Heart Disease articles

Evaluation of Patients with Angina Pectoris
Sep 20 05

A. Laboratory Findings


Serum lipid levels should be determined in all patients with suspected angina. Anemia and diabetes may also be investigated if clinically appropriate.

B. Electrocardiography


 

Angina Pectoris: Essentials of Diagnosis
Sep 20 05


 

Coronary Heart Disease - Ischemic Heart Disease
Sep 15 05


 

Primary & Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease
Sep 15 05


 

Mitral Stenosis
Sep 14 05


 

Tricuspid Regurgitation
Sep 14 05


 

Mitral Regurgitation (Mitral Insufficiency)
Sep 14 05


 

Choice and Managment of Prosthetic Valves
Sep 14 05


 

Tricuspid Stenosis
Sep 14 05


 

Aortic Regurgitation (Chronic Regurgitation)
Sep 14 05


 

Aortic Stenosis
Sep 14 05


 

Valvular Heart Disease
Sep 13 05


 

Atrial Septal Defect and Patent foramen ovale
Sep 13 05


 

Ventricular Septal Defect
Sep 13 05


 

Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Sep 13 05


 

Pulmonary Stenosis
Sep 12 05


 

Signs of Heart Disease
Sep 12 05

Although the cardiovascular examination centers on the heart, peripheral signs are often invaluable.

Appearance
While cardiac patients may appear healthy and comfortable at rest, many with acute myocardial infarction…


 

Functional Classification of Heart Disease
Sep 12 05


 

Heart: Symptoms and signs
Sep 12 05

COMMON SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms of
Heart disease are dyspnea, Chest pain , palpitations, syncope or presyncope, and fatigue. None are specific, and interpretation depends…


 

Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography
Sep 12 05


 

Heart Disease: Diagnostic testing
Sep 12 05


 

Coarctation of the Aorta
Sep 12 05


 

Anatomy of the Heart
Jul 25 05


 

What Is Coronary Artery Disease?
Jul 25 05


 

What is Atherosclerosis?
Jul 25 05


 

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