SIC-Cardiology

03/07/2026

Acute massive saddle shape PE.

03/07/2026

Acute massive saddle PE.

03/07/2026

A 60-year-old man presented with severe dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a pathognomonic finding of acute pulmonary embolism: a massive saddle-shaped pulmonary embolus causing critical obstruction of both the right and left pulmonary arteries.

07/03/2026

Tricuspid valve atresia in an eight-day-old male babi.
TV Atresia.
ASD shunting right to left.
VSD shunting left to right.
Mild PS.
Hypoplastic RV

18/01/2026

“Right atrial myxoma was incidentally discovered in a 55-year-old female patient during preoperative evaluation for cholecystectomy.”

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

IUS: Advances in Cardiology Technology

IUS, or Intravascular Ultrasound, is an advanced technology widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This technique allows cardiologists to visualize the inside of blood vessels in great detail, which is not possible with conventional imaging methods.

In IUS, a thin ultrasound probe is inserted into the blood vessel, providing clear images of the vessel walls, the degree of narrowing, and the type of plaque present. This detailed information is essential for accurate assessment of coronary artery disease.

IUS is especially valuable during stent placement, as it helps ensure that the stent is properly positioned and fully expanded. By using this technology, treatment outcomes are improved and the risk of complications is reduced.

Overall, IUS represents a significant advancement in cardiology, contributing to precise diagnosis, safer interventions, and better quality of life for patients.