Introduction.
... control the fetus has already in the first trimester of pregnancy signs of diastolic function disorders of the left ventricle (LV) and also there is a high incidence of adverse neonatal period in newborns. The aim of the study: to assess the condition of the cardiovascular system in newborns from mo ...
... control the fetus has already in the first trimester of pregnancy signs of diastolic function disorders of the left ventricle (LV) and also there is a high incidence of adverse neonatal period in newborns. The aim of the study: to assess the condition of the cardiovascular system in newborns from mo ...
Properties of Cardiac Muscle Fibers
... node (only point of electrical contact between chambers) Action potential briefly delayed at AV node (ensures atrial contraction precedes ventricular contraction to allow complete ventricular filling) Impulse travels rapidly down interventricular septum by means of bundle of His Impulse rapidly disp ...
... node (only point of electrical contact between chambers) Action potential briefly delayed at AV node (ensures atrial contraction precedes ventricular contraction to allow complete ventricular filling) Impulse travels rapidly down interventricular septum by means of bundle of His Impulse rapidly disp ...
SUDDEN LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS (SYNCOPE)
... congenital (present at birth) disorders like narrowed or leaking heart valves, a hole in the heart (septal defects), or more severe malformations, or rheumatic heart disease (which affects the heart valves and muscle), are well known examples. Most of the time these conditions are not manifested by ...
... congenital (present at birth) disorders like narrowed or leaking heart valves, a hole in the heart (septal defects), or more severe malformations, or rheumatic heart disease (which affects the heart valves and muscle), are well known examples. Most of the time these conditions are not manifested by ...
Mechanisms underlying abnormal epicardium formation in the
... (middle), and the endocardium (inner). Although relatively quiescent in the adult (merely providing an outer protective layer to the heart), the embryonic epicardium is essential for normal heart development, contributing to structures such as cardiac valves and coronary vessels. Studies in our labo ...
... (middle), and the endocardium (inner). Although relatively quiescent in the adult (merely providing an outer protective layer to the heart), the embryonic epicardium is essential for normal heart development, contributing to structures such as cardiac valves and coronary vessels. Studies in our labo ...
Sudden Cardiac Death Fact Sheet
... The most common cause of sudden death in an athlete is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (hi-per-TRO-fic CARdee-oh-my-OP-a-thee) also called HCM. HCM is a disease of the heart, with abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, which can cause serious heart rhythm problems and blockages to blood flow. This gen ...
... The most common cause of sudden death in an athlete is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (hi-per-TRO-fic CARdee-oh-my-OP-a-thee) also called HCM. HCM is a disease of the heart, with abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, which can cause serious heart rhythm problems and blockages to blood flow. This gen ...
Presentation Support Materials (Online Handouts)
... g. Unoperated acyanotic congenital heart disease h. Unoperated cyanotic congenital heart disease III. ...
... g. Unoperated acyanotic congenital heart disease h. Unoperated cyanotic congenital heart disease III. ...
Chest trauma Case Presentation
... • Initially described as early as 1857, it is defined as an instantaneous cardiac arrest produced by a witnessed, nonpenetrating blow to the chest, in the absence of preexisting heart disease or identifiable morphologic injury to the sternum, ribs, chest wall, or heart. • Commotio cordis is a diagno ...
... • Initially described as early as 1857, it is defined as an instantaneous cardiac arrest produced by a witnessed, nonpenetrating blow to the chest, in the absence of preexisting heart disease or identifiable morphologic injury to the sternum, ribs, chest wall, or heart. • Commotio cordis is a diagno ...
Managing Dysrhythmias - American Academy of Family Physicians
... Most common in patients with lung disease; can occur post-MI or with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia. Rate may be reduced by using IV verapamil. Differences from wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP): significantly increased rate and almost invariable association with severe pulmonary disease. ...
... Most common in patients with lung disease; can occur post-MI or with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia. Rate may be reduced by using IV verapamil. Differences from wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP): significantly increased rate and almost invariable association with severe pulmonary disease. ...
Arrhythmias
... usually asymptomatic o The same as scheme ( notice that there is no precipitation of angina ) o Onset & offset : gradual . o Duration of the disease is usually long as the condition is mostly physiological. ...
... usually asymptomatic o The same as scheme ( notice that there is no precipitation of angina ) o Onset & offset : gradual . o Duration of the disease is usually long as the condition is mostly physiological. ...
The Conduction System of the Heart
... to the apex, turns, and spreads through the ventricular myocardium toward the base •An ECG integrates electrical information obtained by placing electrodes at different locations on the body surface The typical ECG has three recognizable waves: 1st Wave: P wave (depolarization of the atria) 2nd Wave ...
... to the apex, turns, and spreads through the ventricular myocardium toward the base •An ECG integrates electrical information obtained by placing electrodes at different locations on the body surface The typical ECG has three recognizable waves: 1st Wave: P wave (depolarization of the atria) 2nd Wave ...
АНАТОМИЯ СТРОЕНИЯ СЕРДЕЧНЫХ ОБОЛОЧЕК Ладная И. В
... Connective tissue base of the epicardium of the heart in different parts of the heart, and particularly in the furrows and in the apex includes adipose tissue. Myocardium takes a major part of the heart wall. It is formed of the striated cardiac muscle tissue, whose fibers are arranged in several la ...
... Connective tissue base of the epicardium of the heart in different parts of the heart, and particularly in the furrows and in the apex includes adipose tissue. Myocardium takes a major part of the heart wall. It is formed of the striated cardiac muscle tissue, whose fibers are arranged in several la ...
Diseases of The Myocardium
... 4)Exercise induced hypotension. 5)Marked increase in left ventricular wall thickness. Beta-blocker and rate lowering cacium channel blocker can help to relieve angina and some times prevent syncope but not the prognosis. Arrythmias are common and often respond to amiodarone. Dual-chamber pacing and ...
... 4)Exercise induced hypotension. 5)Marked increase in left ventricular wall thickness. Beta-blocker and rate lowering cacium channel blocker can help to relieve angina and some times prevent syncope but not the prognosis. Arrythmias are common and often respond to amiodarone. Dual-chamber pacing and ...
Pacemakers - Heart Rhythm Society
... Pacemakers Normally, the heart is signaled to contract, or squeeze, by an electrical impulse that starts in the sinus node at the top of the right atrium. The impulse then travels through the heart’s “wires” to the muscles of the lower chambers of the heart (right and left ventricles), telling them ...
... Pacemakers Normally, the heart is signaled to contract, or squeeze, by an electrical impulse that starts in the sinus node at the top of the right atrium. The impulse then travels through the heart’s “wires” to the muscles of the lower chambers of the heart (right and left ventricles), telling them ...
Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT)
... 1/ Valvular disorders (Mi stenosis and/or regurgitation) – dilation of the left atrium – electric remodeling – generation of microreentry circuits on the basis of different depolarization features of cardiomyocytes in remodeled myocardium ...
... 1/ Valvular disorders (Mi stenosis and/or regurgitation) – dilation of the left atrium – electric remodeling – generation of microreentry circuits on the basis of different depolarization features of cardiomyocytes in remodeled myocardium ...
NUR202-ModuleB
... ABNORMAL P WAVES CAN PRECEDE, FOLLOW, OR OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE QRS COMPLEX ...
... ABNORMAL P WAVES CAN PRECEDE, FOLLOW, OR OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE QRS COMPLEX ...
Weekly EMS Drill Sudden Cardiac Death
... In 90 percent of adult victims of sudden cardiac death, two or more major coronary arteries are narrowed by fatty buildups. Scarring from a prior heart attack is found in two-thirds of victims. When sudden death occurs in young adults, other heart abnormalities are more likely causes. Adrenaline re ...
... In 90 percent of adult victims of sudden cardiac death, two or more major coronary arteries are narrowed by fatty buildups. Scarring from a prior heart attack is found in two-thirds of victims. When sudden death occurs in young adults, other heart abnormalities are more likely causes. Adrenaline re ...
Anatomy and Physiology II MED 165 Cardiac Anatomy Study
... What are the three components of the cardiovascular system? In what region of the thoracic cavity is the heart found? What is the name of the sac that surrounds the heart? Where do you find the visceral pericardium? Where do you the parietal pericardium? What is the function of pericardial fluid? Wh ...
... What are the three components of the cardiovascular system? In what region of the thoracic cavity is the heart found? What is the name of the sac that surrounds the heart? Where do you find the visceral pericardium? Where do you the parietal pericardium? What is the function of pericardial fluid? Wh ...
The Heart
... Lt. And rt. Coronary arteries: arise from ascending aorta All coronary venous return empties into the coronary sinus and empties directly into the rt. Atrium Angina Pectoris: Chest pain due to ischemia (lack of oxygen supply) Myocardial Infarction (MI)/Heart Attack: death of tissue ...
... Lt. And rt. Coronary arteries: arise from ascending aorta All coronary venous return empties into the coronary sinus and empties directly into the rt. Atrium Angina Pectoris: Chest pain due to ischemia (lack of oxygen supply) Myocardial Infarction (MI)/Heart Attack: death of tissue ...
Heart failure
... provide sufficient cardiac output to satisfy the metabolic needs of the body It is commonly termed congestive heart failure (CHF) since symptoms of increase venous pressure are often ...
... provide sufficient cardiac output to satisfy the metabolic needs of the body It is commonly termed congestive heart failure (CHF) since symptoms of increase venous pressure are often ...
Notes on CHF
... 7. Beta-adrenergic antagonists can dramatically reduce hospitalizations and increase the survival of patients with heart failure. Although beta-blockers decrease myocardial contractility, they also lower heart rate and blood pressure, which are beneficial to reducing the symptoms of HF. When admini ...
... 7. Beta-adrenergic antagonists can dramatically reduce hospitalizations and increase the survival of patients with heart failure. Although beta-blockers decrease myocardial contractility, they also lower heart rate and blood pressure, which are beneficial to reducing the symptoms of HF. When admini ...
Document
... ventricles contract with a twisting motion, forcing blood into the aorta and pulmonary trunk ...
... ventricles contract with a twisting motion, forcing blood into the aorta and pulmonary trunk ...
ECG Recording Basic Interpretation
... Is essential in the diagnosis of chest pain and abnormal heart rhythms ...
... Is essential in the diagnosis of chest pain and abnormal heart rhythms ...