Chapter 20
... a new mitral regurgitation murmur (II/VI), an S3, jugular venous distention to his earlobe, and ascites. He did not have crackles or decreased breath sounds. ...
... a new mitral regurgitation murmur (II/VI), an S3, jugular venous distention to his earlobe, and ascites. He did not have crackles or decreased breath sounds. ...
CVS Pathology Lecture Notes (L2)
... Spectrum of disorders due to imbalance between myocardial metabolic demands and coronary blood flow. Classical patterns: 1. angina pectoris (functional, ischaemic when stressed, walk 200m. Described as chest tightness/heavyness) (reversible damage) 2. acute myocardial infarction (necrosis) 3. sudden ...
... Spectrum of disorders due to imbalance between myocardial metabolic demands and coronary blood flow. Classical patterns: 1. angina pectoris (functional, ischaemic when stressed, walk 200m. Described as chest tightness/heavyness) (reversible damage) 2. acute myocardial infarction (necrosis) 3. sudden ...
ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction following Valve
... • Coronary Injury post mitral valve replacement is a known complication although the mechanism of injury has been sparingly identified through isolated case reports. • Injury can be divided into those due to direct mechanical compression/distortion of the vessel, coronary artery embolization (air em ...
... • Coronary Injury post mitral valve replacement is a known complication although the mechanism of injury has been sparingly identified through isolated case reports. • Injury can be divided into those due to direct mechanical compression/distortion of the vessel, coronary artery embolization (air em ...
Angioplasty Versus Bypass Surgery for Coronary Artery
... AHA/ACP-ASIM guidelines for the management of patients with chronic stable angina: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee on the Management of Patients With Chronic Stable ...
... AHA/ACP-ASIM guidelines for the management of patients with chronic stable angina: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee on the Management of Patients With Chronic Stable ...
Supersaturated Oxygen: Key To Prevent Permanent Heart Attack
... stent. Using a small circuit, the patient’s blood is supersaturated with oxygen and then returned directly into the main heart artery through a small catheter for 60 minutes. “The high level of oxygen appears to improve healing, and in previous studies has been shown to reduce the size of the heart ...
... stent. Using a small circuit, the patient’s blood is supersaturated with oxygen and then returned directly into the main heart artery through a small catheter for 60 minutes. “The high level of oxygen appears to improve healing, and in previous studies has been shown to reduce the size of the heart ...
appendix - Cardiosource
... unexpected non-cardiac surgery or invasive procedures; or a low risk of stent thrombosis. The E-ZES comprises a cobalt alloy thin-strut stent with a biocompatible phosphorylcholine polymer. The drug in the E-ZES is fully eluted within approximately 2 weeks, which is significantly shorter than earlie ...
... unexpected non-cardiac surgery or invasive procedures; or a low risk of stent thrombosis. The E-ZES comprises a cobalt alloy thin-strut stent with a biocompatible phosphorylcholine polymer. The drug in the E-ZES is fully eluted within approximately 2 weeks, which is significantly shorter than earlie ...
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
... For suitable patients, Trillium Health Centre offers a minimally invasive surgical approach to treating blockages in the coronary arteries, known as Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (MICS CABG). What is MICS CABG? • The surgeon creates a tiny, two-and-a-half inch ...
... For suitable patients, Trillium Health Centre offers a minimally invasive surgical approach to treating blockages in the coronary arteries, known as Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (MICS CABG). What is MICS CABG? • The surgeon creates a tiny, two-and-a-half inch ...
Acute Myocardial Infarction in Nephrotic Syndrome
... reported. The first report on ischaemic heart disease complicating NS was published in 1969 by Berlyne and Mallick, who described the occurrence of AMI in four patients with NS due to glomerulonephritis. 2 In cases of ACS with ST elevation, like our patient, it has been reported that intracoronary a ...
... reported. The first report on ischaemic heart disease complicating NS was published in 1969 by Berlyne and Mallick, who described the occurrence of AMI in four patients with NS due to glomerulonephritis. 2 In cases of ACS with ST elevation, like our patient, it has been reported that intracoronary a ...
QUALITY INITIATIVES ACC/AHA Practice Guidelines
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Computed Tomography Perfusion to Assess Physiological
... coronary stenosis for many years and have now developed FFR as their reference standard. However, if FFR is the new reference standard, one can expect that noninvasive imaging should be able to assess the physiological significance of stenosis and may someday replace invasive FFR. The work by Rief et ...
... coronary stenosis for many years and have now developed FFR as their reference standard. However, if FFR is the new reference standard, one can expect that noninvasive imaging should be able to assess the physiological significance of stenosis and may someday replace invasive FFR. The work by Rief et ...
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
... second type involves freeing one end of the internal mammary artery from the chest wall and attaching it to the coronary artery beyond the blockage. Often when more than one vessel is being bypassed, both types of bypasses are used (with the internal mammary bypassing the left anterior descending co ...
... second type involves freeing one end of the internal mammary artery from the chest wall and attaching it to the coronary artery beyond the blockage. Often when more than one vessel is being bypassed, both types of bypasses are used (with the internal mammary bypassing the left anterior descending co ...
Coronary Artery Disease - National Jewish Health
... • Coronary CT: During a coronary CT angiogram pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the heart. A coronary artery calcium scoring CT can detect and measure the extent of the calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. • Cardiac Catheterization. This is a minimally invasive test which not o ...
... • Coronary CT: During a coronary CT angiogram pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the heart. A coronary artery calcium scoring CT can detect and measure the extent of the calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. • Cardiac Catheterization. This is a minimally invasive test which not o ...
Consent to Cardiovascular Procedures
... 15) I acknowledge and understand that the explanation which I have received may not be exhaustive and all inclusive and that other more remote risks may be involved. However, the information which I had received is sufficient for me to authorize and consent to the procedure. 16) Moderate Sedation. I ...
... 15) I acknowledge and understand that the explanation which I have received may not be exhaustive and all inclusive and that other more remote risks may be involved. However, the information which I had received is sufficient for me to authorize and consent to the procedure. 16) Moderate Sedation. I ...
Chronic Total Occlusion of the Coronary Arteries
... The team includes doctors, nurses, and technicians. Typically, the first step in this plan is to assess and adjust your medications to improve symptoms. If this fails, a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) especially for CTO is often recommended. PCI for CTO can successfully treat and ease symp ...
... The team includes doctors, nurses, and technicians. Typically, the first step in this plan is to assess and adjust your medications to improve symptoms. If this fails, a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) especially for CTO is often recommended. PCI for CTO can successfully treat and ease symp ...
Investigations of Coronary Artery Disease Electrocardiogram
... An echocardiogram is a procedure that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. When a transducer, a wand-like apparatus, makes high frequency sound that cannot be heard by human, is positioned on the chest wall, a graphic image of the heart’s structure is ...
... An echocardiogram is a procedure that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. When a transducer, a wand-like apparatus, makes high frequency sound that cannot be heard by human, is positioned on the chest wall, a graphic image of the heart’s structure is ...
Cardiovascular 20 – Ischaemic Heart Diease and Chest Pain
... o Only used when previous drugs are not safe. Don’t use in situations of low cardiac output. Side-effects include headaches and flushing. If Channel Blockers: o Reduces heart rate by reducing sinus rhythm o Improves exercise capability. o Used only if β-blockers are unable to be used. Side-eff ...
... o Only used when previous drugs are not safe. Don’t use in situations of low cardiac output. Side-effects include headaches and flushing. If Channel Blockers: o Reduces heart rate by reducing sinus rhythm o Improves exercise capability. o Used only if β-blockers are unable to be used. Side-eff ...
Overview: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of
... (f) the degree of ischemia brought on by stress; (g) and the likely rate of progression of the atherosclerotic disease process. For heart attacks, the emergency room report should be included. It will normally summarize the character and severity of the pain, its location and duration, the direction ...
... (f) the degree of ischemia brought on by stress; (g) and the likely rate of progression of the atherosclerotic disease process. For heart attacks, the emergency room report should be included. It will normally summarize the character and severity of the pain, its location and duration, the direction ...
Medtronic Coronary Stents
... ● Please ensure that the inner package has not been opened or damaged as this would indicate the sterile barrier has been breached. ● The use of this product carries the same risks associated with coronary artery stent implantation procedures, which include subacute and late vessel thrombosis, vascu ...
... ● Please ensure that the inner package has not been opened or damaged as this would indicate the sterile barrier has been breached. ● The use of this product carries the same risks associated with coronary artery stent implantation procedures, which include subacute and late vessel thrombosis, vascu ...
Persistent angina after myocardial revascularization: a case report
... Coronary angiography showed a single-vessel disease of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), with proximal stenosis and a long distal stenosis (Figure 2). Fractional flow reserve at the level of the proximal stenosis was 0.88 at baseline and 0.70 after intracoronary adenosine. Successf ...
... Coronary angiography showed a single-vessel disease of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), with proximal stenosis and a long distal stenosis (Figure 2). Fractional flow reserve at the level of the proximal stenosis was 0.88 at baseline and 0.70 after intracoronary adenosine. Successf ...
Two-Year Outcomes After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
... Long-term clinical outcomes. At two years, the significant differences between the SES and BMS groups in TLR, TVR, TVF, and MACE were all maintained (Table 1, Fig. 1). There were small increases in both groups and still no differences in death or myocardial infarction. The specific etiologies of all ...
... Long-term clinical outcomes. At two years, the significant differences between the SES and BMS groups in TLR, TVR, TVF, and MACE were all maintained (Table 1, Fig. 1). There were small increases in both groups and still no differences in death or myocardial infarction. The specific etiologies of all ...
Slides - Clinical Trial Results
... – MI, Urgent Target Vessel Revascularization (coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention because of acute cardiac ischemia), All-bleeding events and All-cause mortality at 30 days, 6, 12 and 24 months. ...
... – MI, Urgent Target Vessel Revascularization (coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention because of acute cardiac ischemia), All-bleeding events and All-cause mortality at 30 days, 6, 12 and 24 months. ...