Cardiac Archives

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection [SCAD]

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare but serious emergency condition in which a tear forms in the wall of a coronary artery, creating a false channel that can partially or completely block blood flow to the heart muscle. The tear separates the layers of the arterial wall without the involvement of atherosclerotic plaque, … Read more

Anaemia

A reduction in the haemoglobin of red blood cells with consequent deficiency of oxygen in the blood, leading to weakness and pallor.

Haemodynamics

The forces involved in circulating blood through the cardiovascular system. The heart adapts its haemodynamic performance to the needs of the body, increasing its output of blood when muscles are working and decreasing output when the body is at rest.