Name: and Physiology Test #2
... a) Gap junctions b) Synapses c) Desmosomes d) All of above 8) The heart is sensitive to hypoxia because it uses about ________of the oxygen consumed in the body. a) 1% b) 2% c) 10% d) 25% e) 35% 9) If the P-Q Segment of an ECG was longer than normal, you would be observing a ___________heart block. ...
... a) Gap junctions b) Synapses c) Desmosomes d) All of above 8) The heart is sensitive to hypoxia because it uses about ________of the oxygen consumed in the body. a) 1% b) 2% c) 10% d) 25% e) 35% 9) If the P-Q Segment of an ECG was longer than normal, you would be observing a ___________heart block. ...
The Heart: Day 2
... beating at the proper rate and from beating too slow. It also will only work if it is needed, it doesn't work all the time. Low-energy electrical impulses for minor irregularities • An implanted defibrillator is used for more lifethreatening rhythm disturbance often from the lower chambers of the he ...
... beating at the proper rate and from beating too slow. It also will only work if it is needed, it doesn't work all the time. Low-energy electrical impulses for minor irregularities • An implanted defibrillator is used for more lifethreatening rhythm disturbance often from the lower chambers of the he ...
Sanford Cardiac Rhythm Center
... to treat certain heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Conditions we treat • Atrial arrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation • Atrial flutter • Bradycardia • Tachycardia • Heart block • Heart failure or ...
... to treat certain heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Conditions we treat • Atrial arrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation • Atrial flutter • Bradycardia • Tachycardia • Heart block • Heart failure or ...
ECG Lecture Chapter 4
... Sustained V-Tach (> 30 seconds) Sustained=MI. Shock treatment, meds. Patient may be awake or no pulse. ...
... Sustained V-Tach (> 30 seconds) Sustained=MI. Shock treatment, meds. Patient may be awake or no pulse. ...
Supraventricular Tachycardia
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... the used electrical isunderlying in test the that blood. heart It's disease also that to only get conduction systemthe inwhen the heart. information becomes apparent about pumping the ability of ...
Sudden Death in Young Athletes (3.20.11)
... athletic activities. The vast majority of these patients live normal lives, but severe cases may place them at increased risk under certain circumstances. That’s a partial list of the major common causes. What is more important is to know how doctors may sort out whether a youthful athlete may be at ...
... athletic activities. The vast majority of these patients live normal lives, but severe cases may place them at increased risk under certain circumstances. That’s a partial list of the major common causes. What is more important is to know how doctors may sort out whether a youthful athlete may be at ...
Lymphatic System and Immunity Review
... Describe the location and general features of the heart. Identify the layers of the heart wall. Trace the flow of blood through the heart, identifying the major blood vessels, chambers, and heart valves. Describe the differences in the action potentials and twitch contractions of skeletal mu ...
... Describe the location and general features of the heart. Identify the layers of the heart wall. Trace the flow of blood through the heart, identifying the major blood vessels, chambers, and heart valves. Describe the differences in the action potentials and twitch contractions of skeletal mu ...
The heart is a muscular organ which pumps blood throughout the body
... the ventricles (1, 2). The left ventricle is larger as it is required to pump blood around the general circulatory system. The right ventricle only pumps blood along the shorter circuit through the lungs. The autonomic nervous system controls changes in the rate of heartbeat, depending on the freque ...
... the ventricles (1, 2). The left ventricle is larger as it is required to pump blood around the general circulatory system. The right ventricle only pumps blood along the shorter circuit through the lungs. The autonomic nervous system controls changes in the rate of heartbeat, depending on the freque ...
PowerPoint Presentation - sohs
... node to the AV node to the Bundle of His to the right and left bundle branches to the Purkinje fibers ...
... node to the AV node to the Bundle of His to the right and left bundle branches to the Purkinje fibers ...
Cardiac Arrythmias
... • Frequently it degenerates into atrial fibrilation – The most expiditious therapy is electrical cardioversion, which is undertaken directly for highly symptomatic patients. (to revert chronic refractory atrial flutter that has not responded to other ...
... • Frequently it degenerates into atrial fibrilation – The most expiditious therapy is electrical cardioversion, which is undertaken directly for highly symptomatic patients. (to revert chronic refractory atrial flutter that has not responded to other ...
INTRODUCTION It gives us great pleasure to
... Czech Republic. It is known that failing heart is the main problem of cardiovascular medicine today. Heart failure due to cardiovascular disease is associated with contractile dysfunction and high risk of lifethreatening arrhythmias, with up to 50% of mortality attributable to sudden cardiac death. ...
... Czech Republic. It is known that failing heart is the main problem of cardiovascular medicine today. Heart failure due to cardiovascular disease is associated with contractile dysfunction and high risk of lifethreatening arrhythmias, with up to 50% of mortality attributable to sudden cardiac death. ...
Cardiopmyopathy
... The walls of the heart thicken, which prevents the heart from functioning properly. ...
... The walls of the heart thicken, which prevents the heart from functioning properly. ...
Conduction of the Heart Cardiac Cycle
... • Explain how the heart works in relation to the conduction system • Explain the cardiac cycle • Explain how the two systems are linked How does the heart contract.......? ...
... • Explain how the heart works in relation to the conduction system • Explain the cardiac cycle • Explain how the two systems are linked How does the heart contract.......? ...
Clinical Use of Antiarrhythmic Agents
... excellent justification for conservative treatment was provided by the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST) referred to earlier ...
... excellent justification for conservative treatment was provided by the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST) referred to earlier ...
Sudden Cardiac Death - Backgrounder
... What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threating heart condition that can lead to death if not treated within minutes. SCA results from an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm, due to a problem with the electrical system of the heart. There are generally two types of abno ...
... What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threating heart condition that can lead to death if not treated within minutes. SCA results from an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm, due to a problem with the electrical system of the heart. There are generally two types of abno ...
Slide 1
... “When impulses travel through the heart, electrical currents are generated that spread throughout the body. These impulses can be detected on the body surface and recorded with an ...
... “When impulses travel through the heart, electrical currents are generated that spread throughout the body. These impulses can be detected on the body surface and recorded with an ...
Section 2: Assessment Tools and Diagnostic Testing
... In atrial tachycardia because the impulse follows the normal conduction pathway, an upright P wave occurs before every QRS complex. The PR intervals remain with the established normal range of 0.12 to 0.20 second, and the QRS complexes are less than 0.12 second. The EKG is symmetric, with all the P ...
... In atrial tachycardia because the impulse follows the normal conduction pathway, an upright P wave occurs before every QRS complex. The PR intervals remain with the established normal range of 0.12 to 0.20 second, and the QRS complexes are less than 0.12 second. The EKG is symmetric, with all the P ...
Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
... but can present in childhood. It tends to get less frequent with passing years. In the otherwise healthy person there is probably no other feature but, where the heart and circulation are already compromised, perhaps from coronary heart disease, this can produce angina pectoris, shortness of breath ...
... but can present in childhood. It tends to get less frequent with passing years. In the otherwise healthy person there is probably no other feature but, where the heart and circulation are already compromised, perhaps from coronary heart disease, this can produce angina pectoris, shortness of breath ...
4.2 KeyTerms
... A measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as the number of beats per minute. Hypertension An abnormally high blood pressure. Pacemaker An electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart. Pulse The rhythmic expansion and recoil of a ...
... A measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as the number of beats per minute. Hypertension An abnormally high blood pressure. Pacemaker An electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart. Pulse The rhythmic expansion and recoil of a ...
Ch 20 – The Heart
... d. invol. e. striated (z lines) f. branched w/ intercalated discs g. all together act like 1 giant cell called synctium 2. Specialized Cells of Conducting System 1. control and coordinate contractile cells ...
... d. invol. e. striated (z lines) f. branched w/ intercalated discs g. all together act like 1 giant cell called synctium 2. Specialized Cells of Conducting System 1. control and coordinate contractile cells ...
Palpitations - Back to Medical School
... • 10 month history of palpitations • Onset with exertion • Syncopal on two occasions • Normal cardiovascular exam ...
... • 10 month history of palpitations • Onset with exertion • Syncopal on two occasions • Normal cardiovascular exam ...
Sudden Cardiac Death
... The occurrence of sudden cardiac death is thought to be in the range of 1 out of 100,000 to 1 out of 300,000 high school age athletes. So it is very rare. What are the possible causes of Sudden Cardiac Death? Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - a condition where the muscle mass in the left ventricle " ...
... The occurrence of sudden cardiac death is thought to be in the range of 1 out of 100,000 to 1 out of 300,000 high school age athletes. So it is very rare. What are the possible causes of Sudden Cardiac Death? Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - a condition where the muscle mass in the left ventricle " ...