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Troponin Levels
Biomarkers used to detect heart muscle damage, crucial for diagnosing myocardial infarction.
Ejection Fraction (EF)
The percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat, indicating heart function.
Coronary Angiography
A diagnostic test using contrast dye to visualize blockages in coronary arteries.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
A mechanical device used to assist the heart in pumping blood in cases of severe heart failure.
Pacemaker
An implanted device that regulates abnormal heart rhythms by sending electrical impulses.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A condition where heart muscle thickens, affecting blood flow and increasing sudden cardiac death risk.
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
A type of heart failure where the left ventricle doesn’t pump efficiently.
Pulmonary Edema
Fluid accumulation in the lungs due to heart failure, causing severe breathing difficulty.
Cardiac Tamponade
Fluid buildup around the heart that compresses its function.
Endocarditis
Infection of the inner lining of the heart, often affecting valves.
Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
A diagnostic measure to assess the severity of coronary artery blockages.
Counterpulsation
The IABP inflates during diastole and deflates before systole to reduce cardiac workload and improve coronary perfusion.
Diastolic Augmentation
The balloon inflation increases blood supply to coronary arteries, improving myocardial oxygenation.
Afterload Reduction
The deflation of the balloon decreases resistance in the aorta, helping the heart pump more efficiently.
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Continuous assessment of blood pressure, cardiac output, and tissue perfusion in critically ill patients.
