The Heart
... back pressure to function normally • Aortic and Mitral valves are the most commonly repaired or replaced valves • 2 types of valves used – tissue valves from pigs; do not need to take blood thinners – mechanical valves; need to take blood thinners for life ...
... back pressure to function normally • Aortic and Mitral valves are the most commonly repaired or replaced valves • 2 types of valves used – tissue valves from pigs; do not need to take blood thinners – mechanical valves; need to take blood thinners for life ...
Factsheet - Flecainide-Page 1
... This study was designed to investigate whether medications such as flecainide could be given to patients who had suffered a heart attack to improve their survival. In 1989 the part of the study looking at flecainide was terminated prematurely as it appeared that taking the medication reduced rather tha ...
... This study was designed to investigate whether medications such as flecainide could be given to patients who had suffered a heart attack to improve their survival. In 1989 the part of the study looking at flecainide was terminated prematurely as it appeared that taking the medication reduced rather tha ...
I – knowledge on risk factors
... state of affairs is large dissemination of many cardiovascular risk factors. A definition of a risk factor was defined during a clinical test conducted in town of Framingham – FHS. [4] These factors include, in accordance with the data obtained from multicenter clinical trials [5]: hypertension, dia ...
... state of affairs is large dissemination of many cardiovascular risk factors. A definition of a risk factor was defined during a clinical test conducted in town of Framingham – FHS. [4] These factors include, in accordance with the data obtained from multicenter clinical trials [5]: hypertension, dia ...
Unique echocardiographic findings in anomalous left coronary
... presenting during the first months of life. Age and severity of symptoms depend on the development of collateral coronary circulation and on the pulmonary vascular resistance. In some cases, collateral blood supply from the right coronary artery is sufficient and clinical symptoms may be subtle or e ...
... presenting during the first months of life. Age and severity of symptoms depend on the development of collateral coronary circulation and on the pulmonary vascular resistance. In some cases, collateral blood supply from the right coronary artery is sufficient and clinical symptoms may be subtle or e ...
acute coronary syndrome - The Professional Medical Journal
... drop of blood flow to the heart because of coronary artery obstruction. It is stated that worldwide around 17 million people die due to cardiovascular diseases of which half of the deaths are reported due to ACS. Chest pain is known to be the most leading factor associated with ACS. Objectives: To d ...
... drop of blood flow to the heart because of coronary artery obstruction. It is stated that worldwide around 17 million people die due to cardiovascular diseases of which half of the deaths are reported due to ACS. Chest pain is known to be the most leading factor associated with ACS. Objectives: To d ...
Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult
... Christensen RE, Reynolds PI, Bukowski BK, Malviya S; Anesthetic management and outcomes in patients with surgically corrected D-TGA undergoing non-cardiac surgery BJA 104(1):12-15 (2010) ...
... Christensen RE, Reynolds PI, Bukowski BK, Malviya S; Anesthetic management and outcomes in patients with surgically corrected D-TGA undergoing non-cardiac surgery BJA 104(1):12-15 (2010) ...
Severe Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Is Not an Innocent Finding to
... more frequent in those with more than trivial TR. Atrial fibrillation was present in 45% of patients with trivial TR and 44% of those with mild to severe TR. Outcomes were assessed by review of medical records, follow-up surveys, and telephone interviews. ...
... more frequent in those with more than trivial TR. Atrial fibrillation was present in 45% of patients with trivial TR and 44% of those with mild to severe TR. Outcomes were assessed by review of medical records, follow-up surveys, and telephone interviews. ...
... regarding the presentation, risk factors and angiographic findings on this important subset of patients is lacking from the North-Eastern region of India. Paucity of published literature on young AMI patients from this part of the Country formed the basis for the present study. Material and Methods ...
Correlates of procedural complicationsand a simple integer
... Indications for PCI. Indications for PCI were classified as stable angina or unstable angina (defined as rest pain or post-MI angina), acute MI or cardiogenic shock (defined as systolic blood pressure ⬍95 mm Hg or ⬍110 mm Hg with inotropic or intra-aortic balloon pump support, unresponsive to fluid ...
... Indications for PCI. Indications for PCI were classified as stable angina or unstable angina (defined as rest pain or post-MI angina), acute MI or cardiogenic shock (defined as systolic blood pressure ⬍95 mm Hg or ⬍110 mm Hg with inotropic or intra-aortic balloon pump support, unresponsive to fluid ...
Peripheral Arterial Disease
... carry blood away from the heart to your arms and legs. The peripheral arteries in your legs are extensions of the largest artery in your body, the aorta. The aorta travels down through your abdominal region and branches off into the iliac arteries of each leg. The iliac arteries further divide into ...
... carry blood away from the heart to your arms and legs. The peripheral arteries in your legs are extensions of the largest artery in your body, the aorta. The aorta travels down through your abdominal region and branches off into the iliac arteries of each leg. The iliac arteries further divide into ...
Love the Heart That Loves You
... the first step. During your cat’s examination, the veterinarian will look for signs of heart disease. This can be a challenge as many cats that have heart disease may not show any signs or symptoms. In fact, cats can have heart disease for years before you notice something is wrong. So here’s what y ...
... the first step. During your cat’s examination, the veterinarian will look for signs of heart disease. This can be a challenge as many cats that have heart disease may not show any signs or symptoms. In fact, cats can have heart disease for years before you notice something is wrong. So here’s what y ...
curriculum vitae - Gulf Job Seeker
... normal life. The difference in this procedure was that instead of ...
... normal life. The difference in this procedure was that instead of ...
Heart: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
... What is the treatment? There are several drugs used to treat dilated cardiomyopathy. Initial stabilization depends upon the use of: Diuretics – These are drugs that stimulate the kidneys to remove excess fluid from the body. Furosemide and spironolactone are the most commonly used diuretics. Angiote ...
... What is the treatment? There are several drugs used to treat dilated cardiomyopathy. Initial stabilization depends upon the use of: Diuretics – These are drugs that stimulate the kidneys to remove excess fluid from the body. Furosemide and spironolactone are the most commonly used diuretics. Angiote ...
Cardiovascular System
... More common in males. Cause is mostly unknown-30%have chronic viral hepatitis B. Small and medium sized arteries of the kidney, heart, liver, GIT and skeletal ...
... More common in males. Cause is mostly unknown-30%have chronic viral hepatitis B. Small and medium sized arteries of the kidney, heart, liver, GIT and skeletal ...
Cardiovascular disease and its relationship with chronic kidney disease
... 25-64 years) as compared with the general population4. In the United States, the prevalence of CVD in CKD patients reaches 63%, as compared to just 5.8% in people without CKD (up to 9times higher than in the general population)5. There appears to be direct correlation between the prevalence of CVD a ...
... 25-64 years) as compared with the general population4. In the United States, the prevalence of CVD in CKD patients reaches 63%, as compared to just 5.8% in people without CKD (up to 9times higher than in the general population)5. There appears to be direct correlation between the prevalence of CVD a ...
Non-Cardiac Surgery for Adults with CHD
... which have truly complex disease 1. Data from Quebec indicates that 49% of those alive in 2000 with severe congenital heart disease were adults 2. Management of these patients has been extensively addressed in a 5 part Task Force statement from the American College of Cardiology 1 3 4 5 6. Similar c ...
... which have truly complex disease 1. Data from Quebec indicates that 49% of those alive in 2000 with severe congenital heart disease were adults 2. Management of these patients has been extensively addressed in a 5 part Task Force statement from the American College of Cardiology 1 3 4 5 6. Similar c ...
Lung Disease
... PETCO2 is 36 – 42 mmHg and increases slightly during submaximal exercise and decreases during maximal exercise (implies changes in PaCO2) Arterial blood gasses – if there is a significant decrease with steady state exercise of PaO2 (>20 mmHg), may be associated with disease Dead space limitation – V ...
... PETCO2 is 36 – 42 mmHg and increases slightly during submaximal exercise and decreases during maximal exercise (implies changes in PaCO2) Arterial blood gasses – if there is a significant decrease with steady state exercise of PaO2 (>20 mmHg), may be associated with disease Dead space limitation – V ...
PAD ABI Training Slides (PPT file)
... ages 65 to 74 - the young old ages 75 to 84 - the middle old ages 85 and older - the old old ...
... ages 65 to 74 - the young old ages 75 to 84 - the middle old ages 85 and older - the old old ...
Cardiac Assessment
... Family Health History Assess for the following diseases Aneurysm – AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) CAD (coronary artery disease) CVA (stroke) HTN (hypertension) CHF (congestive heart failure) MI or sudden cardiac death MVP (mitral valve prolapse) Rheumatic fever Social History ...
... Family Health History Assess for the following diseases Aneurysm – AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) CAD (coronary artery disease) CVA (stroke) HTN (hypertension) CHF (congestive heart failure) MI or sudden cardiac death MVP (mitral valve prolapse) Rheumatic fever Social History ...
Strategies to Reduce Cardiac Risk in a Non_Cardiac surgery
... surgery? 4) Is preoperative cardiac testing necessary? 5) What preventive measures can be taken to reduce cardiac? Risk involved and Magnitude of Problem: Patients can be divided in to low risk: Patients without clinical evidence of heart disease have a low risk of MI (0.15%) and High risk: Perioper ...
... surgery? 4) Is preoperative cardiac testing necessary? 5) What preventive measures can be taken to reduce cardiac? Risk involved and Magnitude of Problem: Patients can be divided in to low risk: Patients without clinical evidence of heart disease have a low risk of MI (0.15%) and High risk: Perioper ...
66 Questions on the Cardiovascular System
... 14. The _____ collect deoxygenated venous blood and deliver to the right atrium which pumps it into the right ventricle. A. pulmonary artery B. ascending aorta C. descending aorta D. superior and inferior venae cavae 15. Of the following statements about the circulatory system, which one is NOT supp ...
... 14. The _____ collect deoxygenated venous blood and deliver to the right atrium which pumps it into the right ventricle. A. pulmonary artery B. ascending aorta C. descending aorta D. superior and inferior venae cavae 15. Of the following statements about the circulatory system, which one is NOT supp ...
Left ventricular hypertrophy: why does it happen?
... LVH is related to systolic or pulse pressure (see Figure 1). Arterial stiffness determines the pulse pressure amplitude and the propagative properties of the arterial system, which in turn determine the speed of the pressure wave and the timing of the wave reflected from peripheral sites. Pressure ov ...
... LVH is related to systolic or pulse pressure (see Figure 1). Arterial stiffness determines the pulse pressure amplitude and the propagative properties of the arterial system, which in turn determine the speed of the pressure wave and the timing of the wave reflected from peripheral sites. Pressure ov ...
Diseases of the cardiovascular system(马丽琴)
... congestive, cardiomyopathy. Many of these have no known etiology (so-called "idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy") while others may be associated with chronic alcoholism. The heart is very enlarged and flabby. ...
... congestive, cardiomyopathy. Many of these have no known etiology (so-called "idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy") while others may be associated with chronic alcoholism. The heart is very enlarged and flabby. ...
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.