Sudden Cardiac Death
... adults younger than 30 years (1 in 100 000 per year) than it is in adults older than 35 years. Thus, the risk of SCD is higher in the older age group, presence of established CAD and cardiovascular risk factors associated with higher risk for CAD. The incidence of SCD among healthy women is low and ...
... adults younger than 30 years (1 in 100 000 per year) than it is in adults older than 35 years. Thus, the risk of SCD is higher in the older age group, presence of established CAD and cardiovascular risk factors associated with higher risk for CAD. The incidence of SCD among healthy women is low and ...
Cardiovascular System Study Guide 2015
... ejection, end systolic volume (ESV) and know when AV and semilunar valves are open or closed. P.707-712. ...
... ejection, end systolic volume (ESV) and know when AV and semilunar valves are open or closed. P.707-712. ...
Stress ECG
... Failure to increase Systolic BP to 120 or sustained decrease of BP >10mmHg of baseline rest levels ST segment depression of more than 2mm, downsloping segments, starting at less than 5 METS, involving >5 leads, lasting 5 min into rest Exercise induced ST elevation Angina Pectoris at low workload Rep ...
... Failure to increase Systolic BP to 120 or sustained decrease of BP >10mmHg of baseline rest levels ST segment depression of more than 2mm, downsloping segments, starting at less than 5 METS, involving >5 leads, lasting 5 min into rest Exercise induced ST elevation Angina Pectoris at low workload Rep ...
Anatomy Practice Test – Integumentary
... Part 3 – Fill in the blanks (2 pts. x 20 = 40 pts.) 21. The main pacemaker of the heart is known as the ________________. 22. Hair and nails are composed mainly of the fibrous protein ______________. 23. The two pigments that influence skin color are ___________ and ___________. 24. The two distinc ...
... Part 3 – Fill in the blanks (2 pts. x 20 = 40 pts.) 21. The main pacemaker of the heart is known as the ________________. 22. Hair and nails are composed mainly of the fibrous protein ______________. 23. The two pigments that influence skin color are ___________ and ___________. 24. The two distinc ...
GOOD AFTERNOON
... “ Although women in these functional classes should be counselled against childbearing, it is not infrequent that they are encountered in the prenatal clinic (or even in labor ward, or at the theater door!” (Joubert IA and Dyer RA. Anaesthesia for the pregnant patient with acquired valvular heart di ...
... “ Although women in these functional classes should be counselled against childbearing, it is not infrequent that they are encountered in the prenatal clinic (or even in labor ward, or at the theater door!” (Joubert IA and Dyer RA. Anaesthesia for the pregnant patient with acquired valvular heart di ...
Fitness Center - Lincoln
... function of cholesterol is to carry fat through blood vessels. By eating too much fat, the cholesterol may accumulate and serious problems such as stroke and heart disease may occur. There are two types of cholesterol to be aware of: HDL and LDL. The LDL is the “bad” cholesterol because it sticks to ...
... function of cholesterol is to carry fat through blood vessels. By eating too much fat, the cholesterol may accumulate and serious problems such as stroke and heart disease may occur. There are two types of cholesterol to be aware of: HDL and LDL. The LDL is the “bad” cholesterol because it sticks to ...
Medications That May Increase Your Risk for Diabetes
... Protease inhibitors like ritonavir are an important part of HIV antiretroviral therapy. They also lead some people to develop diabetes by increasing insulin resistance and affecting other cells in the body. Talk to your doctor about how to limit your diabetes risk while taking antiretroviral therapy ...
... Protease inhibitors like ritonavir are an important part of HIV antiretroviral therapy. They also lead some people to develop diabetes by increasing insulin resistance and affecting other cells in the body. Talk to your doctor about how to limit your diabetes risk while taking antiretroviral therapy ...
Prevention of Ventricular Remodeling, Cardiac Dysfunction, and
... standard cardiovascular risk factors.64 Weight reduction has been shown to improve most of the adverse effects of obesity. It is likely that weight reduction in obese individuals reduces the likelihood of subsequent HF, although no data exist to confirm this hypothesis. Physical Inactivity. The bene ...
... standard cardiovascular risk factors.64 Weight reduction has been shown to improve most of the adverse effects of obesity. It is likely that weight reduction in obese individuals reduces the likelihood of subsequent HF, although no data exist to confirm this hypothesis. Physical Inactivity. The bene ...
Guidelines for the secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease
... ACE inhibitors reduce all cause mortality, the development of heart failure, myocardial re-infarction, sudden cardiac death and revascularisation procedures. Short and long term trials have shown the largest benefits in patients with large infarcts, left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure. A ...
... ACE inhibitors reduce all cause mortality, the development of heart failure, myocardial re-infarction, sudden cardiac death and revascularisation procedures. Short and long term trials have shown the largest benefits in patients with large infarcts, left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure. A ...
Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
... Disabling co-morbid conditions such as heart failure, CHF, stroke, depression, anxiety and other arrhythmias. Medical and interventional treatments are available but are not without risk, adverse effects and do not cure AF or decrease mortality or morbidity. 80% of subjects which present with AF hav ...
... Disabling co-morbid conditions such as heart failure, CHF, stroke, depression, anxiety and other arrhythmias. Medical and interventional treatments are available but are not without risk, adverse effects and do not cure AF or decrease mortality or morbidity. 80% of subjects which present with AF hav ...
Cardiac Assignment
... action, causing fluid to backup into the 29 and 30 . If a CHF patient has left sided failure the fluid back up is in the 31 , also known as 32 . If the right side fails the fluid will backup in the 33 showing signs of 34 and 35 . 36 is a state of hypoperfusion caused by inadequate pumping action by ...
... action, causing fluid to backup into the 29 and 30 . If a CHF patient has left sided failure the fluid back up is in the 31 , also known as 32 . If the right side fails the fluid will backup in the 33 showing signs of 34 and 35 . 36 is a state of hypoperfusion caused by inadequate pumping action by ...
Cardiovascular disease
... CVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause . An estimated 17.3 million people died from CVDs in 2008, representing 30% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 7.3 million were due to coronary heart disease and 6.2 million ...
... CVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause . An estimated 17.3 million people died from CVDs in 2008, representing 30% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 7.3 million were due to coronary heart disease and 6.2 million ...
Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
... What is Obesity? • Overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors.3 Obesity is defined as having excess body fat.4 • Overweight and obesity are the result of “caloric imbalance”—too few calories expended for ...
... What is Obesity? • Overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors.3 Obesity is defined as having excess body fat.4 • Overweight and obesity are the result of “caloric imbalance”—too few calories expended for ...
OUTLINE - Chp 10
... 1. Glucose is the primary form of sugar that body cells use for energy. 2. When a person without diabetes eats a meal, the level of glucose in the blood rises, triggering the production and release of insulin by special cell clusters in the pancreas. 3. In those who have diabetes, however, insulin s ...
... 1. Glucose is the primary form of sugar that body cells use for energy. 2. When a person without diabetes eats a meal, the level of glucose in the blood rises, triggering the production and release of insulin by special cell clusters in the pancreas. 3. In those who have diabetes, however, insulin s ...
After a Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
... The time it takes to resume normal life after an MI varies from person to person. It is common to feel tired and have some aches and pains for a week or so. You should begin physical activity gently, but gradually increase over 4-6 weeks. Most people get back to work within 2-3 months. If your work ...
... The time it takes to resume normal life after an MI varies from person to person. It is common to feel tired and have some aches and pains for a week or so. You should begin physical activity gently, but gradually increase over 4-6 weeks. Most people get back to work within 2-3 months. If your work ...
Healthy Eating - Alzheimer Society of Canada
... Resveratrol, also found in berries and peanuts, is a compound produced by plants to ward off disease, in response to such stressors as fungus invasions, injury or infection. Reportedly, the wines with the most resveratrol are those made from pinot noir grapes. White wines, by contrast, contain less ...
... Resveratrol, also found in berries and peanuts, is a compound produced by plants to ward off disease, in response to such stressors as fungus invasions, injury or infection. Reportedly, the wines with the most resveratrol are those made from pinot noir grapes. White wines, by contrast, contain less ...
Chronic Total Occlusion of the Coronary Arteries
... Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects the arteries of the heart. (Figure 1). CAD occurs when the arteries become clogged with plaque. Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol, and calcium that collect in the arteries. As plaque builds up, the wall of the artery becomes rough, hard ...
... Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects the arteries of the heart. (Figure 1). CAD occurs when the arteries become clogged with plaque. Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol, and calcium that collect in the arteries. As plaque builds up, the wall of the artery becomes rough, hard ...
IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC SUBAORTIC STENOSIS (IHSS)
... • Beta-adrenergic blockers (usually propranolol) or calcium-channel blockers to prevent heartbeat irregularities will be prescribed. • Don’t use nitroglycerin for angina pain. It dilates arteries, which may be harmful. ACTIVITY • Instructions will be provided about how much physical activity is idea ...
... • Beta-adrenergic blockers (usually propranolol) or calcium-channel blockers to prevent heartbeat irregularities will be prescribed. • Don’t use nitroglycerin for angina pain. It dilates arteries, which may be harmful. ACTIVITY • Instructions will be provided about how much physical activity is idea ...
What types of heart disease do cats get?
... Congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease most commonly involves the heart valves (with one or more valve being incompetent) or a failure of the division between the left and right sides of the heart to form properly. In both circumstances, the defect results in an abnormal blood flow causin ...
... Congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease most commonly involves the heart valves (with one or more valve being incompetent) or a failure of the division between the left and right sides of the heart to form properly. In both circumstances, the defect results in an abnormal blood flow causin ...
Finding of Inquest - Andrea Lambropoulos
... An autopsy was conducted by Dr Stephen Wills of Forensic Science South Australia who found the cause of death to be cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and ...
... An autopsy was conducted by Dr Stephen Wills of Forensic Science South Australia who found the cause of death to be cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and ...
Cardivascular reactivity to earthquake Reaktivitas
... Hemostasis mechanism also changed as fibrinogen level, von Willebrand factor, tissue-type plasminogen (tPA) activator and D-dimer were increased.12 Lipid profile was reported either increased for short-term period13 or did not change significantly.14 Factors associated with increased blood pressure ...
... Hemostasis mechanism also changed as fibrinogen level, von Willebrand factor, tissue-type plasminogen (tPA) activator and D-dimer were increased.12 Lipid profile was reported either increased for short-term period13 or did not change significantly.14 Factors associated with increased blood pressure ...
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.