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| Acute Cardiac Tamponade | Cardiac tamponade occurs when excessive fluid accumulates in the pericardium, in turn compressing the heart and restricting the filling of the cardia ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Acute Cardiac Tamponade | Cardiac tamponade occurs when excessive fluid accumulates in the pericardium, in turn compressing the heart and restricting the filling of the cardia ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction | Acute myocardial infarctions are one of the leading causes of death in the developed world, with prevalence approaching three million people worldwide ... Read the Article | 2 | 27 | Activity DO |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction | Acute myocardial infarctions are one of the leading causes of death in the developed world, with prevalence approaching three million people worldwide ... Read the Article | 2 | 27 | Activity MD/PA |
| Acute Pulmonary Embolism | Acute pulmonary embolism is a common clinical condition with a variable clinical presentation, making its diagnosis challenging. This activity outline ... Read the Article | 2 | 27 | Activity DO |
| Acute Pulmonary Embolism | Acute pulmonary embolism is a common clinical condition with a variable clinical presentation, making its diagnosis challenging. This activity outline ... Read the Article | 2 | 27 | Activity MD/PA |
| Altitude Induced Pulmonary Hypertension | This activity describes the development of pulmonary hypertension due to high altitude. We describe a phenomenon known as HAPH (high altitude pulmonar ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Altitude Induced Pulmonary Hypertension | This activity describes the development of pulmonary hypertension due to high altitude. We describe a phenomenon known as HAPH (high altitude pulmonar ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Amyloidosis | Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous acquired or hereditary disease that results from the abnormal deposition of beta-sheet fibrillar protein aggregates in ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Amyloidosis | Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous acquired or hereditary disease that results from the abnormal deposition of beta-sheet fibrillar protein aggregates in ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Regurgitation | Aortic regurgitation is the inadequate closure of the aortic valve during diastole that results in reverse blood flow through the aortic valve. This c ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Regurgitation | Aortic regurgitation is the inadequate closure of the aortic valve during diastole that results in reverse blood flow through the aortic valve. This c ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Stenosis | Aortic stenosis is a common valvular disorder, especially in the elderly population, causing left ventricular outflow obstruction. Etiologies include ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Stenosis | Aortic stenosis is a common valvular disorder, especially in the elderly population, causing left ventricular outflow obstruction. Etiologies include ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity MD/PA |
| Aortic Valve Repair | Aortic valve repair is performed to treat aortic valve insufficiency with outcomes comparable to the valve replacement. When performed in a high volum ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Aortic Valve Repair | Aortic valve repair is performed to treat aortic valve insufficiency with outcomes comparable to the valve replacement. When performed in a high volum ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Arteriovenous Fistula | Arteriovenous fistulas are abnormal connections between arteries and veins. AVFs can be surgically created, can occur as a result of a congenital or g ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Arteriovenous Fistula | Arteriovenous fistulas are abnormal connections between arteries and veins. AVFs can be surgically created, can occur as a result of a congenital or g ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Atrial Myxoma | Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor. It is estimated that more than 75% of myxomas originate in the left atrium either at the mitral ann ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Atrial Myxoma | Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor. It is estimated that more than 75% of myxomas originate in the left atrium either at the mitral ann ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Atrial Septal Defect | Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common types of congenital heart defects, occurring in about 25% of children. An atrial septal defect oc ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity DO |
| Atrial Septal Defect | Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common types of congenital heart defects, occurring in about 25% of children. An atrial septal defect oc ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity MD/PA |
| Austin Flint Murmur | American physician Austin Flint first described his namesake murmur in 1862. In his own poetic words: "The murmur is oftener rough than soft. The roug ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Austin Flint Murmur | American physician Austin Flint first described his namesake murmur in 1862. In his own poetic words: "The murmur is oftener rough than soft. The roug ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Bicuspid Aortic Valve | A bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital heart defect in which the bicuspid aortic valve contains two cusps instead of the usual three. This lea ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Bicuspid Aortic Valve | A bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital heart defect in which the bicuspid aortic valve contains two cusps instead of the usual three. This lea ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Carbon Dioxide Embolism | Laparoscopic surgery has gained increasing popularity in clinical practice. As part of laparoscopic surgeries, gas insufflation is usually adopted to ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Carbon Dioxide Embolism | Laparoscopic surgery has gained increasing popularity in clinical practice. As part of laparoscopic surgeries, gas insufflation is usually adopted to ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Calcifications | Cardiac calcifications carry different diagnostic and prognostic significance depending on their location. They can involve the coronary arteries, car ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Calcifications | Cardiac calcifications carry different diagnostic and prognostic significance depending on their location. They can involve the coronary arteries, car ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Rhabdomyoma | Cardiac rhabdomyoma is a rare tumor. It arises from the striated muscles. It is a type of hamartoma seen in the pediatric age group. Although mostly a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Rhabdomyoma | Cardiac rhabdomyoma is a rare tumor. It arises from the striated muscles. It is a type of hamartoma seen in the pediatric age group. Although mostly a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Stress Imaging | Cardiac stress imaging is a noninvasive modality used in evaluating coronary artery disease, myocardium viability, and exercise capacity. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Stress Imaging | Cardiac stress imaging is a noninvasive modality used in evaluating coronary artery disease, myocardium viability, and exercise capacity. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardiac Ultrasound | Cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiography, is a noninvasive diagnostic modality that can provide detailed hemodynamic information in a short period of t ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cardiac Ultrasound | Cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiography, is a noninvasive diagnostic modality that can provide detailed hemodynamic information in a short period of t ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cardioplegia | Cardioplegia serves to intentionally and temporarily arrest the heart for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. This activity describes cardio ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Cardioplegia | Cardioplegia serves to intentionally and temporarily arrest the heart for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. This activity describes cardio ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Carnitine Deficiency | Carnitine deficiency is a condition characterized by low carnitine levels in the body. Carnitine deficiency could be primary (due to defect in carniti ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Carnitine Deficiency | Carnitine deficiency is a condition characterized by low carnitine levels in the body. Carnitine deficiency could be primary (due to defect in carniti ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Carotidynia | Carotidynia, also known as Fay syndrome or TIPIC Syndrome, is a rare vascular disorder that presents with atypical pain in the face and neck area. The ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Carotidynia | Carotidynia, also known as Fay syndrome or TIPIC Syndrome, is a rare vascular disorder that presents with atypical pain in the face and neck area. The ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Ablation | Catheter ablation is a rapidly evolving field and has proven to be a valid solution for many patients suffering from recurrent arrhythmias. Even thoug ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Ablation | Catheter ablation is a rapidly evolving field and has proven to be a valid solution for many patients suffering from recurrent arrhythmias. Even thoug ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Of Coarctation | Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta typically at the location of the ductus arteriosus distal to the left subclavian artery accountin ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Of Coarctation | Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta typically at the location of the ductus arteriosus distal to the left subclavian artery accountin ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Of Mitral Regurgitation | Mitral regurgitation (MR) is one of the most common valvular abnormalities. Medical management along with regular surveillance is the typical recommen ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Of Mitral Regurgitation | Mitral regurgitation (MR) is one of the most common valvular abnormalities. Medical management along with regular surveillance is the typical recommen ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Of Mitral Stenosis | The diagnostic test of choice for percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve replacement (PMVR) remains to be the echocardiogram. While surgery is the pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Of Mitral Stenosis | The diagnostic test of choice for percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve replacement (PMVR) remains to be the echocardiogram. While surgery is the pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Of Ventricular Septal Defect | Traditionally, ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have been closed with an open approach, but since then, a percutaneous transcatheter closure has been ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Of Ventricular Septal Defect | Traditionally, ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have been closed with an open approach, but since then, a percutaneous transcatheter closure has been ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Catheter Management Pulmonary Valvular Disorders | Transcatheter intervention for right ventricular outflow tract obstruction with balloon angioplasty and stent implantation was a remarkable advancemen ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Catheter Management Pulmonary Valvular Disorders | Transcatheter intervention for right ventricular outflow tract obstruction with balloon angioplasty and stent implantation was a remarkable advancemen ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Central Venous Catheter | Central venous catheter insertion is a common and often, necessary procedure for the care of critically ill patients. Central venous access may be att ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Central Venous Catheter | Central venous catheter insertion is a common and often, necessary procedure for the care of critically ill patients. Central venous access may be att ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Chronic Total Occlusion Of The Coronary Artery | Chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions are diagnosed in patients who are undergoing coronary angiography as part of the evaluation of ischemic heart di ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Chronic Total Occlusion Of The Coronary Artery | Chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions are diagnosed in patients who are undergoing coronary angiography as part of the evaluation of ischemic heart di ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia | Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a condition resulting from the herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity resulting in lung hypoplas ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia | Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a condition resulting from the herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity resulting in lung hypoplas ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Constrictive Pericarditis | The pericardium is the fibroelastic sac that covers the heart. Besides acting as a protective barrier, it also affects cardiac hemodynamics. Constrict ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Constrictive Pericarditis | The pericardium is the fibroelastic sac that covers the heart. Besides acting as a protective barrier, it also affects cardiac hemodynamics. Constrict ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Constrictive-Effusive Pericarditis | Constrictive pericarditis involves scarring and loss of elasticity of the pericardium surrounding the heart, leading to impaired filling. Effusive-con ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Constrictive-Effusive Pericarditis | Constrictive pericarditis involves scarring and loss of elasticity of the pericardium surrounding the heart, leading to impaired filling. Effusive-con ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Cor Triatriatum | Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart defect in which a thin, fibromuscular membrane causes division of either the right or left atrium, resultin ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Cor Triatriatum | Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart defect in which a thin, fibromuscular membrane causes division of either the right or left atrium, resultin ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula | Coronary arteriovenous fistula should be suspected in patients who present with unexplained heart failure, have continuous murmur on auscultation, and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula | Coronary arteriovenous fistula should be suspected in patients who present with unexplained heart failure, have continuous murmur on auscultation, and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Calcification | Arterial calcium development is closely related to vascular injury, inflammation, and repair. Calcification occurs very early in the process of athero ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Calcification | Arterial calcium development is closely related to vascular injury, inflammation, and repair. Calcification occurs very early in the process of athero ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Disease | Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that involves atherosclerotic plaque formation in the vessel lumen. This leads to impairment in bl ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Disease | Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that involves atherosclerotic plaque formation in the vessel lumen. This leads to impairment in bl ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Fistula | Coronary artery fistulas are aberrant connections between coronary arteries and other structures, such as other branches of arteries or heart chambers ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Fistula | Coronary artery fistulas are aberrant connections between coronary arteries and other structures, such as other branches of arteries or heart chambers ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Artery Surgery | Coronary artery surgery is performed because coronary artery disease remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Variations in technique a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Artery Surgery | Coronary artery surgery is performed because coronary artery disease remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Variations in technique a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Coronary Cameral Fistula | Coronary cameral fistula is an abnormal communication existing between a coronary artery and any cardiac chamber. It appears in less than 1% of the po ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Coronary Cameral Fistula | Coronary cameral fistula is an abnormal communication existing between a coronary artery and any cardiac chamber. It appears in less than 1% of the po ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| DeWinter Pattern | Acute coronary syndromes are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis has a central role, as to allow a timely reperfusion strategy. ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| DeWinter Pattern | Acute coronary syndromes are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis has a central role, as to allow a timely reperfusion strategy. ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by enlargement and dilation of one or both of the ventricles along with im ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by enlargement and dilation of one or both of the ventricles along with im ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Double Aortic Arch | Double aortic arch is the commonest form of a group of defects that affect the development of the aorta. This defect causes an abnormal circular forma ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Double Aortic Arch | Double aortic arch is the commonest form of a group of defects that affect the development of the aorta. This defect causes an abnormal circular forma ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Double Chambered Right Ventricle | The double-chambered right ventricle was first described in the 19th century. It is now considered a distinctive anatomic entity; wherein there is a m ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Double Chambered Right Ventricle | The double-chambered right ventricle was first described in the 19th century. It is now considered a distinctive anatomic entity; wherein there is a m ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Double Orifice Mitral Valve | Double orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is a rare, congenital, or acquired anomaly that is typically asymptomatic. With time, however, it may lead to mitra ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Double Orifice Mitral Valve | Double orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is a rare, congenital, or acquired anomaly that is typically asymptomatic. With time, however, it may lead to mitra ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Dressler Syndrome | Dressler syndrome, also known as postmyocardial infarction syndrome, is a form of secondary pericarditis with or without pericardial effusion that occ ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Dressler Syndrome | Dressler syndrome, also known as postmyocardial infarction syndrome, is a form of secondary pericarditis with or without pericardial effusion that occ ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Drug Induced Valvular Heart Disease | Drug-induced valvular heart disease (DIVHD) is a condition involving changes in the morphology and functionality of valvular leaflets secondary to exp ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Drug Induced Valvular Heart Disease | Drug-induced valvular heart disease (DIVHD) is a condition involving changes in the morphology and functionality of valvular leaflets secondary to exp ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ebstein Anomaly And Malformation | Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve is a congenital malformation, in which there is downward displacement of insertion of septal and posterior leaf ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Ebstein Anomaly And Malformation | Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve is a congenital malformation, in which there is downward displacement of insertion of septal and posterior leaf ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Echocardiogram | Cardiac echocardiography is a safe and non-invasive test that provides the clinical team with important cardiac function data. This functional data is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Echocardiogram | Cardiac echocardiography is a safe and non-invasive test that provides the clinical team with important cardiac function data. This functional data is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ehlers Danlos Syndrome | Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder affecting collagen formation and function. It affects virtually every organ system, which can resul ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity DO |
| Ehlers Danlos Syndrome | Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder affecting collagen formation and function. It affects virtually every organ system, which can resul ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity MD/PA |
| Electrocardiogram | Electrocardiogram (abbreviated as EKG or ECG) represents a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Willem Einthoven first invented it in 1 ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Electrocardiogram | Electrocardiogram (abbreviated as EKG or ECG) represents a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Willem Einthoven first invented it in 1 ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Electrophysiologic Study Indications And Evaluation | An electrophysiology study is performed for the identification of arrhythmias and risk stratification of patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. Mea ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Electrophysiologic Study Indications And Evaluation | An electrophysiology study is performed for the identification of arrhythmias and risk stratification of patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. Mea ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Endocarditis | Infective endocarditis is a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents despite new advantages in management and prophyla ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Endocarditis | Infective endocarditis is a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents despite new advantages in management and prophyla ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Endomyocardial Fibrosis | Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is characterized by left and right ventricular endocardial fibrosis and resultant restrictive cardiomyopathy. EMF is rar ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Endomyocardial Fibrosis | Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is characterized by left and right ventricular endocardial fibrosis and resultant restrictive cardiomyopathy. EMF is rar ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ewing Sarcoma | Ewing sarcoma is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor, mostly affecting adolescents in the second decade of their life, and it is a hig ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Ewing Sarcoma | Ewing sarcoma is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor, mostly affecting adolescents in the second decade of their life, and it is a hig ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| External Pacemaker | External pacing is one of the fastest methods for treating multiple types of conduction abnormalities. It can be applied in the hospital setting or by ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| External Pacemaker | External pacing is one of the fastest methods for treating multiple types of conduction abnormalities. It can be applied in the hospital setting or by ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart Failure And Ejection Fraction | Heart failure (HF) is a common and potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This article aims to describe the different types of heart failure. It ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 17 | Activity DO |
| Heart Failure And Ejection Fraction | Heart failure (HF) is a common and potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This article aims to describe the different types of heart failure. It ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 17 | Activity MD/PA |
| Heart-Lung Transplantation | A heart-lung transplant is performed for unsalvagable dual cardiac and pulmonary failure. An organ transplant is an established life-saving therapy fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Heart-Lung Transplantation | A heart-lung transplant is performed for unsalvagable dual cardiac and pulmonary failure. An organ transplant is an established life-saving therapy fo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| High-Output Cardiac Failure | High-output cardiac failure is a less common form of heart failure, and although it may sound contradictory at first, in the simplest form, it is stil ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| High-Output Cardiac Failure | High-output cardiac failure is a less common form of heart failure, and although it may sound contradictory at first, in the simplest form, it is stil ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Hypertensive Heart Disease | Hypertensive heart disease refers to a constellation of changes in the left ventricle, left atrium and coronary arteries as a result of chronic blood ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Hypertensive Heart Disease | Hypertensive heart disease refers to a constellation of changes in the left ventricle, left atrium and coronary arteries as a result of chronic blood ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), historically referred to as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, is a relatively common disorde ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), historically referred to as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, is a relatively common disorde ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Immersion Pulmonary Edema | Immersion pulmonary edema (IPE) is used as an umbrella term for scuba divers pulmonary edema (SDPE) and swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). Both ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Immersion Pulmonary Edema | Immersion pulmonary edema (IPE) is used as an umbrella term for scuba divers pulmonary edema (SDPE) and swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). Both ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Implantable Defibrillator | Practitioners use the terms sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death interchangeably; however, their definitions are distinct. Sudden card ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Implantable Defibrillator | Practitioners use the terms sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death interchangeably; however, their definitions are distinct. Sudden card ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Infarct Avid Imaging Study | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of ischemic cardiomyopathy. Approximately half of the patients with coronary artery disease can have dysf ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Infarct Avid Imaging Study | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of ischemic cardiomyopathy. Approximately half of the patients with coronary artery disease can have dysf ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Internal Mammary Artery Bypass | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and coronary artery bypass graft is considered the mainstay for the treatment of seve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Internal Mammary Artery Bypass | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and coronary artery bypass graft is considered the mainstay for the treatment of seve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
| Interventions In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients can present with symptoms at any phase of life and may have an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death based on ris ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Interventions In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients can present with symptoms at any phase of life and may have an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death based on ris ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Interventricular Septum Abscess | An interventricular septal abscess is a life-threatening complication of infective endocarditis. It occurs as a consequence of either native or prosth ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Interventricular Septum Abscess | An interventricular septal abscess is a life-threatening complication of infective endocarditis. It occurs as a consequence of either native or prosth ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Intraoperative Echocardiography | Although transesophageal ultrasound was first reported in the 1970s, the advent of phased array transducers and flexible transesophageal probes in the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity DO |
| Intraoperative Echocardiography | Although transesophageal ultrasound was first reported in the 1970s, the advent of phased array transducers and flexible transesophageal probes in the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity MD/PA |
| Intravascular Ultrasound | Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an intravascular imaging modality primarily used in interventional cardiology to characterize lesion morphology, qu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Intravascular Ultrasound | Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an intravascular imaging modality primarily used in interventional cardiology to characterize lesion morphology, qu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Jugular Venous Distention | The jugular venous examination is a vital component of the cardiovascular exam. This activity outlines the identification and assessment of jugular ve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Jugular Venous Distention | The jugular venous examination is a vital component of the cardiovascular exam. This activity outlines the identification and assessment of jugular ve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Kawasaki Disease | Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limited medium vessel vasculitis that has a predilection for the coronary arteries. This activity reviews the ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 18 | Activity DO |
| Kawasaki Disease | Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limited medium vessel vasculitis that has a predilection for the coronary arteries. This activity reviews the ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 18 | Activity MD/PA |
| Lambls Excrescences | Lambl’s excrescences, a histological term describing rare cardiac growths that develop at the valvular coaptation sites of the heart which are seen as ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Lambls Excrescences | Lambl’s excrescences, a histological term describing rare cardiac growths that develop at the valvular coaptation sites of the heart which are seen as ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Atrial Enlargement | Left atrial enlargement (LAE) is an anatomic variation of the left atria and is a result of increased left atrial pressure for a prolonged period. Lef ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Left Atrial Enlargement | Left atrial enlargement (LAE) is an anatomic variation of the left atria and is a result of increased left atrial pressure for a prolonged period. Lef ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction | Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is the central measure of left ventricular systolic function. LVEF is the fraction of chamber volume ejected ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction | Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is the central measure of left ventricular systolic function. LVEF is the fraction of chamber volume ejected ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular False Aneurysm | Left ventricular false aneurysm is a rare complication of myocardial rupture contained by non-myocardial tissue. The most common cause of a false aneu ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular False Aneurysm | Left ventricular false aneurysm is a rare complication of myocardial rupture contained by non-myocardial tissue. The most common cause of a false aneu ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy | Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a very rare congenital cardiomyopathy. It is a disease of endomyocardial trabeculations that increase in num ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy | Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a very rare congenital cardiomyopathy. It is a disease of endomyocardial trabeculations that increase in num ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Loeffler Endocarditis | Loeffler endocarditis is restrictive cardiomyopathy, defined as an impaired relaxation of the heart with impaired diastolic filling. Diffuse eosinophi ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Loeffler Endocarditis | Loeffler endocarditis is restrictive cardiomyopathy, defined as an impaired relaxation of the heart with impaired diastolic filling. Diffuse eosinophi ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Lung Transplantation | Lung transplantation is the ultimate treatment option for patients with end-stage lung disease. Despite the significant advancement in the medical man ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Lung Transplantation | Lung transplantation is the ultimate treatment option for patients with end-stage lung disease. Despite the significant advancement in the medical man ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Lutembacher Syndrome | Lutembacher syndrome (LS) was first described in a letter by anatomist Johann Friedrich Meckel in 1750. Corvisart who later described the association ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Lutembacher Syndrome | Lutembacher syndrome (LS) was first described in a letter by anatomist Johann Friedrich Meckel in 1750. Corvisart who later described the association ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Lyme Carditis | Lyme carditis has been reported in 1% to 5% of diagnosed patients with Lyme disease. The most prominent manifestations are conduction system disturban ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Lyme Carditis | Lyme carditis has been reported in 1% to 5% of diagnosed patients with Lyme disease. The most prominent manifestations are conduction system disturban ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Marfan Syndrome | One of the most common inherited disorders affecting connective tissue, Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant condition with a reported incid ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity DO |
| Marfan Syndrome | One of the most common inherited disorders affecting connective tissue, Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant condition with a reported incid ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease in the elderly. Symptomatic severe AS has a high mortality rate if left untreated. Surgical ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease in the elderly. Symptomatic severe AS has a high mortality rate if left untreated. Surgical ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mid-Ventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Mid-ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare, reversible myocardial injury that presents with distinctive regional wall abnormalities of the lef ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Mid-Ventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Mid-ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare, reversible myocardial injury that presents with distinctive regional wall abnormalities of the lef ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery | Aortic valve replacement is the standard treatment for patients with severe or symptomatic aortic insufficiency or aortic stenosis. In the past, the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery | Aortic valve replacement is the standard treatment for patients with severe or symptomatic aortic insufficiency or aortic stenosis. In the past, the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Regurgitation | Mitral regurgitation (MR) is caused by the retrograde flow of blood from the left ventricle (LV) into the left atrium (LA) through the mitral valve (M ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Regurgitation | Mitral regurgitation (MR) is caused by the retrograde flow of blood from the left ventricle (LV) into the left atrium (LA) through the mitral valve (M ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Stenosis | Mitral stenosis (MS) is a form of valvular heart disease characterized by narrowing of the mitral valve orifice. The most common cause of mitral steno ... Read the Article | 2 | 29 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Stenosis | Mitral stenosis (MS) is a form of valvular heart disease characterized by narrowing of the mitral valve orifice. The most common cause of mitral steno ... Read the Article | 2 | 29 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Valve Insufficiency | This review article discusses clinical aspects of mitral regurgitation (MR), in terms of etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Valve Insufficiency | This review article discusses clinical aspects of mitral regurgitation (MR), in terms of etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | Mitral valve prolapse (MVP), also known as floppy mitral valve syndrome, systolic click-murmur syndrome, and billowing mitral leaflets, is valvular he ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | Mitral valve prolapse (MVP), also known as floppy mitral valve syndrome, systolic click-murmur syndrome, and billowing mitral leaflets, is valvular he ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Mitral Valve Repair | Mitral valve repair is commonly used to treat mitral valve pathology due to mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation (MR) is classified as primary o ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Mitral Valve Repair | Mitral valve repair is commonly used to treat mitral valve pathology due to mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation (MR) is classified as primary o ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Multivessel Disease | Multivessel disease is defined as significant stenosis (>70%) in two or more major coronary arteries (of =2.5mm diameter). This article helps in under ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Multivessel Disease | Multivessel disease is defined as significant stenosis (>70%) in two or more major coronary arteries (of =2.5mm diameter). This article helps in under ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of malignant neoplasms originating from the lymphoid tissues, mainly the lymph nodes. These tumors may result due to c ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of malignant neoplasms originating from the lymphoid tissues, mainly the lymph nodes. These tumors may result due to c ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Nonviral Myocarditis | Myocarditis is a significant cause of sudden death and nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, especially in the young. It has a very diverse and sometime ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Nonviral Myocarditis | Myocarditis is a significant cause of sudden death and nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, especially in the young. It has a very diverse and sometime ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pacemaker Indications | Pacemakers are electronic devices that stimulate the heart with electrical impulses to maintain or restore a functional heartbeat. Pacemakers were ini ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Pacemaker Indications | Pacemakers are electronic devices that stimulate the heart with electrical impulses to maintain or restore a functional heartbeat. Pacemakers were ini ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia | Pacemaker mediated tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that happens in patients with dual-chamber pacemakers due to reentry. Patients who develop this ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia | Pacemaker mediated tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that happens in patients with dual-chamber pacemakers due to reentry. Patients who develop this ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Papillary Fibroelastoma | Papillary fibroelastomas are one of the most common types of primary cardiac tumors. They are increasingly recognized as the spatial resolution of ima ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Papillary Fibroelastoma | Papillary fibroelastomas are one of the most common types of primary cardiac tumors. They are increasingly recognized as the spatial resolution of ima ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Paradoxical Embolism | Paradoxical embolism is an uncommon cause for acute arterial occlusion. Paradoxical Embolism (PDE) occurs when a thrombus crosses an intracardiac def ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Paradoxical Embolism | Paradoxical embolism is an uncommon cause for acute arterial occlusion. Paradoxical Embolism (PDE) occurs when a thrombus crosses an intracardiac def ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pericardial Calcification | The pericardium is a rigid, avascular, fibrous sac. Its primary functions are anchoring, lubricating, and preventing overdistention of cardiac chamber ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Pericardial Calcification | The pericardium is a rigid, avascular, fibrous sac. Its primary functions are anchoring, lubricating, and preventing overdistention of cardiac chamber ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pericardial Cyst | A pericardial cyst is typically considered a congenital anomaly, with most patients diagnosed via incidental findings on routine chest imaging. Rarely ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Pericardial Cyst | A pericardial cyst is typically considered a congenital anomaly, with most patients diagnosed via incidental findings on routine chest imaging. Rarely ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pericardial Effusion | A pericardial effusion refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. In a healthy individual, the pericardi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Pericardial Effusion | A pericardial effusion refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. In a healthy individual, the pericardi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pericarditis | Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardial sac and is the most common pathologic process involving the pericardium. Temporally, it may be further ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity DO |
| Pericarditis | Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardial sac and is the most common pathologic process involving the pericardium. Temporally, it may be further ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity MD/PA |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy | Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that occurs during late pregnancy or in the early postpartum period. It is characte ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy | Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that occurs during late pregnancy or in the early postpartum period. It is characte ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Platypnea | Platypnea diagnosis and treatment are usually challenging and complex to health practitioners. This activity reviews the causes of Pltypnea, simplifie ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Platypnea | Platypnea diagnosis and treatment are usually challenging and complex to health practitioners. This activity reviews the causes of Pltypnea, simplifie ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Post Infarct Ventricular Septal Rupture | The most severe potential complications of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involve tearing or rupture of acutely infarcted myocardial ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Post Infarct Ventricular Septal Rupture | The most severe potential complications of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involve tearing or rupture of acutely infarcted myocardial ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Presyncope | Presyncope or near-syncope is often ill-defined and may have different meanings to different providers but denotes near fainting or a prodrome of sync ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Presyncope | Presyncope or near-syncope is often ill-defined and may have different meanings to different providers but denotes near fainting or a prodrome of sync ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis | Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is one type of infectious endocarditis (IE). It accounts for 20% of all cases of endocarditis. It is important to ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis | Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is one type of infectious endocarditis (IE). It accounts for 20% of all cases of endocarditis. It is important to ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (AVMs) | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (AVMs) is a rare clinical problem in which abnormal communications develop between a pulmonary artery and a pulmo ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (AVMs) | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (AVMs) is a rare clinical problem in which abnormal communications develop between a pulmonary artery and a pulmo ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Pulmonary Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders with the common feature of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Patients ofte ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity DO |
| Pulmonary Hypertension | Pulmonary hypertension encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders with the common feature of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Patients ofte ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity MD/PA |
| Radiation Induced Coronary Artery Disease | Radiation-induced coronary artery disease (RICAD) is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality in mainly oncology patients treated with ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Radiation Induced Coronary Artery Disease | Radiation-induced coronary artery disease (RICAD) is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality in mainly oncology patients treated with ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Radionuclide Ventriculography | The radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) scan is a non-invasive way of assessing the ventricular function and intracardiac hemodynamics. It assesses th ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Radionuclide Ventriculography | The radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) scan is a non-invasive way of assessing the ventricular function and intracardiac hemodynamics. It assesses th ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Relapsing Fever | Relapsing fever typically refers to malaria-like illnesses caused by various spirochetes belonging to Borrelia species and characterized by recurrent ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Relapsing Fever | Relapsing fever typically refers to malaria-like illnesses caused by various spirochetes belonging to Borrelia species and characterized by recurrent ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is characterized by diastolic dysfunction of a non-dilated ventricle. Multiple types of restrictive cardiomyopathies ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is characterized by diastolic dysfunction of a non-dilated ventricle. Multiple types of restrictive cardiomyopathies ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Retrograde Cardioplegia | To ensure the protection of the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass, administration and even distribution of cardioplegia solution to the myocardium i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Retrograde Cardioplegia | To ensure the protection of the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass, administration and even distribution of cardioplegia solution to the myocardium i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Rheumatic Heart Disease | Rheumatic heart disease is a systemic immune condition that occurs as a complication of rheumatic fever. This occurs after a beta-hemolytic streptococ ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Rheumatic Heart Disease | Rheumatic heart disease is a systemic immune condition that occurs as a complication of rheumatic fever. This occurs after a beta-hemolytic streptococ ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multisystem disorder and the most common genetic disease in the United States, affecting 1 in 500 African Americans. Ab ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multisystem disorder and the most common genetic disease in the United States, affecting 1 in 500 African Americans. Ab ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Sinus Of Valsalva Aneurysm | A sinus of valsalva aneurysm (SOVA) is an abnormal dilatation of the aortic root located between the aortic valve annulus and the sinotubular junction ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Sinus Of Valsalva Aneurysm | A sinus of valsalva aneurysm (SOVA) is an abnormal dilatation of the aortic root located between the aortic valve annulus and the sinotubular junction ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Sonography Vascular And Lymphatic Assessment, Protocols, And Interpretation | Vascular sonography is a generalized term defined by assessment of the venous and arterial system via the use of sound waves. Some of the more commonl ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Sonography Vascular And Lymphatic Assessment, Protocols, And Interpretation | Vascular sonography is a generalized term defined by assessment of the venous and arterial system via the use of sound waves. Some of the more commonl ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| SPECT Imaging | Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear imaging modality used frequently in diagnostic medicine. It allows the clinician to as ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| SPECT Imaging | Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear imaging modality used frequently in diagnostic medicine. It allows the clinician to as ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Stentless Autograft/Homograft Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic valve replacement is indicated when aortic stenosis or regurgitation disturbs the flow of blood out of the heart. Homograft valve and pulmonary ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Stentless Autograft/Homograft Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic valve replacement is indicated when aortic stenosis or regurgitation disturbs the flow of blood out of the heart. Homograft valve and pulmonary ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Stress Echocardiography | Stress echocardiography constitutes the combination of two-dimensional echocardiography with physical, pharmacological, or less commonly, electrical p ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Stress Echocardiography | Stress echocardiography constitutes the combination of two-dimensional echocardiography with physical, pharmacological, or less commonly, electrical p ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Subaortic Stenosis | Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), also called subaortic stenosis, is a rare disorder seen in infants. In most cases, it involves the presence of a me ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity DO |
| Subaortic Stenosis | Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), also called subaortic stenosis, is a rare disorder seen in infants. In most cases, it involves the presence of a me ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity MD/PA |
| Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion | When tachycardic rhythms fail to respond to pharmacologic treatment, or present with or deteriorate into unstable manifestations, synchronized cardiov ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion | When tachycardic rhythms fail to respond to pharmacologic treatment, or present with or deteriorate into unstable manifestations, synchronized cardiov ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Tetralogy of Fallot | Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital anomaly resulting in pulmonary stenosis, an interventricular defect, biventricular aortal origin, and right ventri ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity DO |
| Tetralogy of Fallot | Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital anomaly resulting in pulmonary stenosis, an interventricular defect, biventricular aortal origin, and right ventri ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity MD/PA |
| Tonsillitis | Tonsillitis, or inflammation of the tonsils, is a common disease and makes up approximately 1.3% of outpatient visits. It is predominantly the result ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity DO |
| Tonsillitis | Tonsillitis, or inflammation of the tonsils, is a common disease and makes up approximately 1.3% of outpatient visits. It is predominantly the result ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transcatheter Management of Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysms | Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms (LVP) are very rare but commonly lethal complications that are secondary to myocardial infarctions, cardiac surgeries ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity DO |
| Transcatheter Management of Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysms | Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms (LVP) are very rare but commonly lethal complications that are secondary to myocardial infarctions, cardiac surgeries ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transesophageal Echocardiogram | Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) uses ultrasound waves to examine the heart and great vessels. There are four basic TEE rescue views that are al ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Transesophageal Echocardiogram | Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) uses ultrasound waves to examine the heart and great vessels. There are four basic TEE rescue views that are al ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Transluminal Extraction Coronary Atherectomy | Transluminal coronary atherectomy is performed on heavily calcified and stubborn coronary lesions otherwise not amenable to a conventional percutaneou ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Transluminal Extraction Coronary Atherectomy | Transluminal coronary atherectomy is performed on heavily calcified and stubborn coronary lesions otherwise not amenable to a conventional percutaneou ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Tricuspid Valve Repair | Tricuspid valve repair is almost always performed due to tricuspid regurgitation and in conjunction with left-sided valve surgery or coronary artery b ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity DO |
| Tricuspid Valve Repair | Tricuspid valve repair is almost always performed due to tricuspid regurgitation and in conjunction with left-sided valve surgery or coronary artery b ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity MD/PA |
| Tuberous Sclerosis | Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and is characte ... Read the Article | 2 | 30 | Activity DO |
| Tuberous Sclerosis | Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and is characte ... Read the Article | 2 | 30 | Activity MD/PA |
| Vascular Aortic Arch Ring | Aortic arch anomalies can give rise to vascular rings, a rare vascular anomaly with significant health implications. This activity deals with underst ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity DO |
| Vascular Aortic Arch Ring | Aortic arch anomalies can give rise to vascular rings, a rare vascular anomaly with significant health implications. This activity deals with underst ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ventricular Aneurysm | A left ventricular aneurysm is one of the worst complications after acute myocardial infarction. The natural course leading to the formation of a vent ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity DO |
| Ventricular Aneurysm | A left ventricular aneurysm is one of the worst complications after acute myocardial infarction. The natural course leading to the formation of a vent ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity MD/PA |
| Ventricular Septal Defect | Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common congenital cardiac anomaly in children and the second most common congenital abnormality in adul ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity DO |
| Ventricular Septal Defect | Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common congenital cardiac anomaly in children and the second most common congenital abnormality in adul ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity MD/PA |
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