Cardiomyopathy
Definition Cardiomyopathies are a group of diseases involving the heart muscle and are not congenital, valvular, hypertension, coronary arterial or pericardial abnormalities. Types Cardiomyopathy is of 3 Types— 1. Hypertrophic…
Coarctation of Aorta
Definition Coarctation of aorta (COA) is the narrowing of the aorta. Types: 2 Types 1. Postductal (adult type): Below the origin of left subclavian artery, where ductus arteriosus joins the…
Tetralogy of Fallot
Definition It is a cyanotic congenital heart disease consisting of the following: 1. Pulmonary stenosis (right ventricular outflow tract obstruction). 2. Overriding and dextroposition of aorta (aortic origin—two-thirds from left…
Atrial Septal Defect
Definition: It is a congenital defect in the septum between two atria. Common in females M:F = 1:2. Types: There are 2 types of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) 1. Ostium…
Sinus Tachycardia
Definition When the heart rate is greater than 100/min in sinus ( rhythm. Causes 1. Physiological—anxiety, emotion, exercise, pain, pregnancy. 2. Pathological— –– Anaemia. –– Fever. –– Thyrotoxicosis. –– Shock…
Arrhythmia
Definition It is defined as the disorder of rate, rhythm and conduction of cardiac impulse. Types 1. Impulse arising from SA node (Sinus arrhythmia)— –– Sinus arrhythmia. –– Sinus tachycardia.…
Congenital Heart Diseases
Types of Congenital Heart Diseases: Cyanotic • Tetralogy of Fallot. • Transposition of great vessels. • Truncus arteriosus. • Pulmonary atresia. • Tricuspid atresia. • Ebstein’s anomaly. Acyanotic • Left…