Whenever we hear the term “heart failure”, immediately left ventricle comes into mind. However, in about 2% of patients who present with “clinical features of heart failure”, the primary pathology originates from the right side of the heart (right ventricle,… Read More »Pacemaker-related Tricuspid Regurgitation and Right Heart Failure
Can Amiodarone cause nephropathy (nephrotoxicity)? Amiodarone, a medication widely recognized for its numerous side effects, can lead to severe and even life-threatening conditions such as pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and thyrotoxicity. This drug may also impact the kidneys, but Amiodarone-induced nephropathy… Read More »Amiodarone-induced nephropathy: A case study
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)? Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats rapidly, in an irregular and out-of-rhythm pattern. Imagine a clock or watch that moves erratically rather than ticking steadily every second. In AF, heartbeats can… Read More »Atrial Fibrillation
Dr Reza Moazzeni | Cardiologist Sydney (Westmead)