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Pulmonary arterial hypertension related to congenital heart disease with a left-to-right shunt: phenotypic spectrum and approach to management

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with a left-right shunt include a wide spectrum of pathophysiological substrates, ranging from those characterized by pulmonary over-circulation to those with advanced pulmonary vascular disease.

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Transpulmonary Expression of Exosomal microRNAs in Idiopathic and Congenital Heart Disease–Related Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundPulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is a fatal disease characterized by a complex pathogenesis. Transpulmonary exosomal miRs offer valuable insights into pulmonary circulation microenvironments. Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023.

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Collection of a few ECGs in congenital heart diseases

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Crochetage sign on ECG in ASD ECG in ASD with severe pulmonary hypertension: Tall R’ in V1, ST depression in inferior leads and V2-V5, and T inversion in inferior leads and V1-V6 are seen. In fact the Circulation article cited is on Complete Transposition of the Great Vessels.

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5 Free Cardiology MOC Practice Questions

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5% The exam covers the following topics: Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5%

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FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5% Pulmonary Circulation Disorders 3% Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System 7% How is the exam scored?

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Surgical Treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot and Sequelae

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Transcript of video: Tetralogy of Fallot is one of the commonest cyanotic congenital heart diseases. One, the flow may be increased in the long run, leading to pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary vascular disease. As the name implies, there are four defects. Second, you are removing the blood supply to the arm.

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6 Cardiology Board Review Questions That Will Help You Pass the Boards

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

In preparation for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease exam, check out the BoardVitals Cardiology Board Review Question Bank and we’ll make sure you’re well versed in the following 13 areas covered on the exam: Multiple-Choice Component Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 23% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 17% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial (..)