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Fig. 18.1 Broad-complex tachycardia at presentation to the local emergency department The doctors in the Emergency Department identified a ‘broad-complex tachycardia’. Perhaps in view of the patient’s age and the…

Fig. 23.1 Chest x-ray at presentation showing enlarged heart and pulmonary oedema Fig. 23.2 ECG at presentation with inferior and lateral P wave inversion. The heart rate was 163/min Fig….

Fig. 19.1 (a) 2D echocardiogram and colour Doppler imaging of a high parasternal short-axis view with colour Doppler showing the aortopulmonary window (*) between the ascending aorta (Ao) and main…

Fig. 13.1 Transeosophageal echocardiographic still frame shows evidence of small atrial communication on 2D and turbulent flow on colour mapping Fig. 13.2 Haemodynamic pressure tracing shows a reproducible pressure gradient…

Fig. 16.1 Admission ECG demonstrating widespread ST segment changes Echocardiogram demonstrated mild left ventricular hypertrophy (interventricular septum in diastole 1.7 cm, posterior wall 1.2 cm). Inspection of his coronary arteries…

Fig. 8.1 Subcostal 5-chamber view showing a doming aortic valve (red arrow) and moderate pericardial effusion (blue arrow) Fig. 8.2 Parasternal short-axis view of the aortic valve showing a unicuspid…

Fig. 11.1 Chest radiograph in 1-year-old child, showing cardiomegaly and pulmonary venous congestion In view of the abnormal chest radiograph and ECG, cardiac review and echocardiogram were arranged. Echocardiogram showed…

Fig. 5.1 Baseline 12-lead ECG showing sinus bradycardia An exercise test was performed, and she exercised for 11 min and 59 s on the Bruce protocol. Her resting heart rate…

Fig. 15.1 First chest x-ray soon after intubation and ventilation. This was thought to be in keeping with surfactant deficient respiratory distress syndrome Fig. 15.2 Chest and abdominal x-ray showing…

Fig. 3.1 High parasternal short-axis image at the level of ascending aorta demonstrating a large proximal AP window Cardiac catheterisation is reserved for those patients with suspected pulmonary vascular disease…