"The human heart is a miraculous organ. It supplies itself before it serves others, a lesson we all could live by.”. Dr. Helen Taussig

The cardiac cycle and phases of diastole.

🟥 Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) increases the amplitude of electrical forces directed leftward and posteriorly. It may also cause ST depression and T wave inversion in leads with prominent R waves. 🟦 Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) often shifts the QRS rightward,

Important Aspects of Blood Pressure Measurement.◾ The patient should be seated comfortably, with back supported, legs uncrossed, and the upper arm exposed. ◾ The upper arm should be at heart level. ◾ The cuff length and width should be 80% and 40% of the arm circumference,

Jugular venous pulsation.Adapted from @AndreMansoor.

ASD vs. PFO: What's the Difference?. 1️⃣ Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): A true hole in the atrial septum, allowing left-to-right shunt. 2️⃣ Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): A flap-like tunnel that failed to close after birth, usually no significant shunt. 📸 Image:.◀️ Left: AMPLATZER ASD

Spectrum of structural heart disease.

Electrical and mechanical activity sequence of the heart.

Radial access: Optimal access site is proximal to the radial styloid.

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a lifesaving procedure for patients with complex coronary artery disease. This image highlights key anatomical sites in a saphenous vein graft (SVG): .- Proximal anastomosis : attached to the aorta.- Distal anastomosis: connected beyond

Understanding carotid sinus massage

RT @TrackYourHeart: Erectile Dysfunction & Heart Disease: What Every Man Should Know. 1/.Erectile dysfunction (ED) isn't just about sex. It….

RT @TrackYourHeart: A heart being shocked back into regular sinus rhythm from ventricular fibrillation

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14/.This JACC editorial ends with a powerful message:.“ED and heart disease are unfortunate bedfellows, but with proper precautions, they can coexist for years, even a lifetime.”. Take care of your heart. Take care of yourself. 😍.

13/.🔹ED is common and treatable.🔹It may be a warning sign of heart trouble.🔹Don’t be embarrassed, talk to your doctor.🔹With the right care, you can protect both your heart and sex life.

12/.If chest pain starts during sex:.🛑 Stop immediately.📞 Call emergency services.🗣️ Tell them you used an ED pill, it can affect how they treat you.

11/.Here’s a crucial rule:.Wait at least 24–48 hours between ED pills and nitrates. 🔴 Viagra, Levitra, Stendra: wait 24 hours.🔵 Cialis: wait 48 hours. Otherwise, it’s too risky.

10/.So what can men with heart disease do?. If your heart disease is stable, no chest pain, and you can climb stairs without symptoms; ED pills might be safe, as long as you’re not on nitrates. Always ask your cardiologist first.

That’s big. It doesn’t mean ED meds are bad for everyone. But it does mean:. If you’re on heart meds, especially nitrates, you need to be very careful with ED pills. Never take them together unless your doctor says it’s safe.

8/.The study looked at 55,000+ men with heart disease who were taking nitrates. Over 5,700 of them were also taking ED pills. Compared to men who weren’t, they had:.⚠️ 39% higher risk of death.⚠️ 70% higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.