Infographics
Defibrillation Thresholds & Desmoplakin Cardiomyopathy This infographic explores Defibrillation Thresholds (DFTs) and their importance in device management for cardiomyopathy patients, as well as the role of Desmoplakin (DSP) mutations in hereditary cardiomyopathy, especially ARVC. It covers the indications for DFT testing, causes of high DFTs, genetic implications in unexplained DCM…
ATTR Amyloid Cardiomyopathy This infographic covers the key aspects of ATTR Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, emphasizing the importance of suspecting amyloid in heart failure cases with certain clinical signs. It details amyloid etiology, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms, and highlights the necessity of considering AL amyloid in differential diagnoses. Multi-modal diagnostic approaches…
CACS vs. CCTA: Anatomic Tests for Atherosclerosis This infographic compares Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS) and Coronary CT Angiogram (CCTA) in terms of purpose, patient profile, clinical indications, pros, and cons, providing insights into which test may be more suitable based on specific clinical scenarios. Produced by: @Gurleen_Kaur96Edited by: @EvelynSongMD
Pre-TAVR Evaluation for Severe Aortic Stenosis When evaluating a patient with severe aortic stenosis (AS) for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), it's important to assess multiple factors before proceeding. This infographic covers key elements in evaluating the patient, the heart valve team, and the anatomy involved. The Patient: Consider symptomatic…
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Aortopathy SummaryBicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) Aortopathy is a condition affecting 0.5-2% of the population, with higher prevalence among males. BAV can lead to various complications, including aneurysms and dissections, particularly influenced by factors such as valve morphology, wall shear stress, and genetic predisposition. Key Information Epidemiology: BAV…
Diagnosis of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetic heart muscle disorder that primarily affects the right ventricle. The 2010 revised task force established diagnostic criteria, using six factors to classify cases as definite, borderline, or probable based on major and minor criteria. Diagnostic…
Takotsubo: Understanding Broken Heart Syndrome SummaryTakotsubo cardiomyopathy, or Broken Heart Syndrome, is a unique condition that mimics a heart attack but differs in etiology and treatment. Named after the Japanese octopus trap that resembles the left ventricle's shape in this condition, Takotsubo predominantly affects older women and is often triggered…
Click to enlarge Stable Ischemic Heart Disease 101: Brief Testing Highlights SummaryThis infographic series provides a quick overview of testing approaches for stable ischemic heart disease, highlighting the importance of choosing between anatomical and functional information based on the clinical question. Created by: Beth Gabriele
Cardiac Sarcoidosis: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment This infographic summarizes key aspects of cardiac sarcoidosis, including clinical presentations, diagnostic tools, and treatment approaches. Clinical Manifestations: Cardiac sarcoidosis may present with conduction blocks, ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, sudden cardiac death, and pulmonary hypertension. Diagnosis: Primary diagnostic tools include: CMR…
ABCDEF’s of CVD Prevention This infographic provides an easy-to-remember mnemonic for cardiovascular disease prevention, covering the major elements: A (Assess the Risk & AC): Use tools like the pooled cohort equation to assess the 10-year risk and consider additional factors like CAC score, aspirin, and anticoagulation when appropriate. B (BMI…