HS-CRP: High Sensitivity CRP (C-reactive Protein)
WEBC-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein produced in the liver as part of the body’s natural inflammatory response. 1,2 It is produced in greater volumes when inflammatory conditions are present, with high concentrations indicating more serious inflammation of the patient’s system. 1 CRP tests, which measure the concentration of CRP in blood plasma, are a useful non-specific ...
Hypertensive Crisis, Urgency, & Emergency - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBUpdated: 05/20/2024. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure (systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg). 1 Without immediate intervention, severe cases can be fatal. 1 There are 2 types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. 1 A hypertensive urgency is a severe elevation in blood pressure in an otherwise stable patient who does ...
Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms, Stages, & Classification - The ...
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Congestive heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that impacts millions of people. However, patients with congestive heart failure may be asymptomatic until functional remodeling of the heart occurs. 1 In addition, heart failure is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, particularly in older adults. 2 To help health care providers increase patient awareness, this article covers ...
Cardiology News, Research Articles | Heart Disease, Disorder Studies
WEBMetabolic. Myocardial and Pericardial Disease. Pediatric Cardiology. Practice Management. Transplantation. Valvular Heart Disease. Vascular Disease. Cardiology news, research and treatment articles offering cardiology healthcare professionals cardiology informati.
FFR: Fractional Flow Reserve - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDecember 5, 2022. Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a diagnostic cardiac catheterization technique used to measure blood flow and pressure in an isolated segment of the coronary artery. FFR is the current standard of care for the evaluation of lesions in intermediate-grade stenosis. It is more precise than non-invasive techniques in determining ...
Atrial Tachycardia: Diagnosis - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Atrial tachycardia is a type of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PVST), a group of arrhythmias that originate above the atrioventricular junction. Atrial tachycardia can occur after an ablation for the management of atrial fibrillation. Patients presenting with atrial tachycardia may experience palpitations, lightheadedness, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
PCI vs CABG - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are two options for the treatment and management of coronary artery disease. Advancements in imaging techniques, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, intravascular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography, have improved the detection of patients’ needs for PCI vs CABG interventions.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBJanuary 23, 2024. Cardiac arrest that results from the total failure of the cardiac electrical system is called asystole or flat-lining. 1 Asystole is a medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and intervention. This article will review the causes of asystole and the methods for diagnosing and treating patients with this condition.
Ventricular Arrhythmia - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Ventricular arrhythmia is a condition where the pumping of the heart ventricles is abnormal. Ventricular arrhythmias produce a broad range of conditions, from premature ventricular complex to ventricular fibrillation. The clinical presentations can vary, from lack of symptoms to cardiac arrest. Cases of ventricular arrhythmias can be lethal, as when presenting with ventricular fibrillation or ...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Shock
WEBDec 5, 2022 · An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) continuously monitors an individual's heartbeat and delivers an electric ICD shock when needed to restore a regular heart rhythm. They are used for the primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in individuals with increased risk of life-threatening ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF), and for the secondary prevention of ...