Venous Thromboembolism Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
... right ventricular and atrial strain that in turn may trigger atrial fibrillation.6,7 Even in normotensive patients, right ventricle dysfunction occurs in 50% of PE cases on admission,8 and may persist several months after the initial thrombotic event.9,10 Despite circumstantial evidence of an associ ...
... right ventricular and atrial strain that in turn may trigger atrial fibrillation.6,7 Even in normotensive patients, right ventricle dysfunction occurs in 50% of PE cases on admission,8 and may persist several months after the initial thrombotic event.9,10 Despite circumstantial evidence of an associ ...
Infective Endocarditis - Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
... Emergency medical professionals within A&E are at the frontline of patient care; it is here that the initial ‘suspicion’ of infective endocarditis and the recognition of ‘at risk’ patients should begin. The initial diagnosis of infective endocarditis may not be at the forefront of the differential d ...
... Emergency medical professionals within A&E are at the frontline of patient care; it is here that the initial ‘suspicion’ of infective endocarditis and the recognition of ‘at risk’ patients should begin. The initial diagnosis of infective endocarditis may not be at the forefront of the differential d ...
Influence of Ejection Fraction on the Prognostic Value of
... were evaluated in a core laboratory blinded to both H/M ratio and clinical status. Ventricular volumes were determined by the Simpson method in the apical 4-chamber view, and LVEF was calculated from volumes in the standard manner (14). Of 901 patients with a core laboratory– determined LVEF, 813 (9 ...
... were evaluated in a core laboratory blinded to both H/M ratio and clinical status. Ventricular volumes were determined by the Simpson method in the apical 4-chamber view, and LVEF was calculated from volumes in the standard manner (14). Of 901 patients with a core laboratory– determined LVEF, 813 (9 ...
FAMILY STUDY Cardiovascular Disease in American Indians (Phase IV)
... The general approach to surveillance at each center is to divide the total number of participants into twelfths from a listing of surviving Phase I participants, ordered by calendar time from least to most recent exam date. This would result in an approximately equal distribution of participants acr ...
... The general approach to surveillance at each center is to divide the total number of participants into twelfths from a listing of surviving Phase I participants, ordered by calendar time from least to most recent exam date. This would result in an approximately equal distribution of participants acr ...
Risk factors for sudden cardiac death from an acute ischemic event
... important role in familial SCD. However, polymorphisms of genes affecting thrombosis, which are believed to have effects on plaque progression and the consequences of plaque complications, were not associated with an increased risk for SCD. The present results show that the risk of SCD at the time o ...
... important role in familial SCD. However, polymorphisms of genes affecting thrombosis, which are believed to have effects on plaque progression and the consequences of plaque complications, were not associated with an increased risk for SCD. The present results show that the risk of SCD at the time o ...
NCC Pediatrics Continuity Clinic Curriculum
... Heart murmurs are common in healthy infants, children, and adolescents. Although most are not pathologic, a murmur may be the sole manifestation of serious heart disease. Historical elements that suggest pathology include family history of sudden cardiac death or congenital heart disease, in utero e ...
... Heart murmurs are common in healthy infants, children, and adolescents. Although most are not pathologic, a murmur may be the sole manifestation of serious heart disease. Historical elements that suggest pathology include family history of sudden cardiac death or congenital heart disease, in utero e ...
Photoplethysmography and its application in clinical
... new insights into normal physiological tissue perfusion and detect changes associated with ulcer formation and wound healing. In 2005, Wieringa et al described a contactless multiple wavelength PPG imaging system whose main application is the remote imaging of arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) distr ...
... new insights into normal physiological tissue perfusion and detect changes associated with ulcer formation and wound healing. In 2005, Wieringa et al described a contactless multiple wavelength PPG imaging system whose main application is the remote imaging of arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) distr ...
Myocardial Extracellular Volume Fraction From T1 Measurements in
... diffuse fibrosis (5 7). The LGE technique relies on relative enhancement of an abnormal region of myocardium compared with a normal reference. In conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, valvular disease, diabetes, obesity, and nonischemic cardiomyopathy, the entire left ventricle may be affecte ...
... diffuse fibrosis (5 7). The LGE technique relies on relative enhancement of an abnormal region of myocardium compared with a normal reference. In conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, valvular disease, diabetes, obesity, and nonischemic cardiomyopathy, the entire left ventricle may be affecte ...
1 Hyperdominant left anterior descending artery continuing across
... No two coronary anatomic patterns are alike and there is a wide range of variability within the normal distribution. Coronary artery anomalies represent marked deviations from normal but, fortunately, have a relatively constant incidence of less than 1.5% across different racial groups [1-6]. Anatom ...
... No two coronary anatomic patterns are alike and there is a wide range of variability within the normal distribution. Coronary artery anomalies represent marked deviations from normal but, fortunately, have a relatively constant incidence of less than 1.5% across different racial groups [1-6]. Anatom ...
Between Right and Left Coronary Artery in Man
... ventricular angiogram in 30° right anterior oblique projection at rest. Following the method described by Herman et al.,'3 the axis from the intersection of the aortic and the mitral valve to the apex of the heart was drawn in both the end-diastolic and the end-systolic left ventricular silhouette. ...
... ventricular angiogram in 30° right anterior oblique projection at rest. Following the method described by Herman et al.,'3 the axis from the intersection of the aortic and the mitral valve to the apex of the heart was drawn in both the end-diastolic and the end-systolic left ventricular silhouette. ...
DISORDER OF CARDIAC RHYTHM
... Some of these drugs (dihydropyridine calcium antagonists group) have no direct effect on the function of the SA-node, causing the so-called reflex tachycardia. Intracardiac factors. • chronic heart failure; • myocardial infarction; • a severe attack of angina pectoris in patients with coronary arter ...
... Some of these drugs (dihydropyridine calcium antagonists group) have no direct effect on the function of the SA-node, causing the so-called reflex tachycardia. Intracardiac factors. • chronic heart failure; • myocardial infarction; • a severe attack of angina pectoris in patients with coronary arter ...
ACC/AATS/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCAI/SCCT/STS 2016
... Clinical scenarios were developed to mimic patient presentations encountered in everyday practice and ...
... Clinical scenarios were developed to mimic patient presentations encountered in everyday practice and ...
ACC/AATS/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCAI/ SCCT/STS 2016 Appropriate Use
... Clinical scenarios were developed to mimic patient presentations encountered in everyday practice and ...
... Clinical scenarios were developed to mimic patient presentations encountered in everyday practice and ...
... mode in patients with SND and without heart disease with preserved systolic function. The DDD-R pacing in this study did not generate differences in terms of HF when compared to the AAI-R mode (with intrinsic ventricular activation). After a mean follow-up of 5.4 years (which some consider insuffici ...
with abnormalities of atrioventricular conduction Genetic study of
... the son of one of the propositi and had paroxysmal coronary sinus rhythm with an intact atrial septum. Defects of the atrial septum, like other forms of isolated congenital heart disease, are usually examples of multifactorialaetiology (Nora, McNamara, and Fraser, I967). The relative importance of g ...
... the son of one of the propositi and had paroxysmal coronary sinus rhythm with an intact atrial septum. Defects of the atrial septum, like other forms of isolated congenital heart disease, are usually examples of multifactorialaetiology (Nora, McNamara, and Fraser, I967). The relative importance of g ...
Iatrogenic Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade in the Percutaneous
... Many of these procedures require left atrial access using transseptal techniques. These approaches carry with them the potential for pericardial effusion (PE) and cardiac tamponade, particularly in the setting when intraprocedural anticoagulation is being administered. PEs and even cardiac tamponade ...
... Many of these procedures require left atrial access using transseptal techniques. These approaches carry with them the potential for pericardial effusion (PE) and cardiac tamponade, particularly in the setting when intraprocedural anticoagulation is being administered. PEs and even cardiac tamponade ...
USING BALLISTOCARDIOGRAPHY TO EVALUATE CARDIAC
... of which occur in an integrative and coordinated manner. These changes not only affect the cardiovascular system, but also the entire body. Various organ systems are affected and can have an influence on the cardiovascular system’s response to exercise (Charlton & Crawford, 1997). The long term effe ...
... of which occur in an integrative and coordinated manner. These changes not only affect the cardiovascular system, but also the entire body. Various organ systems are affected and can have an influence on the cardiovascular system’s response to exercise (Charlton & Crawford, 1997). The long term effe ...
clinical usefulness of b-type natriuretic peptide - Heart
... Therefore, BNP testing is not appropriate for screening for LVSD in the general population. Other areas where BNP may have a diagnostic role include the identification of groups at low and high risk of LVSD and the detection of individuals with a range of subclinical cardiovascular disorders with fu ...
... Therefore, BNP testing is not appropriate for screening for LVSD in the general population. Other areas where BNP may have a diagnostic role include the identification of groups at low and high risk of LVSD and the detection of individuals with a range of subclinical cardiovascular disorders with fu ...
Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis and Treatment
... cardioversion, because thrombi may form as soon as 48 hours after the onset of atrial fibrillation (Figure 3), and atrial function does not return to normal immediately after cardioversion to normal sinus rhythm.4 The atria are often “stunned,” and the risk of stroke is high for several weeks if war ...
... cardioversion, because thrombi may form as soon as 48 hours after the onset of atrial fibrillation (Figure 3), and atrial function does not return to normal immediately after cardioversion to normal sinus rhythm.4 The atria are often “stunned,” and the risk of stroke is high for several weeks if war ...
Atrial fibrillation – etiology and pathogenesis
... Etiology and pathomechanisms of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are complicated and the knowledge about them still remains incomplete. This may be the reason why currently applied methods of prevention as well as treatment remain unsatisfied. A number of clinical situations were identified th ...
... Etiology and pathomechanisms of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are complicated and the knowledge about them still remains incomplete. This may be the reason why currently applied methods of prevention as well as treatment remain unsatisfied. A number of clinical situations were identified th ...
A STUDY OF CORONARY DOMINANCE
... In the present study the incidence of RCAs crossing the crux to supply parts of left ventricle was 60% which is lower than that reported by most authors. The significance of this finding lies in the fact that most myocardial infarcts occur due to the occlusion of the LCA. More the percentage of RCAs ...
... In the present study the incidence of RCAs crossing the crux to supply parts of left ventricle was 60% which is lower than that reported by most authors. The significance of this finding lies in the fact that most myocardial infarcts occur due to the occlusion of the LCA. More the percentage of RCAs ...
Full Text
... artery; AO, aorta; PA, pulmonary artery; LIMA to LAD, anastomosis of left internal mammary artery to left anterior descending artery; SVG to AO, anastomosis of saphenous vein grafts to aorta; SVG to RCA, anastomosis of saphenous vein grafts to right coronary artery. ...
... artery; AO, aorta; PA, pulmonary artery; LIMA to LAD, anastomosis of left internal mammary artery to left anterior descending artery; SVG to AO, anastomosis of saphenous vein grafts to aorta; SVG to RCA, anastomosis of saphenous vein grafts to right coronary artery. ...
Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From
... However, this classification can not exactly define a coronary artery anomaly that originates from the midportion of LAD. Although single coronary artery is commonly associated with other congenital cardiovascular anomalies such as transposition of the great vessels, coronary arteriovenous fistula, ...
... However, this classification can not exactly define a coronary artery anomaly that originates from the midportion of LAD. Although single coronary artery is commonly associated with other congenital cardiovascular anomalies such as transposition of the great vessels, coronary arteriovenous fistula, ...
Heart to Heart: Inherited Cardiovascular
... 340,000 in the UK (including approximately 120,000 individuals affected by FH). Risks associated with the conditions are highly variable, depending on the mutation and the spectrum of clinical risk factors. The average annual risk of SCD is about 0.1% for LQTS, and the annual mortality for HCM about ...
... 340,000 in the UK (including approximately 120,000 individuals affected by FH). Risks associated with the conditions are highly variable, depending on the mutation and the spectrum of clinical risk factors. The average annual risk of SCD is about 0.1% for LQTS, and the annual mortality for HCM about ...
Scientific Evidence Underlying the ACC/AHA Clinical Practice
... about appropriate health care for specific patients’ circumstances.1 Guidelines are often assumed to be the epitome of evidence-based medicine. Yet, guideline recommendations imply not only an evaluation of the evidence but also a value judgment based on personal or organizational preferences regard ...
... about appropriate health care for specific patients’ circumstances.1 Guidelines are often assumed to be the epitome of evidence-based medicine. Yet, guideline recommendations imply not only an evaluation of the evidence but also a value judgment based on personal or organizational preferences regard ...
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease includes coronary artery diseases (CAD) such as angina and myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack). Other CVDs are stroke, hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart disease, endocarditis, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease and venous thrombosis.The underlying mechanisms vary depending on the disease in question. Coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease involve atherosclerosis. This may be caused by high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor diet, and excessive alcohol consumption, among others. High blood pressure results in 13% of CVD deaths, while tobacco results in 9%, diabetes 6%, lack of exercise 6% and obesity 5%. Rheumatic heart disease may follow untreated strep throat.It is estimated that 90% of CVD is preventable. Prevention of atherosclerosis is by decreasing risk factors through: healthy eating, exercise, avoidance of tobacco smoke and limiting alcohol intake. Treating high blood pressure and diabetes is also beneficial. Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics can decrease the risk of rheumatic heart disease. The effect of the use of aspirin in people who are otherwise healthy is of unclear benefit. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends against its use for prevention in women less than 55 and men less than 45 years old; however, in those who are older it is recommends in some individuals. Treatment of those who have CVD improves outcomes.Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. This is true in all areas of the world except Africa. Together they resulted in 17.3 million deaths (31.5%) in 2013 up from 12.3 million (25.8%) in 1990. Deaths, at a given age, from CVD are more common and have been increasing in much of the developing world, while rates have declined in most of the developed world since the 1970s. Coronary artery disease and stroke account for 80% of CVD deaths in males and 75% of CVD deaths in females. Most cardiovascular disease affects older adults. In the United States 11% of people between 20 and 40 have CVD, while 37% between 40 and 60, 71% of people between 60 and 80, and 85% of people over 80 have CVD. The average age of death from coronary artery disease in the developed world is around 80 while it is around 68 in the developing world. Disease onset is typically seven to ten years earlier in men as compared to women.