danish heart failure database and regional clinical quality
... • The BACPR and the NACR have completed the first certification phase based on the national minimum standards • The NCP uses BACPR registration paperwork and routinely generated data from the NACR to assess each application • The aim is to ensure that all programmes achieve a basic minimum standard ...
... • The BACPR and the NACR have completed the first certification phase based on the national minimum standards • The NCP uses BACPR registration paperwork and routinely generated data from the NACR to assess each application • The aim is to ensure that all programmes achieve a basic minimum standard ...
Chronic heart failure in the elderly: a current medical problem
... As a result of population ageing and improved medical care that contribute to better life expectancy, heart failure occurs more and more commonly in the elderly. In the USA approximately 80% of patients discharged from hospital with newly diagnosed heart failure are over 65 years of age, whereas 50% ...
... As a result of population ageing and improved medical care that contribute to better life expectancy, heart failure occurs more and more commonly in the elderly. In the USA approximately 80% of patients discharged from hospital with newly diagnosed heart failure are over 65 years of age, whereas 50% ...
Echocardiographic Left Ventricular Mass Index Predicts
... evaluations, have undergone echocardiography during the third examination (1993–1995), and have been followed up for incident cardiovascular disease including ischemic stroke. Results—The study population consisted of 1792 participants, of whom 639 (35.7%) were men and the mean⫾SD age was 58.8⫾5.7 y ...
... evaluations, have undergone echocardiography during the third examination (1993–1995), and have been followed up for incident cardiovascular disease including ischemic stroke. Results—The study population consisted of 1792 participants, of whom 639 (35.7%) were men and the mean⫾SD age was 58.8⫾5.7 y ...
CCS Focused Update on Atrial Fibrillation New Guidelines for 2016
... • We recommend catheter ablation of AF in patients who remain symptomatic following adequate trials of anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and in whom a rhythm control strategy remains desired. (Strong Recommendation, Moderate Quality Evidence) • We suggest catheter ablation to maintain sinus rhythm as fir ...
... • We recommend catheter ablation of AF in patients who remain symptomatic following adequate trials of anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and in whom a rhythm control strategy remains desired. (Strong Recommendation, Moderate Quality Evidence) • We suggest catheter ablation to maintain sinus rhythm as fir ...
Impaired aortic distensibility predicts reduced coronary flow velocity
... • CFR is a valuable index for evaluation of microvascular function in the absence of LAD stenosis and can be measured by echocardiography Iliceto S et al. Circulation 1991 ...
... • CFR is a valuable index for evaluation of microvascular function in the absence of LAD stenosis and can be measured by echocardiography Iliceto S et al. Circulation 1991 ...
Have Your Heart in the Right Place
... diseases in a baby’s heart. Dr. Agwuna and pediatric cardiologist Dr. Janet Scheel said that the exact causes are unknown. When asked if the consumption of alcohol and drugs and smoking habit of mothers during pregnancy, Dr. Agwuna said that it can definitely cause heart diseases in babies because ...
... diseases in a baby’s heart. Dr. Agwuna and pediatric cardiologist Dr. Janet Scheel said that the exact causes are unknown. When asked if the consumption of alcohol and drugs and smoking habit of mothers during pregnancy, Dr. Agwuna said that it can definitely cause heart diseases in babies because ...
The Mitral Clip - Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
... widely accepted that surgical repair, when feasible, is the treatment of choice in patients with moderate to severe MR because valve repair is associated with a lower perioperative mortality, improved survival, better preservation of post-operative left ventricular function, and lower longterm morbi ...
... widely accepted that surgical repair, when feasible, is the treatment of choice in patients with moderate to severe MR because valve repair is associated with a lower perioperative mortality, improved survival, better preservation of post-operative left ventricular function, and lower longterm morbi ...
If chronic process – congestive heart failure
... • If infants evolve to CHF - generalized cardiomegaly with increased pulmonary vascular markings due to pulmonary congestion. • In older children and adults can occur: - Notching of posterior one-third of the third to eighth ribs due to erosion by large collateral arteries (usually after the age of ...
... • If infants evolve to CHF - generalized cardiomegaly with increased pulmonary vascular markings due to pulmonary congestion. • In older children and adults can occur: - Notching of posterior one-third of the third to eighth ribs due to erosion by large collateral arteries (usually after the age of ...
The Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
... disorders include retinopathy and nephropathy, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), stroke, and coronary artery disease (CAD). Diabetes also affects the heart muscle, causing both systolic and diastolic heart failure. The etiology of this excess cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is not completely ...
... disorders include retinopathy and nephropathy, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), stroke, and coronary artery disease (CAD). Diabetes also affects the heart muscle, causing both systolic and diastolic heart failure. The etiology of this excess cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is not completely ...
Contraceptive Choices for Women with Cardiac Disease
... The risks associated with pregnancy vary widely and depend not only on a woman’s cardiac diagnosis but also on individual factors (see section on risk associated with pregnancy on page 9). For some women with cardiac disease the risks associated with pregnancy are no different to those of the genera ...
... The risks associated with pregnancy vary widely and depend not only on a woman’s cardiac diagnosis but also on individual factors (see section on risk associated with pregnancy on page 9). For some women with cardiac disease the risks associated with pregnancy are no different to those of the genera ...
Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Chronic Kidney Disease
... patients suitable for either procedure. While short-term risk of CABG in CKD is high, its long-term results have been better than medical treatment or PCI in registry data. Recent data suggest no differentials in outcomes with CABG or PCI. Randomized controlled trials involving patients with renal d ...
... patients suitable for either procedure. While short-term risk of CABG in CKD is high, its long-term results have been better than medical treatment or PCI in registry data. Recent data suggest no differentials in outcomes with CABG or PCI. Randomized controlled trials involving patients with renal d ...
Heart Failure Fact Sheet 060109
... receive blood returning from the body and lungs via the veins, while the right and left ventricles pump blood into the arteries. The average normal adult heart weighs approximately 300 grams (averaging 255.15 grams in a female and 297.67 grams in a male) and is located in the middle of the chest and ...
... receive blood returning from the body and lungs via the veins, while the right and left ventricles pump blood into the arteries. The average normal adult heart weighs approximately 300 grams (averaging 255.15 grams in a female and 297.67 grams in a male) and is located in the middle of the chest and ...
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
... Most murmurs diminish with standing due to reduced preload. However, the murmur of HCM becomes louder, and the murmur of MVP lengthens and often is intensified. Similarly, most murmurs become louder with prompt squatting (or usually passive leg raising), while the murmurs of HCM and MVP typically ...
... Most murmurs diminish with standing due to reduced preload. However, the murmur of HCM becomes louder, and the murmur of MVP lengthens and often is intensified. Similarly, most murmurs become louder with prompt squatting (or usually passive leg raising), while the murmurs of HCM and MVP typically ...
New national guidelines on hypertension - FO
... seven federal agencies. Every health care professional, including dentists and members of the dental team, should be aware of these important changes. Hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans.4 The condition’s prevalence is likely to incr ...
... seven federal agencies. Every health care professional, including dentists and members of the dental team, should be aware of these important changes. Hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans.4 The condition’s prevalence is likely to incr ...
Heart Failure Fact Sheet 032409
... receive blood returning from the body and lungs via the veins, while the right and left ventricles pump blood into the arteries. The average normal adult heart weighs approximately 300 grams (averaging 255.15 grams in a female and 297.67 grams in a male) and is located in the middle of the chest and ...
... receive blood returning from the body and lungs via the veins, while the right and left ventricles pump blood into the arteries. The average normal adult heart weighs approximately 300 grams (averaging 255.15 grams in a female and 297.67 grams in a male) and is located in the middle of the chest and ...
Adult Type Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Pulmonary Artery
... 1. Infantile Syndrome : This is the most common form. Patient develops acute episode of respiratory insufficiency, cyanosis, irritability and profuse sweating. Most of them die within two years. 2. Mitral Regurgitation : It is characterised by mitral regurgitation murmur, congestive heart failure, c ...
... 1. Infantile Syndrome : This is the most common form. Patient develops acute episode of respiratory insufficiency, cyanosis, irritability and profuse sweating. Most of them die within two years. 2. Mitral Regurgitation : It is characterised by mitral regurgitation murmur, congestive heart failure, c ...
Heart Rhythm Disorders in Older Adults
... 44% “elderly” (defined as age ≥ 60-65 yrs) Mean follow-up: 32 months Impact of ICD therapy on all-cause mortality: ...
... 44% “elderly” (defined as age ≥ 60-65 yrs) Mean follow-up: 32 months Impact of ICD therapy on all-cause mortality: ...
Cardiomyopathy
... HCM: Surgical Treatment For severe symptoms with large outflow gradient (>50mmHg) Does not prevent Sudden Cardiac Death Myomyectomy removal of small portion of upper IV septum +/- mitral valve replacement 5 year symptomatic benefit in ~ 70% of patients Dual Camber (DDD pacemaker) pacing decreases L ...
... HCM: Surgical Treatment For severe symptoms with large outflow gradient (>50mmHg) Does not prevent Sudden Cardiac Death Myomyectomy removal of small portion of upper IV septum +/- mitral valve replacement 5 year symptomatic benefit in ~ 70% of patients Dual Camber (DDD pacemaker) pacing decreases L ...
PDF - US Pharmacist
... by electrical impulses transmitted to the atria, the smaller upper chambers of the heart, and then to the ventricles, the larger, lower chambers of the heart. These electrical impulses result in a heartbeat, which allows the ventricles to pump blood throughout the body. Any time the normal electrica ...
... by electrical impulses transmitted to the atria, the smaller upper chambers of the heart, and then to the ventricles, the larger, lower chambers of the heart. These electrical impulses result in a heartbeat, which allows the ventricles to pump blood throughout the body. Any time the normal electrica ...
Athletes and Sudden Cardiac Death
... • Implantable Cardio Defibrilators (ICDs) and sports participation ...
... • Implantable Cardio Defibrilators (ICDs) and sports participation ...
cardiovascular evaluation of ruellia patula and ruellia
... other techniques in intact animals before establishing it as a cardiotonic. The effects of Digitalis and steroidal cardiac glycosides in normal individual argument the strength and speed of myocardial contraction (13). In congestive heart failure the increased contractile force by Digitalis produce ...
... other techniques in intact animals before establishing it as a cardiotonic. The effects of Digitalis and steroidal cardiac glycosides in normal individual argument the strength and speed of myocardial contraction (13). In congestive heart failure the increased contractile force by Digitalis produce ...
Importance of Blood Pressure Control Over a 24
... increased risk of cardiac, kidney, and vascular target-organ injury compared with patients whose decline in BP at night is normal,23 and can be independent of the clinic and 24-hour mean BP values.24,25 Additionally, patients with hypertension who exhibit a nocturnal BP increase compared with daytim ...
... increased risk of cardiac, kidney, and vascular target-organ injury compared with patients whose decline in BP at night is normal,23 and can be independent of the clinic and 24-hour mean BP values.24,25 Additionally, patients with hypertension who exhibit a nocturnal BP increase compared with daytim ...
Cardiac Conditions - Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians
... Excessive exertional and unexplained dyspnea/fatigue, associated with exercise Prior recognition of a heart murmur Elevated systemic blood pressure *Parental verification is recommended for high school and middle school athletes †Judged not to be neurocardiogenic (vasovagal); of particular con ...
... Excessive exertional and unexplained dyspnea/fatigue, associated with exercise Prior recognition of a heart murmur Elevated systemic blood pressure *Parental verification is recommended for high school and middle school athletes †Judged not to be neurocardiogenic (vasovagal); of particular con ...
Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of High Blood
... The efficacy of physical activity in the reduction of elevated BP is no longer in question; the challenge now is to verify the amount and the frequency of exercise that will produce the maximum health benefits at a relative low risk for injury. In this regard, low-to-moderate intensity exercise (app ...
... The efficacy of physical activity in the reduction of elevated BP is no longer in question; the challenge now is to verify the amount and the frequency of exercise that will produce the maximum health benefits at a relative low risk for injury. In this regard, low-to-moderate intensity exercise (app ...
Online Appendix for the following JACC article TITLE: Value of
... Figure E3. Covariate balance for some selected variables before and after matching. Values on the x-axis represent the percent standardized difference between the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) graft and no-LITA graft groups. Key: AF, atrial fibrillation; Anast, anastomosis; LAD, left anterio ...
... Figure E3. Covariate balance for some selected variables before and after matching. Values on the x-axis represent the percent standardized difference between the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) graft and no-LITA graft groups. Key: AF, atrial fibrillation; Anast, anastomosis; LAD, left anterio ...
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.