Eisenmenger’s Syndrome
Definition of Eisenmenger’s Syndrome Pulmonary hypertension with reversal of shunt is called Eisenmenger’s syndrome. Causes of Eisenmenger’s Syndrome VSD, ASD, PDA. In these cases, persistently raised pulmonary flow (due to…
Ventricular Aneurysm
Definition Pocketing of ventricular wall, which swells into a bubble filled with blood, resulting from previous heart attack. If in ECG, ST remains elevated after a few months of acute…
Congestive Cardiac Failure
Definition Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) actually means right-sided heart failure. There is inability of the right ventricle to propel blood resulting in backflow of blood to systemic veins causing engorged…
Causes of Biventricular Failure
Causes of Biventricular Heart Failure • Cardiomyopathy (dilated cardiomyopathy). • Myocarditis. • Ischaemic heart disease (such as extensive myocardial infarction). • Right-sided heart failure secondary to left-sided heart failure (e.g.…
Acute Left Ventricular Failure
Definition Acute left ventricular failure (LVF) is the failure of left ventricle to propel blood in the systemic circulation. As a result, there is accumulation of blood in pulmonary circulation…