Recommendations for Cardiac Chamber Quantification by
... most echocardiographic parameters. However, this approach is fundamentally flawed. First, not all echocardiographic parameters are normally distributed (or Gaussian), even in a normal population. Second, even if a particular parameter is normally distributed in normal subjects, most echocardiographi ...
... most echocardiographic parameters. However, this approach is fundamentally flawed. First, not all echocardiographic parameters are normally distributed (or Gaussian), even in a normal population. Second, even if a particular parameter is normally distributed in normal subjects, most echocardiographi ...
Nonlinear Phonocardiographic Signal Processing Christer Ahlstr¨ om
... from murmurs caused by AS or MI in patients with probable valve disease. Finally, novel work related to very accurate localization of the first heart sound by means of ECG-gated ensemble averaging was conducted. In general, the presented nonlinear processing techniques have shown considerably improv ...
... from murmurs caused by AS or MI in patients with probable valve disease. Finally, novel work related to very accurate localization of the first heart sound by means of ECG-gated ensemble averaging was conducted. In general, the presented nonlinear processing techniques have shown considerably improv ...
Best practice in the clinical management of atrial fibrillation in
... AF results from uncoordinated electrical activity within the heart’s atria resulting in an irregular ventricular response. This can occur intermittently or for more prolonged spells. This is thought to result in stasis of blood within the atria and subsequent clot formation. 2 The most significant a ...
... AF results from uncoordinated electrical activity within the heart’s atria resulting in an irregular ventricular response. This can occur intermittently or for more prolonged spells. This is thought to result in stasis of blood within the atria and subsequent clot formation. 2 The most significant a ...
anomalous pulmonary venous drainage - Heart
... collect 100 reported cases; of these, 36 per cent had complete, and 64 per cent partial anomalous drainage, and among the latter, the right lung was involved in two-thirds of the cases, and an atrial septal defect was present in over half of those about which there was definite information. Instance ...
... collect 100 reported cases; of these, 36 per cent had complete, and 64 per cent partial anomalous drainage, and among the latter, the right lung was involved in two-thirds of the cases, and an atrial septal defect was present in over half of those about which there was definite information. Instance ...
Reliability of Noninvasive Assessment of Systolic Pulmonary Artery
... included for analysis (Figure 1). A preponderance of male individuals could be found in this unselected patient population (67%). The majority of patients were found to be in New York Heart Association functional classification II (27%) and III (51%) at the time of examinations. Findings during invas ...
... included for analysis (Figure 1). A preponderance of male individuals could be found in this unselected patient population (67%). The majority of patients were found to be in New York Heart Association functional classification II (27%) and III (51%) at the time of examinations. Findings during invas ...
Simultaneous assessment of cardiac metabolism and perfusion
... using a 30-Hz exponential line broadening function, yielding a final reconstructed in-plane resolution of 5 5 mm2. The non-Cartesian k-space samples were gridded using the nonuniform fast Fourier transform (24). Data Analysis The heart was segmented manually into right ventricle, left ventricle (L ...
... using a 30-Hz exponential line broadening function, yielding a final reconstructed in-plane resolution of 5 5 mm2. The non-Cartesian k-space samples were gridded using the nonuniform fast Fourier transform (24). Data Analysis The heart was segmented manually into right ventricle, left ventricle (L ...
Device Closure for Ventricular Septal Defect After Myocardial Infarction
... brief, a Judkins right catheter is advanced retrogradely via the aortic valve to the left ventricle from a peripheral arterial access point. Access to the left ventricle via an atrial transseptal puncture has also been described when peripheral arterial access is not possible.61 The defect is then c ...
... brief, a Judkins right catheter is advanced retrogradely via the aortic valve to the left ventricle from a peripheral arterial access point. Access to the left ventricle via an atrial transseptal puncture has also been described when peripheral arterial access is not possible.61 The defect is then c ...
pulmonary atresia developing after a shunt operation for fallot`s
... In our opinion, the only explanation of the valvular atresia must be that during the narrowing of the infundibulum the pulmonary valves had been fused together by formation of fibrin which was later on transformed into fibrous tissue. The same uniform course of disease with improvement after a shunt ...
... In our opinion, the only explanation of the valvular atresia must be that during the narrowing of the infundibulum the pulmonary valves had been fused together by formation of fibrin which was later on transformed into fibrous tissue. The same uniform course of disease with improvement after a shunt ...
Specialty Training Curriculum Paediatric Cardiology
... independently as a consultant in general paediatric cardiology. It does not indicate that adequate skills have been acquired to practise independently as a consultant in one of the subspecialties of paediatric cardiology. Those trainees wishing to take up very specialised practice such as fetal card ...
... independently as a consultant in general paediatric cardiology. It does not indicate that adequate skills have been acquired to practise independently as a consultant in one of the subspecialties of paediatric cardiology. Those trainees wishing to take up very specialised practice such as fetal card ...
Advances in Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... High-speed video has shown penetration of a 40-mph lacrosse ball into the thoracic cavity averages 3.7⫾0.7 cm in a 20-kg swine and can reach depths of up to 6 cm (unpublished data). In the early model in which the ball strikes were given throughout the cardiac cycle, ventricular fibrillation was ind ...
... High-speed video has shown penetration of a 40-mph lacrosse ball into the thoracic cavity averages 3.7⫾0.7 cm in a 20-kg swine and can reach depths of up to 6 cm (unpublished data). In the early model in which the ball strikes were given throughout the cardiac cycle, ventricular fibrillation was ind ...
Slow and Long-Lasting Modulation of
... of the heart, demonstrated good reproducibility of AT and APD measurements at each of the 12-20 individual recording sites. AT differed between the two consecutive measurements by only 1.0-1.5 msec (1.2+0.2 msec), and APD differed by only 2.1-3.0 msec (2.4+0.3 msec). To assess the electrophysiologic ...
... of the heart, demonstrated good reproducibility of AT and APD measurements at each of the 12-20 individual recording sites. AT differed between the two consecutive measurements by only 1.0-1.5 msec (1.2+0.2 msec), and APD differed by only 2.1-3.0 msec (2.4+0.3 msec). To assess the electrophysiologic ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... confirmed the same. Our 1st twin was a case of situs inversus totalis (cardiac apex on right side) without any congenital heart disease and 2nd twin was a case of situs inversus with levocardia (cardiac apex on left side) with complex congenital cyanotic heart disease. To conclude newborn babies sho ...
... confirmed the same. Our 1st twin was a case of situs inversus totalis (cardiac apex on right side) without any congenital heart disease and 2nd twin was a case of situs inversus with levocardia (cardiac apex on left side) with complex congenital cyanotic heart disease. To conclude newborn babies sho ...
Strecker_Successful
... Introduction. For patients with terminal heart failure, heart transplantation (HTX) has become an established therapy. Before transplantation there are many repeated measurements with a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) via the superior vena cava (SVC) necessary. After transplantation, endomyocardial ...
... Introduction. For patients with terminal heart failure, heart transplantation (HTX) has become an established therapy. Before transplantation there are many repeated measurements with a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) via the superior vena cava (SVC) necessary. After transplantation, endomyocardial ...
Acute myocardial infarction: pre-hospital and in
... Clinical implications. Based upon the substantial evidence now accumulated, there is unequivocal benefit, in terms of morbidity and mortality for prompt treatment of acute myocardial infarction with thrombolysis and aspirin, the two agents being additive in their effect. Where appropriate facilities ...
... Clinical implications. Based upon the substantial evidence now accumulated, there is unequivocal benefit, in terms of morbidity and mortality for prompt treatment of acute myocardial infarction with thrombolysis and aspirin, the two agents being additive in their effect. Where appropriate facilities ...
Diastolic Dysfunction and Diastolic Heart Failure By Mohammad M
... provides essential information about the diastolic functions. It also allows the physician to identify and rule out other potential causes of the patient’s symptoms, such as valvular lesions, pericardial disease, systolic dysfunction, and pulmonary hypertension. ...
... provides essential information about the diastolic functions. It also allows the physician to identify and rule out other potential causes of the patient’s symptoms, such as valvular lesions, pericardial disease, systolic dysfunction, and pulmonary hypertension. ...
the interpretation of pulmonary artery wedge
... wedge and left atrial pressures (in the face of 9 subjects with normal pulmonary artery wedge pressures but significant left atrial to left ventricular mean diastolic gradients) demonstrates that similarity of left atrial and wedge pressures does not permit the conclusion that the wedge pressure may ...
... wedge and left atrial pressures (in the face of 9 subjects with normal pulmonary artery wedge pressures but significant left atrial to left ventricular mean diastolic gradients) demonstrates that similarity of left atrial and wedge pressures does not permit the conclusion that the wedge pressure may ...
Origination and Development of Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial
... unifying concept regarding the pathophysiology and clinical significance of catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy. Induction of Cardiomyopathy Administration of isoproterenol depletes the energy reserve of cardiac muscle cells and causes complex biochemical and structural changes that eventually lead ...
... unifying concept regarding the pathophysiology and clinical significance of catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy. Induction of Cardiomyopathy Administration of isoproterenol depletes the energy reserve of cardiac muscle cells and causes complex biochemical and structural changes that eventually lead ...
Mild Hypothermic Cross Adaptation Resists Hypoxic Injury in Hearts
... Severe cardiac hypoxia is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in an emergency setting. Most cardiac hypoxia relates to ischemia and surgical events. Although the ischemic mortality rate and the risks of cardiac surgery have significantly decreased in past decades, myocardial protecti ...
... Severe cardiac hypoxia is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in an emergency setting. Most cardiac hypoxia relates to ischemia and surgical events. Although the ischemic mortality rate and the risks of cardiac surgery have significantly decreased in past decades, myocardial protecti ...
Medical treatment in Poland – analysis and models Cardiology
... the regional health care fund, shall develop a plan of securing outpatient health care.4 Article 101 of the Act of 23 January 2003 on universal insurance in the National Health Fund (Journal of Laws of 2003, No 45, item 391, as amended) introduced the obligation of voivodeship authorities to develo ...
... the regional health care fund, shall develop a plan of securing outpatient health care.4 Article 101 of the Act of 23 January 2003 on universal insurance in the National Health Fund (Journal of Laws of 2003, No 45, item 391, as amended) introduced the obligation of voivodeship authorities to develo ...
Pathophysiology and epidemiology of peripartum cardiomyopathy
... metabolic shortage in the heart, with potential negative effects on cardiac function.11,12 In this Review, we not only summarize the current understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of PPCM, but also specifically attempt to interweave the experimental and clinical observations in a ‘bed ...
... metabolic shortage in the heart, with potential negative effects on cardiac function.11,12 In this Review, we not only summarize the current understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of PPCM, but also specifically attempt to interweave the experimental and clinical observations in a ‘bed ...
AED Canadian Ski Patrol System - Canadian Ski Patrol – Calgary
... difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest. 4. Cardiac Conduction System. Describe the electrical system of the heart and how it works. The heart has specialized cells that can generate electrical impulses. The SA node is the natural pacemaker. These impulses travel from the SA node to the A ...
... difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest. 4. Cardiac Conduction System. Describe the electrical system of the heart and how it works. The heart has specialized cells that can generate electrical impulses. The SA node is the natural pacemaker. These impulses travel from the SA node to the A ...
Cardiogenic Shock
... advances in treating this condition, nearly 50% of patients with cardiogenic shock still do not survive to hospital discharge. In a strict sense, cardiogenic shock develops as a result of the failure of the heart in its function as a pump, resulting in inadequate cardiac output. This failure is most ...
... advances in treating this condition, nearly 50% of patients with cardiogenic shock still do not survive to hospital discharge. In a strict sense, cardiogenic shock develops as a result of the failure of the heart in its function as a pump, resulting in inadequate cardiac output. This failure is most ...
Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
... Heart Failure It is not a disease ! • complex clinical syndrome • caused by any structural or functional cardiac disorder which damages the ventricular systolic and/or diastolic function. EHO Taha 2014 ...
... Heart Failure It is not a disease ! • complex clinical syndrome • caused by any structural or functional cardiac disorder which damages the ventricular systolic and/or diastolic function. EHO Taha 2014 ...
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG*) is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on a patient's body. These electrodes detect the tiny electrical changes on the skin that arise from the heart muscle depolarizing during each heartbeat.In a conventional 12 lead ECG, ten electrodes are placed on the patient's limbs and on the surface of the chest. The overall magnitude of the heart's electrical potential is then measured from twelve different angles (""leads"") and is recorded over a period of time (usually 10 seconds). In this way, the overall magnitude and direction of the heart's electrical depolarization is captured at each moment throughout the cardiac cycle. The graph of voltage versus time produced by this noninvasive medical procedure is referred to as an electrocardiogram (abbreviated ECG or EKG).During each heartbeat, a healthy heart will have an orderly progression of depolarization that starts with pacemaker cells in the sinoatrial node, spreads out through the atrium, passes through the atrioventricular node down into the bundle of His and into the Purkinje fibers spreading down and to the left throughout the ventricles. This orderly pattern of depolarization gives rise to the characteristic ECG tracing. To the trained clinician, an ECG conveys a large amount of information about the structure of the heart and the function of its electrical conduction system. Among other things, an ECG can be used to measure the rate and rhythm of heartbeats, the size and position of the heart chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart's muscle cells or conduction system, the effects of cardiac drugs, and the function of implanted pacemakers.