Peripartum cardiomyopathy
... 1. Cardiac failure developing in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months of delivery 2. No identifiable cause of the cardiac failure 3. No pre-existing heart disease before the last month of pregnancy 4. An ejection fraction of less than 45%, or the combination of an M-mode fractional shorten ...
... 1. Cardiac failure developing in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months of delivery 2. No identifiable cause of the cardiac failure 3. No pre-existing heart disease before the last month of pregnancy 4. An ejection fraction of less than 45%, or the combination of an M-mode fractional shorten ...
Surgical Therapy for Heart Failure
... Dor procedure also called endoventricular circular patch plasty (EVCPP), is an approach to surgical reconstruction in the setting of postinfarction aneurysm formation first reported in 1985 Advantage to aneurysmectomy is in an attempt to restore left ventricular geometry ...
... Dor procedure also called endoventricular circular patch plasty (EVCPP), is an approach to surgical reconstruction in the setting of postinfarction aneurysm formation first reported in 1985 Advantage to aneurysmectomy is in an attempt to restore left ventricular geometry ...
ANPS 020 01-23
... The heart is not IN the cavity, but is surrounded by it on all sides There is no space in the cavity, but there is a thin layer of fluid that allows the visceral and parietal pericardial layers to slide against one another without friction as the heart fills and empties Pericarditis is a life-th ...
... The heart is not IN the cavity, but is surrounded by it on all sides There is no space in the cavity, but there is a thin layer of fluid that allows the visceral and parietal pericardial layers to slide against one another without friction as the heart fills and empties Pericarditis is a life-th ...
CRRM1.11 - Embryology of the Heart
... The primary septum forms between the developing atria from proliferating cells of the atrioventricular septum Highly oxygenated blood flowing from the placenta into the IVC enters the right atrium and flows against the primary septum creating a hole called the foramen ovale A secondary septum forms ...
... The primary septum forms between the developing atria from proliferating cells of the atrioventricular septum Highly oxygenated blood flowing from the placenta into the IVC enters the right atrium and flows against the primary septum creating a hole called the foramen ovale A secondary septum forms ...
online supplementary materials
... μmol/L), significant hepatic disease, secondary hypertension, pericardial disease, severe valvular heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or chronic atrial fibrillation were excluded. None of our patients has symptoms or signs suggestive of secondary hypertension (e.g. truncal ...
... μmol/L), significant hepatic disease, secondary hypertension, pericardial disease, severe valvular heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or chronic atrial fibrillation were excluded. None of our patients has symptoms or signs suggestive of secondary hypertension (e.g. truncal ...
peripartum cardiomyopathy
... 1. Cardiac failure developing in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months of delivery 2. No identifiable cause of the cardiac failure 3. No pre-existing heart disease before the last month of pregnancy 4. An ejection fraction of less than 45%, or the combination of an M-mode fractional shorten ...
... 1. Cardiac failure developing in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months of delivery 2. No identifiable cause of the cardiac failure 3. No pre-existing heart disease before the last month of pregnancy 4. An ejection fraction of less than 45%, or the combination of an M-mode fractional shorten ...
General
... understanding of the diagnosis, evaluation and management of patients with heart failure discussion of cases and care of patients understanding of the criteria for heart transplantation. recognition of rejection on endomyocardial biopsy (the Service Attending will evaluate you during the daily revie ...
... understanding of the diagnosis, evaluation and management of patients with heart failure discussion of cases and care of patients understanding of the criteria for heart transplantation. recognition of rejection on endomyocardial biopsy (the Service Attending will evaluate you during the daily revie ...
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: The Newest Guidelines
... Men are slightly more likely than women to develop AF but women diagnosed with it carry a longer-term risk of premature death. ...
... Men are slightly more likely than women to develop AF but women diagnosed with it carry a longer-term risk of premature death. ...
What types of heart disease do cats get?
... lack of appetite weight loss lethargy increased respiratory rate & effort collapse pain and hind limb dysfunction stunted growth (kittens) ...
... lack of appetite weight loss lethargy increased respiratory rate & effort collapse pain and hind limb dysfunction stunted growth (kittens) ...
The Cardi.QvascularSystem:
... The contraction of the ventricles is referred to as II] and the period of ventricular relaxation is called (2) . The mono syllables describing heart sounds during the cardiac cycle are (3) . The first heart sound is a result of closure of the (4) valves; closure of the (5) valves causes the second ...
... The contraction of the ventricles is referred to as II] and the period of ventricular relaxation is called (2) . The mono syllables describing heart sounds during the cardiac cycle are (3) . The first heart sound is a result of closure of the (4) valves; closure of the (5) valves causes the second ...
What types of heart disease do cats get?
... What types of heart disease do cats get? Heart disease can be divided into two groups, congenital and adult onset forms. In congenital disease the defect is present at birth. Although signs of congenital disease are often seen at quite a young age, in some cases they can go undetected. Congenital di ...
... What types of heart disease do cats get? Heart disease can be divided into two groups, congenital and adult onset forms. In congenital disease the defect is present at birth. Although signs of congenital disease are often seen at quite a young age, in some cases they can go undetected. Congenital di ...
Ventricular tachycardia (broad complex)
... complexes must be generated in the ventricles independently from the atria. If this occurs either due to left or right bundle branch block or the presence of ventricular arrhythmias, QRS complxes will be broad (as the bundle/Purkinje system is that which ensures narrow complexes) VENTRICULAR TACHYCA ...
... complexes must be generated in the ventricles independently from the atria. If this occurs either due to left or right bundle branch block or the presence of ventricular arrhythmias, QRS complxes will be broad (as the bundle/Purkinje system is that which ensures narrow complexes) VENTRICULAR TACHYCA ...
Anaemia and heart failure: statement of the problem
... causes, including iron and vitamin deficiency, insidious blood loss, haemodilution, renal impairment and bone marrow depression with resistance to erythropoietin. In the presence of a damaged heart and often coronary artery disease, anaemia may worsen contractile ability and systolic function, while ...
... causes, including iron and vitamin deficiency, insidious blood loss, haemodilution, renal impairment and bone marrow depression with resistance to erythropoietin. In the presence of a damaged heart and often coronary artery disease, anaemia may worsen contractile ability and systolic function, while ...
Chapter 19
... a. coronary atherosclerosis - leads to gradual occlusion of heart vessels, reducing oxygen nutrient supply to cardiac muscle cells; (fat & salt diet, smoking, stress) b. high blood pressure - when aortic pressure gets to large, left ventricle cannot pump properly, increasing ESV, and lowering SV c. ...
... a. coronary atherosclerosis - leads to gradual occlusion of heart vessels, reducing oxygen nutrient supply to cardiac muscle cells; (fat & salt diet, smoking, stress) b. high blood pressure - when aortic pressure gets to large, left ventricle cannot pump properly, increasing ESV, and lowering SV c. ...
Neurons in the Heart, Brain is Major Seat of Emotion
... risk factors listed for each kind of failure [9], it can be deduced that Anker’s incident was probably the ‘TakotsuboCariomyopathy’. From the fact that the risk factors for this type of heart failure include the loss of a close friend, and that Anker’s incident was a ‘sudden heart attack’ [9], it is ...
... risk factors listed for each kind of failure [9], it can be deduced that Anker’s incident was probably the ‘TakotsuboCariomyopathy’. From the fact that the risk factors for this type of heart failure include the loss of a close friend, and that Anker’s incident was a ‘sudden heart attack’ [9], it is ...
Pulmonary Hypertension
... Two kinds of Pulmonary Hypertension are recognized: Secondary, in which the cause of the high blood pressure is known; and Primary, in which the cause is unknown. (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) is a rare condition, affecting females more frequently than males (2.4 to 1)). Possible causes of S ...
... Two kinds of Pulmonary Hypertension are recognized: Secondary, in which the cause of the high blood pressure is known; and Primary, in which the cause is unknown. (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) is a rare condition, affecting females more frequently than males (2.4 to 1)). Possible causes of S ...
Safety, tolerability and efficacy of ivabradine for
... failure and other conditions is significant, a fact that has been extensively documented given that tachycardia has a major effect on myocardial oxygen consumption. Due to its effects on heart rate, ivabradine reduces myocardial oxygen consumption, maximizing oxygen supply and myocardial perfusion b ...
... failure and other conditions is significant, a fact that has been extensively documented given that tachycardia has a major effect on myocardial oxygen consumption. Due to its effects on heart rate, ivabradine reduces myocardial oxygen consumption, maximizing oxygen supply and myocardial perfusion b ...
Investigating Heart Rate
... blood to the heart, regardless of whether the blood is oxygenated or deoxygenated. In order for muscle tissue to receive more oxygen during physical exertion, the heart increases its contraction rate. A heart rate, also called the cardiac rate or pulse, is measured in beats per minute (bpm). The mor ...
... blood to the heart, regardless of whether the blood is oxygenated or deoxygenated. In order for muscle tissue to receive more oxygen during physical exertion, the heart increases its contraction rate. A heart rate, also called the cardiac rate or pulse, is measured in beats per minute (bpm). The mor ...
lecture16_C
... heart. This part of the surgery takes two to three hours Atrial cuffs are sewn to native heart's right and left atria A plastic model is placed in the chest to determine the proper placement and fit of the heart in the patient Grafts are cut to an appropriate length and sewn to the aorta and pulmona ...
... heart. This part of the surgery takes two to three hours Atrial cuffs are sewn to native heart's right and left atria A plastic model is placed in the chest to determine the proper placement and fit of the heart in the patient Grafts are cut to an appropriate length and sewn to the aorta and pulmona ...
Ch 21: Cardiovascular System - The Heart -
... heart and other body tissues. – arteries carry blood away from the heart – veins carry blood back to the heart Arteries carry blood high in oxygen. – (except for the pulmonary arteries) ...
... heart and other body tissues. – arteries carry blood away from the heart – veins carry blood back to the heart Arteries carry blood high in oxygen. – (except for the pulmonary arteries) ...
HeartRateArticleHW3
... Just like other muscles in the body, the more you exercise them, the bigger, stronger and more efficient they get. The left ventricle grows slightly in size which means that it can hold and pump more blood per beat. If the heart can hold and pump more blood, then it does not have to work as hard to ...
... Just like other muscles in the body, the more you exercise them, the bigger, stronger and more efficient they get. The left ventricle grows slightly in size which means that it can hold and pump more blood per beat. If the heart can hold and pump more blood, then it does not have to work as hard to ...
ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE SNAIL`S HEART. By
... might easily be given by a section passing through the peripheral layer of connective tissue covering the narrow neck between the auricle and ventricle, and which at the same time included muscle fibres from both chambers of the heart. These would be cut obliquely, and would be separated from each o ...
... might easily be given by a section passing through the peripheral layer of connective tissue covering the narrow neck between the auricle and ventricle, and which at the same time included muscle fibres from both chambers of the heart. These would be cut obliquely, and would be separated from each o ...
Document
... node. Without proper blood supply, that area is unable to perform normal electrical conduction and begins to show disturbances (arrhythmias). This patient may need to have an angioplasty or stent placement or CABG to open up that area to better blood supply. ...
... node. Without proper blood supply, that area is unable to perform normal electrical conduction and begins to show disturbances (arrhythmias). This patient may need to have an angioplasty or stent placement or CABG to open up that area to better blood supply. ...
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
... know where you were and who people were around you?” ...
... know where you were and who people were around you?” ...
Heart failure
Heart failure (HF), often referred to as congestive heart failure (CHF), occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs. The terms chronic heart failure (CHF) or congestive cardiac failure (CCF) are often used interchangeably with congestive heart failure. Signs and symptoms commonly include shortness of breath, excessive tiredness, and leg swelling. The shortness of breath is usually worse with exercise, while lying down, and may wake the person at night. A limited ability to exercise is also a common feature.Common causes of heart failure include coronary artery disease including a previous myocardial infarction (heart attack), high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, excess alcohol use, infection, and cardiomyopathy of an unknown cause. These cause heart failure by changing either the structure or the functioning of the heart. There are two main types of heart failure: heart failure due to left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure with normal ejection fraction depending on if the ability of the left ventricle to contract is affected, or the heart's ability to relax. The severity of disease is usually graded by the degree of problems with exercise. Heart failure is not the same as myocardial infarction (in which part of the heart muscle dies) or cardiac arrest (in which blood flow stops altogether). Other diseases that may have symptoms similar to heart failure include obesity, kidney failure, liver problems, anemia and thyroid disease.The condition is diagnosed based on the history of the symptoms and a physical examination with confirmation by echocardiography. Blood tests, electrocardiography, and chest radiography may be useful to determine the underlying cause. Treatment depends on the severity and cause of the disease. In people with chronic stable mild heart failure, treatment commonly consists of lifestyle modifications such as stopping smoking, physical exercise, and dietary changes, as well as medications. In those with heart failure due to left ventricular dysfunction, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers along with beta blockers are recommended. For those with severe disease, aldosterone antagonists, or hydralazine plus a nitrate may be used. Diuretics are useful for preventing fluid retention. Sometimes, depending on the cause, an implanted device such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardiac defibrillator may be recommended. In some moderate or severe cases cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) may be suggested or cardiac contractility modulation may be of benefit. A ventricular assist device or occasionally a heart transplant may be recommended in those with severe disease despite all other measures.Heart failure is a common, costly, and potentially fatal condition. In developed countries, around 2% of adults have heart failure and in those over the age of 65, this increases to 6–10%. In the year after diagnosis the risk of death is about 35% after which it decreases to below 10% each year. This is similar to the risks with a number of types of cancer. In the United Kingdom the disease is the reason for 5% of emergency hospital admissions. Heart failure has been known since ancient times with the Ebers papyrus commenting on it around 1550 BCE.