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What are critical differences between complete heart block and AV dissociation ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor 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 understandin
How to manage complete heart block during pregnancy ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor For the lay public   the term complete heart block (CHB) often convey a sinister message... anxiety to the Obstetrician ! Congenital complete heart block is the usual etiology...
How to diagnose complete heart block without ECG ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor   complete heart block  ?  Only one condition , . . .  you must conclude in the bed side ! Heart... recognised the second degree  AV  block at the bed side  well before  the ECG machine  was invented...
Ventriculophasic sinus arrhythmia in complete heart block by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor 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...
Heart drug may block breast canc ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor 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 by a generically available blood pressure drug, U...
How will you differentiate a wenkebach’s Mobitz type 1 AV block from type 2 second degree AV block if the conduction ratio is 2: by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor very unstable and these patients have a high risk for going in for complete heart block and often require... It is the classical description of wenkebach AV block type 1 there is progressive prolongation...
Why left anterior fascicular block (LAFB) is more common than left posterior fascicular(LPFB) block ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor   blocks (Part of Lev & Lenegre’s disease) Aortic valve disease . Hypertensive heart disease Post MI...  dispute  ? If you cut a heart you should be able to clear the dispute .  But medicine is not that simple...
What is the mechanism of complete AV block in inferior MI ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor is especially prone for AV blocks. This is because  the  blood supply to AV nodal  tissues and the inferoposterior surface of the heart  share the same arterial territory . AV node gets it supply  90% of time by right...
A Seniors Lament by Ellie Patient Expert Oh, to be learning about heart blocks and types of shock! Sitting outside, armed with calipers and a thick packet of EKG strips, analyzing them until I went blind…those were the days...
Is aberrancy same as functional bundle branch block ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor . Some times this is referred to as ” memory blocks” Underlying heart disease, ischemia , degenerative heart... Is aberrancy  same as functional bundle branch block ? Some electrophysiological entities...

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patient has had a 2/1 heart block and pacemaker fitted. Now a problem with the blood test. he has reported some "thinking" problems while recovering. rogercrap

HIV and Heart Block
2002 I expierenced 3rd degree heart block, and was implanted with a pace maker.My heart doctor... care physican say there is no connection between heart block and HIV. My question is has there been any studies done to show that HIV can damage the heart? Keith Henry, M.D. HIV and Heart Block HIV can cause...crap

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I just had a stent for 99% blockage and angioplasty for 90% blockage and have a remaining 60% blockage of a heart artery.  I have been told to adopt a heart healthy diet.  I was not given dietary limits when I left hospital, just lists of some food choices. I have been able to find limits on things...crap

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How long does a heart stint last?
I had a stint placed into the main right artery of my heart which was 90% blocked. This procedure was done in May 2003. I haven't had any further problems with my heart and I only take 2.5 mg of Altace and a 325 mg aspirin a day. Will the stint be good for many years or is there a failure expectancy in length of yearscrap

How concerned should I be about a 50% blockage in 1 artery and a 40-45% in 2 others?
I recently had a heart cath done 5 years after receiving a stent for 90% blocked left anterior descending artery.  I am trying to decide how drastically to change my lifestyle (job, diet, etc...) robcrap

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Respected Incharge,   I'm Devang Chauhan from INDIA, SURAT. Only, I want to know about that  "If inside heart 2 artery is blocked than what is preferable? surgery or angioplasty??" My dad had been passed through angioplasty. In 1 artetry 2 stant fitted by Dr. Abhyankar.    Please give me right...crap