Infographics
VA ECMO Increases Afterload This infographic illustrates the hemodynamic effects of VA ECMO (veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) on left ventricular performance, focusing on the pressure-volume (P-V) loop and the implications of increased afterload. P-V Loop at Different ECMO FlowsThe diagram shows how higher ECMO flow rates increase afterload, limiting left…
Coronary Vasculitis This infographic highlights the key features, symptoms, and systemic associations of coronary vasculitis, a condition involving inflammation of the coronary arteries. It categorizes different vasculitis types by vessel size and provides diagnostic cues for clinicians: Large Vessel Vasculitis Takayasu Arteritis: Common in younger patients (<40 years), presenting with…
Title: The CardioNerds Five – Coronary Vasospasm Description of Infographic This infographic dives into key aspects of coronary vasospasm, including its pathogenesis, treatment, and related cardiac conditions. It addresses five essential questions to help clinicians and learners understand this phenomenon and its broader clinical implications: What is the pathogenesis of…
This infographic breaks down the different responses of the heart muscle to myocardial ischemia, from early reversible states to irreversible damage. This infographic dives into the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of effusive-constrictive pericarditis through five essential questions: How does pericardial tamponade lead to hypotension? Pericardial pressure rises, reducing diastolic filling…
This infographic breaks down the different responses of the heart muscle to myocardial ischemia, from early reversible states to irreversible damage. The spectrum begins with acute ischemia, which, if prolonged and severe, can lead to myocardial necrosis (non-viable tissue, forming a scar). Necrosis is marked by calcium overload and oxygen…
This infographic explores the cardiovascular risks linked to viral infections, focusing on SARS-CoV-2 and its impact on heart health. It outlines complications such as pericarditis, myocarditis, acute heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, and arrhythmias. A key component of the infographic is the role of the ACE-2 receptor, which facilitates viral…
CardioNerds Journal Club is a monthly forum for CardioNerds to discuss and breakdown recent publications on twitter and are produced with a corresponding infographic and detailed blog post. For more information, check out the CardioNerds Journal Club Page. This Journal Club focuses on the FINEARTS-HF Trial. Table of contents for…
CardioNerds Journal Club is a monthly forum for CardioNerds to discuss and breakdown recent publications on twitter and are produced with a corresponding infographic and detailed blog post. For more information, check out the CardioNerds Journal Club Page. This Journal Club focuses on the STOPDAPT-3 Trial Table of contents for…
CardioNerds Journal Club is a monthly forum for CardioNerds to discuss and breakdown recent publications on twitter and are produced with a corresponding infographic and detailed blog post. For more information, check out the CardioNerds Journal Club Page. This Journal Club focuses on the ULTIMATE-DAPT Trial Table of contents for…
CardioNerds Journal Club is a monthly forum for CardioNerds to discuss and breakdown recent publications on twitter and are produced with a corresponding infographic and detailed blog post. For more information, check out the CardioNerds Journal Club Page. This Journal Club focuses on the ORBITA-2 Trial Table of contents for…