Perspectives in Cardiology

Perspectives in Cardiology is published nationally 10 times a year and provides review articles on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Its audience includes nephrologists, internists and cardiologists, as well as general and family practitioners.

May, Volume 25, Number 3

ECG of the Month
An Unexpected Clue
Keith J. C. Finnie, MB, ChB, FRCPC

Cardio Q & A
Experts Answering Your Questions

• Appropriate use for ASA and Warfarin Combined
• Symptoms of Cardiac Myxoma
• Treatment for Recurrent Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Assessing CV Health
• Foods That Can Prevent Heart Disease

Stress Echo: What is it? What can it do?
Hisham Dokainish, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FASE

Diastolic stress ECHO is an emerging non-invasive technique used to help differentiate the cause of exertional dyspnea in patients with unremarkable resting ECHOs. In this article, Dr. Dokainish defines diastolic stress ECHO and describes its advantage and pitfalls.