Cardiovascular benefits and risks across the physical activity
... three to five times the WHO physical activity recommendation (HR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.59–0.62) [34 ]. Larger doses of exercise did not further decrease mortality risks, but did not increase it either. These findings align with a recent perspective document from the American College of Cardiology’s Sport ...
... three to five times the WHO physical activity recommendation (HR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.59–0.62) [34 ]. Larger doses of exercise did not further decrease mortality risks, but did not increase it either. These findings align with a recent perspective document from the American College of Cardiology’s Sport ...
Atrial Fibrillation
... symptoms, and quality of life. Contrary to the expectations of many experts, maintenance of sinus rhythm provided no survival advantage and possibly a higher mortality when compared with ventricular rate control. Maintenance of sinus rhythm frequently requires the use of antiarrhythmic medications t ...
... symptoms, and quality of life. Contrary to the expectations of many experts, maintenance of sinus rhythm provided no survival advantage and possibly a higher mortality when compared with ventricular rate control. Maintenance of sinus rhythm frequently requires the use of antiarrhythmic medications t ...
17 Cardiac Cycle
... must exert to eject; affected by peripheral vasculature; if greater ESV then there was less stroke volume ...
... must exert to eject; affected by peripheral vasculature; if greater ESV then there was less stroke volume ...
Ectopic Fat Depots and Cardiovascular Disease
... both of these fat depots were associated with measures of inflammation and oxidative stress.22 Although VAT was more strongly associated with urinary isoprostanes and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, VAT and SAT demonstrated generally equivalent associations with circulating biomarkers of inflamm ...
... both of these fat depots were associated with measures of inflammation and oxidative stress.22 Although VAT was more strongly associated with urinary isoprostanes and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, VAT and SAT demonstrated generally equivalent associations with circulating biomarkers of inflamm ...
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography
... to be superior to conventional criteria in identifying areas permitted chest pain units to safely, efficiently, and costof myocardial damage due to sarcoid manifested as patchy effectively ‘rule out’ coronary disease in low-intermediate enhancement in affected areas, typically in the subepicarrisk p ...
... to be superior to conventional criteria in identifying areas permitted chest pain units to safely, efficiently, and costof myocardial damage due to sarcoid manifested as patchy effectively ‘rule out’ coronary disease in low-intermediate enhancement in affected areas, typically in the subepicarrisk p ...
Risk factors for atrial fibrillation
... Clinicians should ask themselves whether AF is truly ‘lone’ or is the effect of an underlying, ‘masked’ disorder. Atrial fibrillation shares strong epidemiological associations with other cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitu ...
... Clinicians should ask themselves whether AF is truly ‘lone’ or is the effect of an underlying, ‘masked’ disorder. Atrial fibrillation shares strong epidemiological associations with other cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitu ...
Considerations in the Individualization of Antihypertensive Therapy*
... Not recommended for monotherapy: Alpha blockers, Betablockers in those > 60 years of age, ACE inhibitors in blacks. Hypokalemia should be avoided in those prescribed diuretics monotherapy. ACE inhibitors, ARBs and direct renin inhibitors are potential teratogens, and caution is required if prescribi ...
... Not recommended for monotherapy: Alpha blockers, Betablockers in those > 60 years of age, ACE inhibitors in blacks. Hypokalemia should be avoided in those prescribed diuretics monotherapy. ACE inhibitors, ARBs and direct renin inhibitors are potential teratogens, and caution is required if prescribi ...
Sudden Cardiac Death - Heart Rhythm Society
... Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) – These devices have been very successful in preventing sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients. Like a pacemaker, ICDs are implanted under the skin. Wires called leads run from the ICD to the heart, and the device monitors the heart to detect any abn ...
... Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) – These devices have been very successful in preventing sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients. Like a pacemaker, ICDs are implanted under the skin. Wires called leads run from the ICD to the heart, and the device monitors the heart to detect any abn ...
Circulation Article - hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca
... (pronounced: high-pur-lih-puh-DEE-me-uh), is a major risk factor for heart disease and can lead to a heart attack. ...
... (pronounced: high-pur-lih-puh-DEE-me-uh), is a major risk factor for heart disease and can lead to a heart attack. ...
Pulmonary Hypertension
... in pulmonary vascular resistance by increasing right ventricular (RV) systolic pressure to preserve cardiac output In some patients, chronic changes occur in the pulmonary circulation, resulting in progressive remodeling of the vasculature, which can sustain or promote pulmonary hypertension even ...
... in pulmonary vascular resistance by increasing right ventricular (RV) systolic pressure to preserve cardiac output In some patients, chronic changes occur in the pulmonary circulation, resulting in progressive remodeling of the vasculature, which can sustain or promote pulmonary hypertension even ...
Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease
... Pulmonary atresia Transposition of the great arteries Critical aortic stenosis Interrupted aortic arch. ...
... Pulmonary atresia Transposition of the great arteries Critical aortic stenosis Interrupted aortic arch. ...
Aging and the Cardiovascular System
... during maximum exercise EF normally decreases from 85% in the third decade to 70% in the ninth.24 Roughly 30% of men and 45% of women over the age of 60 years achieve an increase in EF of <5% during maximum exercise, an indication that is often used for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease.24 Thu ...
... during maximum exercise EF normally decreases from 85% in the third decade to 70% in the ninth.24 Roughly 30% of men and 45% of women over the age of 60 years achieve an increase in EF of <5% during maximum exercise, an indication that is often used for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease.24 Thu ...
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... “Most can have successful pregnancies provided they have careful preconception counseling and assessment, their condition is well-controlled, they are in good overall health and they are followed carefully,” Crosson says. To ensure that the heart is coping with the substantially higher cardiac outpu ...
... “Most can have successful pregnancies provided they have careful preconception counseling and assessment, their condition is well-controlled, they are in good overall health and they are followed carefully,” Crosson says. To ensure that the heart is coping with the substantially higher cardiac outpu ...
Factors of Risk in the Development of Coronary Heart Disease—Six
... subjects found to be free of CHD at entry into the Study. There were 186 men and women free of definite CHD at the first examination who developed the disease in the subsequent six years of observation. This represents an over-all six-year incidence of 36.3 per thousand in the age groups under study ...
... subjects found to be free of CHD at entry into the Study. There were 186 men and women free of definite CHD at the first examination who developed the disease in the subsequent six years of observation. This represents an over-all six-year incidence of 36.3 per thousand in the age groups under study ...
How to have a healthy heart
... While care has been taken in preparing the content of this material, the National Heart Foundation of Australia and its employees cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy, currency and completeness. This material m ...
... While care has been taken in preparing the content of this material, the National Heart Foundation of Australia and its employees cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy, currency and completeness. This material m ...
Annual prognostic factors in chronic heart failure in patients over 80
... disease (a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack [TIA], carotid arteries stenosis, and peripheral artery occlusive disease), chronic anaemia (diagnosed according to the World Health Organisation [WHO] when the haemoglobin level was < 13 g/dL for men and < 12 g/dL for women), pulmonary dise ...
... disease (a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack [TIA], carotid arteries stenosis, and peripheral artery occlusive disease), chronic anaemia (diagnosed according to the World Health Organisation [WHO] when the haemoglobin level was < 13 g/dL for men and < 12 g/dL for women), pulmonary dise ...
Cardiac Surgery Anatomy Anterior and posterior view of the
... z Coronary Artery Surgery Study (CASS) z Veterans Administration Cooperative Study z European Cooperative Study Conclusion: benefits of CABG over medical therapy is greatest in patients with more severe ischemia, more diseased vessels, and ...
... z Coronary Artery Surgery Study (CASS) z Veterans Administration Cooperative Study z European Cooperative Study Conclusion: benefits of CABG over medical therapy is greatest in patients with more severe ischemia, more diseased vessels, and ...
Contemporary Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
... shown to lower cholesterol levels by an order of 20% when the initial level was ⬎335 mg/dL and to a lesser degree when the initial level was only mildly elevated.32 The cholesterollowering effect of soy protein is thought to be related to alterations in the amino acid composition of the diet or in b ...
... shown to lower cholesterol levels by an order of 20% when the initial level was ⬎335 mg/dL and to a lesser degree when the initial level was only mildly elevated.32 The cholesterollowering effect of soy protein is thought to be related to alterations in the amino acid composition of the diet or in b ...
Cardiac MRI evaluation of myocardial disease
... diagnosis and management of patients with myocardial abnormalities and functional impairment as has been achieved for patients with acute coronary events. Myocardial damage is the end result of all cardiac disease, but there is increasing recognition that the myocardial response to a given insult or ...
... diagnosis and management of patients with myocardial abnormalities and functional impairment as has been achieved for patients with acute coronary events. Myocardial damage is the end result of all cardiac disease, but there is increasing recognition that the myocardial response to a given insult or ...
Simulation of Pulsatile Left Ventricular Assist Device - AMAC-2017
... Introduction: Mechanical left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have been developed for bridging patients to transplantation, but are increasingly being used as destination therapy or temporary aid until recovery. When selecting a pulsatile flow LVAD therapy, the interaction between the mechanical ...
... Introduction: Mechanical left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have been developed for bridging patients to transplantation, but are increasingly being used as destination therapy or temporary aid until recovery. When selecting a pulsatile flow LVAD therapy, the interaction between the mechanical ...
Ventricular Premature Contractions
... Investigations will depend on the suspected underlying cause and on the risk profile of the patient. In young healthy individuals with infrequent PVCs and no obvious cause or risk factors will not require investigation, only reassurance. In those who warrant investigation based on their cardiovascul ...
... Investigations will depend on the suspected underlying cause and on the risk profile of the patient. In young healthy individuals with infrequent PVCs and no obvious cause or risk factors will not require investigation, only reassurance. In those who warrant investigation based on their cardiovascul ...
SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL-INDUCED LIVER AND HEART
... cells. These abnormal cells are broken down and replaced in the spleen which increases in mass as a result of the increased workload.4 Splenomegaly, or enlargement of the spleen, is, therefore, also symptomatic of alcohol-induced liver disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ...
... cells. These abnormal cells are broken down and replaced in the spleen which increases in mass as a result of the increased workload.4 Splenomegaly, or enlargement of the spleen, is, therefore, also symptomatic of alcohol-induced liver disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ...
What Is a Heart Attack Really Like? - Dartmouth
... • The chance of death are the same or lower with the TAXUS Stent vs. BMS • This annual death rate of 1.5% per year represents roughly the background rate seen in the “natural history” of patients with stable CAD ...
... • The chance of death are the same or lower with the TAXUS Stent vs. BMS • This annual death rate of 1.5% per year represents roughly the background rate seen in the “natural history” of patients with stable CAD ...
Triple H (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia) and stroke
... factor for stroke with a prevalence of about 30% in modern western countries. The prevalence of hypertension increases with age, The Framingham Heart Study investigators reported the lifetime risk of hypertension to be approximately 90% for men and women who were non-hypertensive at age 55 or 65 yea ...
... factor for stroke with a prevalence of about 30% in modern western countries. The prevalence of hypertension increases with age, The Framingham Heart Study investigators reported the lifetime risk of hypertension to be approximately 90% for men and women who were non-hypertensive at age 55 or 65 yea ...
Meeting Highlights Summary
... this population and therapies to improve cardiac function are very limited at this point. Bob Shaddy discussed the Carvedilol trial in children with heart failure. A key point from his presentation was the difficulty in defining (and quantifying) heart failure and how this impacts management of this ...
... this population and therapies to improve cardiac function are very limited at this point. Bob Shaddy discussed the Carvedilol trial in children with heart failure. A key point from his presentation was the difficulty in defining (and quantifying) heart failure and how this impacts management of this ...
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.