Preparatory Activity: The Electrical System of the Heart
... Action potentials propagate throughout the atrial myocardium from cell to cell via intercalated discs and through specialized internodal pathways. (no label) The AV node (atrioventricular node) is located at the junction between the atria and ventricles. Action potentials are propagated through the ...
... Action potentials propagate throughout the atrial myocardium from cell to cell via intercalated discs and through specialized internodal pathways. (no label) The AV node (atrioventricular node) is located at the junction between the atria and ventricles. Action potentials are propagated through the ...
CRT Backgound
... completed in 2001, indicated that a post-market study of 1000 European heart failure patients using Guidant's heart failure technology – including the CONTAK CD™ device, the CONTAK TR™ device and the EASYTRAK™ coronary venous lead system – had marked improvement in their heart failure condition. In ...
... completed in 2001, indicated that a post-market study of 1000 European heart failure patients using Guidant's heart failure technology – including the CONTAK CD™ device, the CONTAK TR™ device and the EASYTRAK™ coronary venous lead system – had marked improvement in their heart failure condition. In ...
cv_anatomy
... return it to the heart ◦ As capillaries lead away from tissues, they merge and become larger venules ◦ As venules continue to lead blood away from tissues, they merge and become larger veins ...
... return it to the heart ◦ As capillaries lead away from tissues, they merge and become larger venules ◦ As venules continue to lead blood away from tissues, they merge and become larger veins ...
Patient information sheet – Ablation of arrhythmias
... supraventricular tachycardia (AVNRT, Wolf Parkinson White syndrome, atrial tachycardia), atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular ectopics and ventricular tachycardia. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT): There are three main types of supraventricular tachycardias. 1. AVNRT sometimes called A ...
... supraventricular tachycardia (AVNRT, Wolf Parkinson White syndrome, atrial tachycardia), atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular ectopics and ventricular tachycardia. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT): There are three main types of supraventricular tachycardias. 1. AVNRT sometimes called A ...
Elina Barnabas
... The human heart is a very special organ. It is the only organ with a specialised type of muscle fibers; the Cardiac Muscle. In addition to this, it has specialised cells responsible for generating electrical impulses for its rhythmic contraction. Because the heart has its own electrical impulse, it ...
... The human heart is a very special organ. It is the only organ with a specialised type of muscle fibers; the Cardiac Muscle. In addition to this, it has specialised cells responsible for generating electrical impulses for its rhythmic contraction. Because the heart has its own electrical impulse, it ...
Exercise Stress Test Consent Form
... Your doctor has referred you for an exercise stress test. The exercise stress test will evaluate your heart and vascular system’s response to exercise. It will help diagnose blocked arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease), assess abnormal heart beats, and check pacemaker function. You will b ...
... Your doctor has referred you for an exercise stress test. The exercise stress test will evaluate your heart and vascular system’s response to exercise. It will help diagnose blocked arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease), assess abnormal heart beats, and check pacemaker function. You will b ...
File
... the impulse sweeps to the atrioventricular bundle (also called the bundle of His) in the superior part of the interventricular septum. Although the atria and ventricles abut each other, they are not connected by gap junctions. The AV bundle is the only electrical connection between them. The fibrous ...
... the impulse sweeps to the atrioventricular bundle (also called the bundle of His) in the superior part of the interventricular septum. Although the atria and ventricles abut each other, they are not connected by gap junctions. The AV bundle is the only electrical connection between them. The fibrous ...
Premature Ventricular Contractions
... • Initiate abnormal automaticity, triggered activity, reentry ...
... • Initiate abnormal automaticity, triggered activity, reentry ...
fainting (syncope)
... Low blood volume being pumped by the heart (known as “low cardiac output”) not related to irregular heart beats (arrhythmias)—disease of heart muscle (known as “cardiomyopathy”); long-term (chronic) mitral valve disease; birth defect involving narrowing just below the aortic valve, the heart valve ...
... Low blood volume being pumped by the heart (known as “low cardiac output”) not related to irregular heart beats (arrhythmias)—disease of heart muscle (known as “cardiomyopathy”); long-term (chronic) mitral valve disease; birth defect involving narrowing just below the aortic valve, the heart valve ...
title - JustAnswer
... Low blood volume being pumped by the heart (known as “low cardiac output”) not related to irregular heart beats (arrhythmias)—disease of heart muscle (known as “cardiomyopathy”); long-term (chronic) mitral valve disease; birth defect involving narrowing just below the aortic valve, the heart valve f ...
... Low blood volume being pumped by the heart (known as “low cardiac output”) not related to irregular heart beats (arrhythmias)—disease of heart muscle (known as “cardiomyopathy”); long-term (chronic) mitral valve disease; birth defect involving narrowing just below the aortic valve, the heart valve f ...
Cardiac Physiology Relation to Cardiac Anatomy
... • The sinoatrial (SA) node: a primary pacemaker of the heart, located at the junction of the superior vena cava and the right atrium • The electrical impulses initiated by the SA node are conducted along the myocardial cells of the atria via specialized tracts called internodle pathways • The impuls ...
... • The sinoatrial (SA) node: a primary pacemaker of the heart, located at the junction of the superior vena cava and the right atrium • The electrical impulses initiated by the SA node are conducted along the myocardial cells of the atria via specialized tracts called internodle pathways • The impuls ...
The Catholic Doctor is In: Broken Heart Syndrome
... Heart Syndrome” or “Stress Cardiomyopathy”. The cause is almost invariably intense emotional stress such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or natural disaster. Interestingly, the “Broken Heart Syndrome” occurs much more often in women. The mechanism believed to be responsible for the damaged hea ...
... Heart Syndrome” or “Stress Cardiomyopathy”. The cause is almost invariably intense emotional stress such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or natural disaster. Interestingly, the “Broken Heart Syndrome” occurs much more often in women. The mechanism believed to be responsible for the damaged hea ...
GAC Module 7.pptx
... registered nurses. Nursing autonomy of practice and nursing career development places a priority on a lifelong commitment to the principles of education and professional development. The knowledge base of nursing theory and practice is expanding and while care has been taken to ensure the accuracy a ...
... registered nurses. Nursing autonomy of practice and nursing career development places a priority on a lifelong commitment to the principles of education and professional development. The knowledge base of nursing theory and practice is expanding and while care has been taken to ensure the accuracy a ...
ARRYTHMIAS AND CONDUCTION DEFECTS IN ECG
... TREATMENT OF VF: VF is a life threatening condition, as due to rapid discharge the ventricles beat so rapidly that very little or no blood at all is pumped because there is not enough time between contractions for the ventricles to fill. When VF occurs, a well-placed electrical shock across the ...
... TREATMENT OF VF: VF is a life threatening condition, as due to rapid discharge the ventricles beat so rapidly that very little or no blood at all is pumped because there is not enough time between contractions for the ventricles to fill. When VF occurs, a well-placed electrical shock across the ...
12.Disorder of cardiac rhythm
... transition of АV-block 2 degree type III into complete АV-block - long time asystole at АV-block 3 degree (complete) - long time asystole at ventricles fibrillation because АV-block 3 degree ...
... transition of АV-block 2 degree type III into complete АV-block - long time asystole at АV-block 3 degree (complete) - long time asystole at ventricles fibrillation because АV-block 3 degree ...
Procoralan Ivabradine Prescribing Information Refer to
... benefits on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with symptomatic chronic stable angina pectoris (e.g. myocardial infarction or cardiovascular death). As heart rate may fluctuate considerably over time, serial heart rate measurements, ECG or ambulatory 24-hour monitoring should be considered before t ...
... benefits on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with symptomatic chronic stable angina pectoris (e.g. myocardial infarction or cardiovascular death). As heart rate may fluctuate considerably over time, serial heart rate measurements, ECG or ambulatory 24-hour monitoring should be considered before t ...
Cardiac Emergencies
... One ampule is 500 mcg/1 cc Mix one amp in 82 cc of normal saline Run resulting mixture at 1 cc/kg/hr, this will be equivalent to 0.1 mcg/kg/min ...
... One ampule is 500 mcg/1 cc Mix one amp in 82 cc of normal saline Run resulting mixture at 1 cc/kg/hr, this will be equivalent to 0.1 mcg/kg/min ...
An Investigation of Cardiac Dynamics and Substrate Metabolism in
... An Investigation of Cardiac Dynamics and Substrate Metabolism in an Animal Heart Failure Model Anna E. Stanhewicz ...
... An Investigation of Cardiac Dynamics and Substrate Metabolism in an Animal Heart Failure Model Anna E. Stanhewicz ...
Heart - Parma City School District
... • Ionic changes occur during muscle contraction that can be detected by an electrical recording device • P QRS T wave – P = excitation /contraction of atria – QRS = ventricular excitation & contraction – T = recovery of ventricles, repolarization ...
... • Ionic changes occur during muscle contraction that can be detected by an electrical recording device • P QRS T wave – P = excitation /contraction of atria – QRS = ventricular excitation & contraction – T = recovery of ventricles, repolarization ...
CARDIAC ARREST
... The OA must be familiar with the location and use of equipment and drugs on the emergency trolley If the patient is in ventricular fibrillation it can be stabilized by electrical defibrillation The doctor applies electrode jelly to the paddles to prevent skin burns The current will pass across the c ...
... The OA must be familiar with the location and use of equipment and drugs on the emergency trolley If the patient is in ventricular fibrillation it can be stabilized by electrical defibrillation The doctor applies electrode jelly to the paddles to prevent skin burns The current will pass across the c ...
CPR Facts and Statistics
... Approximately 335,000 of all annual adult coronary heart disease deaths in the U.S. are due to sudden cardiac arrest, suffered outside the hospital setting and in hospital emergency departments. About 900 Americans die every day due to sudden cardiac arrest. ...
... Approximately 335,000 of all annual adult coronary heart disease deaths in the U.S. are due to sudden cardiac arrest, suffered outside the hospital setting and in hospital emergency departments. About 900 Americans die every day due to sudden cardiac arrest. ...
Definitions
... Palpitation: is the uncomfortable awareness of the heart rhythm. Normal palpitations occur with exercise, emotion and stress or after taking substances that increase adrenergic activity or decrease vagal activity. Abnormal palpitations may occur for no reason and may be fast or strongand-slow. Palpi ...
... Palpitation: is the uncomfortable awareness of the heart rhythm. Normal palpitations occur with exercise, emotion and stress or after taking substances that increase adrenergic activity or decrease vagal activity. Abnormal palpitations may occur for no reason and may be fast or strongand-slow. Palpi ...
AFA Atrial fibrillation and heart failure
... Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common disorder, in which the upper chambers of the heart, the atria, become affected by disorganised and chaotic electrical impulses, making them ‘wobble’ or ...
... Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common disorder, in which the upper chambers of the heart, the atria, become affected by disorganised and chaotic electrical impulses, making them ‘wobble’ or ...