The Befores and Afters of Arrhythmias and Hypertrophic
... Implantable device (defibrillator or pacemaker) ...
... Implantable device (defibrillator or pacemaker) ...
Time: Monday May 2nd, 2011 5:00pm Location: Buchanan A202
... Kelly Paton, University of British Columbia Cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia (VT) and fibrillation (VF) can be fatal if left untreated. In two dimensions, these reentrant arrhythmias can be modeled as one or more spiral waves in a system of excitable media. The appearance of spira ...
... Kelly Paton, University of British Columbia Cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia (VT) and fibrillation (VF) can be fatal if left untreated. In two dimensions, these reentrant arrhythmias can be modeled as one or more spiral waves in a system of excitable media. The appearance of spira ...
AV node
... Right and left bundle branches: Braches to right and left ventricles Purkinje fibers ...
... Right and left bundle branches: Braches to right and left ventricles Purkinje fibers ...
Simulating Initiation and Termination of Reentry in
... – Tachycardia - pace of the heart is faster than the regulatory signal from the sinus node (over 100 beats per min). • Rapid heart beating in the ventricles can be life-threatening. (ex. Ventricular fibrillation heart can’t pump any blood) Currently, over 2.2 million Americans are living with atrial ...
... – Tachycardia - pace of the heart is faster than the regulatory signal from the sinus node (over 100 beats per min). • Rapid heart beating in the ventricles can be life-threatening. (ex. Ventricular fibrillation heart can’t pump any blood) Currently, over 2.2 million Americans are living with atrial ...
The Cardiac Cycle
... a. The _____________ _______, or SA node, is the “pace maker of the heart. i. It is located in the superior aspect of the _________ _________ b. It fires electrical signals to the _____________________ ______, or the AV node. i. This sends an electrical signal to the ____________ __ ________ and eve ...
... a. The _____________ _______, or SA node, is the “pace maker of the heart. i. It is located in the superior aspect of the _________ _________ b. It fires electrical signals to the _____________________ ______, or the AV node. i. This sends an electrical signal to the ____________ __ ________ and eve ...
UNIT 10
... 2. To determine the incidence of ventricular rhythm, knowing the speed of the belt, and therefore the length of the RR interval by the formula HR = 60 / RR. In this case, one cell is equal to 0.05 seconds. 3. Identify the source of rhythm in relation to the P wave ventricular complexes (sinus rhythm ...
... 2. To determine the incidence of ventricular rhythm, knowing the speed of the belt, and therefore the length of the RR interval by the formula HR = 60 / RR. In this case, one cell is equal to 0.05 seconds. 3. Identify the source of rhythm in relation to the P wave ventricular complexes (sinus rhythm ...
Atrial Flutter
... Definition: Well-organised but overly rapid contractions of the atrium of the heart ...
... Definition: Well-organised but overly rapid contractions of the atrium of the heart ...
Cardiac Arrhythmia - An-Najah National University
... Atrial fibrillation: the atria quiver rather than contract normally because of rapid and irregular electrical signals in the heart. Beside the abnormal heart beat, there is also a risk that blood will pool in the atria, possibly causing the formation of blood clots. ...
... Atrial fibrillation: the atria quiver rather than contract normally because of rapid and irregular electrical signals in the heart. Beside the abnormal heart beat, there is also a risk that blood will pool in the atria, possibly causing the formation of blood clots. ...
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... Positive signal-averaged electrocardiogram in a patient with sustained ventricular tachycardia. All three measured parameters are abnormal. Filtered QRS duration (DUR) is 136 ms, and the root-mean-square (RMS) voltage of the last 40 ms of the QS complex is 4.37 μV. LAS, low-amplitude signal. Reprodu ...
... Positive signal-averaged electrocardiogram in a patient with sustained ventricular tachycardia. All three measured parameters are abnormal. Filtered QRS duration (DUR) is 136 ms, and the root-mean-square (RMS) voltage of the last 40 ms of the QS complex is 4.37 μV. LAS, low-amplitude signal. Reprodu ...
cardio 2 - Iowa State University
... 2. A heartbeat originates with the depolarization of __________________________ cells at the ___________________________ also called the _______________________. The electrical signal is transmitted to the ____________________________ which connects the ____________________ and _____________________ ...
... 2. A heartbeat originates with the depolarization of __________________________ cells at the ___________________________ also called the _______________________. The electrical signal is transmitted to the ____________________________ which connects the ____________________ and _____________________ ...
Pre-Lecture Quiz
... 1. The sinoatrial (SA) node, with an inherent firing rate of 60 to 100 impulses per minute, is considered the primary pacemaker of the heart. 2. Afterload refers to the degree of stretch of the ventricular cardiac muscle fibers at the end of diastole. 3. Hypertension is defined as a systolic BP that ...
... 1. The sinoatrial (SA) node, with an inherent firing rate of 60 to 100 impulses per minute, is considered the primary pacemaker of the heart. 2. Afterload refers to the degree of stretch of the ventricular cardiac muscle fibers at the end of diastole. 3. Hypertension is defined as a systolic BP that ...
Flecainide Considerations for Use
... 2nd/3rd degree heart block or bundle brand block without pacemaker acquired/congenital QT prolongation patients with history of torsade de pointes hypotension, atrial flutter with high ventricular rate, ventricular tachycardia, HF PO: 50, 100, 150mg tablets Close monitoring of this drug is req ...
... 2nd/3rd degree heart block or bundle brand block without pacemaker acquired/congenital QT prolongation patients with history of torsade de pointes hypotension, atrial flutter with high ventricular rate, ventricular tachycardia, HF PO: 50, 100, 150mg tablets Close monitoring of this drug is req ...
Heartbeat
... What Makes the Heart Beat? 2. AV Node (atrioventricular node) 1. Located in wall between right atrium and right ventricle 2. Delays spreading the electrical impulses for 0.1 seconds to ensure the atria are completely empty 3. Sends impulses to specialized muscle fibers and Purkinje fibers, which co ...
... What Makes the Heart Beat? 2. AV Node (atrioventricular node) 1. Located in wall between right atrium and right ventricle 2. Delays spreading the electrical impulses for 0.1 seconds to ensure the atria are completely empty 3. Sends impulses to specialized muscle fibers and Purkinje fibers, which co ...
Supplemental Table 1
... ventricular fibrillation, sustained ventricular tachycardia, asystole, electromechanical dissociation, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, or secondor third-degree heart block, along with administration of cardioversion, atropine, an anti-arrhythmic, rate-slowing or ...
... ventricular fibrillation, sustained ventricular tachycardia, asystole, electromechanical dissociation, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, or secondor third-degree heart block, along with administration of cardioversion, atropine, an anti-arrhythmic, rate-slowing or ...
Slide 1 - AccessCardiology
... Postoperative automatic junctional tachycardia 8 hours after complete repair of AV septal defect in a 3-month-old infant. Using the V1−V2−V3 montage from a standard electrocardiographic recording device, the device cables corresponding to V1 and V2 are connected to the two temporary atrial epicardia ...
... Postoperative automatic junctional tachycardia 8 hours after complete repair of AV septal defect in a 3-month-old infant. Using the V1−V2−V3 montage from a standard electrocardiographic recording device, the device cables corresponding to V1 and V2 are connected to the two temporary atrial epicardia ...
Gabie Gomez - Labmongers2
... Class III: (Cordarone) Antiarrhymic drug that convert atrial fibrillation or flutter to normal sinus rhythm. Class IV:(Calan) Antiarrhymic drug that inhibit the movement of calcium through channels across the myocardial cell membrane and vascular smooth muscle. By reducing the calcium flow, conducti ...
... Class III: (Cordarone) Antiarrhymic drug that convert atrial fibrillation or flutter to normal sinus rhythm. Class IV:(Calan) Antiarrhymic drug that inhibit the movement of calcium through channels across the myocardial cell membrane and vascular smooth muscle. By reducing the calcium flow, conducti ...
Heart Physiology
... • Sinoatrial (SA) node – pacemaker "sinus rhythm". • Atrioventricular (AV) node • AV Bundle • Bundle branches • Purkinje fibers ...
... • Sinoatrial (SA) node – pacemaker "sinus rhythm". • Atrioventricular (AV) node • AV Bundle • Bundle branches • Purkinje fibers ...
Heart Rate notes
... What Makes the Heart Beat? 2. AV Node (atrioventricular node) 1. Located in wall between right atrium and right ventricle 2. Delays spreading the electrical impulses for 0.1 seconds to ensure the atria are completely empty 3. Sends impulses to specialized muscle fibers and Purkinje fibers, which co ...
... What Makes the Heart Beat? 2. AV Node (atrioventricular node) 1. Located in wall between right atrium and right ventricle 2. Delays spreading the electrical impulses for 0.1 seconds to ensure the atria are completely empty 3. Sends impulses to specialized muscle fibers and Purkinje fibers, which co ...
RECENT TRENDS IN TREATMENT OF ARRHYTHMIAS
... little is known about it electrophysiologic properties, and more studies are still needed. Some of them e.g. pranolium may be of help in protection in patients who are at high risk of sudden coronary death. II. Non Pharmacologic Treatment. 1. Cardiac pace makers: are electronic devices that delivers ...
... little is known about it electrophysiologic properties, and more studies are still needed. Some of them e.g. pranolium may be of help in protection in patients who are at high risk of sudden coronary death. II. Non Pharmacologic Treatment. 1. Cardiac pace makers: are electronic devices that delivers ...
Development of High Precession Dominant Frequency
... nutrients and oxygen to sustain the organs. Normal heartbeat requires precise synchronization of electrical impulses passing through portions of the heart tissue. When regular and rhythmic impulses are broken, cardiac arrhythmias occur. And ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation ( ...
... nutrients and oxygen to sustain the organs. Normal heartbeat requires precise synchronization of electrical impulses passing through portions of the heart tissue. When regular and rhythmic impulses are broken, cardiac arrhythmias occur. And ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation ( ...
ECG - Derriford ED
... 2. What does the T wave on ECG represent? 3. Describe how to measure HR on 12 Lead ECG. 4. Which Heart Block presents with a prolonged P-R interval? 5. How can you tell the difference between an atrial or a ventricular premature conduction? 6. What HR may be on the cardiac monitor if patient is in P ...
... 2. What does the T wave on ECG represent? 3. Describe how to measure HR on 12 Lead ECG. 4. Which Heart Block presents with a prolonged P-R interval? 5. How can you tell the difference between an atrial or a ventricular premature conduction? 6. What HR may be on the cardiac monitor if patient is in P ...
