Issue 11 - April 2014 (PDF 326KB)
... unable to pump blood around the body effectively. Congestive heart failure (CHF), also known as congestive cardiac failure (CCF), is heart failure that is accompanied by congestion of body tissues (Porth 2005, 608). Common causes of heart failure include: ischaemic heart disease / coronary artery ...
... unable to pump blood around the body effectively. Congestive heart failure (CHF), also known as congestive cardiac failure (CCF), is heart failure that is accompanied by congestion of body tissues (Porth 2005, 608). Common causes of heart failure include: ischaemic heart disease / coronary artery ...
Development and Evaluation of a Dynamic Cardiac Phantom for use
... One way of ensuring the quality of procurement procedures for scintigraphic images by the cameras used in nuclear medicine is through the use of phantoms in the tests required to evaluate quality. The Brazilian standard CNEN NE-3.05, National Commission of Nuclear Energy (CNEN), recommends using app ...
... One way of ensuring the quality of procurement procedures for scintigraphic images by the cameras used in nuclear medicine is through the use of phantoms in the tests required to evaluate quality. The Brazilian standard CNEN NE-3.05, National Commission of Nuclear Energy (CNEN), recommends using app ...
our Cardiology Terms. - Desert Cardiology of Tucson
... oxygen). It prevents blood from backing up into the right side of the heart. The difference between upper (systolic) and lower parts (diastolic) of a blood pressure. Backward flowing. Seen in heart disease when a heart valve is defective and blood regurgitates backward into a chamber or vessel. The ...
... oxygen). It prevents blood from backing up into the right side of the heart. The difference between upper (systolic) and lower parts (diastolic) of a blood pressure. Backward flowing. Seen in heart disease when a heart valve is defective and blood regurgitates backward into a chamber or vessel. The ...
The Atrial Fibrillation And Stroke Thromboprophylaxis in hEart
... (2014) The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in atrial fibrillation. Nursing Research Institute Symposium, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Nov 2014. 2. Ferguson C, Inglis SC, Newton PJ, Middleton S, Macdonald PS & Davidson PM (2014) The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in ...
... (2014) The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in atrial fibrillation. Nursing Research Institute Symposium, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Nov 2014. 2. Ferguson C, Inglis SC, Newton PJ, Middleton S, Macdonald PS & Davidson PM (2014) The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in ...
Electrocardiography for Healthcare Professionals Chapter 6: Atrial
... 6.1 Summarize the similarities between atrial dysrhythmias. 6.2 Identify premature atrial complexes using the criteria for classification and explain how the rhythm may affect the patient including basic patient care and treatment. 6.3 Identify wandering atrial pacemaker using the criteria for class ...
... 6.1 Summarize the similarities between atrial dysrhythmias. 6.2 Identify premature atrial complexes using the criteria for classification and explain how the rhythm may affect the patient including basic patient care and treatment. 6.3 Identify wandering atrial pacemaker using the criteria for class ...
Surface ECG Markers may Predict Impending Atrial Fibrillation after
... atrial fibrillation. Additionally, poor signal quality in the majority of the recordings precluded their use, resulting in few patients suitable for analysis. Together, these issues prevented us from analyzing larger number of patients. In the future, this problem can be addressed by appropriate eng ...
... atrial fibrillation. Additionally, poor signal quality in the majority of the recordings precluded their use, resulting in few patients suitable for analysis. Together, these issues prevented us from analyzing larger number of patients. In the future, this problem can be addressed by appropriate eng ...
Swans and Pressors
... tissue, resulting in vasodilation and inotropic effects with little chronotropic activity Dose: 0.375-0.75 mcg/kg/minute. >10%: Cardiovascular: Ventricular arrhythmia (ectopy 9%, NSVT 3%, sustained ventricular tachycardia 1%, ventricular fibrillation <1%) Hypotension ...
... tissue, resulting in vasodilation and inotropic effects with little chronotropic activity Dose: 0.375-0.75 mcg/kg/minute. >10%: Cardiovascular: Ventricular arrhythmia (ectopy 9%, NSVT 3%, sustained ventricular tachycardia 1%, ventricular fibrillation <1%) Hypotension ...
Frequent Premature Ventricular Contractions
... Over 80% of patients with cardiomyopathy produce frequent and complex ventricular arrhythmias. The frequency of PVCs appears to be related to the ventricular size rather than function, suggesting myocardial stretch as a cause. It is uncertain what separate contribution ventricular arrhythmias make i ...
... Over 80% of patients with cardiomyopathy produce frequent and complex ventricular arrhythmias. The frequency of PVCs appears to be related to the ventricular size rather than function, suggesting myocardial stretch as a cause. It is uncertain what separate contribution ventricular arrhythmias make i ...
Heart rate variability: a noninvasive electrocardiographic method to
... and cardiovascular mortality, particularly in patients with MI and CHF. Perturbations of the ANS and its imbalance consisting of either increased sympathetic or reduced vagal activity may result in ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, which is nowadays one of the leading causes of ...
... and cardiovascular mortality, particularly in patients with MI and CHF. Perturbations of the ANS and its imbalance consisting of either increased sympathetic or reduced vagal activity may result in ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, which is nowadays one of the leading causes of ...
Cardiology - Angelfire
... Criteria for Q wave infarct (two leads serving an arterial territory) ❏ during an AMI, the ECG changes with time may include ❏ ST segment elevation +/– tall peaked T waves “hyperacute T waves” (area of injury) ❏ Q waves develop (transmural infarcts only) ❏ T waves invert (ischemia) Q Wave ❏ signific ...
... Criteria for Q wave infarct (two leads serving an arterial territory) ❏ during an AMI, the ECG changes with time may include ❏ ST segment elevation +/– tall peaked T waves “hyperacute T waves” (area of injury) ❏ Q waves develop (transmural infarcts only) ❏ T waves invert (ischemia) Q Wave ❏ signific ...
ENTC 4350
... If there is no QRS and the fibrillation detector delivers a stimulating pulse to the lower lead of the lower AND gate, then when the attendant activates the defib switch, a stimulus will be put on both terminals of that gate, and its output will trigger the defibrillator. ...
... If there is no QRS and the fibrillation detector delivers a stimulating pulse to the lower lead of the lower AND gate, then when the attendant activates the defib switch, a stimulus will be put on both terminals of that gate, and its output will trigger the defibrillator. ...
ENTC 4350
... If there is no QRS and the fibrillation detector delivers a stimulating pulse to the lower lead of the lower AND gate, then when the attendant activates the defib switch, a stimulus will be put on both terminals of that gate, and its output will trigger the defibrillator. ...
... If there is no QRS and the fibrillation detector delivers a stimulating pulse to the lower lead of the lower AND gate, then when the attendant activates the defib switch, a stimulus will be put on both terminals of that gate, and its output will trigger the defibrillator. ...
Management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
... and treating depression is important in these patients. There is still no single diagnostic test for HFpEF and the cornerstone in the assessment remains a thorough medical history and physical examination. The duration and extent of the symptoms are relevant and it is useful to classify patients acc ...
... and treating depression is important in these patients. There is still no single diagnostic test for HFpEF and the cornerstone in the assessment remains a thorough medical history and physical examination. The duration and extent of the symptoms are relevant and it is useful to classify patients acc ...
HeartStart MRx and XL AED Algorithm
... The features that are measured can be grouped into two categories: beat features and rhythm features. Beat features are associated with the detection of a QRS complex. QRS morphology features are used to characterize the relative organization of the waveform. A rhythm is deemed organized if there ar ...
... The features that are measured can be grouped into two categories: beat features and rhythm features. Beat features are associated with the detection of a QRS complex. QRS morphology features are used to characterize the relative organization of the waveform. A rhythm is deemed organized if there ar ...
Ipratropium Bromide on Autonomic
... absence of gross effects on heart rate and BP.7 We have shown that inhalation of single, high therapeu¬ tic doses of albuterol or ipratropium does not result in significant impairment of PNS-mediated barore¬ flex control of heart rate. In addition, PNS and SNS modulation of heart rate were not alter ...
... absence of gross effects on heart rate and BP.7 We have shown that inhalation of single, high therapeu¬ tic doses of albuterol or ipratropium does not result in significant impairment of PNS-mediated barore¬ flex control of heart rate. In addition, PNS and SNS modulation of heart rate were not alter ...
of atrial dysrhythmias - Heart
... rhythm disturbances may be related to rapid changes in blood quinidine levels. Kinidin Durules are tablets of quinidine bisulphate in which the active drug is embedded in a porous insoluble plastic tablet. It releases 40 per cent of the dose in the first hour and the remainder is steadily released o ...
... rhythm disturbances may be related to rapid changes in blood quinidine levels. Kinidin Durules are tablets of quinidine bisulphate in which the active drug is embedded in a porous insoluble plastic tablet. It releases 40 per cent of the dose in the first hour and the remainder is steadily released o ...
Diagnosis and treatment of catecholaminergic polymorphic
... Supraventricular arrhythmia is part of the catecholaminergic polymorphic VT phenotype. Isolated atrial ectopic beats, nonsustained supraventricular tachycardia, and short runs of atrial fibrillation usually are observed during exercise, with an onset pattern similar to that of ventricular arrhythmia ...
... Supraventricular arrhythmia is part of the catecholaminergic polymorphic VT phenotype. Isolated atrial ectopic beats, nonsustained supraventricular tachycardia, and short runs of atrial fibrillation usually are observed during exercise, with an onset pattern similar to that of ventricular arrhythmia ...
Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
... blocking the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. Another, less common cause of a heart attack is a coronary artery spasm. In this case, there is a sudden, severe tightening of a blood vessel that completely blocks off blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Certain triggers such as illegal substanc ...
... blocking the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. Another, less common cause of a heart attack is a coronary artery spasm. In this case, there is a sudden, severe tightening of a blood vessel that completely blocks off blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Certain triggers such as illegal substanc ...
Supraventricular Tachycardia
... A waves due to atrial contraction against the closed tricuspid valve.7 When sinus rhythm is restored, physical examination is usually normal, but a careful examination is warranted to rule out evidence of structural heart disease. The usual presentation of supraventricular tachycardia on electrocard ...
... A waves due to atrial contraction against the closed tricuspid valve.7 When sinus rhythm is restored, physical examination is usually normal, but a careful examination is warranted to rule out evidence of structural heart disease. The usual presentation of supraventricular tachycardia on electrocard ...
Paediatric ECG Interpretation
... accessory pathway = the Bundle of Kent (right) The ECG findings will vary according to the type of bypass tract (anatomic or functional) and the direction of the impulse flow through the AV node (atrium to ventricle, or visa versa). The presence of AV block will interrupt any re-entrant tachycardia t ...
... accessory pathway = the Bundle of Kent (right) The ECG findings will vary according to the type of bypass tract (anatomic or functional) and the direction of the impulse flow through the AV node (atrium to ventricle, or visa versa). The presence of AV block will interrupt any re-entrant tachycardia t ...
Supraventricular Tachycardia - UCSF Department of Anesthesia and
... A waves due to atrial contraction against the closed tricuspid valve.7 When sinus rhythm is restored, physical examination is usually normal, but a careful examination is warranted to rule out evidence of structural heart disease. The usual presentation of supraventricular tachycardia on electrocard ...
... A waves due to atrial contraction against the closed tricuspid valve.7 When sinus rhythm is restored, physical examination is usually normal, but a careful examination is warranted to rule out evidence of structural heart disease. The usual presentation of supraventricular tachycardia on electrocard ...
Questions for test-control on the theme:”Vectorial analysis of
... 1. The depolarization wave spreads through the ventricular muscle: 1. From the epicardial surface to the entire endocardial surface 2. From the entire endocardial surface to the epicardial surface 3. To the epicardial and endocardial surfaces simultaneously 2. The repolarization wave spreads through ...
... 1. The depolarization wave spreads through the ventricular muscle: 1. From the epicardial surface to the entire endocardial surface 2. From the entire endocardial surface to the epicardial surface 3. To the epicardial and endocardial surfaces simultaneously 2. The repolarization wave spreads through ...
heart
... Rowe et al. (2001) raised four main objections to the original interpretation. They suggested that if the structure was indeed a heart, additional characteristics, including pulmonary vessels, cardiac veins, coronary arteries, vena cavae, and atria consistent with extant heart morphology, should be ...
... Rowe et al. (2001) raised four main objections to the original interpretation. They suggested that if the structure was indeed a heart, additional characteristics, including pulmonary vessels, cardiac veins, coronary arteries, vena cavae, and atria consistent with extant heart morphology, should be ...
Evaluation of Palpitations: Etiology and Diagnostic
... risk factors for ischemic heart disease. Exercise stress testing may be particularly useful for certain patients deemed to be at high risk for ischemic heart disease by global risk assessment.17 ...
... risk factors for ischemic heart disease. Exercise stress testing may be particularly useful for certain patients deemed to be at high risk for ischemic heart disease by global risk assessment.17 ...