of subcutaneous fat from the extremities, trunk, a...
Duroziez's disease
Duroziez's disease is a congenital variant of mitral stenosis.
Duroziez's disease is a congenital variant of mitral stenosis.
EarlySense
EarlySense is a medical-device company which developed the EverOn patient monitoring product.
EarlySense is a medical-device company which developed the EverOn patient monitoring product.
Echocardiography
An echocardiogram, often referred to in the medical community as a cardiac ECHO or simply an ECHO, is a sonogram of the heart.
An echocardiogram, often referred to in the medical community as a cardiac ECHO or simply an ECHO, is a sonogram of the heart.
Ectopic beat
Ectopic beat (or cardiac ectopy) is a disturbance of the cardiac rhythm frequently related to the electrical conduction system of the heart, in which beats arise from fiber or group of fib...
Ectopic beat (or cardiac ectopy) is a disturbance of the cardiac rhythm frequently related to the electrical conduction system of the heart, in which beats arise from fiber or group of fib...
Ectopic focus
An ectopic pacemaker or ectopic focus is an excitable group of cells that causes a premature heart beat outside the normally functioning SA node of the human heart.
An ectopic pacemaker or ectopic focus is an excitable group of cells that causes a premature heart beat outside the normally functioning SA node of the human heart.
Ectopic pacemaker
An ectopic pacemaker or ectopic focus is an excitable group of cells that causes a premature heart beat outside the normally functioning SA node of the human heart.
An ectopic pacemaker or ectopic focus is an excitable group of cells that causes a premature heart beat outside the normally functioning SA node of the human heart.
Eisenmenger's syndrome
Eisenmenger syndrome (or Eisenmenger's reaction) is defined as the process in which a left-to-right shunt caused by a congenital heart defect causes increased flow through the pulmonary va...
Eisenmenger syndrome (or Eisenmenger's reaction) is defined as the process in which a left-to-right shunt caused by a congenital heart defect causes increased flow through the pulmonary va...
Ejection fraction
In cardiovascular physiology, ejection fraction (Ef) is the fraction of blood pumped out of the right and left ventricles with each heart beat.
In cardiovascular physiology, ejection fraction (Ef) is the fraction of blood pumped out of the right and left ventricles with each heart beat.
Electrical alternans
Electrical alternans is an electrocardiographic phenomenon of alternation of QRS complex amplitude or axis between beats.
Electrical alternans is an electrocardiographic phenomenon of alternation of QRS complex amplitude or axis between beats.
Electrical Cardiometry
Electrical Cardiometry is a method based on the model of Electrical Velocimetry, and non-invasively measures stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), and other hemodynamic parameters through...
Electrical Cardiometry is a method based on the model of Electrical Velocimetry, and non-invasively measures stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), and other hemodynamic parameters through...
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG from the German Elektrokardiogramm) is a transthoracic (across the thorax or chest) interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over ...
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG from the German Elektrokardiogramm) is a transthoracic (across the thorax or chest) interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over ...
Electrophysiology study
An electrophysiology study (EP test or EP study) is a minimally invasive procedure which tests the electrical conduction system of the heart to assess the electrical activity and conductio...
An electrophysiology study (EP test or EP study) is a minimally invasive procedure which tests the electrical conduction system of the heart to assess the electrical activity and conductio...
Embryonic heart
The embryonic heart starts developing from two distinct vascular tubes of the embryo around day 19 of the embryo's existence, under the signals of genetic expression arrived from the surrounding...
The embryonic heart starts developing from two distinct vascular tubes of the embryo around day 19 of the embryo's existence, under the signals of genetic expression arrived from the surrounding...
End-diastolic volume
In cardiovascular physiology, end-diastolic volume (EDV) is the volume of blood in a ventricle at the end Load or filling in (diastole).
In cardiovascular physiology, end-diastolic volume (EDV) is the volume of blood in a ventricle at the end Load or filling in (diastole).
End-systolic volume
End-systolic volume (ESV) is the volume of blood in a ventricle at the end of contraction, or systole, and the beginning of filling, or diastole.
End-systolic volume (ESV) is the volume of blood in a ventricle at the end of contraction, or systole, and the beginning of filling, or diastole.
Endocardial fibroelastosis
Endocardial Fibroelastosis (EFE) is a rare heart disorder usually associated with children two years old and younger.
Endocardial Fibroelastosis (EFE) is a rare heart disorder usually associated with children two years old and younger.
Enhanced external counterpulsation
Enhanced External counterpulsation therapy (EECP) is a procedure performed on individuals with angina or heart failure or cardiomyopathy in order to diminish their symptoms ischemia, improve fu...
Enhanced External counterpulsation therapy (EECP) is a procedure performed on individuals with angina or heart failure or cardiomyopathy in order to diminish their symptoms ischemia, improve fu...
Epicardial
Epicardial is a term used by some cardiac surgeons meaning " on the outside of the cardiac muscle".
Epicardial is a term used by some cardiac surgeons meaning " on the outside of the cardiac muscle".
Erb's point (cardiology)
In cardiology, Erb's point refers to the third intercostal space on the left sternal border where S2 is best auscultated.
In cardiology, Erb's point refers to the third intercostal space on the left sternal border where S2 is best auscultated.
ESC Congress
The ESC Congress is the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the largest medical congress in Europe.
The ESC Congress is the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the largest medical congress in Europe.
Esophageal electrophysiologic procedure
The Esophageal electrophysiologic procedure is a procedure used to detect cardiac arrhythmias.
The Esophageal electrophysiologic procedure is a procedure used to detect cardiac arrhythmias.
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension is the form of hypertension that by definition, has no identifiable cause.
Essential hypertension is the form of hypertension that by definition, has no identifiable cause.
European Society of Cardiology
The European Society of Cardiology is a membership organisation of more than 62,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean.
The European Society of Cardiology is a membership organisation of more than 62,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Ewart's sign
Ewart's sign is a set of findings on physical examination in people with large collections of fluid around their heart (pericardial effusions).
Ewart's sign is a set of findings on physical examination in people with large collections of fluid around their heart (pericardial effusions).
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia (abbreviated FH, also spelled familial hypercholesterolaemia) is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high lev...
Familial hypercholesterolemia (abbreviated FH, also spelled familial hypercholesterolaemia) is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high lev...
Fatty streak
Fatty streak, though composed of macrophage white blood cells, not fat, is the term generally given to the earliest stages of atheroma, as viewed at autopsy, looking at the inner surface of arte...
Fatty streak, though composed of macrophage white blood cells, not fat, is the term generally given to the earliest stages of atheroma, as viewed at autopsy, looking at the inner surface of arte...
Fetal echocardiography
Fetal echocardiography provides a valuable means to better understand intrauterine growth and development of the heart and great vessels.
Fetal echocardiography provides a valuable means to better understand intrauterine growth and development of the heart and great vessels.
Fibrillation
Fibrillation is the rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers.
Fibrillation is the rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers.
Fick principle
Developed by Adolf Eugen Fick (1829 - 1901), the Fick principle was first devised as a technique for measuring cardiac output.
Developed by Adolf Eugen Fick (1829 - 1901), the Fick principle was first devised as a technique for measuring cardiac output.
Flash pulmonary edema
In medicine, flash pulmonary edema (FPE), is rapid onset pulmonary edema.
In medicine, flash pulmonary edema (FPE), is rapid onset pulmonary edema.
Foramen ovale (heart)
In the fetal heart, the foramen ovale (also ostium secundum of Born or falx septi) allows blood to enter the left atrium from the right atrium.
In the fetal heart, the foramen ovale (also ostium secundum of Born or falx septi) allows blood to enter the left atrium from the right atrium.
Fossa ovalis (heart)
Found in the right atrium of the heart, the fossa ovalis is an embryonic remnant of the foramen ovale, which normally closes shortly after birth.
Found in the right atrium of the heart, the fossa ovalis is an embryonic remnant of the foramen ovale, which normally closes shortly after birth.
Fourth heart sound
The fourth heart sound or S4 is a rare extra heart sound that occurs immediately before the normal two "lub-dub" heart sounds (S1 and S2).
The fourth heart sound or S4 is a rare extra heart sound that occurs immediately before the normal two "lub-dub" heart sounds (S1 and S2).
Fractional flow reserve
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a technique used in coronary catheterization to measure pressure differences across a coronary artery stenosis (narrowing, usually due to atherosclerosis) to det...
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a technique used in coronary catheterization to measure pressure differences across a coronary artery stenosis (narrowing, usually due to atherosclerosis) to det...
Functional murmur
A functional murmur is a heart murmur that is primarily due to physiologic conditions outside the heart, as opposed to structural defects in the heart itself.
A functional murmur is a heart murmur that is primarily due to physiologic conditions outside the heart, as opposed to structural defects in the heart itself.
Gallavardin phenomenon
The Gallavardin phenomenon is a clinical sign found in patients with aortic stenosis.
The Gallavardin phenomenon is a clinical sign found in patients with aortic stenosis.
Gallop rhythm
A gallop rhythm refers to a rhythm of the heart while listening auscultation.
A gallop rhythm refers to a rhythm of the heart while listening auscultation.
Glycogen phosphorylase isoenzyme BB
Glycogen phosphorylase isoenzyme BB (abbreviation: GPBB) is an isoenzyme of glycogen phosphorylase.
Glycogen phosphorylase isoenzyme BB (abbreviation: GPBB) is an isoenzyme of glycogen phosphorylase.
Graham Steell murmur
A Graham Steell murmur is a heart murmur typically associated with pulmonary regurgitation.
A Graham Steell murmur is a heart murmur typically associated with pulmonary regurgitation.
Handgrip maneuver
The handgrip maneuver increases afterload by squeezing the arterioles and increasing Total Peripheral Resistance.
The handgrip maneuver increases afterload by squeezing the arterioles and increasing Total Peripheral Resistance.
Heart
The heart is a myogenic muscular organ found in all animals with a circulatory system (including all vertebrates), that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeate...
The heart is a myogenic muscular organ found in all animals with a circulatory system (including all vertebrates), that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeate...
Heart click
With the advent of newer, non-invasive imaging techniques, the origin of other, so-called adventitial sounds or heart clicks has been appreciated.
With the advent of newer, non-invasive imaging techniques, the origin of other, so-called adventitial sounds or heart clicks has been appreciated.
Heart failure
Heart failure (HF) often called congestive heart failure (CHF) is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body.
Heart failure (HF) often called congestive heart failure (CHF) is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body.
Heart murmur
Murmurs are extra heart sounds that are produced as a result of turbulent blood flow that is sufficient to produce audible noise.
Murmurs are extra heart sounds that are produced as a result of turbulent blood flow that is sufficient to produce audible noise.
Heart Protection Study
The Heart Protection Study was a large randomized controlled trial run by the Clinical Trial Service Unit, and funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Heart Foundation (...
The Heart Protection Study was a large randomized controlled trial run by the Clinical Trial Service Unit, and funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Heart Foundation (...
Heart rate
Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm).
Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm).
Heart rate recovery
Heart rate recovery, or HRR, is a measure of the speed of the heart's return to resting rate after exercise.
Heart rate recovery, or HRR, is a measure of the speed of the heart's return to resting rate after exercise.
Heart rate turbulence
Heart rate turbulence (HRT) is the return to equilibrium of heart rate after a premature ventricular contraction (PVC).
Heart rate turbulence (HRT) is the return to equilibrium of heart rate after a premature ventricular contraction (PVC).
Heart rate variability
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a physiological phenomenon where the time interval between heart beats varies.
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a physiological phenomenon where the time interval between heart beats varies.
Heart sounds
Heart sounds, or heartbeats, are the noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.
Heart sounds, or heartbeats, are the noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.
Heart valve repair
Heart valve repair is a surgical technique used to fix defects in heart valves in valvular heart diseases, and provides an alternative to valve replacement.
Heart valve repair is a surgical technique used to fix defects in heart valves in valvular heart diseases, and provides an alternative to valve replacement.
Heart-type fatty acid binding protein
Heart-type fatty acid binding protein (hFABP) also known as mammary-derived growth inhibitor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FABP3 gene.
Heart-type fatty acid binding protein (hFABP) also known as mammary-derived growth inhibitor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FABP3 gene.
HeartMate
HeartMate is a series of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) designed, manufactured, and marketed by Thoratec Corporation and trademarked for this purpose.
HeartMate is a series of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) designed, manufactured, and marketed by Thoratec Corporation and trademarked for this purpose.
HeartScore
HeartScore is a cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management tool developed by the European Society of Cardiology, aimed at supporting clinicians in optimising individual cardiovascular...
HeartScore is a cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management tool developed by the European Society of Cardiology, aimed at supporting clinicians in optimising individual cardiovascular...
Hemopericardium
Hemopericardium refers to blood in the pericardial sac of the heart.
Hemopericardium refers to blood in the pericardial sac of the heart.
Hemopump
Hemopump is a propeller like pump used in patients who have cardiogenic shock, need high-risk angioplasty, or develop postcardiotomy pump failure.The Hemopump system is simple, inexpensive, and ...
Hemopump is a propeller like pump used in patients who have cardiogenic shock, need high-risk angioplasty, or develop postcardiotomy pump failure.The Hemopump system is simple, inexpensive, and ...
Hexaxial reference system
The hexaxial reference system is a diagram based on the first six leads of the 12 lead electrocardiogram.
The hexaxial reference system is a diagram based on the first six leads of the 12 lead electrocardiogram.
Heyde's syndrome
Heyde's syndrome is a syndrome of aortic valve stenosis associated with gastrointestinal bleeding from colonic angiodysplasia.
Heyde's syndrome is a syndrome of aortic valve stenosis associated with gastrointestinal bleeding from colonic angiodysplasia.
High-density lipoprotein
High-density lipoprotein is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins which, in order of sizes, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, which enable lipids like ...
High-density lipoprotein is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins which, in order of sizes, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, which enable lipids like ...
History of invasive and interventional cardiology
The history of invasive and interventional cardiology is complex, with multiple groups working independently on similar technologies.
The history of invasive and interventional cardiology is complex, with multiple groups working independently on similar technologies.
HL7 aECG
HL7 aECG, the HL7 Annotated Electrocardiogram, is a medical record data format for storing/retrieving electrocardiogram data for a patient.
HL7 aECG, the HL7 Annotated Electrocardiogram, is a medical record data format for storing/retrieving electrocardiogram data for a patient.
Holter monitor
In medicine, a Holter monitor (often simply "Holter" or occasionally ambulatory electrocardiography device) is a portable device for continuously monitoring various electrical activity of ...
In medicine, a Holter monitor (often simply "Holter" or occasionally ambulatory electrocardiography device) is a portable device for continuously monitoring various electrical activity of ...
Howard's Law
Howard's Law (or the HS Law of Cardiac Fibrillation), in medicine, is the mathematical relationship between the degree of right cardiac Atrial Fibrillation and various vascular changes fir...
Howard's Law (or the HS Law of Cardiac Fibrillation), in medicine, is the mathematical relationship between the degree of right cardiac Atrial Fibrillation and various vascular changes fir...
Hyaline arteriolosclerosis
Hyaline arteriolosclerosis refers to thickening of the walls of arterioles by the deposition of homogeneous pink hyaline material.
Hyaline arteriolosclerosis refers to thickening of the walls of arterioles by the deposition of homogeneous pink hyaline material.
Hybrid cardiac surgical procedure
A hybrid cardiac surgical procedure in a narrow sense is defined as a procedure that combines a conventional surgical part (including a skin incision) with an interventional part, using some sor...
A hybrid cardiac surgical procedure in a narrow sense is defined as a procedure that combines a conventional surgical part (including a skin incision) with an interventional part, using some sor...
Hybrid coronary revascularization
Hybrid coronary bypass is a relatively new procedure and alternative to traditional bypass surgery that is defined by the performance of coronary bypass surgery and coronary stenting during the ...
Hybrid coronary bypass is a relatively new procedure and alternative to traditional bypass surgery that is defined by the performance of coronary bypass surgery and coronary stenting during the ...
Hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Hyperdynamic precordium
Hyperdynamic precordium is a condition where the precordium (the area of the chest over the heart) moves too much (is hyper dynamic) due to some pathology of the heart.
Hyperdynamic precordium is a condition where the precordium (the area of the chest over the heart) moves too much (is hyper dynamic) due to some pathology of the heart.
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, or hyperlipidaemia (British English) is the condition of abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood.
Hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, or hyperlipidaemia (British English) is the condition of abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood.
Hyperoxia test
A hyperoxia test is a test that is performed--usually on an infant-- to determine whether the patient's cyanosis is due to lung disease or a problem with blood circulation.
A hyperoxia test is a test that is performed--usually on an infant-- to determine whether the patient's cyanosis is due to lung disease or a problem with blood circulation.
Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis
Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis is a type of arteriolosclerosis involving a narrowed lumen.
Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis is a type of arteriolosclerosis involving a narrowed lumen.
Hypertension
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure is a cardiac chronic medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated.
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure is a cardiac chronic medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated.
Hypertensive emergency
A hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension (high blood pressure) with acute impairment of an organ system (especially the central nervous system, cardiovascular system and/or the renal syst...
A hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension (high blood pressure) with acute impairment of an organ system (especially the central nervous system, cardiovascular system and/or the renal syst...
Hypertensive heart disease
Hypertensive heart disease is any of a number of complications of arterial hypertension that affects the heart.
Hypertensive heart disease is any of a number of complications of arterial hypertension that affects the heart.
Hypertriglyceridemia
In medicine, hypertriglyceridemia denotes high (hyper-) blood levels (-emia) of triglycerides, the most abundant fatty molecule in most organisms.
In medicine, hypertriglyceridemia denotes high (hyper-) blood levels (-emia) of triglycerides, the most abundant fatty molecule in most organisms.
Hypotension
In physiology and medicine, hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure.
In physiology and medicine, hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure.
Injection fraction
Injection fraction, or end diastolic volume (EDV) divided by end systolic volume (ESV) of the ventricles or IF=EDV/ESV, is the inverse mathematical operation of the Myocardium derived Ejection F...
Injection fraction, or end diastolic volume (EDV) divided by end systolic volume (ESV) of the ventricles or IF=EDV/ESV, is the inverse mathematical operation of the Myocardium derived Ejection F...
International Society for Heart Research
The International Society for Heart Research (ISHR) was created to promote the discovery and dissemination knowledge in cardiovascular sciences on a worldwide basis.
The International Society for Heart Research (ISHR) was created to promote the discovery and dissemination knowledge in cardiovascular sciences on a worldwide basis.
Interventional cardiology
Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases.
Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases.
Intima-media thickness
Intima-media thickness (IMT), also called intimal medial thickness, is a measurement of the thickness of artery walls, usually by external ultrasound, occasionally by internal, invasive ultrasou...
Intima-media thickness (IMT), also called intimal medial thickness, is a measurement of the thickness of artery walls, usually by external ultrasound, occasionally by internal, invasive ultrasou...
Intra-aortic balloon pump
The Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that increases myocardial oxygen perfusion while at the same time increasing cardiac output.
The Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that increases myocardial oxygen perfusion while at the same time increasing cardiac output.
Intravascular ultrasound
Intravascular ultrasound is a medical imaging methodology using a specially designed catheter with a miniaturized ultrasound probe attached to the distal end of the catheter.
Intravascular ultrasound is a medical imaging methodology using a specially designed catheter with a miniaturized ultrasound probe attached to the distal end of the catheter.
Intravenous digital subtraction angiography
Intravenous digital subtraction angiography (IV-DSA) is a form of angiography which was first developed in the late 1970s.
Intravenous digital subtraction angiography (IV-DSA) is a form of angiography which was first developed in the late 1970s.
Introducer sheath
An introducer sheath is a surgery tool that consists of a tube that is inserted into the body to provide an access point and allow the insertion of other instruments into the artery.
An introducer sheath is a surgery tool that consists of a tube that is inserted into the body to provide an access point and allow the insertion of other instruments into the artery.
Ischaemic heart disease
Ischaemic or ischemic heart disease (IHD), or myocardial ischaemia, is a disease characterized by ischaemia (reduced blood supply) of the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery...
Ischaemic or ischemic heart disease (IHD), or myocardial ischaemia, is a disease characterized by ischaemia (reduced blood supply) of the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery...
Isolated atrial amyloidosis
Isolated atrial amyloidosis is a form of amyloidosis affecting the atria of the heart.
Isolated atrial amyloidosis is a form of amyloidosis affecting the atria of the heart.
Isovolumetric contraction
Isovolumetric contraction is a term used in cardiac physiology to refer to an event occurring in early systole, during which the ventricles contract with no corresponding volume change.
Isovolumetric contraction is a term used in cardiac physiology to refer to an event occurring in early systole, during which the ventricles contract with no corresponding volume change.
Isovolumic relaxation time
Isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) is an interval in the cardiac cycle, from the aortic component of the second heart sound, that is, closure of the aortic valve, to onset of filling by opening o...
Isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) is an interval in the cardiac cycle, from the aortic component of the second heart sound, that is, closure of the aortic valve, to onset of filling by opening o...
Jim Otvos
Jim Otvos is an academician/researcher/entrepreneur in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Jim Otvos is an academician/researcher/entrepreneur in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Jugular venous pressure
The jugular venous pressure (JVP, sometimes referred to as jugular venous pulse) is the indirectly observed pressure over the venous system.
The jugular venous pressure (JVP, sometimes referred to as jugular venous pulse) is the indirectly observed pressure over the venous system.
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease, also known as Kawasaki syndrome, lymph node syndrome and mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an autoimmune disease in which the medium-sized blood vessels t...
Kawasaki disease, also known as Kawasaki syndrome, lymph node syndrome and mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an autoimmune disease in which the medium-sized blood vessels t...
Keshan disease
Keshan disease is a congestive cardiomyopathy caused by dietary deficiency of selenium, named after Keshan County of Heilongjiang province, Northeast China, where symptoms were first noted.
Keshan disease is a congestive cardiomyopathy caused by dietary deficiency of selenium, named after Keshan County of Heilongjiang province, Northeast China, where symptoms were first noted.
Killip class
The Killip classification is a system used in individuals with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), in order to risk stratify them.
The Killip classification is a system used in individuals with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), in order to risk stratify them.
Kounis syndrome/allergic coronary spasm
The Kounis syndrome, associated with the Greek physician Nicholas Kounis, is defined as "the concurrence of acute coronary syndromes with conditions associated with mast cell activation, involv...
The Kounis syndrome, associated with the Greek physician Nicholas Kounis, is defined as "the concurrence of acute coronary syndromes with conditions associated with mast cell activation, involv...
Kussmaul's sign
Kussmaul's sign is the observation of a rise in jugular venous pressure (JVP, the filling of the jugular vein) on inspiration.
Kussmaul's sign is the observation of a rise in jugular venous pressure (JVP, the filling of the jugular vein) on inspiration.
Lancisi's sign
Lancisi's sign is a clinical sign in which a large venous wave, or Giant V wave, is visible in the jugular vein in patients with tricuspid regurgitation.
Lancisi's sign is a clinical sign in which a large venous wave, or Giant V wave, is visible in the jugular vein in patients with tricuspid regurgitation.
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Left ventricular hypertrophy is the thickening of the myocardium of the left ventricle of the heart.
Left ventricular hypertrophy is the thickening of the myocardium of the left ventricle of the heart.
Lesion Specific Calcium Score
The Lesion-Specific Calcium Score is a method of calcium measurement that results from a CT Test for Coronary Artery Calcification.
The Lesion-Specific Calcium Score is a method of calcium measurement that results from a CT Test for Coronary Artery Calcification.
Lewis lead
A Lewis Lead is a modified EKG lead used to detect atrial flutter waves when atrial flutter is suspected clinically but not definitely demonstrated on the standard 12 lead EKG. In order to creat...
A Lewis Lead is a modified EKG lead used to detect atrial flutter waves when atrial flutter is suspected clinically but not definitely demonstrated on the standard 12 lead EKG. In order to creat...
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is a partnership between the Calgary Health Region and the University of Calgary.
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is a partnership between the Calgary Health Region and the University of Calgary.
Liebermeister's rule
Liebermeister's rule concerns the increment ratio between and adult individual's cardiac frequency and temperature when in fever.
Liebermeister's rule concerns the increment ratio between and adult individual's cardiac frequency and temperature when in fever.
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase.
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase.
Lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) (also called Lp(a)) is a lipoprotein subclass.
Lipoprotein(a) (also called Lp(a)) is a lipoprotein subclass.
Litten's sign
Litten's sign is a clinical sign in which cotton wool spots are seen on fundoscopic examination of the retina in patients with infective endocarditis.
Litten's sign is a clinical sign in which cotton wool spots are seen on fundoscopic examination of the retina in patients with infective endocarditis.
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-discovered autosomal dominant genetic syndrome which has many features similar to Marfan syndrome, but which is caused by mutations in the genes encoding trans...
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-discovered autosomal dominant genetic syndrome which has many features similar to Marfan syndrome, but which is caused by mutations in the genes encoding trans...
Loeys–Dietz syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-discovered autosomal dominant genetic syndrome which has many features similar to Marfan syndrome, but which is caused by mutations in the genes encoding trans...
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-discovered autosomal dominant genetic syndrome which has many features similar to Marfan syndrome, but which is caused by mutations in the genes encoding trans...
Low-density lipoprotein
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins, which in order of size, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, that enable tra...
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins, which in order of size, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, that enable tra...
Magnetocardiography
Magnetocardiography (MCG) is a technique to measure the magnetic fields produced by electrical activity in the heart using extremely sensitive devices such as the Superconducting Quantum Interfe...
Magnetocardiography (MCG) is a technique to measure the magnetic fields produced by electrical activity in the heart using extremely sensitive devices such as the Superconducting Quantum Interfe...
Malignant hypertension
Malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension with acute impairment of an organ system and the possibility of irreversible organ-damage.
Malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency is severe hypertension with acute impairment of an organ system and the possibility of irreversible organ-damage.
Mammalian diving reflex
The mammalian diving reflex is a reflex in mammals which optimizes respiration to allow staying underwater for extended periods of time.
The mammalian diving reflex is a reflex in mammals which optimizes respiration to allow staying underwater for extended periods of time.
Medical monitor
A medical monitor or physiological monitor or display, is an electronic medical device that measures a patient's vital signs and displays the data so obtained, which may or may not be tra...
A medical monitor or physiological monitor or display, is an electronic medical device that measures a patient's vital signs and displays the data so obtained, which may or may not be tra...
Medical ultrasonography
Diagnostic sonography (ultrasonography) is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing subcutaneous body structures including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels an...
Diagnostic sonography (ultrasonography) is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing subcutaneous body structures including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels an...
Microangiography
Microangiography is a recently developed type of angiography that consists of the radiography of small blood or lymphatic vessels of an organ.
Microangiography is a recently developed type of angiography that consists of the radiography of small blood or lymphatic vessels of an organ.
Minimaze procedure
The mini-maze procedures are cardiac surgery procedures intended to cure atrial fibrillation (AF), a common disturbance of heart rhythm.
The mini-maze procedures are cardiac surgery procedures intended to cure atrial fibrillation (AF), a common disturbance of heart rhythm.
MiTiHeart Corporation
MiTiHeart Corporation is a product technology company specializing in ventricular assist devices for patients suffering from congestive heart failure.
MiTiHeart Corporation is a product technology company specializing in ventricular assist devices for patients suffering from congestive heart failure.
Mitral annulus
The mitral annulus is a fibrous ring that that is attached to the mitral valve leaflets.
The mitral annulus is a fibrous ring that that is attached to the mitral valve leaflets.
Mitral valve repair
Mitral valve repair is a cardiac surgery procedure performed by cardiac surgeons to treat stenosis or regurgitation of the mitral valve.
Mitral valve repair is a cardiac surgery procedure performed by cardiac surgeons to treat stenosis or regurgitation of the mitral valve.
Mitral valve replacement
Mitral valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a patient’s mitral valve is replaced by a different valve.
Mitral valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a patient’s mitral valve is replaced by a different valve.
Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis
Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, also called medial calcific sclerosis, is a form of arteriosclerosis or vessel hardening, where calcium deposits form in the middle layer of the walls of med...
Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, also called medial calcific sclerosis, is a form of arteriosclerosis or vessel hardening, where calcium deposits form in the middle layer of the walls of med...
Montreal Heart Institute
The Montreal Heart Institute (French: Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal), in Montreal, Quebec, is a specialty hospital dedicated to the development of cardiology.
The Montreal Heart Institute (French: Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal), in Montreal, Quebec, is a specialty hospital dedicated to the development of cardiology.
Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial
Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial and MADIT II are implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD) trials which investigate whether prophylactic ICD therapy in moderately h...
Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial and MADIT II are implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD) trials which investigate whether prophylactic ICD therapy in moderately h...
Myocardial bridge
A myocardial bridge occurs when the one of the coronary arteries tunnels through the myocardium rather than resting on top of it.
A myocardial bridge occurs when the one of the coronary arteries tunnels through the myocardium rather than resting on top of it.
Myocardial depressant factor
Myocardial depressant factor is a low-molecular-weight peptide released from the pancreas into the blood in mammals during various shock states.
Myocardial depressant factor is a low-molecular-weight peptide released from the pancreas into the blood in mammals during various shock states.
Myocardial disarray
Myocardial disarray, also known as myocyte disarray, is a term to describe the loss of the normal parallel alignment of myocytes (the muscle cells of the heart).
Myocardial disarray, also known as myocyte disarray, is a term to describe the loss of the normal parallel alignment of myocytes (the muscle cells of the heart).
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, c...
Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, c...
Myocardial infarction complications
Myocardial infarction complications may occur immediately following a heart attack (in the acute phase), or may need time to develop (a chronic problem).
Myocardial infarction complications may occur immediately following a heart attack (in the acute phase), or may need time to develop (a chronic problem).
Myocardial infarction diagnosis
A diagnosis of myocardial infarction is made by integrating the history of the presenting illness and physical examination with electrocardiogram findings and cardiac markers (blood tests for he...
A diagnosis of myocardial infarction is made by integrating the history of the presenting illness and physical examination with electrocardiogram findings and cardiac markers (blood tests for he...
Myocardial infarction management
Myocardial infarction management involves salvaging as much myocardium as possible and to prevent further complications, thus the phrase "time is muscle".
Myocardial infarction management involves salvaging as much myocardium as possible and to prevent further complications, thus the phrase "time is muscle".
Myocardial rupture
Myocardial rupture is a laceration or tearing of the walls of the ventricles or atria of the heart, of the interatrial or interventricular septum, of the papillary muscles or chordae tendineae o...
Myocardial rupture is a laceration or tearing of the walls of the ventricles or atria of the heart, of the interatrial or interventricular septum, of the papillary muscles or chordae tendineae o...
Myocardial scarring
Myocardial scarring is fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue destroyed by injury or disease pertaining to the muscular tissue of the heart.
Myocardial scarring is fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue destroyed by injury or disease pertaining to the muscular tissue of the heart.
Myopericarditis
Myopericarditis is a combination of both myocarditis and pericarditis appearing in a single individual.
Myopericarditis is a combination of both myocarditis and pericarditis appearing in a single individual.
Myxoma
A myxoma (Myxo- = New Latin from Greek 'muxa' for mucus) is a tumor of primitive connective tissue.
A myxoma (Myxo- = New Latin from Greek 'muxa' for mucus) is a tumor of primitive connective tissue.
Neocardiogenesis
In cardiology neocardiogenesis is the homeostatic regeneration, repair and renewal of sections of malfunctioning adult cardiovascular tissue.
In cardiology neocardiogenesis is the homeostatic regeneration, repair and renewal of sections of malfunctioning adult cardiovascular tissue.
Nesiritide
Nesiritide (Natrecor) is the recombinant form of the 32 amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, which is normally produced by the ventricular myocardium.
Nesiritide (Natrecor) is the recombinant form of the 32 amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, which is normally produced by the ventricular myocardium.
Neurocardiology
Neurocardiology is the study of the neurophysiological, neurological and neuroanatomical aspects of cardiology, including especially the neurological origins of cardiac disorders.
Neurocardiology is the study of the neurophysiological, neurological and neuroanatomical aspects of cardiology, including especially the neurological origins of cardiac disorders.
New York Heart Association Functional Classification
The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure.
The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure.
Non-modulating essential hypertension
Non-modulating essential hypertension is a form of salt-sensitive hypertension, where sodium intake does not modulate either adrenal or renal vascular responses to angiotensin II. Individuals wi...
Non-modulating essential hypertension is a form of salt-sensitive hypertension, where sodium intake does not modulate either adrenal or renal vascular responses to angiotensin II. Individuals wi...
Noncompaction cardiomyopathy
Non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCC), also called spongiform cardiomyopathy, is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy that affects both children and adults.
Non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCC), also called spongiform cardiomyopathy, is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy that affects both children and adults.
Numbering aberrant rhythms
Bigeminy (Latin: Bi-Two Gemini-twins) is a descriptor for a heart arrhythmia in which abnormal heart beats occur every other concurrent beat.
Bigeminy (Latin: Bi-Two Gemini-twins) is a descriptor for a heart arrhythmia in which abnormal heart beats occur every other concurrent beat.
Oliver's sign
Oliver's sign, or the tracheal tug sign, is an abnormal downward movement of the trachea during systole that can indicate a dilation or aneurysm of the aortic arch.
Oliver's sign, or the tracheal tug sign, is an abnormal downward movement of the trachea during systole that can indicate a dilation or aneurysm of the aortic arch.
Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic Hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, orthostasis, and colloquially as head rush or a dizzy spell, is a form of hypotension in which a person's blood pre...
Orthostatic Hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, orthostasis, and colloquially as head rush or a dizzy spell, is a form of hypotension in which a person's blood pre...
Orthostatic intolerance
Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is a subcategory of dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system occurring when an individual stands up.
Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is a subcategory of dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system occurring when an individual stands up.
Osborn wave
Osborn waves (also known as camel-hump sign, late delta wave, hathook junction, hypothermic wave, prominent J wave , K wave, H wave or current of inj...
Osborn waves (also known as camel-hump sign, late delta wave, hathook junction, hypothermic wave, prominent J wave , K wave, H wave or current of inj...
Pacemaker crosstalk
Pacemaker crosstalk results when pacemaker generated electrical event in one chamber is sensed by the lead in another chamber, resulting in inappropriate inhibition of pacing artifact in the sec...
Pacemaker crosstalk results when pacemaker generated electrical event in one chamber is sensed by the lead in another chamber, resulting in inappropriate inhibition of pacing artifact in the sec...
Palpitation
A palpitation is an abnormality of heartbeat that causes a conscious awareness of its beating, whether it is too slow, too fast, irregular, or at its normal frequency.
A palpitation is an abnormality of heartbeat that causes a conscious awareness of its beating, whether it is too slow, too fast, irregular, or at its normal frequency.
Papillary fibroelastoma
A papillary fibroelastoma is a primary tumor of the heart that typically involves one of the valves of the heart.
A papillary fibroelastoma is a primary tumor of the heart that typically involves one of the valves of the heart.
Paradoxical embolism
A paradoxical embolism is a kind of stroke or other form of arterial thrombosis caused by embolism of a thrombus (blood clot) of venous origin through a lateral opening in the heart, such as a p...
A paradoxical embolism is a kind of stroke or other form of arterial thrombosis caused by embolism of a thrombus (blood clot) of venous origin through a lateral opening in the heart, such as a p...
Parasystole
Parasystole is a kind of arrhythmia caused by the presence and function of a secondary pacemaker in the heart, which works in parallel with the SA node.
Parasystole is a kind of arrhythmia caused by the presence and function of a secondary pacemaker in the heart, which works in parallel with the SA node.
Paroxysmal tachycardia
Paroxysmal tachycardia is a form of tachycardia which begins and ends in an acute (or paroxysmal) manner.
Paroxysmal tachycardia is a form of tachycardia which begins and ends in an acute (or paroxysmal) manner.
Pathophysiology of hypertension
The pathophysiology of hypertension is an area of active research, attempting to explain causes of hypertension, which is a chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure.
The pathophysiology of hypertension is an area of active research, attempting to explain causes of hypertension, which is a chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure.
Percutaneous aortic valve replacement
In percutaneous aortic valve replacement (PAVR), a synthetic valve is transported to the heart through a small hole made in groin.
In percutaneous aortic valve replacement (PAVR), a synthetic valve is transported to the heart through a small hole made in groin.
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as coronary angioplasty or simply angioplasty, is one therapeutic procedure used to treat the stenotic (narrowed) coron...
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as coronary angioplasty or simply angioplasty, is one therapeutic procedure used to treat the stenotic (narrowed) coron...
Pericardial fluid
It is the serous visceral pericardium that secretes the pericardial fluid into the pericardial cavity, (the space between the two pericardial layers).
It is the serous visceral pericardium that secretes the pericardial fluid into the pericardial cavity, (the space between the two pericardial layers).
Pericardiocentesis
In medicine, pericardiocentesis is a procedure where fluid is aspirated from the pericardium (the sac enveloping the heart).
In medicine, pericardiocentesis is a procedure where fluid is aspirated from the pericardium (the sac enveloping the heart).
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart).
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart).
Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), commonly referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD), refers to the obstruction of large arterie...
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), commonly referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD), refers to the obstruction of large arterie...
Persistent truncus arteriosus
Persistent truncus arteriosus is a rare form of congenital heart disease that presents at birth.
Persistent truncus arteriosus is a rare form of congenital heart disease that presents at birth.
Phonocardiogram
A Phonocardiogram or PCG is a plot of high fidelity recording of the sounds and murmurs made by the heart with the help of the machine called phonocardiograph, or "Recording of the sounds...
A Phonocardiogram or PCG is a plot of high fidelity recording of the sounds and murmurs made by the heart with the help of the machine called phonocardiograph, or "Recording of the sounds...
Photoplethysmograph
A photoplethysmograph (PPG) is an optically obtained plethysmograph, a volumetric measurement of an organ.
A photoplethysmograph (PPG) is an optically obtained plethysmograph, a volumetric measurement of an organ.
Postpericardiotomy syndrome
Postpericardiotomy syndrome is a medical syndrome referring to an immune phenomenon that occurs days to months after surgical incision of the pericardium.
Postpericardiotomy syndrome is a medical syndrome referring to an immune phenomenon that occurs days to months after surgical incision of the pericardium.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition of dysautonomia, more specifically orthostatic intolerance, in which a change from the supine position to an upright position causes an ...
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition of dysautonomia, more specifically orthostatic intolerance, in which a change from the supine position to an upright position causes an ...
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Potassium-sparing diuretics are diuretic drugs that do not promote the secretion of potassium into the urine.
Potassium-sparing diuretics are diuretic drugs that do not promote the secretion of potassium into the urine.
Precordial examination
In medicine, the precordial exam, also cardiac exam, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with chest pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology.
In medicine, the precordial exam, also cardiac exam, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with chest pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology.
Precordial thump
The precordial thump is a medical procedure that used to be used by healthcare professionals in the initial response to a witnessed ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia when no de...
The precordial thump is a medical procedure that used to be used by healthcare professionals in the initial response to a witnessed ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia when no de...
Preload (cardiology)
In cardiac physiology, preload is the end volumetric pressure that stretches the left ventricle of the heart to its greatest geometric dimensions under variable physiologic demand.
In cardiac physiology, preload is the end volumetric pressure that stretches the left ventricle of the heart to its greatest geometric dimensions under variable physiologic demand.
Pulmonary angiography
Pulmonary angiography (or pulmonary arteriography) is a cardiological medical procedure.
Pulmonary angiography (or pulmonary arteriography) is a cardiological medical procedure.
Pulmonic regurgitation
Pulmonic regurgitation, also known as pulmonary regurgitation, is the backward flow of blood from the pulmonary artery, through the pulmonary valve, and into the right ventricle of the hea...
Pulmonic regurgitation, also known as pulmonary regurgitation, is the backward flow of blood from the pulmonary artery, through the pulmonary valve, and into the right ventricle of the hea...
Pulse
In medicine, one's pulse reprevbcfsents the tactile arterial palpation of the heartbeat by trained fingertips.
In medicine, one's pulse reprevbcfsents the tactile arterial palpation of the heartbeat by trained fingertips.
Pulse oximetry
Pulse oximetry (or pulse oxymetry in the UK) is a non-invasive method allowing the monitoring of the oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin.
Pulse oximetry (or pulse oxymetry in the UK) is a non-invasive method allowing the monitoring of the oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin.
Pulse pressure
Pulse pressure readings can be taken on a home monitoring blood pressure device.
Pulse pressure readings can be taken on a home monitoring blood pressure device.
Pulsus alternans
Pulsus alternans is a physical finding with arterial pulse waveform showing alternating strong and weak beats.
Pulsus alternans is a physical finding with arterial pulse waveform showing alternating strong and weak beats.
Pulsus bigeminus
Pulsus bigeminus is a cardiovascular phenomenon characterized by groups of two heartbeats close together followed by a longer pause.
Pulsus bigeminus is a cardiovascular phenomenon characterized by groups of two heartbeats close together followed by a longer pause.
Pulsus bisferiens
In medicine, pulsus bisferiens, also bisferious pulse or biphasic pulse, is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, a double peak per cardiac cycle can be appreciated.
In medicine, pulsus bisferiens, also bisferious pulse or biphasic pulse, is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, a double peak per cardiac cycle can be appreciated.
Pulsus tardus et parvus
In medicine, pulsus tardus et parvus, also pulsus parvus et tardus, slow-rising pulse and anacrotic pulse, is a sign where, upon palpation, the pulse is weak/small (parvus), an...
In medicine, pulsus tardus et parvus, also pulsus parvus et tardus, slow-rising pulse and anacrotic pulse, is a sign where, upon palpation, the pulse is weak/small (parvus), an...
QT interval
In medicine, to be specific, cardiology, the QT interval is a measure of the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave in the heart's electrical cycle.
In medicine, to be specific, cardiology, the QT interval is a measure of the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave in the heart's electrical cycle.
Radiofrequency ablation
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using high frequency alternating...
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using high frequency alternating...
Radionuclide ventriculography
Cardiac Ventriculography is a medical imaging test used to determine a patient's cardiac function in the right, or more typically, left ventricle.
Cardiac Ventriculography is a medical imaging test used to determine a patient's cardiac function in the right, or more typically, left ventricle.
Rate pressure product
Rate pressure product, also know as Cardiovascular Product or Double Product, is used in cardiology and exercise physiology to determine the cardiovascular risk of subjects.
Rate pressure product, also know as Cardiovascular Product or Double Product, is used in cardiology and exercise physiology to determine the cardiovascular risk of subjects.
Recurrent Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia and Treatment with Disopyramide
Mechanisms Causes of recurrent sustained VT can be explained by the re-entrant mechanism, and the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) – protein kinase A (PKA) signalling pathway.
Mechanisms Causes of recurrent sustained VT can be explained by the re-entrant mechanism, and the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) – protein kinase A (PKA) signalling pathway.
Reflex bradycardia
Reflex bradycardia is a bradycardia (decrease in heart rate) in response to the baroreceptor reflex, one of the body's homeostatic mechanisms for preventing abnormal increases blood pressure.
Reflex bradycardia is a bradycardia (decrease in heart rate) in response to the baroreceptor reflex, one of the body's homeostatic mechanisms for preventing abnormal increases blood pressure.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
A Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or RCIS assists a cardiologist with cardiac catheterization procedures in the United States.
A Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or RCIS assists a cardiologist with cardiac catheterization procedures in the United States.
Regurgitant fraction
Regurgitant fraction is the percentage of blood that regurgitates back through the aortic valve to the left ventricle due to aortic insufficiency, or through the mitral valve to the atrium due t...
Regurgitant fraction is the percentage of blood that regurgitates back through the aortic valve to the left ventricle due to aortic insufficiency, or through the mitral valve to the atrium due t...
Regurgitation (circulation)
Regurgitation is blood flow in the opposite direction from normal, as the backward flowing of blood into the heart or between heart chambers.
Regurgitation is blood flow in the opposite direction from normal, as the backward flowing of blood into the heart or between heart chambers.
Remote magnetic navigation
Remote Magnetic Navigation, employed by companies such as Stereotaxis, is an emerging technology in interventional cardiology.
Remote Magnetic Navigation, employed by companies such as Stereotaxis, is an emerging technology in interventional cardiology.
Reperfusion therapy
Reperfusion therapy has become so central to the modern treatment of acute myocardial infarction, that we are said to be in the reperfusion era.
Reperfusion therapy has become so central to the modern treatment of acute myocardial infarction, that we are said to be in the reperfusion era.
Restenosis
Restenosis literally means the reoccurrence of stenosis, a narrowing of a blood vessel, leading to restricted blood flow.
Restenosis literally means the reoccurrence of stenosis, a narrowing of a blood vessel, leading to restricted blood flow.
Return of spontaneous circulation
Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is resumption of sustained perfusing cardiac activity associated with significant respiratory effort after cardiac arrest.
Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is resumption of sustained perfusing cardiac activity associated with significant respiratory effort after cardiac arrest.
Roemheld syndrome
Roemheld syndrome (RS), also known as Roemheld-Techlenburg-Ceconi-Syndrome or gastric-cardia, is a complex of gastrocardiac symptoms first described by Ludwig Roemheld (1871–1938).
Roemheld syndrome (RS), also known as Roemheld-Techlenburg-Ceconi-Syndrome or gastric-cardia, is a complex of gastrocardiac symptoms first described by Ludwig Roemheld (1871–1938).
San Francisco Syncope Rule
The San Francisco Syncope Rule (SFSR) is a simple rule for evaluating the risk of adverse outcomes in patient who present with fainting or syncope.
The San Francisco Syncope Rule (SFSR) is a simple rule for evaluating the risk of adverse outcomes in patient who present with fainting or syncope.
Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study
The Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (also known under the abbreviation 4S) is a multicenter clinical trial that was performed in 1990s in Scandinavia.
The Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (also known under the abbreviation 4S) is a multicenter clinical trial that was performed in 1990s in Scandinavia.
SCP-ECG
SCP-ECG, which stands for Standard communications protocol for computer assisted electrocardiography, is a standard for ECG traces, annotations, and metadata, that specifies the interchange ...
SCP-ECG, which stands for Standard communications protocol for computer assisted electrocardiography, is a standard for ECG traces, annotations, and metadata, that specifies the interchange ...
Secondary hypertension
Secondary hypertension (or, less commonly, inessential hypertension) is a type of hypertension which by definition is caused by an identifiable underlying secondary cause.
Secondary hypertension (or, less commonly, inessential hypertension) is a type of hypertension which by definition is caused by an identifiable underlying secondary cause.
Sensei robotic catheter system
The Sensei X robotic catheter is a medical robot designed to enhance a physician’s ability to perform complex operations using a small flexible tube called a catheter.
The Sensei X robotic catheter is a medical robot designed to enhance a physician’s ability to perform complex operations using a small flexible tube called a catheter.
Sinoatrial arrest
Sinoatrial arrest (also known as sinus arrest or sinus pause) is a medical condition wherein the sinoatrial node of the heart transiently ceases to generate the electrical impulses t...
Sinoatrial arrest (also known as sinus arrest or sinus pause) is a medical condition wherein the sinoatrial node of the heart transiently ceases to generate the electrical impulses t...
Sinoatrial block
A sinoatrial block is a disease which involves an impairment of conduction at the sinoatrial node.
A sinoatrial block is a disease which involves an impairment of conduction at the sinoatrial node.
Sinus rhythm
In medicine, sinus rhythm is the normal beating of the heart, as measured by an electrocardiogram (ECG).
In medicine, sinus rhythm is the normal beating of the heart, as measured by an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Skumin Syndrome
Skumin syndrome is a specific mental disorder, which a quarter of the patients develop after the prostheses of the valve heart device and manifests with persistent doubts about the reliability ...
Skumin syndrome is a specific mental disorder, which a quarter of the patients develop after the prostheses of the valve heart device and manifests with persistent doubts about the reliability ...
Skumin syndrome
Skumin syndrome is a specific mental disorder, which a quarter of the patients develop after the prostheses of the valve heart device and manifests with persistent doubts about the reliability ...
Skumin syndrome is a specific mental disorder, which a quarter of the patients develop after the prostheses of the valve heart device and manifests with persistent doubts about the reliability ...
Sonographer
Sonographers are diagnostic medical professionals who operate ultrasonic imaging devices to produce diagnostic images, scans, videos, or 3D volumes of anatomy and diagnostic data.
Sonographers are diagnostic medical professionals who operate ultrasonic imaging devices to produce diagnostic images, scans, videos, or 3D volumes of anatomy and diagnostic data.
Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
Speckle Tracking Echocardiography is a unique echocardiographic imaging technique that analyzes motion within an ultrasonic window by tracking interference patterns and natural acoustic reflections.
Speckle Tracking Echocardiography is a unique echocardiographic imaging technique that analyzes motion within an ultrasonic window by tracking interference patterns and natural acoustic reflections.
Split S2
A split S2 is a finding upon auscultation of the S2 heart sound.
A split S2 is a finding upon auscultation of the S2 heart sound.
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology (SJIC) Bangalore, is a tertiary care autonomous institute run by the Government of Karnataka, in Bangalore.
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology (SJIC) Bangalore, is a tertiary care autonomous institute run by the Government of Karnataka, in Bangalore.
ST depression
ST depression refers to a finding on an electrocardiogram.
ST depression refers to a finding on an electrocardiogram.
ST elevation
ST elevations refers to a finding on an electrocardiogram, wherein the trace in the ST segment is abnormally high above the isoelectric line.
ST elevations refers to a finding on an electrocardiogram, wherein the trace in the ST segment is abnormally high above the isoelectric line.
Stent
In the technical vocabulary of medicine, a stent is an artificial 'tube' inserted into a natural passage/conduit in the body to prevent, or counteract, a disease-induced, localized flow constr...
In the technical vocabulary of medicine, a stent is an artificial 'tube' inserted into a natural passage/conduit in the body to prevent, or counteract, a disease-induced, localized flow constr...
Still's murmur
Still's murmur is a form of benign paediatric heart murmur.
Still's murmur is a form of benign paediatric heart murmur.
String galvanometer
The string galvanometer was one of the earliest instruments capable of detecting and recording the very small electrical currents produced by the human heart and provided the first practical Ele...
The string galvanometer was one of the earliest instruments capable of detecting and recording the very small electrical currents produced by the human heart and provided the first practical Ele...
Stroke volume
In cardiovascular physiology, stroke volume (SV) is the volume of blood pumped from one ventricle of the heart with each beat.
In cardiovascular physiology, stroke volume (SV) is the volume of blood pumped from one ventricle of the heart with each beat.
Sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death is natural death from cardiac causes, heralded by abrupt loss of consciousness within one hour of the onset of acute symptoms.
Sudden cardiac death is natural death from cardiac causes, heralded by abrupt loss of consciousness within one hour of the onset of acute symptoms.
Sudden unexpected death syndrome
Sudden unexpected death syndrome or Sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome is sudden unexpected death of adolescents and adults during sleep.
Sudden unexpected death syndrome or Sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome is sudden unexpected death of adolescents and adults during sleep.
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a very rare, life-threatening gastro-vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta and the o...
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a very rare, life-threatening gastro-vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta and the o...
Systole (medicine)
Systole is a phase of contraction during the cardiac cycle.
Systole is a phase of contraction during the cardiac cycle.
Systolic heart murmur
Systolic heart murmurs are heart murmurs heard during systole.
Systolic heart murmurs are heart murmurs heard during systole.
Systolic hypertension
In medicine, systolic hypertension is defined as an elevated systolic blood pressure.
In medicine, systolic hypertension is defined as an elevated systolic blood pressure.
T wave alternans
T wave alternans (TWA) is a periodic beat-to-beat variation in the amplitude or shape of the T wave in an electrocardiogram (ECG).
T wave alternans (TWA) is a periodic beat-to-beat variation in the amplitude or shape of the T wave in an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Tachycardia
Tachycardia comes from the Greek words tachys (rapid or accelerated) and kardia (of the heart).
Tachycardia comes from the Greek words tachys (rapid or accelerated) and kardia (of the heart).
Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy
Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy, also known as chronotropic cardiomyopathy and tachycardiomyopathy, is a weakening of the myocardium (the muscle of the heart) that is due to prolo...
Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy, also known as chronotropic cardiomyopathy and tachycardiomyopathy, is a weakening of the myocardium (the muscle of the heart) that is due to prolo...
Takayasu's arteritis
Takayasu's arteritis (also known as "aortic arch syndrome", "nonspecific aortoarteritis" and the "pulseless disease") is a form of large vessel granulomatous vasculitis with massive intimal fibr...
Takayasu's arteritis (also known as "aortic arch syndrome", "nonspecific aortoarteritis" and the "pulseless disease") is a form of large vessel granulomatous vasculitis with massive intimal fibr...
Tanzania Heart Institute
The Tanzania Heart Institute (THI) is a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, managed by a non-profit organization.
The Tanzania Heart Institute (THI) is a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, managed by a non-profit organization.
Third heart sound
The third heart sound or S3 is a rare extra heart sound that occurs soon after the normal two "lub-dub" heart sounds (S1 and S2).
The third heart sound or S3 is a rare extra heart sound that occurs soon after the normal two "lub-dub" heart sounds (S1 and S2).
Thrombolysis
Thrombolysis is the breakdown (lysis) of blood clots by pharmacological means.
Thrombolysis is the breakdown (lysis) of blood clots by pharmacological means.
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC), also known as total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD) and total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR...
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC), also known as total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD) and total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR...
Transesophageal echocardiogram
A transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE, is an alternative way to perform an echocardiogram.
A transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE, is an alternative way to perform an echocardiogram.
Transesophageal echocardiography
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEEC) is a diagnostic procedure that involves feeding a small ultrasound device into a patient's esophagus to evaluate heart function.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEEC) is a diagnostic procedure that involves feeding a small ultrasound device into a patient's esophagus to evaluate heart function.
Transmyocardial revascularization
Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) is a new procedure used to treat inoperable heart disease in people with persistent angina that isn't relieved by any other method.
Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) is a new procedure used to treat inoperable heart disease in people with persistent angina that isn't relieved by any other method.
Transthoracic echocardiogram
A standard echocardiogram is also known as a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), or cardiac ultrasound.
A standard echocardiogram is also known as a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), or cardiac ultrasound.
Treacherous technician syndrome
Treacherous technician syndrome refers to a limb lead reversal that usually occurs due to the technical error of reversing the right and left arm electrodes.
Treacherous technician syndrome refers to a limb lead reversal that usually occurs due to the technical error of reversing the right and left arm electrodes.
Tricuspid atresia
Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease whereby there is a complete absence of the tricuspid valve.
Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease whereby there is a complete absence of the tricuspid valve.
Truncal valve
Truncus valve is a single large arterial vessel coming out of the heart and overriding a large hold between the two ventricles known as ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Truncus valve is a single large arterial vessel coming out of the heart and overriding a large hold between the two ventricles known as ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Tuberculous pericarditis
Tuberculous pericarditis is a form of pericarditis.
Tuberculous pericarditis is a form of pericarditis.
Type I hyperlipoproteinemia
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (also known as "chylomicronemia," and "chylomicronemia syndrome") is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase.
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (also known as "chylomicronemia," and "chylomicronemia syndrome") is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase.
Understanding Pediatric Heart Sounds
Understanding Pediatric Heart Sounds 2nd edition (2002) by Steven Lehrer is a book and audio CD that guides the student through the skills of pediatric heart auscultation.
Understanding Pediatric Heart Sounds 2nd edition (2002) by Steven Lehrer is a book and audio CD that guides the student through the skills of pediatric heart auscultation.
Utstein Style
The Utstein Style is a set of guidelines for uniform reporting of cardiac arrest.
The Utstein Style is a set of guidelines for uniform reporting of cardiac arrest.
VA conduction
VA conduction, also named Ventriculoatrial conduction and sometimes referred to as Retrograde conduction, is the conduction backward phenomena in the heart, where the conduction come...
VA conduction, also named Ventriculoatrial conduction and sometimes referred to as Retrograde conduction, is the conduction backward phenomena in the heart, where the conduction come...
Vasovagal response
A vasovagal episode or vasovagal response or vasovagal attack (also called neurocardiogenic syncope) is a malaise mediated by the vagus nerve.
A vasovagal episode or vasovagal response or vasovagal attack (also called neurocardiogenic syncope) is a malaise mediated by the vagus nerve.
Vectorcardiography
Vectorcardiography is a method of recording the magnitude and direction of the electrical forces that are generated by the heart by means of a continuous series of vectors that form curving line...
Vectorcardiography is a method of recording the magnitude and direction of the electrical forces that are generated by the heart by means of a continuous series of vectors that form curving line...
Ventricular assist device
A Ventricular assist device, or VAD, is a mechanical circulatory device that is used to partially or completely replace the function of a failing heart.
A Ventricular assist device, or VAD, is a mechanical circulatory device that is used to partially or completely replace the function of a failing heart.
Ventricular escape beat
In cardiology a ventricular escape beat is a self-generated electrical discharge initiated by, and causing contraction of, the ventricles of the heart; normally the heart rhythm is begun in the ...
In cardiology a ventricular escape beat is a self-generated electrical discharge initiated by, and causing contraction of, the ventricles of the heart; normally the heart rhythm is begun in the ...
Ventricular flutter
Ventricular flutter is an arrhythmia, more specifically a tachycardia affecting the ventricles with a rate over 200 beats/min.
Ventricular flutter is an arrhythmia, more specifically a tachycardia affecting the ventricles with a rate over 200 beats/min.
Ventricular inversion
Ventricular inversion, also known as atrioventricular discordance, is a condition in which the anatomic right ventricle of the heart is on the left side of the interventricular septum and ...
Ventricular inversion, also known as atrioventricular discordance, is a condition in which the anatomic right ventricle of the heart is on the left side of the interventricular septum and ...
Ventricular outflow tract
A ventricular outflow tract is a portion of either the left ventricle or right ventricle of the heart through which blood passes in order to enter the great arteries.
A ventricular outflow tract is a portion of either the left ventricle or right ventricle of the heart through which blood passes in order to enter the great arteries.
Ventricular pressure
Ventricular pressure is a measure of blood pressure within the ventricles of the heart.
Ventricular pressure is a measure of blood pressure within the ventricles of the heart.
Ventricular remodeling
Ventricular remodeling (or cardiac remodeling) refers to the changes in size, shape, and function of the heart after injury to the ventricles.
Ventricular remodeling (or cardiac remodeling) refers to the changes in size, shape, and function of the heart after injury to the ventricles.
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach or VT) is a tachycardia, or fast heart rhythm, that originates in one of the ventricles of the heart.
Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach or VT) is a tachycardia, or fast heart rhythm, that originates in one of the ventricles of the heart.
Ventriculotomy (cardiac)
Ventriculotomy is a medical procedure in which a portion of a patient's heart is resected in order to correct for an abnormal enlargement of the myocardium.
Ventriculotomy is a medical procedure in which a portion of a patient's heart is resected in order to correct for an abnormal enlargement of the myocardium.
Vulnerable plaque
A vulnerable plaque is a kind of atheromatous plaque – a collection of white blood cells (primarily macrophages) and lipids (including cholesterol) in the wall of an artery - that is particularl...
A vulnerable plaque is a kind of atheromatous plaque – a collection of white blood cells (primarily macrophages) and lipids (including cholesterol) in the wall of an artery - that is particularl...
Wearable cardioverter defibrillator
The wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) is worn by patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), allowing their physician time to assess their long-term arrhythmic risk and make approp...
The wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) is worn by patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), allowing their physician time to assess their long-term arrhythmic risk and make approp...
White coat hypertension
White coat hypertension, more commonly known as white coat syndrome, is a phenomenon in which patients exhibit elevated blood pressure in a clinical setting but not in other settings.
White coat hypertension, more commonly known as white coat syndrome, is a phenomenon in which patients exhibit elevated blood pressure in a clinical setting but not in other settings.
Windkessel effect
Windkessel effect is a term used in medicine to account for the shape of the arterial pressure waveform in terms of the interaction between the stroke volume and the compliance of the aorta and ...
Windkessel effect is a term used in medicine to account for the shape of the arterial pressure waveform in terms of the interaction between the stroke volume and the compliance of the aorta and ...
World Hypertension Day
World Hypertension Day is a day designated and initiated by The World Hypertension League (WHL), which is itself an umbrella to organizations of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues.
World Hypertension Day is a day designated and initiated by The World Hypertension League (WHL), which is itself an umbrella to organizations of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues.