Morphologically, the RV is distinguished from the left ventricle (LV) by having coarser trabeculae, a moderator band, and a lack of fibrous continuity between its inlet and outflow valves ... around ...

Intraventricular dyssynchrony can be evaluated by measuring the prolongation of the LV pre-ejection interval, as well as that of the contraction of either the septum or the left lateral wall after ...

Consequently, the P-wave axis is between 105° and 165°, is often negative in lead I, and most positive in lead III. In normal hearts, the AV node is located at the apex of Koch’s triangle, delimited ...

After localisation of the four planes of the heart (short axis, SA; long axis, LA; 4 chambers, 4CH; aortic root plane ... the examination a velocimetric sequence centred on the mitral valve was ...

Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography revealed a mobile mass on the right coronary cusp of the aortic valve. Multislice CT demonstrated a significant narrowing in the proximal left ...

Background Subclinical leaflet thrombosis (SLT) is a common complication after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

The following is a summary of “Bedside-focused transthoracic echocardiography in acute atraumatic thoracic aortic syndrome: a ...

A tragic case in Canada has raised concerns about the country's healthcare system after Adam Burgoyne, 39, died from an aortic aneurysm following an unsuccessful hospital visit. On December 6 ...

She was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. This is a degenerative heart condition in which the valve between the heart and the main artery that carries blood to the rest of the body becomes ...

As such, we must remember to treat the patient (including HTN and other cardiovascular comorbidities) and not have a myopic focus on the valve alone to provide the best clinical outcomes. Figure.