External biometrics such as thumbprint and facial recognition have become standard tools
for securing our digital devices and protecting our data. These systems, however, are …

With an ageing population, atrial fibrillation has become an increasing cause of hospital
admission and morbidity. Pacemaker implantation may prevent atrial tachyarrhythmias by …

Angiographic no reflow is a recognized phenomenon during percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI). It usually follows successful lesion dilation and, by definition, it represents …

This case report reflects on a delayed diagnosis for a 27-year-old woman who reported
chest pain and shortness of breath to the emergency department. The treating clinician …

BACKGROUND: Contrast is increasingly being used during dobutamine stress
echocardiography. However, there are few data regarding the safety of this combination …

Mobile phones (cell phones) are a source of irritation for some but undeniably useful for
many, and over 50% of the population of the United Kingdom possess one. Their use in …

Released in 2007 and the first handbook-sized practical training guide to provide easily
accessible, detailed information on how to get good images, make key measurements and …

BACKGROUND: Current guidelines for transthoracic direct-current cardioversion (DCCV) of
atrial fibrillation (AF) recommend a step-up energy protocol. The aim of this study was to …

Objective: Modern lifestyles are triggering stress at a disproportionate rate for longer periods
of time. Chronic or long-lasting stress can pose a risk to our health. Despite advances in …

Cardiac involvement is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with
amyloidosis. A 73-year old Caucasian woman was admitted to a hospital with increasing …