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What are critical differences between complete heart block and AV dissociation ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 13 Sep 2009 10:23pm CHB and AV dissociation are often confused with one another . While CHB is an important cause for AVD , there are distinct differences which have clinical implications. This table is an attempt to simpify the understanding of the two. Corections and suggestions welcome. This is a high resolution image , to read better right click on the ... Read on »

How to manage complete heart block during pregnancy ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 19 Sep 2010 11:34am For the lay public the term complete heart block (CHB) often convey a sinister message . When encountered in pregnancy, it is frightening for the physicians as well . One need not say . . .the anxiety to the Obstetrician ! Congenital complete heart block is the usual etiology. Though there are other important causes of CHB Read on »

Ventriculophasic sinus arrhythmia in complete heart block by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 20 Dec 2008 7:17pm Ventriculophasic sinus arrhythmia is a non-respiratory sinus arrhythmia seen in complete AV block. The PP interval enclosing a QRS complex is shorter than a PP interval not enclosing a QRS. The Mechanism The proposed mechanism is the increased blood flow into the SA node artery during ventricular systole stimulating it to produce Read on »

How to diagnose complete heart block without ECG ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 18 May 2012 12:47pm You are asked to see a patient with a pulse rate of 45 /mt . Is it sinus bradycardia or complete heart block ? Only one condition , . . . you must conclude in the bed side ! Heart rate may give a clue ( HR of 30-40 is common in CHB . Less common in sinus bradycardia.) Pulse volume is large in both (More so in CHB ) ... Read on »

Right Bundle Branch Block with Subtle ST Elevation: LAD 95% occluded by Stephen Smith Posted Thu 28 Jan 2010 12:49pm An 81 yo woman presented at 2 AM to the ED with severe substernal chest pressure. This ECG was recorded There is sinus rhythm with a PVC, and Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB). Normally there is no ST elevation with RBBB. In fact, normally, there are inverted T waves (discordant to a positive QRS due to the large R' wave, of the rSR') and from Read on »

New Left Bundle Branch Block is a poor indicator of coronary occlusion by Stephen Smith Posted Mon 08 Mar 2010 11:19am tachycardia with left bundle branch block (LBBB). A previous ECG from one year prior was normal without LBBB. According to the ACC and AHA, new LBBB in the presence of ischemic symptoms is an indication for reperfusion therapy. Cardiologists widely realize that, in reality, this is not a specific indication. Physicians do not follow this indication Read on »

Heart drug may block breast canc ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 6:58pm Heart drug may block breast cancer gene WASHINGTON, 03 june 2009– A gene that is highly active in up to 20 percent of breast cancer cases might be blocked... is blocked by a drug that's already available on the market," Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan, who led the study, said in a statement. Chinnaiyan and colleagues looked at nearly 3,200 microarrays Read on »

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Info on Heart Disease: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cardiovascular … by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Thu 31 Dec 2009 8:42pm It is important to discuss your individual situation with the ENT surgeon who will be performing the surgery . The risks and benefits of surgery should be examined prior to moving forward with surgery . Some risks associated with this type … Originally posted here: Info on Heart Disease: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cardiovascular … Read on »

Any medication that blocks dopamine in the body can cause Parkinson's symptoms. by heroteo heroteo Posted Tue 01 Dec 2009 10:06pm Any medication that blocks dopamine in the body can cause Parkinson's symptoms. By Louis Neipris, M.D., Staff Writer, myOptumHealth You may have heard of Parkinson's... also worsen symptoms in someone who already has Parkinson's disease. Any medication that blocks dopamine in the body can cause Parkinson's symptoms. Dopamine is a brain Read on »