A bi-monthly publication by the Department of Pulmonary
... test as well as various clinical tests including echocardiogram, evaluation of peripheral artery disease, depressive symptoms, shortness of breath and other markers. The average follow-up for the participants was 48 months. Physical activity was the strongest predictor of survival. One of the study ...
... test as well as various clinical tests including echocardiogram, evaluation of peripheral artery disease, depressive symptoms, shortness of breath and other markers. The average follow-up for the participants was 48 months. Physical activity was the strongest predictor of survival. One of the study ...
Atrial Fibrillation Program - Feinberg School of Medicine
... symptoms or feel only a minority of their episodes. Regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms, this reduced blood flow may lead to blood clots in the atrium that can travel from the heart to other organs, including the brain. In fact, atrial fibrillation is responsible for about a quarter of ...
... symptoms or feel only a minority of their episodes. Regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms, this reduced blood flow may lead to blood clots in the atrium that can travel from the heart to other organs, including the brain. In fact, atrial fibrillation is responsible for about a quarter of ...
Saladin, Human Anatomy 3e
... 2. In the fetal circulation, most blood bypasses the lungs by way of the foramen ovale between the right and left atria and the ductus arteriosus between the left pulmonary artery and the aortic arch. These passages close soon after birth so that all blood from the right ventricle is forced to flow ...
... 2. In the fetal circulation, most blood bypasses the lungs by way of the foramen ovale between the right and left atria and the ductus arteriosus between the left pulmonary artery and the aortic arch. These passages close soon after birth so that all blood from the right ventricle is forced to flow ...
1 2 Heart, circulation and cardiac cycle
... heart must work harder to pump blood into them and is therefore more prone to failure. • Higher blood pressure within the arteries means that they are more likely to develop an aneurysm and burst. • To resist the higher blood pressure within them, the walls of the arteries may become hardened and th ...
... heart must work harder to pump blood into them and is therefore more prone to failure. • Higher blood pressure within the arteries means that they are more likely to develop an aneurysm and burst. • To resist the higher blood pressure within them, the walls of the arteries may become hardened and th ...
Cardiac assessment cardiac Procedures
... The surgical removal of the lining of an artery that is clogged with plaque. end- means within arter means artery -ectomy means surgical removal ...
... The surgical removal of the lining of an artery that is clogged with plaque. end- means within arter means artery -ectomy means surgical removal ...
- St George`s, University of London
... Incident non-fatal HF was based on a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of HF from primary care medical records (including hospital and clinical correspondence) [15]. All cases were verified by a review of available clinical information from primary and secondary care records (symptoms, signs, investigation ...
... Incident non-fatal HF was based on a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of HF from primary care medical records (including hospital and clinical correspondence) [15]. All cases were verified by a review of available clinical information from primary and secondary care records (symptoms, signs, investigation ...
Presentation Package - faculty.coe.unt.edu
... • Reflects the lactate threshold under most conditions, though the relationship is not always exact ...
... • Reflects the lactate threshold under most conditions, though the relationship is not always exact ...
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
... Mean Age and Range Most common in cats 5 to 7 years of age, with reported age range of 3 months to 17 years Most often a disease of young to middle-aged cats Unexplained murmurs in senior cats more likely are associated with increased levels of thyroid hormone (known as “hyperthyroidism”) or h ...
... Mean Age and Range Most common in cats 5 to 7 years of age, with reported age range of 3 months to 17 years Most often a disease of young to middle-aged cats Unexplained murmurs in senior cats more likely are associated with increased levels of thyroid hormone (known as “hyperthyroidism”) or h ...
Chronic Total Occlusion of Left Main Coronary Artery
... Abstract Surviving a Left Main coronary artery (LMCA) total occlusion depends upon the presence of well-developed collaterals. We report a 44 year male patient, with past history of Ischemic heart disease, who underwent Angioplasty to Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD) in 2009, and presented with ...
... Abstract Surviving a Left Main coronary artery (LMCA) total occlusion depends upon the presence of well-developed collaterals. We report a 44 year male patient, with past history of Ischemic heart disease, who underwent Angioplasty to Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD) in 2009, and presented with ...
Simply stated, a stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is
... is formed in the brain, and its volume increases. Surrounding brain tissue is shifted and compressed. Rupture and seepage into the ventricular system may occur. (McCance & Huether, 2006, p. 566). There are two main types of hemorrhagic stroke. Subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is uncontrolled bleeding ...
... is formed in the brain, and its volume increases. Surrounding brain tissue is shifted and compressed. Rupture and seepage into the ventricular system may occur. (McCance & Huether, 2006, p. 566). There are two main types of hemorrhagic stroke. Subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is uncontrolled bleeding ...
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
... Mean Age and Range Most common in cats 5 to 7 years of age, with reported age range of 3 months to 17 years Most often a disease of young to middle-aged cats Unexplained murmurs in senior cats more likely are associated with increased levels of thyroid hormone (known as “hyperthyroidism”) or h ...
... Mean Age and Range Most common in cats 5 to 7 years of age, with reported age range of 3 months to 17 years Most often a disease of young to middle-aged cats Unexplained murmurs in senior cats more likely are associated with increased levels of thyroid hormone (known as “hyperthyroidism”) or h ...
Mechanisms of Chronic Heart Failure Development in End
... progression of renal disease (Bakris et al. 2000). A new light was brought by a series of subsequent studies, which were meta-analyzed by the project “INDIANA” (Boutitie et al. 2002). It has been shown that lowering diastolic blood pressure is protective until a certain level and then the risk of al ...
... progression of renal disease (Bakris et al. 2000). A new light was brought by a series of subsequent studies, which were meta-analyzed by the project “INDIANA” (Boutitie et al. 2002). It has been shown that lowering diastolic blood pressure is protective until a certain level and then the risk of al ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats
... • Observe closely for difficulty breathing (dyspnea), sluggishness (lethargy), weakness, lack of appetite (anorexia), and painful hind-limb weakness or paralysis • If treating with warfarin, monitor blood work (prothrombin time) to evaluate effectiveness of drug in decreasing likelihood of blood clo ...
... • Observe closely for difficulty breathing (dyspnea), sluggishness (lethargy), weakness, lack of appetite (anorexia), and painful hind-limb weakness or paralysis • If treating with warfarin, monitor blood work (prothrombin time) to evaluate effectiveness of drug in decreasing likelihood of blood clo ...
Andreas Vesalius` Tabulae anatomicae sex (1538) and the
... Silbernagel et al. (1) investigated the relationship between surrogate serum markers of intestinal cholesterol absorption and cardiovascular risk. This issue has been controversially debated for years (2–5). We agree with Silbernagel et al. (1) that studies bringing more clarity to the complex relat ...
... Silbernagel et al. (1) investigated the relationship between surrogate serum markers of intestinal cholesterol absorption and cardiovascular risk. This issue has been controversially debated for years (2–5). We agree with Silbernagel et al. (1) that studies bringing more clarity to the complex relat ...
SCD Lecture (Medical School)
... SCD: Difficulties with Primary Prevention • Large numbers of patients at risk – Need for simple, inexpensive, non-invasive tests with high sensitivity ...
... SCD: Difficulties with Primary Prevention • Large numbers of patients at risk – Need for simple, inexpensive, non-invasive tests with high sensitivity ...
Short-term modelling of the controlled cardiovascular system
... In fact, they describe responses to stress changes rather than to stress: they cannot be used as pressure-sensor models. Moreover, none of them take into account the efferent sympathetic influence on baroreceptor activity, as discussed below, even if in [7], a first step in this direction has been m ...
... In fact, they describe responses to stress changes rather than to stress: they cannot be used as pressure-sensor models. Moreover, none of them take into account the efferent sympathetic influence on baroreceptor activity, as discussed below, even if in [7], a first step in this direction has been m ...
Cholesterol lowering through lifestyle changes
... It’s advisable to reduce your intake of saturated fat because too much saturated fat in the diet can lead to elevated LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol levels. Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fat that acts like a saturated fat in the body. Trans fat is thought to be especially damaging to heart health beca ...
... It’s advisable to reduce your intake of saturated fat because too much saturated fat in the diet can lead to elevated LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol levels. Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fat that acts like a saturated fat in the body. Trans fat is thought to be especially damaging to heart health beca ...
Pediatric Stroke
... • Echo – Transthoracic Echo with bubble study to eval for PFO, thrombus source • Coagulation evaluation ...
... • Echo – Transthoracic Echo with bubble study to eval for PFO, thrombus source • Coagulation evaluation ...
The Long-Term Prognostic Value of Negative Contrast Stress
... This was a single center study with a relatively small number of patients. Despite being performed at one center, multiple cardiologists were involved in the interpretation of the studies. Additionally, as the study was performed in a tertiary setting there is a diverse case mix to avoid bias in an ...
... This was a single center study with a relatively small number of patients. Despite being performed at one center, multiple cardiologists were involved in the interpretation of the studies. Additionally, as the study was performed in a tertiary setting there is a diverse case mix to avoid bias in an ...
Document
... The risk of coronary heart disease in people with diabetes is 2-4x higher than the general population and the risk of cerebrovascular disease up to 5x higher The risks of cardiovascular disease develop early in the course of chronic kidney disease and are increased by diabetes Combination of anaemia ...
... The risk of coronary heart disease in people with diabetes is 2-4x higher than the general population and the risk of cerebrovascular disease up to 5x higher The risks of cardiovascular disease develop early in the course of chronic kidney disease and are increased by diabetes Combination of anaemia ...
Masterclass - PruProtect
... Death of heart muscle, due to inadequate blood supply that has resulted in the following: Definite Diagnosis of an acute Myocardial Infarction by a consultant cardiologist, ...
... Death of heart muscle, due to inadequate blood supply that has resulted in the following: Definite Diagnosis of an acute Myocardial Infarction by a consultant cardiologist, ...
Identifying and Treating Patients at High Risk for Heart Failure
... numerous studies to be effective in reducing the incidence of heart failure. In the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP) study, patients with a prior history of myocardial infarction and isolated systolic hypertension whose SBP was reduced with diureticbased therapy to below 150 mm Hg ...
... numerous studies to be effective in reducing the incidence of heart failure. In the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP) study, patients with a prior history of myocardial infarction and isolated systolic hypertension whose SBP was reduced with diureticbased therapy to below 150 mm Hg ...
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.