Understanding How Your Heart Works
... What can I do? You should change any unhealthy habits (also called risk factors) that helped to create your heart problems in the first place. Some risk factors are smoking, eating too much fat, not getting enough exercise, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress. Making changes to reduce risk fac ...
... What can I do? You should change any unhealthy habits (also called risk factors) that helped to create your heart problems in the first place. Some risk factors are smoking, eating too much fat, not getting enough exercise, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress. Making changes to reduce risk fac ...
Rx for Success - Enlarged Heart(090)
... may become dilated and/or the muscular wall of the heart may become thickened (hypertrophied). Measurable cardiac enlargement is usually secondary to significant disease such as valve defects, congenital defects, hypertension, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathy. The cardio-thoracic (CT) rati ...
... may become dilated and/or the muscular wall of the heart may become thickened (hypertrophied). Measurable cardiac enlargement is usually secondary to significant disease such as valve defects, congenital defects, hypertension, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathy. The cardio-thoracic (CT) rati ...
Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPH, FACC Associate Professor Cardiac Rehab Program
... Confirms WISE study findings and extends them to men ...
... Confirms WISE study findings and extends them to men ...
full release - University Hospitals Newsroom
... Cardiology Fellowship Program and Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine was the lead author on the paper that details possible assessment and treatment guidelines for renal artery disease. Blockages in the kidney (renal) arteries are often asymptomatic, but may le ...
... Cardiology Fellowship Program and Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine was the lead author on the paper that details possible assessment and treatment guidelines for renal artery disease. Blockages in the kidney (renal) arteries are often asymptomatic, but may le ...
CVD preventive interventions Jūratė Klumbienė
... obesity – hypertension, low HDL cholesterol, raised triglycerides, and raised blood glucose – to increase risk of diabetes and CVD. This implies that, if one component is identified, a systematic search for others is indicated, together with an active approach to managing all of these factors. Physi ...
... obesity – hypertension, low HDL cholesterol, raised triglycerides, and raised blood glucose – to increase risk of diabetes and CVD. This implies that, if one component is identified, a systematic search for others is indicated, together with an active approach to managing all of these factors. Physi ...
ESC review 2011
... 12,473 patients who were aged ≥55 years old and who had CAD, LV ejection fraction of <40%, and end-diastolic short-axis internal dimension of >56 mm. Patients from 781 centers in 33 countries were assessed, and 10,917 were randomized. Exclusion criteria included myocardial infarction or coronary rev ...
... 12,473 patients who were aged ≥55 years old and who had CAD, LV ejection fraction of <40%, and end-diastolic short-axis internal dimension of >56 mm. Patients from 781 centers in 33 countries were assessed, and 10,917 were randomized. Exclusion criteria included myocardial infarction or coronary rev ...
Chapter 8. Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
... and blood pressure during exercise? – Precede metabolite buildup in muscle – HR increases within 1 s of onset of exercise ...
... and blood pressure during exercise? – Precede metabolite buildup in muscle – HR increases within 1 s of onset of exercise ...
Risk Assesment of Cadiac disease in pregnancy
... lower than 40%. Exercise testing also may be helpful, because women with ejection fractions of 40% to 50% may not tolerate pregnancy well if they have a poor functional aerobic capacity ...
... lower than 40%. Exercise testing also may be helpful, because women with ejection fractions of 40% to 50% may not tolerate pregnancy well if they have a poor functional aerobic capacity ...
CABG
... Classify patients : having or not substantial myocardial viability SPECT : 11 or more viable segments on the basis of relative tracer activity Dobutamine echocardiography : 5 or more segments with abnormal resting systolic function but manifesting contractile reserve during dobutamine administration ...
... Classify patients : having or not substantial myocardial viability SPECT : 11 or more viable segments on the basis of relative tracer activity Dobutamine echocardiography : 5 or more segments with abnormal resting systolic function but manifesting contractile reserve during dobutamine administration ...
Chapter 5 Coronary Heart Disease
... C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein found in the blood, the levels of which rise in response to inflammation (i.e. C-reactive protein is an acute-phase protein). Its physiological role is to bind to phosphocholine expressed on the surface of dead or dying cells (and some types of bacteria) in or ...
... C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein found in the blood, the levels of which rise in response to inflammation (i.e. C-reactive protein is an acute-phase protein). Its physiological role is to bind to phosphocholine expressed on the surface of dead or dying cells (and some types of bacteria) in or ...
Cardiovascular Endurance
... blood to the muscles tissue for repair and rebuilding. 8. Lower blood pressure & blood lipids - reduces major risk factor for stroke & coronary heart disease - lower levels of fats (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) ...
... blood to the muscles tissue for repair and rebuilding. 8. Lower blood pressure & blood lipids - reduces major risk factor for stroke & coronary heart disease - lower levels of fats (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) ...
15.1-8 Bacterial Diseases
... Endocarditis-Inflammation of the inner tissues of the heart. Myocarditis-inflammation of the heart muscle. ...
... Endocarditis-Inflammation of the inner tissues of the heart. Myocarditis-inflammation of the heart muscle. ...
Biomarkers in cardiac diseases
... The most frequent cause of death 7.5 millions of death/ year Important concerns in developed countries ...
... The most frequent cause of death 7.5 millions of death/ year Important concerns in developed countries ...
Chapter 12 Checkpoint Questions 2012
... 14. Why is the left ventricle more muscular than the right ventricle? ...
... 14. Why is the left ventricle more muscular than the right ventricle? ...
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
... patients who had had a myocardial infarction. • The baseline assessment was done on average 3·5 weeks (mean 25 days [SD 21]; <5 days in 14 people) after myocardial infarction. • Participants were followed-up at regular clinic visits at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 years. ...
... patients who had had a myocardial infarction. • The baseline assessment was done on average 3·5 weeks (mean 25 days [SD 21]; <5 days in 14 people) after myocardial infarction. • Participants were followed-up at regular clinic visits at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 years. ...
Manual of Research Techniques in Cardiovascular Medicine Brochure
... senior investigators, many of whom have been involved in pioneering studies in cardiovascular disease, this new book provides today s cardiology research professionals with practical how–to guidance on designing, conducting, measuring and reporting their research. Manual of Research Techniques in Ca ...
... senior investigators, many of whom have been involved in pioneering studies in cardiovascular disease, this new book provides today s cardiology research professionals with practical how–to guidance on designing, conducting, measuring and reporting their research. Manual of Research Techniques in Ca ...
Chronic Health Conditions and Physical/Functional Limitations
... stiffness) are heightened through inactivity as a result of muscle atrophy and lack of tissue flexibility. Functional capacity and balance can be increased by progressing exercises so that they are performed in the seated position (without support) to a standing position. ...
... stiffness) are heightened through inactivity as a result of muscle atrophy and lack of tissue flexibility. Functional capacity and balance can be increased by progressing exercises so that they are performed in the seated position (without support) to a standing position. ...
family tips for improving fitness - Iowa City Community School District
... Regular Cardiovascular Exercise Can: Reduce your risk of heart disease Lower elevated blood pressure Reduce blood cholesterol Increase circulation and improve performance of your heart and lungs Help you feel better Visit www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/ physical activity in order to learn mor ...
... Regular Cardiovascular Exercise Can: Reduce your risk of heart disease Lower elevated blood pressure Reduce blood cholesterol Increase circulation and improve performance of your heart and lungs Help you feel better Visit www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/ physical activity in order to learn mor ...
Glossary - Maggi Grace
... close look at your heart's valves and chambers without interference from the ribs or lungs. TEE is often combined with Doppler ultrasound and color Doppler to evaluate blood flow across the heart’s valves. TEE is often used when the results from standard echo studies were not sufficient or when your ...
... close look at your heart's valves and chambers without interference from the ribs or lungs. TEE is often combined with Doppler ultrasound and color Doppler to evaluate blood flow across the heart’s valves. TEE is often used when the results from standard echo studies were not sufficient or when your ...
AHS CVS Lecture 1
... increases the pressure within the chamber and pushes blood out of heart into vasculature Relaxation allows heart to fill with blood ...
... increases the pressure within the chamber and pushes blood out of heart into vasculature Relaxation allows heart to fill with blood ...
Medical Tests and Procedures for Finding and Treating Heart and
... Medical Tests and Procedures for Finding and Treating Heart and Blood Vessel Disease Toolkit No. 23 ...
... Medical Tests and Procedures for Finding and Treating Heart and Blood Vessel Disease Toolkit No. 23 ...
More about Hypertension Hypertension may also be caused by a
... adrenal glands, or from the excess hormones by pituitary tumours; Again, treatment is of the underlying condition. Hypertension of an unknown cause, called essential hypertension, may be familial. It is said to affect women more often than men. The systolic pressure continues to increase as the affe ...
... adrenal glands, or from the excess hormones by pituitary tumours; Again, treatment is of the underlying condition. Hypertension of an unknown cause, called essential hypertension, may be familial. It is said to affect women more often than men. The systolic pressure continues to increase as the affe ...
Flash Cards
... One of two (right and left) lower chambers of the heart. The left ventricle receives blood from the left atrium (upper chamber) and delivers blood to the aorta. The right ventricle receives blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary artery. ...
... One of two (right and left) lower chambers of the heart. The left ventricle receives blood from the left atrium (upper chamber) and delivers blood to the aorta. The right ventricle receives blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary artery. ...
MTG Digest - Arrhythmia Alliance
... consistent use of medications to prevent the delayed formation of blood clots that can block blood flow to the heart, a condition known as late stent thrombosis. "Practicing physicians and their patients are naturally concerned by the recent finding of a very small, but important risk of very late s ...
... consistent use of medications to prevent the delayed formation of blood clots that can block blood flow to the heart, a condition known as late stent thrombosis. "Practicing physicians and their patients are naturally concerned by the recent finding of a very small, but important risk of very late s ...
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.