Global Cardiac Surgery

AUGUST 14, 2018

Today, for the first blog of this series, Global Cardiac Surgery is featuring Ghana, a lower-middle-income country in West Africa with a strong history in the realms of cardiothoracic surgery. In some cases, the Ghana Heart Foundation, supported by the government of Ghana, financially supports patients to receive the care they need.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Open-Heart Surgery Bicuspid/Mitral Congenital Heart Disease 52

MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This blog post aims to provide comprehensive information and support for families navigating the challenges of CHDs, offering insights into the medical, emotional, and practical aspects of managing this condition. Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) : A hole in the wall (septum) between the heart’s two lower chambers (ventricles).

Congenital 52

Congenital Education Open-Heart Surgery Pediatrics 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 3, 2018

Free wall rupture, VSD, Dresslers Syndrome, chronic CHF, anatomic LV aneurysm, LV thrombus, stroke, etc). Firstly, we have shown on this blog that the ECG is not perfectly sensitive for OMI even in the best of hands. It is unclear what, if any impact opioid administration had on the outcome of this case. Teaching points: 1.

Pericarditis 52

Pericarditis Chest Pain Stents Stent 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I suspect most blog readers did not struggle with this one. The primary outcome was OMI defined as an angiographic culprit lesion with either TIMI 02 flow; or TIMI 3 flow with either peak high sensitivity troponin- I >5000ng/L or new wall motion abnormality. Of these, 48 met the primary outcome criteria of OMI.

Chest Pain 82

Chest Pain STEMI Electrocardiogram Blog 82