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A world-class institute dedicated to the treatment of all heart conditions has been inaugurated in Thailand.

Heart 2023 Conference

The institute specializes in the treatment of coronary artery diseases, arrhythmia, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, structural heart disease, cardiogenetics, and congenital heart disease. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.

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FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

The Cardiology MOC exam will be offered on April 3, 2023, and October 11, 2023. The Cardiology MOC exam covers the following subjects : Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% What are some things you need to know before you sit for the exam? How much does the exam cost? What does the exam cover?

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Prevalence and characteristics of coronary artery fistulas among 20 259 patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Method This was a retrospective study including 20 259 consecutive patients (12 458 were male) who underwent CAG at our institution from September 2018 to March 2023. Arrhythmia, left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, LV dilation, and LV systolic dysfunction were observed in 38, 25, 10 and 5 cases, respectively.

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How a pause can cause cardiac arrest

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A coronary angiogram was done that did not show significant coronary artery disease. Learning points : Takotsubo can lead to cardiac arrest from ventricular arrhythmia. Post ROSC the patient was alert and cooperative. Echocardiography showed apical ballooning with hypokinesis.

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See what happens when a left main thrombus evolves from subtotal occlusion to total occlusion.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The ST segment changes are compatible with severe subendocardial ischemia which can be caused by type I MI from ACS or potentially from type II MI (non-obstructive coronary artery disease with supply/demand mismatch). The arrhythmia spontaneously converted before defibrillation was achieved.

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Abstract 4140005: Trends in Stimulant-Involved Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, 1999 – 2023

Circulation

They increase the risk of hypertension, coronary artery disease, coronary vasospasm, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrest, and stroke. Introduction:Cocaine and methamphetamine, stimulants with potent central nervous system effects, are known to be cardiotoxic. decline in overall CVD mortality rates (Table).

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World AIDS Day | Antiretroviral Therapy’s Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Wellnest

World AIDS Day 2023 Introduction: World AIDS Day 2023 serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing global battle against HIV/AIDS, urging us to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that persist. Under the theme ‘Let communities lead,’ this year’s focus emphasizes communities’ indispensable role in shaping the HIV response.