Race car driver Brian Vickers is reporting that he recently had surgery to repair a small hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of his heart … [Read more...]
DiGeorge’s Syndrome (Catch-22 Disease)
Pathophysiology 1) cellular immune deficiency in setting of absent or hypoplastic thymus and parathyroids and truncal heart defects (tetralogy of … [Read more...]
Ataxia-telangiectasia (Louis-Bar Syndrome)
Pathophysiology 1) genetic disorder, usually presenting at age 0-10 years 2) cerebellar malfunctioning 3) strong association with cancer 4) … [Read more...]
Kawasaki’s Disease – 3 Ks
Characteristics of Kawasaki's disease - 3 ks koronary, kids, konjunctiva that is, it primarily affects the coronary arteries with developement … [Read more...]
DiGeorge’s Syndrome – Catch 22
Characteristics of DiGeorge's syndrome - Catch 22 cardiac defect, abnormal facies, T-cell deficiency, cleft palate, hypocalcemia, genetic defect … [Read more...]
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Shunts – 5 Ts
The five congenital heart shunts that produce cyanosis are the 5 Ts tetralogy of Fallot, truncus arteriosus, transposition of great vessels, … [Read more...]
Tangier Disease (Familial High-Density Lipoprotein Deficiency)
Pathophysiology disease of lipid metabolism marked chiefly by accelerated turnover of HDL Signs and Symptoms 1) enlarged orange-colored … [Read more...]
Right Sided ECG (EKG) Lead Placement
Right sided ECG or electrocardiogram (as opposed to the standard left-sided ECG) are used when a right ventricular infarct or MI is suspected. … [Read more...]
Cardiac Arrest Drugs Given via Endotracheal Tube
Although administering cardiac arrest drugs intravenously or interosseously is preferred, the following drugs can be administered via the endotracheal … [Read more...]
Aaron Boone’s Aorta and Valve Surgery
Although none of the editors are participating in his care, InsideSurgery has noted the recent reports of Major League ballplayer Aaron Boone … [Read more...]
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) – “On Pump”
Surgical coronay artery revascularization (aka CABG or ACB) is a commonly performed procedure in the United States. The development of The Society of … [Read more...]