HS-CRP: High Sensitivity CRP (C-reactive Protein)
WEBNov 17, 2022 · C-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 ...
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
WEBDec 5, 2022 · FFR Definition & Description. FFR is defined as ratio of pressure measured in coronary segment distal to stenosis (Pd) and pressure measured proximal to stenosis, usually aortic pressure (Pa) or pressure measured in healthy proximal coronary segment. Fractional flow reserve formula is FFR = Pd/Pa. 3 FFR …
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 ...
Atrial Tachycardia: Diagnosis - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBJan 22, 2018 · 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.
Increased NT-ProBNP May Help Identify Patients at High Risk for …
WEBElevated levels of N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) may represent a useful biomarker for the identification of individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality across the spectrum of diastolic (DBP) and systolic blood pressures (SBP) and pulse pressure (PP), according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
AHA: Updated Dietary Guidelines to Promote Cardiovascular Health
WEBThe American Heart Association (AHA) released 2021 dietary guidelines, published in Circulation, aimed at improving cardiovascular health. The scientific statement supersedes the AHA’s 2006 guidelines about diet and lifestyle. The updated recommendation emphasizes the importance of dietary patterns, which should be initiated early in life ...
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.
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, or WPW syndrome, is a condition that occurs when an extra electrical pathway in the heart causes a rapid heartbeat leading to congenital pre-excitation of the heart. In some cases, conduction through this accessory pathway leads to malignant tachyarrhythmias. In a normal heart, electricity is conducted from the atria to the ventricles through the ...
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