Tag Joseph S. Rossi

Cardiovascular

Clinical Presentation of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

Etiology and Pathogenesis Congenital heart disease refers to any heart defect present at birth. The etiology of such defects is multifactorial, with environmental and genetic factors playing important roles. In utero development can be affected by metabolic stress from toxins,…

Netter's Cardiology
September 15, 2023

Cardiovascular

Atrial Fibrillation: Stroke Prevention

Etiology and Pathogenesis Approximately 800,000 strokes occur annually in the United States, and it is estimated that atrial fibrillation is the primary cause in approximately 15% of these events. The prevention of stroke remains a critical focus in the initial…

Netter's Cardiology
September 15, 2023

Cardiovascular

Cardiogenic Shock After Myocardial Infarction

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is characterized by hypotension and end-organ hypoperfusion as a result of low cardiac output. CS remains the most common cause of death after presentation with a myocardial infarction (MI). This clinical state occurs in up to 10%…

Netter's Cardiology
September 15, 2023