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Plaque rupture in coronary artery disease resulting in vessel thrombosis and myocardial infarction. ⠀ . . Remember that time is heart muscle! ⠀ . . It is imperative that blood flow is restored as soon as possible to minimize damage due to ischemia. ⠀ . . What would be a cause of this plaque rupture? . . Follow @cardiovisual for diabetes and cardiovascular educational content ❤️⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #heartattack #myocardialinfarction #cardiac #heart #nurse #studentnurse #nursingstudent #newnurse #cardiologynurse #cardiacnurse #cathlab #radtech #cathlabnurse #cardiology #doctor #physician #Emergency #EmergencyMedicine #erdoc #medicalstudent #aprn #physicianassistant

Plaque rupture in coronary artery disease resulting in vessel thrombosis and myocardial infarction. ⠀ . . Remember that time is heart muscle! ⠀ . . It is imperative that blood flow is restored as soon as possible to minimize damage due to ischemia. ⠀ . . What would be a cause of this plaque rupture? . . Follow @cardiovisual for diabetes and cardiovascular educational content ❤️⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #heartattack #myocardialinfarction #cardiac #heart #nurse #studentnurse #nursingstudent #newnurse #cardiologynurse #cardiacnurse #cathlab #radtech #cathlabnurse #cardiology #doctor #physician #Emergency #EmergencyMedicine #erdoc #medicalstudent #aprn #physicianassistant

⚠️Septal defects ⠀ ⠀ Typically we see both atrial and ventricular septal defects from a congenital abnormality. ⠀ ⠀ ✅ Atrial septal defects occur in the atrial septum between the right and left atriums. This open communication between the two atriums allows for a shunting of blood (typically left to right). ⠀ ⠀ ✅ Ventricular septal defects occur in the ventricular septum between the left and right ventricles. This allows for the same issue as the ASD which allows for shunting of blood (typically left to right). ⠀ ⠀ ❗️ What is the main problem with all of this blood shunting? ⠀ ⠀ Remember that oxygenated blood on the left side of the heart should never cross over to the right as it is meant to be sent out into systemic circulation for the body. In both septal defects a large volume (depending on the size) of blood is being sent to the right side of the heart causing a mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to be recirculated through the lungs. ⠀ ⠀ Over time and depending on the size of the defect this can result in a high pressure in the lungs as well as right sided failure. Typically we see these defects in children but they can actually sometimes go unnoticed until adulthood if a patient is asymptotic. ⠀ ⠀ 😳 Has anyone seen a ventricular septal rupture from an acute myocardial infarction?? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Follow @cardiovisual for diabetes and cardiovascular educational content ❤️⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #anatomy #heart #cardiac #cardiacnurse #cardiologynurse #cardiology #medicalstudents #cardiovascular #medical #nurses #diagram #learning #education #congenitalheartdefect #chd #chdawareness #studentnurse #medicalstudent #medicalanimation #heartfailure #futuredoctor #physician #doctor #cathlab

The SA node initiates the electrical event that normally causes the heartbeat . The ability of certain myocardial cells to spontaneously discharge electrically (action potential) without the need for external stimulus is called automaticity. The heart is unique in this property. . . All other muscles in the body require stimulation from nerve impulses supplied by the nervous system. If nerves supplying the voluntary muscles are cut, these muscles cease to function; in other words, they are paralyzed. . . In contrast, if the nerves supplying the heart are severed, the heart will continue to beat. The cells that possess the property of automaticity are called pacemaker cells. The SA node serves as the heart’s primary pacemaker and has an intrinsic (natural) rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute. . . Thank you for sharing @ekg_master . . For more Cardiology-related content, follow @cardiovisual . . . #ecg #ekgtechnician #ekg #erdoctor #ertech #cardiac #heart #nurse #studentnurse #learn #nursingstudent #cardiacnurse #cardiologynurse #cardiologynp #cardiology #electrophysiology #cathlab #cathlabnurse #doctor #physician #medstudent #medical #aprn #meded #rnlife #rnlife💉💊 #cardioed #foamed #nursepractitioner

Electrolyte Imbalances on EKG 1️⃣ NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm) with regular P, QRS, and T waves. This is what a healthy heart rhythm looks like on an ECG, showcasing the normal electrical activity. 2️⃣ Hypokalemia - Spot the long QU interval and those prominent U waves. When potassium levels drop too low, it can disrupt the heart's rhythm and lead to these characteristic ECG changes. 3️⃣ Hyperkalemia - Those peaked T waves are a telltale sign of elevated potassium levels. This can be a serious condition affecting the heart's function. 4️⃣ Hypocalcemia - Check out the prolonged QT interval in this ECG. Low calcium levels can mess with the heart's electrical activity, potentially leading to dangerous arrhythmias. 5️⃣ Hypercalcemia - Observe the shortened ST segment. High calcium levels can affect the heart's repolarization, causing this distinct ECG change. Image credit www.NCLEXquiz.com Understanding these ECG patterns is crucial for healthcare professionals, as they help diagnose and manage various cardiac conditions. #heart #rhythm #medical #ecg #ecginterpretation #nurse #nurses #studentnurse #cardiacnurse #cathlab #ekgtechnician #ekg #learn #education #medstudent #aprn #physicianassistant #cardiology #cardiologyfellow #cardiacarrest #student #studentlife #nurse💉💊 #nurselife #medstudy #medstudynotes #cathlablife #technician

Atrial fibrillation vs normal sinus rhythm ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The key here is to notice the main differences in the electrical activity in the atria. ⠀ ⠀ Pay attention to how chaotic the electrical impulse is in atrial fibrillation that results in the inhibition of normal atrial contraction. ⠀ ⠀ What is a major risk for patients with atrial fib??? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Follow @cardiovisual for diabetes and cardiovascular educational content ❤️ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Photo credit: Navya Riju-medium.com ⠀ #cathlab #nurse #nurse💉💊 #studentnurse #cardiacrehab #cardiacnurse #criticalcare #heart #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #atrialfibrillation #nursingstudent #ems #cathlabnurse #cardiology #medstudent #medicalstudent #cardiologyfellow #cardiology #EmergencyMedicine #ER #stroke #strokeawareness

Mastering the complexities of apical HCM. This FREE webinar equips cardiologists with the knowledge to understand the etiological, diagnostic, and prognostic features of apical HCM. Learn about appropriate treatment strategies for optimal patient management in this rare variant. Watch today to refine your expertise: https://bit.ly/3Lsp4wH #HCM #Cardiology #RareDisease #Treatment 

Blood flow through the heart 🫀 . Here’s a quick and easy overview👇🏼 . 1️⃣Deoxygenated blood enters the right side of the heart through the vena cava 2️⃣Travels into the right atrium 3️⃣Through the tricuspid valve and into the right ventricle 4️⃣Through the pulmonic valve/pulmonary artery toward the lungs 👇🏼Following oxygenation in the lungs 🫁 5️⃣The blood travels back to the left side of the heart through the pulmonary veins 6️⃣Into the left atrium 7️⃣Through the bicuspid (mitral) valve into the left ventricle 8️⃣Through the aortic valve/aorta and into systemic circulation . “Try Pulling My Aorta” is a simple mnemonic often used to remember the order of the valves blood passes through as it progresses through the heart (Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Mitral, Aorta). . Another is to “Tri it before you Bi it” (Tri = tricuspid first on the right; Bicuspid/mitral; on the left). Hope this helps! . . Thankyou for sharing @thevisualnurse and do follow him on Instagram for daily rhythm quizzes! . Do follow @cardiovisual for more cardiology related content . #cardiology #cardiacnurse #ekg #futurenurse #nursing #nursingschool #nursingstudent #nursepractitioner #NCLEX #paramedicstudent #RN #FOAMED #residency #exercisescience #nursingeducation #nurseeducator =================== 📚: Kenney, W.,L., Wilmore J.H., & Costill, D.L. (2015). The cardiovascular system and its control. In A. N. Tocco, K. Maurer, K. Walsh, & J. Sexton (Eds.), Physiology of sport and exercise. (pp. 151-173). Human Kinetics

⛔ #MedicalTranslators: 👇🏻 This image is extremely useful to remember the #BloodFlow through the heart! 🌐 Follow CardioVisual: Trusted Patient Education Platform for Clinicians #cardiology #hypertension #MedicalTranslators

Thank you, Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield, for sharing your story and helping to raise awareness. Your personal journey has been instrumental in our mission. We are truly grateful for your support and for sharing your story! “Radiaction is another solution…and is US Food and Drug Administration approved as a Class II device. It promises to completely block the radiation/scatter at the source (the X-ray tube and the image intensifier), thereby protecting everyone in the room, including techs and nurses, in every case. This works not only for coronary cases, but also structural, peripheral, and EP cases, where some other technologies are challenged.” - Kenneth Rosenfield, MD Read the full article from TCTMD >> https://lnkd.in/eybt8Yaj #Radiaction #NowYouAreProtected #BlockRadiationAtTheSource #LightenTheLoad #medicaldevices #medtech #healthcare #radiationsafety #meded #physicians #nurses #nursesoflinkedin #hospitals #cardiology #cardiovascular #vascular