Supravalvular aortic stenosis Echocardiographicfeatures
... nontraumatic technique, like echocardiography, that could establish the presence or absence of supravalvular aortic stenosis in patients having any of these syndromes which may be associated with this Discussion congenital abnormality. Recognition of supraSupravalvular aortic stenosis may assume one ...
... nontraumatic technique, like echocardiography, that could establish the presence or absence of supravalvular aortic stenosis in patients having any of these syndromes which may be associated with this Discussion congenital abnormality. Recognition of supraSupravalvular aortic stenosis may assume one ...
SessionProgramme 14 April - Scientific Events
... Influence of adaptive servoventilation therapy on autonomic function and baroreceptor reflex sensitivity in heart failure patients with Cheyne-Stokes respiration compared to healthy ...
... Influence of adaptive servoventilation therapy on autonomic function and baroreceptor reflex sensitivity in heart failure patients with Cheyne-Stokes respiration compared to healthy ...
nail and nail-bed disorders
... and sensitivity, administered by mouth or injection (systemic antibiotics); cephalosporins pending culture result Yeast (Candida) infection/inflammation of soft tissue around the nail or claw (paronychia)—ketoconazole administered by mouth (systemic treatment); nystatin or miconazole applied to th ...
... and sensitivity, administered by mouth or injection (systemic antibiotics); cephalosporins pending culture result Yeast (Candida) infection/inflammation of soft tissue around the nail or claw (paronychia)—ketoconazole administered by mouth (systemic treatment); nystatin or miconazole applied to th ...
Atrial fibrillation – etiology and pathogenesis
... calcium ions overloaded, enlarged/stretched atria, microRNA, inflammatory factors and miofibroblasts activation (11). All of them in one way or another, are probably responsible for remodeling phenomenon. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter deteriorate function and gradually remodel the atria org ...
... calcium ions overloaded, enlarged/stretched atria, microRNA, inflammatory factors and miofibroblasts activation (11). All of them in one way or another, are probably responsible for remodeling phenomenon. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter deteriorate function and gradually remodel the atria org ...
Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Through Isolation of the Left
... Currently, in some countries, hypertensive heart disease and heart failure are the major cardiac abnormalities associated with atrial fibrillation 11. In our country, however, rheumatic heart disease is still highly prevalent. Its structural sequelae correspond to 1 of the major causes of surgical v ...
... Currently, in some countries, hypertensive heart disease and heart failure are the major cardiac abnormalities associated with atrial fibrillation 11. In our country, however, rheumatic heart disease is still highly prevalent. Its structural sequelae correspond to 1 of the major causes of surgical v ...
Kirvan, et al (2003) Mimicry and Auto-antibody
... previous studies, streptococcal-specific antibodies in Sydenham chorea reacted with neuronal antigens in human basal ganglia crosssections, and neuronal-specific antibody titers were associated with both severity and duration of choreic episodes, suggesting that CNS dysfunction is immunologically me ...
... previous studies, streptococcal-specific antibodies in Sydenham chorea reacted with neuronal antigens in human basal ganglia crosssections, and neuronal-specific antibody titers were associated with both severity and duration of choreic episodes, suggesting that CNS dysfunction is immunologically me ...
Tonsils and Adenoids
... The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. Tonsils can be different sizes for different children. They can be large or small. There is no "normal" size. You can usually see the tonsils by looking at the back of the mouth with a flashlight. Pressing on the tongue ...
... The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. Tonsils can be different sizes for different children. They can be large or small. There is no "normal" size. You can usually see the tonsils by looking at the back of the mouth with a flashlight. Pressing on the tongue ...
First-in-Human Transcatheter Tricuspid€Valve Repair in a
... ¼ 1.0 ml/dl, glomerular filtration rate ¼ 55 ml/min). ...
... ¼ 1.0 ml/dl, glomerular filtration rate ¼ 55 ml/min). ...
Heart valve macro- and microstructure
... challenged by different pressures but positioned in the same direction as flow. On the other hand, the atrioventricular valves are exposed to different flow features as the flow changes its direction when it is ejected by the ventricles. The mitral and tricuspid valve design consider these specific ...
... challenged by different pressures but positioned in the same direction as flow. On the other hand, the atrioventricular valves are exposed to different flow features as the flow changes its direction when it is ejected by the ventricles. The mitral and tricuspid valve design consider these specific ...
Antiarrhythmic Effect of Nifekalant on Atrial Tachyarrhythmia in Four
... and prevention of atrial fibrillation or flutter concomitant with heart failure. We found that intravenous nifekalant changed atrial flutter or multifocal atrial tachycardia with a rapid atrial rate to atrial tachycardia of longer cycle length and caused termination in some cases. Pure K channel blo ...
... and prevention of atrial fibrillation or flutter concomitant with heart failure. We found that intravenous nifekalant changed atrial flutter or multifocal atrial tachycardia with a rapid atrial rate to atrial tachycardia of longer cycle length and caused termination in some cases. Pure K channel blo ...
Arrhythmias - Cardiac Associates
... o Rest and relaxation (“dozing,” sleeping, lying down) o Good physical conditioning (frequent, regular exercise) o High blood pressure medications such as calcium channel blockers, beta blockers or clonidine Some of these medications may be used to treat angina, (chest pain), which is caused by poor ...
... o Rest and relaxation (“dozing,” sleeping, lying down) o Good physical conditioning (frequent, regular exercise) o High blood pressure medications such as calcium channel blockers, beta blockers or clonidine Some of these medications may be used to treat angina, (chest pain), which is caused by poor ...
Escherichia coli 0157:H7 What is Escherichia coli 0157:H7?
... in their stool for several weeks, they must remember to carefully wash their hands with soap and water after every bathroom visit. Special precautions are indicated for food handlers, health care workers, and day care providers and children attending day care. These individuals may put multiple othe ...
... in their stool for several weeks, they must remember to carefully wash their hands with soap and water after every bathroom visit. Special precautions are indicated for food handlers, health care workers, and day care providers and children attending day care. These individuals may put multiple othe ...
YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT! - Cardiovascular Consultants
... o Rest and relaxation (“dozing,” sleeping, lying down) o Good physical conditioning (frequent, regular exercise) o High blood pressure medications such as calcium channel blockers, beta blockers or clonidine Some of these medications may be used to treat angina, (chest pain), which is caused by poor ...
... o Rest and relaxation (“dozing,” sleeping, lying down) o Good physical conditioning (frequent, regular exercise) o High blood pressure medications such as calcium channel blockers, beta blockers or clonidine Some of these medications may be used to treat angina, (chest pain), which is caused by poor ...
Bacterial infections of the myocardium and pericardium.
... agents and early treatment is essential for the successful treatment and patients recovery Myocardial purulent bacterial infections are rare, often clinically unrecognized, appearing in acute and fulminant forms and have associated with high mortality Lyme myocarditis is transient myocardial inf ...
... agents and early treatment is essential for the successful treatment and patients recovery Myocardial purulent bacterial infections are rare, often clinically unrecognized, appearing in acute and fulminant forms and have associated with high mortality Lyme myocarditis is transient myocardial inf ...
Pericarditis Guide
... normal rhythm. These symptoms should improve when the constrictive pericarditis is treated. Constrictive pericarditis often can be treated with a diuretic, such as furosemide, to treat the fluid retention. If you develop a heart rhythm problem, you may need to take a medication to treat the irregula ...
... normal rhythm. These symptoms should improve when the constrictive pericarditis is treated. Constrictive pericarditis often can be treated with a diuretic, such as furosemide, to treat the fluid retention. If you develop a heart rhythm problem, you may need to take a medication to treat the irregula ...
Eur Heart J-2005--1115-40
... Other descriptive terms in heart failure Right and left heart failure refer to syndromes presenting predominantly with congestion of the systemic or pulmonary veins. The terms do not necessarily indicate which ventricle is most severely damaged. High- and low-output, forward and backward, overt, tre ...
... Other descriptive terms in heart failure Right and left heart failure refer to syndromes presenting predominantly with congestion of the systemic or pulmonary veins. The terms do not necessarily indicate which ventricle is most severely damaged. High- and low-output, forward and backward, overt, tre ...
Document
... Rheumatic Fever Condition that develops as a rare complication after an untreated strep throat infection Massage is contraindicated ...
... Rheumatic Fever Condition that develops as a rare complication after an untreated strep throat infection Massage is contraindicated ...
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.653964 published online Mar
... concentrations in patients on diuretics treated with or without angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blockers were associated with increased mortality and rehospitalization rates.5– 8 Nevertheless, these studies were restricted to patients in New York Heart Association (NY ...
... concentrations in patients on diuretics treated with or without angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blockers were associated with increased mortality and rehospitalization rates.5– 8 Nevertheless, these studies were restricted to patients in New York Heart Association (NY ...
Standard transthoracic echocardiography and transesophageal
... which encourages leaflet apposition in combination with the apical force on commissural areas by the papillary muscles (8). The anterior part of the annulus is, however, relatively immobile compared to the posterior annulus. Hence, dynamic changes in the mitral annulus are likely due to movement of ...
... which encourages leaflet apposition in combination with the apical force on commissural areas by the papillary muscles (8). The anterior part of the annulus is, however, relatively immobile compared to the posterior annulus. Hence, dynamic changes in the mitral annulus are likely due to movement of ...
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement for Severe Mitral
... are registered on the TGA; however it is currently being used under the TGA’s Special Access Scheme. HealthPACT also noted that although only small numbers of patients have been treated using this minimally invasive approach, the mortality rate in these patients is high. HealthPACT recommends that u ...
... are registered on the TGA; however it is currently being used under the TGA’s Special Access Scheme. HealthPACT also noted that although only small numbers of patients have been treated using this minimally invasive approach, the mortality rate in these patients is high. HealthPACT recommends that u ...
- Brain
... oligodendrocyte glycoprotein; PLP = proteolipid protein; TCR = T-cell receptor; Th = T helper cell; TNF = tumour necrosis factor; TRAIL = tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand Received February 8, 2006. Revised March 3, 2006. Accepted March 7, 2006. Advance Access publication Apri ...
... oligodendrocyte glycoprotein; PLP = proteolipid protein; TCR = T-cell receptor; Th = T helper cell; TNF = tumour necrosis factor; TRAIL = tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand Received February 8, 2006. Revised March 3, 2006. Accepted March 7, 2006. Advance Access publication Apri ...
Combined Haemophilus influenzae respiratory infection and allergic
... We have recently shown that infection during or after sensitisation to OVA suppresses eosinophilic allergic airways disease.17 To investigate if similar effects were induced by chronic H influenzae infection, mice were infected, allergic airways disease induced (figure 1A) and key features of allergic ...
... We have recently shown that infection during or after sensitisation to OVA suppresses eosinophilic allergic airways disease.17 To investigate if similar effects were induced by chronic H influenzae infection, mice were infected, allergic airways disease induced (figure 1A) and key features of allergic ...
04-Joao Marcelo EN.p65
... mechanism of this insufficiency is elongation or rupture of cords [2] a disease that today is treated by valvuloplasty [3]. In several countries, this is the most frequent cause of mitral insufficiency [4-6]. In our 12 years of experience, myxomatous degeneration is the etiology in 25.9% of patients ...
... mechanism of this insufficiency is elongation or rupture of cords [2] a disease that today is treated by valvuloplasty [3]. In several countries, this is the most frequent cause of mitral insufficiency [4-6]. In our 12 years of experience, myxomatous degeneration is the etiology in 25.9% of patients ...
Central Key for Health Data Recording (ICAR) 15 October
... inherited failure of the immune system congenital cardiac defect with permanent short-cut between left and right atrium congenital cardiac defect with permanent short-cut between left and right ventricle congenital cardiac defect with permanent short-cut between aorta and truncus pulmonalis, i.e. pu ...
... inherited failure of the immune system congenital cardiac defect with permanent short-cut between left and right atrium congenital cardiac defect with permanent short-cut between left and right ventricle congenital cardiac defect with permanent short-cut between aorta and truncus pulmonalis, i.e. pu ...
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever, also known as acute rheumatic fever (ARF), is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a throat infection. Signs and symptoms include fever, multiple painful joints, involuntary muscle movements, and a characteristic but uncommon non itchy rash known as erythema marginatum. The heart is involved in about half of cases. Permanent damage to the heart valves, known as rheumatic heart disease (RHD), usually only occurs after multiple attacks but may occasionally occur after a single case of ARF. The damaged valves may result in heart failure. The abnormal valves also increase the risk of the person developing atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves.Acute rheumatic fever may occur following an infection of the throat by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. If it is untreated ARF occurs in up to three percent of people. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve the production of antibodies against a person's own tissues. Some people due to their genetics are more likely to get the disease when exposed to the bacteria than others. Other risk factors include malnutrition and poverty. Diagnosis of ARF is often based on the presence of signs and symptoms in combination with evidence of a recent streptococcal infection.Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics, such as penicillin, decreases their risk of getting ARF. This often involves testing people with sore throats for the infection, which may not be available in the developing world. Other preventative measures include improved sanitation. In those with ARF and RHD prolonged periods of antibiotics are sometimes recommended. Gradual return to normal activities may occur following an attack. Once RHD develops, treatment is more difficult. Occasionally valve replacement surgery or repair is required. Otherwise complications are treated as per normal.Acute rheumatic fever occurs in about 325,000 children each year and about 18 million people currently have rheumatic heart disease. Those who get ARF are most often between the ages of 5 and 14, with 20% of first-time attacks occurring in adults. The disease is most common in the developing world and among indigenous peoples in the developed world. In 2013 it resulted in 275,000 deaths down from 374,000 deaths in 1990. Most deaths occur in the developing world where as many as 12.5% of people affected may die each year. Descriptions of the condition are believed to date back to at least the 5th century BCE in the writings of Hippocrates. The disease is so named because its symptoms are similar to those of some rheumatic disorders.