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Severe aortic stenosis with low gradient and preserved EF — when to proceed with TAVR vs SAVR?

78M with exertional dyspnea and syncope. Echo shows AVA 0.7 cm2, mean gradient 28 mmHg (low-gradient pattern), EF 60%. CT calcium score of aortic valve is 3200 AU. STS score is 4.5%. Cardiology team is split between TAVR and SAVR. Is this paradoxical low-flow low-gradient severe AS? Does he need dobutamine stress echo? What factors help determine TAVR vs SAVR in intermediate surgical risk?

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Acute ischemic stroke workup — when to order TEE vs TTE in cryptogenic stroke?

67M, cryptogenic stroke, no AF on 48h Holter, normal carotid Doppler. Cardiology recommending TEE. What's the evidence for TEE over TTE in finding cardioembolic sources?

CardiologyEXAM PREP

NEET PG 2025 — High-yield cardiology mnemonics for valve disorders?

Looking for the best mnemonics for valvular heart disease patterns. Specifically for murmurs, timing, and associated signs in MS, MR, AS, AR.

CardiologyCASE REPORT

Differentiating Takotsubo cardiomyopathy from anterior STEMI — when is urgent cath truly indicated?

35F, post-emotional stress, anterior ST elevation V1-V4, troponin 3.2, echo shows apical ballooning. Cardiology pushing for immediate cath. What do current ACC/AHA criteria say?