Mechanism of Action
... Maximum efficency of CO achieved when myocardium stretched appx 2 ½ times length Think rubber band CO decreased with lower preload/filling pressures or too high ...
... Maximum efficency of CO achieved when myocardium stretched appx 2 ½ times length Think rubber band CO decreased with lower preload/filling pressures or too high ...
Independent influence of previous myocardial infarction
... The Goal: Processes of cardiac remodelling, especially collagen deposition and following fibrosis, seen both in infarcted and non-infarcted myocardium are important contributors to the development of the impaired left ventricular (LV) function. The objective of this study was to assess the independe ...
... The Goal: Processes of cardiac remodelling, especially collagen deposition and following fibrosis, seen both in infarcted and non-infarcted myocardium are important contributors to the development of the impaired left ventricular (LV) function. The objective of this study was to assess the independe ...
Hollywood Squares Circulatory (6-8)
... This is composed of the heart & blood vessels including arteries, veins & capillaries. ...
... This is composed of the heart & blood vessels including arteries, veins & capillaries. ...
Summary of Roger`s Disease (aka Ventricular Septal Defect)
... work to compensate for the problem. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: Eventually, the stress on the overworked right ventricle may cause it to weaken and/or enlarge. The lungs can also become congested from constantly receiving more blood than is needed. Eventually, the congestion and overwork can lead to ARRH ...
... work to compensate for the problem. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: Eventually, the stress on the overworked right ventricle may cause it to weaken and/or enlarge. The lungs can also become congested from constantly receiving more blood than is needed. Eventually, the congestion and overwork can lead to ARRH ...
Cardiology Jeopardy
... than 120 msec, and an ejection fraction less than or equal to this percent. ...
... than 120 msec, and an ejection fraction less than or equal to this percent. ...
..Heart Sounds 1. There are 2 heart sounds:
... Deprived of oxygen the brain will die in 6 min. Arteries have three layers. The outer two are flexible. When arteries of the brain become harder any sudden pressure change will cause them to burst. Some capillaries are only wide enough for one red blood cell to pass through at a time. Heart Beats 70 ...
... Deprived of oxygen the brain will die in 6 min. Arteries have three layers. The outer two are flexible. When arteries of the brain become harder any sudden pressure change will cause them to burst. Some capillaries are only wide enough for one red blood cell to pass through at a time. Heart Beats 70 ...
Spies: Back in Circulation
... 7. What are the upper chambers of the heart called? 8. What are the lower chamber of the heart called? 9. What is circulation called between the heart and lungs? 10. What is circulation called between the heart and the rest of the body? Not found in reading selection….. 11. Could the circulatory sys ...
... 7. What are the upper chambers of the heart called? 8. What are the lower chamber of the heart called? 9. What is circulation called between the heart and lungs? 10. What is circulation called between the heart and the rest of the body? Not found in reading selection….. 11. Could the circulatory sys ...
Study Guide
... It helps to fight disease. Also known as cardiovascular system A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body Two upper collecting chambers of the heart Receives blood from the body. The blood is low in oxygen and high in waste Receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs Two lower pumpin ...
... It helps to fight disease. Also known as cardiovascular system A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body Two upper collecting chambers of the heart Receives blood from the body. The blood is low in oxygen and high in waste Receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs Two lower pumpin ...
Can I have Heart Failure with a Normal Heart Function?
... someone with heart failure, we automatically think of someone with a “weak” heart. But there is a growing number of people that have heart failure symptoms but with a normal heart function. In fact, nearly half of all people with heart failure have a normal heart function. So how do we know if the h ...
... someone with heart failure, we automatically think of someone with a “weak” heart. But there is a growing number of people that have heart failure symptoms but with a normal heart function. In fact, nearly half of all people with heart failure have a normal heart function. So how do we know if the h ...
Right-Sided Heart Failure
... of electrical impulses to maximize cardiac efficiency. Interestingly, some patients treated by mechanical assist can recover sufficient function to be weaned from the device. There is also considerable enthusiasm for novel therapies, including cell-based approaches, although several hurdles remain i ...
... of electrical impulses to maximize cardiac efficiency. Interestingly, some patients treated by mechanical assist can recover sufficient function to be weaned from the device. There is also considerable enthusiasm for novel therapies, including cell-based approaches, although several hurdles remain i ...
Assessment of Cardiac Function * Am I that Different?
... • Cardiovascular risk factors – DM, HTN, obesity, cholesterol, smoking coarctation ...
... • Cardiovascular risk factors – DM, HTN, obesity, cholesterol, smoking coarctation ...
advances in the management of congestive heart failure
... therapy • May have a role in 30-35% of caucasians ...
... therapy • May have a role in 30-35% of caucasians ...
Heart Failure Clinical Process Guideline Deborah Ayers, RN, MSN Quality Improvement Nurse
... history/or risk factors for heart failure ...
... history/or risk factors for heart failure ...
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... 27. To where does the superior vena cava carry blood? A. left ventricle B. coronary arteries C. right atrium D. pulmonary veins 28. What is the innermost coat of an artery that comes into direct contact with blood called? A. lumen B. tunica externa C. tunica interna D. tunica media ...
... 27. To where does the superior vena cava carry blood? A. left ventricle B. coronary arteries C. right atrium D. pulmonary veins 28. What is the innermost coat of an artery that comes into direct contact with blood called? A. lumen B. tunica externa C. tunica interna D. tunica media ...
Cardiovascular disease What is a cardiovascular disease?
... blood clots in the leg veins, which can annually dislodge and move to the heart and lungs ...
... blood clots in the leg veins, which can annually dislodge and move to the heart and lungs ...
Heart valve disorder
... Pathological thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls “hardening of arteries” due to deposits of atherosclerotic plaques that narrow the arterial lumen. Hypercholesterolemia causes atherosclerosis. This condition places the individual at high risk of stroke, coronary heart disease and hea ...
... Pathological thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls “hardening of arteries” due to deposits of atherosclerotic plaques that narrow the arterial lumen. Hypercholesterolemia causes atherosclerosis. This condition places the individual at high risk of stroke, coronary heart disease and hea ...
Circulatory System - River Vale Schools
... The heart is the key organ in the circulatory system. As a hollow, muscular pump, its main function is to propel blood throughout the body. It usually beats from 60 to 100 times per minute, but can go much faster when necessary. It beats about 100,000 times a day, more than 30 million times per year ...
... The heart is the key organ in the circulatory system. As a hollow, muscular pump, its main function is to propel blood throughout the body. It usually beats from 60 to 100 times per minute, but can go much faster when necessary. It beats about 100,000 times a day, more than 30 million times per year ...
Icd 10 heart failure with preserved ef
... ICD-10 readiness: Coding congestive heart failure Avoiding coding mistakes in ICD-10 by highlighting the major changes from ICD-9. Applicable To . Biventricular (heart) failure NOS; Cardiac, heart or myocardial failure NOS; Congestive heart disease; Congestive heart failure NOS; Right ventricular. T ...
... ICD-10 readiness: Coding congestive heart failure Avoiding coding mistakes in ICD-10 by highlighting the major changes from ICD-9. Applicable To . Biventricular (heart) failure NOS; Cardiac, heart or myocardial failure NOS; Congestive heart disease; Congestive heart failure NOS; Right ventricular. T ...
Cardiology - Congestive Heart Failure
... 1. Types of processes and most common disease entities that cause CHF 2. The basic role of genetics in certain forms of cardiomyopathy 3. Types of processes that cause systolic vs. diastolic dysfunction 4. Symptoms and signs of left-sided vs. right-sided heart failure. 5. Factors leading to symptoma ...
... 1. Types of processes and most common disease entities that cause CHF 2. The basic role of genetics in certain forms of cardiomyopathy 3. Types of processes that cause systolic vs. diastolic dysfunction 4. Symptoms and signs of left-sided vs. right-sided heart failure. 5. Factors leading to symptoma ...
atrial septal defect (asd)
... In most children ASDs will rarely cause a problem. However, if the defect is large it may cause heart failure. Symptoms of heart failure include fast breathing, fast heart rate and poor growth. These symptoms are often controlled with medications until the hole decreases in size or closes. The major ...
... In most children ASDs will rarely cause a problem. However, if the defect is large it may cause heart failure. Symptoms of heart failure include fast breathing, fast heart rate and poor growth. These symptoms are often controlled with medications until the hole decreases in size or closes. The major ...
1. Match the words with their synonyms or definitions 1
... is collected in the blood. The blood is passed back to the right atrium through the _________ (13), where the deoxygenated blood is led to the heart, and the vena cava during the ________ (14) (or relaxation) period of the heart. From there, it is pumped into the right part of the heart and to the p ...
... is collected in the blood. The blood is passed back to the right atrium through the _________ (13), where the deoxygenated blood is led to the heart, and the vena cava during the ________ (14) (or relaxation) period of the heart. From there, it is pumped into the right part of the heart and to the p ...
Congestive Heart failure is the end result of many cardiac diseases
... Congestive Heart failure is the end result of many cardiac diseases. It develops once the heart is no longer able to pump blood effectively. One of the main effects of this is fluid build-up in the body. There are three areas in which this fluid normally accumulates; 1. In the chest cavity (pleural ...
... Congestive Heart failure is the end result of many cardiac diseases. It develops once the heart is no longer able to pump blood effectively. One of the main effects of this is fluid build-up in the body. There are three areas in which this fluid normally accumulates; 1. In the chest cavity (pleural ...
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.