After standard pharmacological treatment, the patient stabilized and sinus rhythm was restored. Cardiac necrosis markers were significantly increased (peak high‑sensitivity troponin T, 3090 pg/ml; ...

Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal rupture after STEMI shows promising survival benefits in a high-risk case. Learn ...

Transthoracic Echocardiogram Showing Akinesis on Apical Four-Chamber View and Follow-up View Showing Normalization of Left Ventricular Function 0m 31s In this Journal feature, information about a real ...

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare condition where the heart walls thicken at the left ventricle’s apex, making it harder for the ventricle to pump. Symptoms are often vague or absent, but ...

Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) imaging is the currently the gold standard for in-vivo detection of myocardial infarction. However, gadolinium contrast administration is contraindicated in patients ...

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Broken heart cardiomyopathy is also called Takotsubo syndrome because of the peculiar shape of the heart following its development. It is also called apical ballooning syndrome for the same reason. It ...

The apical pulse is a pulse site on the left side of the chest over the pointed end, or apex, of the heart. It can indicate potential issues with a person’s heart health. The pulse, or heart rate, is ...