Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
... victim of sudden cardiac death. The average age of adults in the United States with cardiac arrest is the mid-60s, so many like Steven, who either are not witnessed or not promptly treated, ...
... victim of sudden cardiac death. The average age of adults in the United States with cardiac arrest is the mid-60s, so many like Steven, who either are not witnessed or not promptly treated, ...
Clinical benefits of trimetazidine in diabetic patients with coronary
... Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, the incidence of which in diabetic populations is about 55%. Conventional treatment strategies for diabetic patients with coronary artery disease include pharmacological treatments such as b-blockers, calcium channel blocke ...
... Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, the incidence of which in diabetic populations is about 55%. Conventional treatment strategies for diabetic patients with coronary artery disease include pharmacological treatments such as b-blockers, calcium channel blocke ...
Post Cardiac Surgery: The Effects of
... every 6 men die whereas 1 in every 10 women die as a result of CHD (NHS, 2014). Records show, however, that the mortality rate of CHD in older individuals has reduced significantly since the 1960s (Fang, Shaw, & Keenan, 2010). This can be a result of a change in individual lifestyles, bringing more ...
... every 6 men die whereas 1 in every 10 women die as a result of CHD (NHS, 2014). Records show, however, that the mortality rate of CHD in older individuals has reduced significantly since the 1960s (Fang, Shaw, & Keenan, 2010). This can be a result of a change in individual lifestyles, bringing more ...
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE AS A BASIC PREVENTIVE
... of the musculoskeletal system of man due to strenuous physical activity. On the other hand, our current lifestyle is associated with a host of adverse implications of low levels of physical activity in our industrialized society. Cardiovascular disease is the the most common global cause of death of ...
... of the musculoskeletal system of man due to strenuous physical activity. On the other hand, our current lifestyle is associated with a host of adverse implications of low levels of physical activity in our industrialized society. Cardiovascular disease is the the most common global cause of death of ...
Atrial Fibrilation (AF).
... Patients with persistent or permanent AF should have their heart rate adequately controlled prior to an elective operation. This is often achieved by beta blockade or centrally acting calcium channel antagonists (CCB). The benefits of beta blockade are well documented, and include reduction in myoca ...
... Patients with persistent or permanent AF should have their heart rate adequately controlled prior to an elective operation. This is often achieved by beta blockade or centrally acting calcium channel antagonists (CCB). The benefits of beta blockade are well documented, and include reduction in myoca ...
Raymond Plank Makes Transformational Gift for
... Just a few short months ago, Taylor was not sure any of this would be possible. In 2007, Taylor learned that she had a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital disease that affects about two percent of the population. “I was taken completely by surprise. I am an active person. I sail. I go to Jazzercise ...
... Just a few short months ago, Taylor was not sure any of this would be possible. In 2007, Taylor learned that she had a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital disease that affects about two percent of the population. “I was taken completely by surprise. I am an active person. I sail. I go to Jazzercise ...
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF). PERI
... Patients with persistent or permanent AF should have their heart rate adequately controlled prior to an elective operation. This is often achieved by beta blockade or centrally acting calcium channel antagonists (CCB). The benefits of beta blockade are well documented, and include reduction in myoca ...
... Patients with persistent or permanent AF should have their heart rate adequately controlled prior to an elective operation. This is often achieved by beta blockade or centrally acting calcium channel antagonists (CCB). The benefits of beta blockade are well documented, and include reduction in myoca ...
Live...from the Heart Investigation Journal
... Pulmonary artery - The blood vessel connecting the right ventricle to the lungs, allowing oxygen-poor (blue) blood to receive oxygen. Pulmonary vein - The vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart. Right atrium - The upper right chamber of the heart, which rec ...
... Pulmonary artery - The blood vessel connecting the right ventricle to the lungs, allowing oxygen-poor (blue) blood to receive oxygen. Pulmonary vein - The vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart. Right atrium - The upper right chamber of the heart, which rec ...
Myocardial infarction in pregnancy – a review article with a case report
... of estrogens and progesterone are significantly elevated.8 It is known that oral estrogens and gestagens are related with a higher risk for increased blood clotting and cardio-vascular morbidity.9 An additional cause for higher incidence of AMI during pregnancy could also be the aging of pregnant wo ...
... of estrogens and progesterone are significantly elevated.8 It is known that oral estrogens and gestagens are related with a higher risk for increased blood clotting and cardio-vascular morbidity.9 An additional cause for higher incidence of AMI during pregnancy could also be the aging of pregnant wo ...
The Cardiovascular System
... arrhythmias. Within minutes of arrival, the patient suffered a myocardial infarct resulting in death. The autopsy results showed a thrombosis of the coronary artery had caused massive ischaemia to the myocardium. ...
... arrhythmias. Within minutes of arrival, the patient suffered a myocardial infarct resulting in death. The autopsy results showed a thrombosis of the coronary artery had caused massive ischaemia to the myocardium. ...
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... aneurysms are prone to rupture when they reach about 6 to 7 cm in size. They may be felt on physical examination as a pulsatile mass in the abdomen. Most such aneurysms are conveniently located below the renal arteries so that surgical resection can be performed with placement of a dacron graft. ...
... aneurysms are prone to rupture when they reach about 6 to 7 cm in size. They may be felt on physical examination as a pulsatile mass in the abdomen. Most such aneurysms are conveniently located below the renal arteries so that surgical resection can be performed with placement of a dacron graft. ...
Resting heart rate
... final Action Potential arrives at ___________ contracting ventricular myocardium from apex up ejecting blood through semilunar valves ...
... final Action Potential arrives at ___________ contracting ventricular myocardium from apex up ejecting blood through semilunar valves ...
1999-2011 An Update on the Impact of Sudden Cardiac Death
... 1999-2009 were examined for residents between 1 and 39 years of age whose underlying cause of death was reported on the death certificate using specific codes based on the International Classification of Diseases-Version 10 (ICD-10) system (Appendix C). All inpatient hospital deaths were excluded. A ...
... 1999-2009 were examined for residents between 1 and 39 years of age whose underlying cause of death was reported on the death certificate using specific codes based on the International Classification of Diseases-Version 10 (ICD-10) system (Appendix C). All inpatient hospital deaths were excluded. A ...
08-3420 OArev Original article Reduction of cardiovascular event rate
... Cardiac rehabilitation lowers cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)1. Data indicate that especially aerobic exercise, a component of cardiac rehabilitation, is an important treatment mo ...
... Cardiac rehabilitation lowers cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)1. Data indicate that especially aerobic exercise, a component of cardiac rehabilitation, is an important treatment mo ...
CardioCase of the Month - STA HealthCare Communications
... Screening should begin during the teenage years unless otherwise indicated. Tests include: • Echocardiogram • ECG • Signal averaged ECG • Holter monitoring • Cardiac MRI • Exercise stress test ...
... Screening should begin during the teenage years unless otherwise indicated. Tests include: • Echocardiogram • ECG • Signal averaged ECG • Holter monitoring • Cardiac MRI • Exercise stress test ...
Prevalence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Patients with Essential
... particular that of the concentric hypertrophy, in the age group 60 - 73 years-old, in males, in patients with severe HBP and a duration of more than one year, in obese patients and in those suffering Diabetes Mellitus. ...
... particular that of the concentric hypertrophy, in the age group 60 - 73 years-old, in males, in patients with severe HBP and a duration of more than one year, in obese patients and in those suffering Diabetes Mellitus. ...
Focused Cardiovascular Assessment
... A thorough cardiovascular assessment will help to identify significant factors that can influence cardiovascular health such as high blood cholesterol, cigarette use, diabetes, or hypertension (CDC, 2011). Therefore, a cardiovascular exam should be a part of every abbreviated and complete assessm ...
... A thorough cardiovascular assessment will help to identify significant factors that can influence cardiovascular health such as high blood cholesterol, cigarette use, diabetes, or hypertension (CDC, 2011). Therefore, a cardiovascular exam should be a part of every abbreviated and complete assessm ...
Heart Disease
... causes blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels: a fasting blood glucose of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more. Most of the food you eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for your body to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ near the stomach, produces a hormone called insulin. This horm ...
... causes blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels: a fasting blood glucose of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more. Most of the food you eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for your body to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ near the stomach, produces a hormone called insulin. This horm ...
Interventional Cardiology
... Welcome to issue 22 of Interventional Cardiology Research Review. In this issue, the MOZART trial researchers have reported that IVUS-guided PCI was safe and associated with a marked reduction in iodine contrast use compared with angiography alone. Other researchers reported that one quarter of thei ...
... Welcome to issue 22 of Interventional Cardiology Research Review. In this issue, the MOZART trial researchers have reported that IVUS-guided PCI was safe and associated with a marked reduction in iodine contrast use compared with angiography alone. Other researchers reported that one quarter of thei ...
Chapter 19
... Thibodeau: Anatomy and Physiology, 5/e Chapter 19: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System Now that students have gained an understanding of the anatomy of the cardiovascular system through Chapters 17 and 18, they will recognize that its vital role in maintaining homeostasis depends on the continuo ...
... Thibodeau: Anatomy and Physiology, 5/e Chapter 19: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System Now that students have gained an understanding of the anatomy of the cardiovascular system through Chapters 17 and 18, they will recognize that its vital role in maintaining homeostasis depends on the continuo ...
DiabetesRevisedFall2009
... Leading cause of heart disease, stroke, adult blindness, and non-traumatic limb amputation In Canada, 7th leading cause of death Hospitalization rates are 2.4 and 5.3 X greater for adult and child than general population Diabetes higher in Algoma and Cochrane The number of Ontarians with diabetes ha ...
... Leading cause of heart disease, stroke, adult blindness, and non-traumatic limb amputation In Canada, 7th leading cause of death Hospitalization rates are 2.4 and 5.3 X greater for adult and child than general population Diabetes higher in Algoma and Cochrane The number of Ontarians with diabetes ha ...
NPLEX Combination Review Chapter 1
... Clopidogrel and aspirin versus aspirin alone for the prevention of atherothrombotic events. N Engl J Med. 2006; 354(16):1706-17 (ISSN: 15334406) • CONCLUSIONS: In this trial, there was a suggestion of benefit with clopidogrel treatment in patients with symptomatic atherothrombosis and a suggestion ...
... Clopidogrel and aspirin versus aspirin alone for the prevention of atherothrombotic events. N Engl J Med. 2006; 354(16):1706-17 (ISSN: 15334406) • CONCLUSIONS: In this trial, there was a suggestion of benefit with clopidogrel treatment in patients with symptomatic atherothrombosis and a suggestion ...
Rapid Heart Beat or Tachycardia
... range from daily medication to open-heart surgery. A specific diagnosis is necessary before finding the right treatment. Symptoms of tachycardia When your heart rate is too rapid, it may not effectively pump blood to your body, depriving your organs and tissues of oxygen. This can cause these signs ...
... range from daily medication to open-heart surgery. A specific diagnosis is necessary before finding the right treatment. Symptoms of tachycardia When your heart rate is too rapid, it may not effectively pump blood to your body, depriving your organs and tissues of oxygen. This can cause these signs ...
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.