Asymptomatic Patient Screening
... A screening test must be accurate, reproducible, and provide information that can lead to a recommended course of action, suggest therapy or provide a prognosis. Non-invasive tests like echocardiography and the 12-lead ECG lack sufficient sensitivity to be useful screening tools for cardiovascular d ...
... A screening test must be accurate, reproducible, and provide information that can lead to a recommended course of action, suggest therapy or provide a prognosis. Non-invasive tests like echocardiography and the 12-lead ECG lack sufficient sensitivity to be useful screening tools for cardiovascular d ...
med texts
... panic attacks. Mitral valve prolapse is generally the most benign of the various types of heart murmurs, and is probably genetic in origin. It is the most common valvular disorder in industrialized nations at the present, since the risk of heart murmurs from rheumatic fever has been reduced. Mitral ...
... panic attacks. Mitral valve prolapse is generally the most benign of the various types of heart murmurs, and is probably genetic in origin. It is the most common valvular disorder in industrialized nations at the present, since the risk of heart murmurs from rheumatic fever has been reduced. Mitral ...
Occurrence of left-sided heart valve involvement before right
... carcinoid tumours to metastasize correlates mainly with the primary tumour size and location.3 Carcinoid heart disease affects the right side of the heart in 85% of patients, but left-sided involvement has been reported in up to 15% of patients.2,4 We present a case of carcinoid heart disease that p ...
... carcinoid tumours to metastasize correlates mainly with the primary tumour size and location.3 Carcinoid heart disease affects the right side of the heart in 85% of patients, but left-sided involvement has been reported in up to 15% of patients.2,4 We present a case of carcinoid heart disease that p ...
before the iowa industrial commissioner
... (CK) levels, Dr. From was of the opinion that the heart attack had occurred some time during the 18 hours prior to the blood having been drawn at the emergency room around 8:50 a.m. (Jt. Ex. 9, pp. 1-3; Jt. Ex. 6, p. 12) Dr. From believed, given decedent's history and the change in pain type approxi ...
... (CK) levels, Dr. From was of the opinion that the heart attack had occurred some time during the 18 hours prior to the blood having been drawn at the emergency room around 8:50 a.m. (Jt. Ex. 9, pp. 1-3; Jt. Ex. 6, p. 12) Dr. From believed, given decedent's history and the change in pain type approxi ...
Membranous Ventricular Septal Aneurysm
... beneath the right coronary sinus of Valsalva; the artery courses around the right ventricle, which has been digitally removed from the image. ...
... beneath the right coronary sinus of Valsalva; the artery courses around the right ventricle, which has been digitally removed from the image. ...
Cardiovascular disease in CKD
... who is more likely to die compared to somebody of similar age but no CKD? ...
... who is more likely to die compared to somebody of similar age but no CKD? ...
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging derived quantification of
... this study was to quantify these variables by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and to establish possible incremental implications in cardiovascular risk prediction. Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) referred for ...
... this study was to quantify these variables by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and to establish possible incremental implications in cardiovascular risk prediction. Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) referred for ...
Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering in 4444 patients with
... incidence of hospital admission for acute CHD events without a diagnosis of MI. The fifth and final tertiary endpoint, which relates to health economics, will be addressed in a subsequent report. The protocol specified subgroup analyses of females and of patients aged 60 years, with recognition th ...
... incidence of hospital admission for acute CHD events without a diagnosis of MI. The fifth and final tertiary endpoint, which relates to health economics, will be addressed in a subsequent report. The protocol specified subgroup analyses of females and of patients aged 60 years, with recognition th ...
Atrial Fibrillation Information Sheet
... 2) medications to restore normal sinus rhythm and 3) medications to thin the blood and prevent embolization. The need for chronic blood thinners can be predicted based on certain risk factors, which are detailed on the Atrial Fibrillation Decision Aide information sheet. 4) In some cases, efforts to ...
... 2) medications to restore normal sinus rhythm and 3) medications to thin the blood and prevent embolization. The need for chronic blood thinners can be predicted based on certain risk factors, which are detailed on the Atrial Fibrillation Decision Aide information sheet. 4) In some cases, efforts to ...
Single Resting hsTnT Level Predicts Abnormal Myocardial Stress
... percentile of hsTnT for a normal reference population: 13 pg/ml, imprecision ⬍10%) (3– 6). Hitherto, the new assays detect measurable amounts of TnT at lower levels than those pre-specified for myocardial necrosis, even in patients without symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and predict cardiovascul ...
... percentile of hsTnT for a normal reference population: 13 pg/ml, imprecision ⬍10%) (3– 6). Hitherto, the new assays detect measurable amounts of TnT at lower levels than those pre-specified for myocardial necrosis, even in patients without symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and predict cardiovascul ...
The roles of gender, the menopause and hormone replacement on
... that have examined ageing effects on transmitral flow ratios have generally found similar results for men and women [71,72]. One study did find women to have lower peak velocity ratios during middle age [73], which may be consistent with diastolic dysfunction. We found that women had significantly g ...
... that have examined ageing effects on transmitral flow ratios have generally found similar results for men and women [71,72]. One study did find women to have lower peak velocity ratios during middle age [73], which may be consistent with diastolic dysfunction. We found that women had significantly g ...
Atrial Fibrillation and Its Association with Endocrine Disorders
... Evidence supporting diabetes, as a risk factor in causing AF is equivocal. Few studies have shown the impact of insulin resistance on new onset AF.50,51 Alternatively, some studies have concluded that there is no significant association between diabetes and AF.61, 62 More recently, a study concluded ...
... Evidence supporting diabetes, as a risk factor in causing AF is equivocal. Few studies have shown the impact of insulin resistance on new onset AF.50,51 Alternatively, some studies have concluded that there is no significant association between diabetes and AF.61, 62 More recently, a study concluded ...
Physical Fitness and Risk for Heart Failure and Coronary Artery
... for heart failure or acute MI. Separate risk sets were maintained for each possible transition. So, for example, a healthy participant was included in the risk set for transition to heart failure and the risk set for transition to MI until either of these events or a censoring event occurred. We use ...
... for heart failure or acute MI. Separate risk sets were maintained for each possible transition. So, for example, a healthy participant was included in the risk set for transition to heart failure and the risk set for transition to MI until either of these events or a censoring event occurred. We use ...
C-Reactive Protein, Interleukin-6, and Fibrinogen as Predictors of
... thrombosis leading to a clinical ischemic event.3 Inflammation is characterized by a local reaction that may be followed by the activation of an acute phase reaction.4 Some systemic inflammatory markers can indicate the severity of inflammation, and their levels have actually been associated with co ...
... thrombosis leading to a clinical ischemic event.3 Inflammation is characterized by a local reaction that may be followed by the activation of an acute phase reaction.4 Some systemic inflammatory markers can indicate the severity of inflammation, and their levels have actually been associated with co ...
Chronic stable angina: Addressing the needs of patients through risk
... mg/dL and <130 mg/dL ). Treatment of hypercholesterolemia begins with dietary modification, physical activity, and achievement of ideal body weight. The primary goal of lipid management is to reduce LDL cholesterol to less than 100 mg/dL. Current research suggests that an LDL cholesterol of less tha ...
... mg/dL and <130 mg/dL ). Treatment of hypercholesterolemia begins with dietary modification, physical activity, and achievement of ideal body weight. The primary goal of lipid management is to reduce LDL cholesterol to less than 100 mg/dL. Current research suggests that an LDL cholesterol of less tha ...
CV exam_faz III_OCT2013
... – Congenital heart disease (e.g. Tetralogy of Fallot, Right to left shunts in heart or great vessels) – Heart failure – Heart valve disease – Myocardial infarction 4.Blood: – Methemoglobinemia – Polycythaemia 5.Others: – High altitude – Hypothermia – Congenital cyanosis ...
... – Congenital heart disease (e.g. Tetralogy of Fallot, Right to left shunts in heart or great vessels) – Heart failure – Heart valve disease – Myocardial infarction 4.Blood: – Methemoglobinemia – Polycythaemia 5.Others: – High altitude – Hypothermia – Congenital cyanosis ...
CT of Coronary Artery Anomalies (CAA)
... A CAA is a congenital malformation most often related to the origin or location of the coronary artery. Anomalies of the coronary arteries may be associated with other cardiac pathology including valvular lesions and congenital heart disease (e.g. TOF or TGA) ...
... A CAA is a congenital malformation most often related to the origin or location of the coronary artery. Anomalies of the coronary arteries may be associated with other cardiac pathology including valvular lesions and congenital heart disease (e.g. TOF or TGA) ...
Ventricular hypertrophy icd 10
... cause of disease classified elsewhere Haff disease. Abstract and Introduction Abstract. Half of patients with heart failure (HF) have a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF). Ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) are ectopic impulses originating from an area distal to the His Purkinj ...
... cause of disease classified elsewhere Haff disease. Abstract and Introduction Abstract. Half of patients with heart failure (HF) have a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF). Ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) are ectopic impulses originating from an area distal to the His Purkinj ...
Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon and Atrioventricular Block: A
... is defined as delayed opacification of the coronary vessels during angiography without any evidence of an obstructive disease. Quantitatively, it is measured as an increased TIMI frame count. The TIMI frame count, introduced by Gibson, is a reproducible index of the coronary flow and represents the ...
... is defined as delayed opacification of the coronary vessels during angiography without any evidence of an obstructive disease. Quantitatively, it is measured as an increased TIMI frame count. The TIMI frame count, introduced by Gibson, is a reproducible index of the coronary flow and represents the ...
Cardiomegaly (The Enlarged Heart)
... Cause and prevention The cause of cardiomegaly is not well understood and many cases of cardiomegaly are idiopathic (having no known cause). Prevention of cardiomegaly starts with detection. If you have a family history of cardiomegaly, let your doctor know so that treatments can be implemented to h ...
... Cause and prevention The cause of cardiomegaly is not well understood and many cases of cardiomegaly are idiopathic (having no known cause). Prevention of cardiomegaly starts with detection. If you have a family history of cardiomegaly, let your doctor know so that treatments can be implemented to h ...
The Effects of Aerobic Versus Resistance Training on
... vigorous physical activity and high rates of sedentary behavior in women. The lack of physical activity in daily life induces obesity and increases the risk of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and heart diseases. Obesity and physical inactivity comprise an important worldwide epidemi ...
... vigorous physical activity and high rates of sedentary behavior in women. The lack of physical activity in daily life induces obesity and increases the risk of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and heart diseases. Obesity and physical inactivity comprise an important worldwide epidemi ...
Atrial fibrillation and physical activity
... additional filters. Conclusions regarding quality and strength of evidence were based on the GRADE (grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation) system. Study selection No interventional studies were available. Observational studies were therefore considered acceptable, and, ...
... additional filters. Conclusions regarding quality and strength of evidence were based on the GRADE (grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation) system. Study selection No interventional studies were available. Observational studies were therefore considered acceptable, and, ...
Heart Failure - Amazon Web Services
... An estimated 6.6 million US adults have HF 60-79 years-old: 9% of men and 5.4% of women 80+ years-old: 11.5% of men and 11.6% of women 75% of HF cases had HTN prior to their HF Lifetime risk for HF is double for those with BP >160/90 mmHg compared to <140/90 ...
... An estimated 6.6 million US adults have HF 60-79 years-old: 9% of men and 5.4% of women 80+ years-old: 11.5% of men and 11.6% of women 75% of HF cases had HTN prior to their HF Lifetime risk for HF is double for those with BP >160/90 mmHg compared to <140/90 ...
Renal Resistive Index and Cardiovascular and
... from among those attending the outpatient clinic. In our laboratory (the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center), all of the hypertensive patients attended the renal sonographic laboratory, and renal sonographic data were routinely collected. Exclusion criteria included ischemic heart disease, ...
... from among those attending the outpatient clinic. In our laboratory (the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center), all of the hypertensive patients attended the renal sonographic laboratory, and renal sonographic data were routinely collected. Exclusion criteria included ischemic heart disease, ...
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.