What to do with symptomatic non-obstructive coronary artery disease?
... decision to prescribe new antithrombotic therapies, even in this ―lower‖ risk group, in whom the treatment benefit may be smaller ...
... decision to prescribe new antithrombotic therapies, even in this ―lower‖ risk group, in whom the treatment benefit may be smaller ...
Cardiovascular abnormalities in ageing and in uraemia-
... arteries, this is no longer the case in the elderly. Such a discrepancy of pressure profile between peripheral and central arteries has implications for the definition of hypertension and for the change of cardiac work load with age. In young individuals, systolic blood pressure in the brachial arte ...
... arteries, this is no longer the case in the elderly. Such a discrepancy of pressure profile between peripheral and central arteries has implications for the definition of hypertension and for the change of cardiac work load with age. In young individuals, systolic blood pressure in the brachial arte ...
Basal Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy: an uncommon case of TTC in in
... Cardiovascular Medicine Department, Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona, Switzerland; b Department of Neurology, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Ospedale Regionale, Lugano, Switzerland; c Department of Cardiology, Fondazione Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland; d Universit ...
... Cardiovascular Medicine Department, Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona, Switzerland; b Department of Neurology, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Ospedale Regionale, Lugano, Switzerland; c Department of Cardiology, Fondazione Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland; d Universit ...
2007 Update - Circulation
... and Function The effects of RT on the cardiovascular system have been studied in individuals with and without CVD and have been summarized in several reviews.1,24 –28 The results represent a consensus of findings in which the lack of unanimity is attributable to multiple factors, including specific ...
... and Function The effects of RT on the cardiovascular system have been studied in individuals with and without CVD and have been summarized in several reviews.1,24 –28 The results represent a consensus of findings in which the lack of unanimity is attributable to multiple factors, including specific ...
Right Ventricle - Mount Carmel Academy
... AV valves and two semilunar valves) Atrioventricular (AV) Valves – Located between the atria and ventricles Left AV Valve – Called the bicuspid valve or the mitral valve (contains two cusps or flaps) Right AV Valve – Called the tricuspid valve (contains three cusps or flaps) ...
... AV valves and two semilunar valves) Atrioventricular (AV) Valves – Located between the atria and ventricles Left AV Valve – Called the bicuspid valve or the mitral valve (contains two cusps or flaps) Right AV Valve – Called the tricuspid valve (contains three cusps or flaps) ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... acute mitral regurgitation or ventricular septal rupture. crepitations at the lung bases, or throughout the lungs if pulmonary oedema is severe. ...
... acute mitral regurgitation or ventricular septal rupture. crepitations at the lung bases, or throughout the lungs if pulmonary oedema is severe. ...
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... the full thickness of the wall. Subendocardial infarcts can also result from prolonged, severe reduction in systemic blood pressure, as in shock superimposed on chronic, otherwise noncritical, coronary stenoses. In the subendocardial infarcts that occur as a result of global hypotension, myocardial ...
... the full thickness of the wall. Subendocardial infarcts can also result from prolonged, severe reduction in systemic blood pressure, as in shock superimposed on chronic, otherwise noncritical, coronary stenoses. In the subendocardial infarcts that occur as a result of global hypotension, myocardial ...
Long-term Outcomes in Individuals With Prolonged PR
... 10 000 person-years were 140 (95% confidence interval [CI], 95-208) vs 36 (95% CI, 32-39) for AF, 59 (95% CI, 40-87) vs 6 (95% CI, 5-7) for pacemaker implantation, and 334 (95% CI, 260-428) vs 129 (95% CI, 123-135) for all-cause mortality. Corresponding absolute risk increases were 1.04% (AF), 0.53% ...
... 10 000 person-years were 140 (95% confidence interval [CI], 95-208) vs 36 (95% CI, 32-39) for AF, 59 (95% CI, 40-87) vs 6 (95% CI, 5-7) for pacemaker implantation, and 334 (95% CI, 260-428) vs 129 (95% CI, 123-135) for all-cause mortality. Corresponding absolute risk increases were 1.04% (AF), 0.53% ...
Clinical and Research Training Program in Cardiology
... In 1974, Dr. Richard Gorlin, an internationally renowned cardiologist, became Chairman of the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine and appointed Dr. Michael Herman as Chief of the Cardiology Division. In 1983, Dr. Valentin Fuster was recruited from the Mayo Clinic to serve as the Chief of Cardiolo ...
... In 1974, Dr. Richard Gorlin, an internationally renowned cardiologist, became Chairman of the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine and appointed Dr. Michael Herman as Chief of the Cardiology Division. In 1983, Dr. Valentin Fuster was recruited from the Mayo Clinic to serve as the Chief of Cardiolo ...
Chapter - Fullfrontalanatomy.com
... to hear, comprehend, visualize, and spell the new medical terms accurately. Understanding the (1) _____________________ system is essential for any medical professional. The medical professional associated with this system is known as a(n) (2) _____________________. There are many terms describing p ...
... to hear, comprehend, visualize, and spell the new medical terms accurately. Understanding the (1) _____________________ system is essential for any medical professional. The medical professional associated with this system is known as a(n) (2) _____________________. There are many terms describing p ...
Percutaneous coronary intervention in unprotected left - Heart
... although TVR/TLR rates in series without DES remain higher than we have now come to expect in other coronary territories. There remains appropriate concern about the inferior outcome of distal LM PCI involving the bifurcation compared to lesions in the ostium or body. It is now especially important ...
... although TVR/TLR rates in series without DES remain higher than we have now come to expect in other coronary territories. There remains appropriate concern about the inferior outcome of distal LM PCI involving the bifurcation compared to lesions in the ostium or body. It is now especially important ...
Acetyl salicylic acid resistance in patients with chronic stable angina
... be attributed to clinical, cellular, and genetic factors.1922 Clinical causes of ASA resistance can range from patient’s non compliance to physicians who fail to prescribe aspirin appropriately, patients may take ASA but not absorb it, or may have interactions because of other medications. Ibuprofen ...
... be attributed to clinical, cellular, and genetic factors.1922 Clinical causes of ASA resistance can range from patient’s non compliance to physicians who fail to prescribe aspirin appropriately, patients may take ASA but not absorb it, or may have interactions because of other medications. Ibuprofen ...
Glossary of Heart Failure Terms
... abnormal left ventricular activation (ventricular dysynchrony). Ischemia: A decrease in the supply of oxygenated blood to vital organs or body tissue due to obstruction of blood vessels. Cardiac ischemia is marked by chest pain and may lead to tissue damage (myocardial infarction). Left Ventricular ...
... abnormal left ventricular activation (ventricular dysynchrony). Ischemia: A decrease in the supply of oxygenated blood to vital organs or body tissue due to obstruction of blood vessels. Cardiac ischemia is marked by chest pain and may lead to tissue damage (myocardial infarction). Left Ventricular ...
Linoleate-Rich High-Fat Diet Decreases Mortality in
... therapeutic approaches to the prevention and management of HF, including a particular focus on the roles of nutrition and dietary interventions.4,5 Specific dietary guidelines for the prevention and treatment of HF have not been established, but the American Heart Association currently recommends th ...
... therapeutic approaches to the prevention and management of HF, including a particular focus on the roles of nutrition and dietary interventions.4,5 Specific dietary guidelines for the prevention and treatment of HF have not been established, but the American Heart Association currently recommends th ...
Relationship between Myocardial Performance Index and Severity
... systolic and diastolic performance, with potential advantages over other indexes in many cardiac diseases [5]. MPI is more reflective of overall cardiac function than systolic or diastolic function alone, and applied to independently assess Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com ...
... systolic and diastolic performance, with potential advantages over other indexes in many cardiac diseases [5]. MPI is more reflective of overall cardiac function than systolic or diastolic function alone, and applied to independently assess Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com ...
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Systolic
... half were women and elderly. This was the first study to identify this fact in Brazil. The mean age of HF patients was at least 10 years lower than the results of studies conducted in communities in other countries, indicating that our population is more exposed to factors associated with the develo ...
... half were women and elderly. This was the first study to identify this fact in Brazil. The mean age of HF patients was at least 10 years lower than the results of studies conducted in communities in other countries, indicating that our population is more exposed to factors associated with the develo ...
Women and Coronary Artery Disease
... Swift intervention is needed to prevent death. High blood pressure can cause hypertensive heart disease. When the walls of the heart are thickened, it causes the load of the heart to work less efficiently and harder. This leads to developing coronary artery disease and heart failure. High blood pres ...
... Swift intervention is needed to prevent death. High blood pressure can cause hypertensive heart disease. When the walls of the heart are thickened, it causes the load of the heart to work less efficiently and harder. This leads to developing coronary artery disease and heart failure. High blood pres ...
Title Atypical case of post-partum cardiomyopathy: an overlap
... fraction < 10%) but normal right ventricular (RV) dimensions. Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide level was elevated. Postpartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) was considered and after initiating appropriate heart failure pharmacotherapy, her symptoms improved significantly. Cardiovascular MR showed RV free wa ...
... fraction < 10%) but normal right ventricular (RV) dimensions. Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide level was elevated. Postpartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) was considered and after initiating appropriate heart failure pharmacotherapy, her symptoms improved significantly. Cardiovascular MR showed RV free wa ...
Trends in Acute Myocardial Infarction Incidence and
... 7.4 in 1979 to 27.0 in 2008, indicating a steady trend of increasing incidence of AMI. The incidence of AMI was male-predominant (males 46.4 vs females 9.6 in 2008), a consistent finding with the Takashima AMI registry (males 100.7 vs females 35.7 in 1999–2001)5 and the Niigata and Nagaoka study (ma ...
... 7.4 in 1979 to 27.0 in 2008, indicating a steady trend of increasing incidence of AMI. The incidence of AMI was male-predominant (males 46.4 vs females 9.6 in 2008), a consistent finding with the Takashima AMI registry (males 100.7 vs females 35.7 in 1999–2001)5 and the Niigata and Nagaoka study (ma ...
Cardiovascular Anatomy Physiology
... However, when the valve closes and contraction (systole) begins, pressures must be generated to overcome the body’s systemic vascular resistance (SVR). These pressures are typically 110‐130 mm Hg. When the ventricle generates enough pressure to overcome SVR, blood moves forward, out the semilunar ...
... However, when the valve closes and contraction (systole) begins, pressures must be generated to overcome the body’s systemic vascular resistance (SVR). These pressures are typically 110‐130 mm Hg. When the ventricle generates enough pressure to overcome SVR, blood moves forward, out the semilunar ...
consensus statement of the uiaa medical commission vol: 21
... Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is defined as an “unexpected natural death from a cardiac cause within a short time period, generally <1 hour from the onset of symptoms, in a person without any prior condition that would appear fatal” Up to 30 years of age, SCD is caused by coronary anomalies, primary el ...
... Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is defined as an “unexpected natural death from a cardiac cause within a short time period, generally <1 hour from the onset of symptoms, in a person without any prior condition that would appear fatal” Up to 30 years of age, SCD is caused by coronary anomalies, primary el ...
Pedunculated Giant Left Atrial Mass: tumor or thrombus?
... very infrequently detected in the presence of sinus rhythm (2). The exact diagnosis of left atrial mass with a stalk is sometimes very challenging. In this case report, the authors present a case, where it shows the important role of echocardiography and complementary role of magnetic resonance imag ...
... very infrequently detected in the presence of sinus rhythm (2). The exact diagnosis of left atrial mass with a stalk is sometimes very challenging. In this case report, the authors present a case, where it shows the important role of echocardiography and complementary role of magnetic resonance imag ...
Articles Mortality risk among sulfonylureas: a systematic review and
... second-line oral antidiabetic drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes when metformin monotherapy does not successfully control blood glucose or is contraindicated.30–33 Regardless of the mechanism, assessment of whether the risk of adverse cardiovascular events is similar among sulfonylureas is impor ...
... second-line oral antidiabetic drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes when metformin monotherapy does not successfully control blood glucose or is contraindicated.30–33 Regardless of the mechanism, assessment of whether the risk of adverse cardiovascular events is similar among sulfonylureas is impor ...
CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA) CPT Codes: 75574 Current
... angiography, quantification of valvular disease, and contrast enhancement ...
... angiography, quantification of valvular disease, and contrast enhancement ...
Diagnosing coronary artery disease by sound analysis from
... (200 lg) was given prior to contrast injection. Coronary segments with a reference diameter larger than 2 mm and more than 30 % diameter stenosis were categorized as having CAD (non-obstructive or obstructive). The segments with disease were visualized in multiple planes to avoid overlapping of vess ...
... (200 lg) was given prior to contrast injection. Coronary segments with a reference diameter larger than 2 mm and more than 30 % diameter stenosis were categorized as having CAD (non-obstructive or obstructive). The segments with disease were visualized in multiple planes to avoid overlapping of vess ...
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.