COMPLETE heart block, with slow, regular ventricular beats, usually gives rise to a systolic murmur. 1–4 Generally, this murmur is thought to result from the large stroke volume, which produces rapid ...
Diastole and systole refer to when the heart muscles relax and contract. The balance between diastolic and systolic pressure determines a person’s blood pressure. A blood pressure reading displays ...
Background Although the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with SLE is well-documented, effective tools for risk stratification remain elusive. This study sought to explore the ...