The University of Birmingham Na+/Ca2+ exchange and Na+/K+
... suggests that while Ca2+ ions bind rapidly to these sites at physiological levels (10–300 nM), its release is slow suggesting that in vivo NCX may be persistently activated during excitation–contraction (EC) coupling (Reeves & Condrescu, 2003; Bers & Ginsburg, 2007; Giladi et al. 2010; Ginsburg et a ...
... suggests that while Ca2+ ions bind rapidly to these sites at physiological levels (10–300 nM), its release is slow suggesting that in vivo NCX may be persistently activated during excitation–contraction (EC) coupling (Reeves & Condrescu, 2003; Bers & Ginsburg, 2007; Giladi et al. 2010; Ginsburg et a ...
Epidemiology and Etiology of Congenital Heart Diseases
... failure prior to diagnosis and treatment. Early detection of CHD in the fetus or in the asymptomatic period immediately after birth will reduce clinical deterioration by instigation of appropriate management of the disease. Technical improvements in sonographic systems during the past two decades ha ...
... failure prior to diagnosis and treatment. Early detection of CHD in the fetus or in the asymptomatic period immediately after birth will reduce clinical deterioration by instigation of appropriate management of the disease. Technical improvements in sonographic systems during the past two decades ha ...
AN AUTHENTIC ECG SIMULATOR
... [6]. Whenever possible, the patient's prior ECG data is used for comparison; monitors routinely place baseline ECG reference strips in the chart and record time and date information. Also, medical personnel need not be experts in electrocardiography in order to save lives. Today’s electrocardiograph ...
... [6]. Whenever possible, the patient's prior ECG data is used for comparison; monitors routinely place baseline ECG reference strips in the chart and record time and date information. Also, medical personnel need not be experts in electrocardiography in order to save lives. Today’s electrocardiograph ...
Appropriate Use Criteria for ICD/CRT Online Appendix Guideline
... current or prior symptoms of HF and reduced LVEF who have a history of cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation, or Hemodynamically destabilizing ventricular tachycardia (10-12). (Level of Evidence: A) 2006 VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA GUIDELINES: 8.1. Left Ventricular Dysfunction Due to Prior Myocardial ...
... current or prior symptoms of HF and reduced LVEF who have a history of cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation, or Hemodynamically destabilizing ventricular tachycardia (10-12). (Level of Evidence: A) 2006 VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA GUIDELINES: 8.1. Left Ventricular Dysfunction Due to Prior Myocardial ...
Atrial fibrillation - European Society of Cardiology
... a separate issue as there is, at present, no general agreement on the terminology to be used. In current literature, atrial fibrillation is generally subdivided into two forms: paroxysmal and chronic. The term chronic is either used to categorize the history of atrial fibrillation or to describe the ...
... a separate issue as there is, at present, no general agreement on the terminology to be used. In current literature, atrial fibrillation is generally subdivided into two forms: paroxysmal and chronic. The term chronic is either used to categorize the history of atrial fibrillation or to describe the ...
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Predicting Recurrence
... 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 ...
... 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 ...
Attila Borbély, Loek van Heerebeek and Walter J. Paulus 2009, 104:12-14
... The shift from the N2B to the N2BA titin isoform was therefore considered to be a compensatory mechanism correcting for a rise in myocardial stiffness induced by changed composition of the extracellular matrix. This hypothesis was corroborated by in vitro shifts in titin isoform expression observed ...
... The shift from the N2B to the N2BA titin isoform was therefore considered to be a compensatory mechanism correcting for a rise in myocardial stiffness induced by changed composition of the extracellular matrix. This hypothesis was corroborated by in vitro shifts in titin isoform expression observed ...
Downloaded - VU-dare
... The shift from the N2B to the N2BA titin isoform was therefore considered to be a compensatory mechanism correcting for a rise in myocardial stiffness induced by changed composition of the extracellular matrix. This hypothesis was corroborated by in vitro shifts in titin isoform expression observed ...
... The shift from the N2B to the N2BA titin isoform was therefore considered to be a compensatory mechanism correcting for a rise in myocardial stiffness induced by changed composition of the extracellular matrix. This hypothesis was corroborated by in vitro shifts in titin isoform expression observed ...
Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness of Radiofrequency
... radiofrequency ablation of the left atrium to prevent atrial fibrillation by using an 8-mm–tip or irrigated-tip catheter. We included studies that compared 4-mm–tip catheters to other catheters, but not studies that evaluated only 4-mm– tip catheters. Radiofrequency ablation could be used as first- ...
... radiofrequency ablation of the left atrium to prevent atrial fibrillation by using an 8-mm–tip or irrigated-tip catheter. We included studies that compared 4-mm–tip catheters to other catheters, but not studies that evaluated only 4-mm– tip catheters. Radiofrequency ablation could be used as first- ...
Obesity and atrial electrical and mechanical remodeling
... Epidemiological evidence identifies obesity as an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). Additionally, therapeutic outcomes for AF appear to be adversely affected by the presence of obesity. Conditions associated with AF such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, coronary disease ...
... Epidemiological evidence identifies obesity as an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). Additionally, therapeutic outcomes for AF appear to be adversely affected by the presence of obesity. Conditions associated with AF such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, coronary disease ...
Validation of the Heart-Rate Signal Provided by the Zephyr
... developing malignant ventricular arrhythmias that may degenerate in SCD [7-9]; and mean HR (MHR) and HR variability (HRV) parameters, obtained by analyzing the HRS, are universally recognized as indicators of SCD [10,11]. Monitoring of repolarization and HR indexes is usually performed by medical ev ...
... developing malignant ventricular arrhythmias that may degenerate in SCD [7-9]; and mean HR (MHR) and HR variability (HRV) parameters, obtained by analyzing the HRS, are universally recognized as indicators of SCD [10,11]. Monitoring of repolarization and HR indexes is usually performed by medical ev ...
Digoxin Immune Fab (DigiFab®) Management of Digoxin Toxicity
... The Pharmacotherapy Handbook is intended to be used as a tool to aid in the appropriate prescribing and administration of cardiovascular formulary agents. This information in this Handbook is intended for use by and with experienced physicians and pharmacists. The information is not intended to repl ...
... The Pharmacotherapy Handbook is intended to be used as a tool to aid in the appropriate prescribing and administration of cardiovascular formulary agents. This information in this Handbook is intended for use by and with experienced physicians and pharmacists. The information is not intended to repl ...
Guidelines - Lettre de l`UFCV N°58
... in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting absolute and relative benefits and risks of those procedures and the ...
... in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting absolute and relative benefits and risks of those procedures and the ...
atrial fibrillation
... fibrillation once a triggering focus has begun to initiate the arrhythmia.11,14 These changes in the electrical and structural part of the heart can include a decreased refractory period, altered functioning of ion channels, autonomic dysfunction, development of re-entry circuits, sinus node dysfunc ...
... fibrillation once a triggering focus has begun to initiate the arrhythmia.11,14 These changes in the electrical and structural part of the heart can include a decreased refractory period, altered functioning of ion channels, autonomic dysfunction, development of re-entry circuits, sinus node dysfunc ...
ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the
... It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting ...
... It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting ...
Oshima 2009
... Background—Transforming growth factor- family cytokines have diverse actions in the maintenance of cardiac homeostasis. Activin A is a member of this family whose regulation and function in heart are not well understood at a molecular level. Follistatin-like 3 (Fstl3) is an extracellular regulator ...
... Background—Transforming growth factor- family cytokines have diverse actions in the maintenance of cardiac homeostasis. Activin A is a member of this family whose regulation and function in heart are not well understood at a molecular level. Follistatin-like 3 (Fstl3) is an extracellular regulator ...
Intercapillary Distance and Capillary Reserve in
... view has been challenged by recent studies based on different histological methods which purport to show that capillaries proliferate in pathological hypertrophy.3"5 However, it seems likely that capillary growth is not proportional to hypertrophy of the muscle fibers.1"3'5>(i All such studies to da ...
... view has been challenged by recent studies based on different histological methods which purport to show that capillaries proliferate in pathological hypertrophy.3"5 However, it seems likely that capillary growth is not proportional to hypertrophy of the muscle fibers.1"3'5>(i All such studies to da ...
Intercapillary Distance and Capillary Reserve in Hypertrophied Rat
... view has been challenged by recent studies based on different histological methods which purport to show that capillaries proliferate in pathological hypertrophy.3"5 However, it seems likely that capillary growth is not proportional to hypertrophy of the muscle fibers.1"3'5>(i All such studies to da ...
... view has been challenged by recent studies based on different histological methods which purport to show that capillaries proliferate in pathological hypertrophy.3"5 However, it seems likely that capillary growth is not proportional to hypertrophy of the muscle fibers.1"3'5>(i All such studies to da ...
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.177031 published online Aug
... in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting absolute and relative benefits and risks of those procedures and the ...
... in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting absolute and relative benefits and risks of those procedures and the ...
Fall 2015 - SADS Foundation
... A special track for kids and teens included creating their own Healing Wall submission, question and answer sessions with health care professionals featuring Board President Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and AED/ CPR training. Both parents and kids agreed it was a terrific opportunity for kids to meet oth ...
... A special track for kids and teens included creating their own Healing Wall submission, question and answer sessions with health care professionals featuring Board President Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and AED/ CPR training. Both parents and kids agreed it was a terrific opportunity for kids to meet oth ...
ACC/AHA/ESC Practice Guidelines
... It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting ...
... It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection, management, or prevention of disease states. Rigorous and expert analysis of the available data documenting ...
Should All Patients With Heart Block Receive Biventricular Pacing?
... In a randomize trial conducted in patients with AV node ablation for atrial fibrillation, biventricular pacing was first proven to be superior to RV pacing, achieving better exercise capacity and LVEF, especially for those with pre-existing HF.35 These benefits were also confirmed in a later meta-an ...
... In a randomize trial conducted in patients with AV node ablation for atrial fibrillation, biventricular pacing was first proven to be superior to RV pacing, achieving better exercise capacity and LVEF, especially for those with pre-existing HF.35 These benefits were also confirmed in a later meta-an ...
ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of
... chair of the ESC Scientific and Clinical Initiatives Committee, who helped initiate this joint effort. Experts in the subject under consideration have been selected from all 3 organizations to examine subject-specific data and write guidelines. The process includes additional representatives from ot ...
... chair of the ESC Scientific and Clinical Initiatives Committee, who helped initiate this joint effort. Experts in the subject under consideration have been selected from all 3 organizations to examine subject-specific data and write guidelines. The process includes additional representatives from ot ...
Advances in Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... ion channel and transporter function and promote arrhythmogenesis.15 Metabolic stress plays a central role in the cellular dysfunction caused by conditions such as hypertrophy, heart failure (HF), and myocardial ischemia (Figure 3). By alleviating cellular stress, AMPK plays an important adaptive ro ...
... ion channel and transporter function and promote arrhythmogenesis.15 Metabolic stress plays a central role in the cellular dysfunction caused by conditions such as hypertrophy, heart failure (HF), and myocardial ischemia (Figure 3). By alleviating cellular stress, AMPK plays an important adaptive ro ...
acc/aha/esc practice guidelines—full text
... chair of the ESC Scientific and Clinical Initiatives Committee, who helped initiate this joint effort. Experts in the subject under consideration have been selected from all 3 organizations to examine subject-specific data and write guidelines. The process includes additional representatives from ot ...
... chair of the ESC Scientific and Clinical Initiatives Committee, who helped initiate this joint effort. Experts in the subject under consideration have been selected from all 3 organizations to examine subject-specific data and write guidelines. The process includes additional representatives from ot ...