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Echocardiographic Assessment Of Pulmonary Hypertension

Right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) is one important marker, used in combination with other echocardiographic signs, in the assessment of patients at risk for pulmonary hypertension. A tricuspid regurgitant jet of greater than 2.7 m/sec is generally used as the screening velocity for pulmonary hypertension. A Bernoulli equation that incorporates…

Potential Cardio Risks Post Covid

Your heart post COVID

Potential Cardiovascular Risks in Patients After Initial COVID-19 Infection  Persistent symptoms from coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) are present in nearly 90 percent of patients 60 days post diagnosis. Proper testing, diagnosis, and management may prevent worsening illness.  COVID-19 has the potential for both direct and indirect long-term effects on the…

Cold Vs Flu Vs Covid 19

The Coronavirus Molecule

Respiratory Illnesses – Differentials leading to Diagnosis   The flu and COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus that’s led to the current pandemic, are both infectious respiratory illnesses. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Let’s throw in the…

Physical Distancing Works

Physical Distancing Works - During Covid 19

Physical Distancing Works: Whether you are a patient coming in for an Echocardiogram or going grocery shopping for the WEEK support NWCD in flattening the curve.