Effects of Short-Term and Long-Term Treatment with Cardio
... exercise, and during maximal work, furthermore, the post-exercise blood glucose increase was significantly attenuated (Fig. 1). The reduction in blood glucose after pindolol was associated with a rise in peak adrenaline levels. No increase of adrenaline was observed after either metoprolol or acebut ...
... exercise, and during maximal work, furthermore, the post-exercise blood glucose increase was significantly attenuated (Fig. 1). The reduction in blood glucose after pindolol was associated with a rise in peak adrenaline levels. No increase of adrenaline was observed after either metoprolol or acebut ...
Cardioprotective Effects of Acute Normovolemic
... hemodilution (ANH) would confer additional cardioprotection in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with aortic cross-clamping. Design: In a prospective, randomized controlled trial, we studied the efficacy of ANH in anesthetized patients prior to cardiopulmonary bypass for the ...
... hemodilution (ANH) would confer additional cardioprotection in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with aortic cross-clamping. Design: In a prospective, randomized controlled trial, we studied the efficacy of ANH in anesthetized patients prior to cardiopulmonary bypass for the ...
Dronedarone in patients with congestive heart failure - MS
... The design and the primary results of the ATHENA trial have been previously published.3,5 In short, patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF and at least one additional risk factor for CV events including age ≥75 years or ,75 years with one or more of the following risk factors: hypertension, diabe ...
... The design and the primary results of the ATHENA trial have been previously published.3,5 In short, patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF and at least one additional risk factor for CV events including age ≥75 years or ,75 years with one or more of the following risk factors: hypertension, diabe ...
Chronic Valvular Disease in the Dog
... results in improved survival.7,8 ● Furosemide & pimobendan: Following publication of the QUEST study8 it appears optimal chronic management of patients with mitral regurgitation should include administration of these medications. ● ACE Inhibitors: It is widely believed by cardiologists that ACE inhi ...
... results in improved survival.7,8 ● Furosemide & pimobendan: Following publication of the QUEST study8 it appears optimal chronic management of patients with mitral regurgitation should include administration of these medications. ● ACE Inhibitors: It is widely believed by cardiologists that ACE inhi ...
ventricular fibrillation in acute myocardial infarction
... A 60-year-old man was admitted to our Clinic from a local hospital due to acute onset of chest pain and ECG signs of anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had severe rhythm disturbances, about 70 epizodes of ventricular fibrilation (VF). Due to rhytmical instability of the patient, ...
... A 60-year-old man was admitted to our Clinic from a local hospital due to acute onset of chest pain and ECG signs of anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had severe rhythm disturbances, about 70 epizodes of ventricular fibrilation (VF). Due to rhytmical instability of the patient, ...
Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences
... changes in sodium levels were significantly different in the two groups. However, there was no significant difference in terms of potassium. Studied variables showed the importance of renal function in the surgery. The factors that increase the risk of renal failure should be avoided as much as poss ...
... changes in sodium levels were significantly different in the two groups. However, there was no significant difference in terms of potassium. Studied variables showed the importance of renal function in the surgery. The factors that increase the risk of renal failure should be avoided as much as poss ...
Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation — One Setback
... antiarrhythmic drugs can favorably modulate the natural course of atrial fibrillation and appear to be protective in many settings, even in patients with heart failure.9,10 Third, as was described by investigators in the AF-CHF study, atrial fibrillation may be a marker of poor prognosis, in which t ...
... antiarrhythmic drugs can favorably modulate the natural course of atrial fibrillation and appear to be protective in many settings, even in patients with heart failure.9,10 Third, as was described by investigators in the AF-CHF study, atrial fibrillation may be a marker of poor prognosis, in which t ...
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hypothyroidism
... the disease. 79.1% of the patients were having mild elevation in TSH level (6.1-9.2mIU/L), and 20.9% of them were having marked TSH elevation (10.4-12.8mIU/L). Hypertension occurred in 44.2% of patients, 68.4% of them were of diastolic type due to that in hypothyroidism, the smooth muscles of the bl ...
... the disease. 79.1% of the patients were having mild elevation in TSH level (6.1-9.2mIU/L), and 20.9% of them were having marked TSH elevation (10.4-12.8mIU/L). Hypertension occurred in 44.2% of patients, 68.4% of them were of diastolic type due to that in hypothyroidism, the smooth muscles of the bl ...
English - SciELO Costa Rica
... death from someone who has had an aborted SCD is nearly 95%; half the survivors will be readmitted within one year and 40% will die within the next 2 years.2-4 SCD risk increases exponentially when the ejection fraction (EF) is less than 0,3.3 Functional class also proved to be an independent risk p ...
... death from someone who has had an aborted SCD is nearly 95%; half the survivors will be readmitted within one year and 40% will die within the next 2 years.2-4 SCD risk increases exponentially when the ejection fraction (EF) is less than 0,3.3 Functional class also proved to be an independent risk p ...
Backgrounder: The Risk of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
... blood clots are developed in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Currently, these patients, being at high risk of stroke, are treated with warfarin or other anticoagulant drugs. However, by closing off the source of blood clot formation, the risk of stroke may be reduced and could eliminate the need fo ...
... blood clots are developed in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Currently, these patients, being at high risk of stroke, are treated with warfarin or other anticoagulant drugs. However, by closing off the source of blood clot formation, the risk of stroke may be reduced and could eliminate the need fo ...
Heart Failure Nursing Service and Rehabilitation.
... 2) Patients will be offered up to a maximum of 16 exercise sessions depending on patients symptom control and wellness. The exercise programme will be individually tailored to the patient and prescribed on a session by session basis depending on progression. N.B patients may be unable complete the f ...
... 2) Patients will be offered up to a maximum of 16 exercise sessions depending on patients symptom control and wellness. The exercise programme will be individually tailored to the patient and prescribed on a session by session basis depending on progression. N.B patients may be unable complete the f ...
End-stage chronic heart failure - International Society of Drug Bulletins
... Device-therapy (CRT, ICD) Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) Dyssynchrony of the contraction of the left ventricle is common in patients with advanced heart failure, usually caused by left bundle branch block or comparable conduction delay. In these patients, cardiac function may be improved by ...
... Device-therapy (CRT, ICD) Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) Dyssynchrony of the contraction of the left ventricle is common in patients with advanced heart failure, usually caused by left bundle branch block or comparable conduction delay. In these patients, cardiac function may be improved by ...
Should all patients receive dual chamber pacing ICDs? The
... All of the prospective multicenter trials that support the use of implantable defibrillators have used single chamber pacemakers/implantable cardiovertor defibrillators (ICDs). Despite the significantly increased cost of dual chamber pacemaker/ICD devices and the lack of outcome data, these devices ...
... All of the prospective multicenter trials that support the use of implantable defibrillators have used single chamber pacemakers/implantable cardiovertor defibrillators (ICDs). Despite the significantly increased cost of dual chamber pacemaker/ICD devices and the lack of outcome data, these devices ...
Cardiothoracic Surgery
... Heart transplantation • Cardiac transplantation is the procedure by which the failing heart is replaced with another heart from a suitable donor. • The procedure is generally reserved for patients with end-stage congestive heart failure with a prognosis of less than a year to live without the trans ...
... Heart transplantation • Cardiac transplantation is the procedure by which the failing heart is replaced with another heart from a suitable donor. • The procedure is generally reserved for patients with end-stage congestive heart failure with a prognosis of less than a year to live without the trans ...
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy and Sudden Cardiac Death : Does it
... not necessary and that the best predictor of sudden cardiac death was poor cardiac function • Furthermore, the best treatment to prevent sudden cardiac death was found to be the implantable cardiac defibrillator ...
... not necessary and that the best predictor of sudden cardiac death was poor cardiac function • Furthermore, the best treatment to prevent sudden cardiac death was found to be the implantable cardiac defibrillator ...
Prediction of Functional Recovery
... predictor of complete lack of functional recovery in that segment(1;4). Response to low doses of dobutamine can also predict recovery of dysfunctional myocardium after acute MI, although the response within subendocardial segments is quite complex(5). In chronic ischemic heart disease, first pass co ...
... predictor of complete lack of functional recovery in that segment(1;4). Response to low doses of dobutamine can also predict recovery of dysfunctional myocardium after acute MI, although the response within subendocardial segments is quite complex(5). In chronic ischemic heart disease, first pass co ...
Presentation Slides - AAFP Learning Link
... strategy offers no survival advantage over the rate-control strategy, and there are potential advantages, such as a lower risk of adverse drug effects, with the rate-control strategy. ...
... strategy offers no survival advantage over the rate-control strategy, and there are potential advantages, such as a lower risk of adverse drug effects, with the rate-control strategy. ...
Pediatric Dysrhythmias Board Review
... PVC’s evaluation 12 lead EKG, Echocardiogram Perhaps Holter monitoring Brief exercise in office to see if ectopy suppressed or more frequent Multifocal or paired PVC’s more worrisome Medications usually not needed Advise patients to avoid caffeine and other stimulants ...
... PVC’s evaluation 12 lead EKG, Echocardiogram Perhaps Holter monitoring Brief exercise in office to see if ectopy suppressed or more frequent Multifocal or paired PVC’s more worrisome Medications usually not needed Advise patients to avoid caffeine and other stimulants ...
Sensitive cardiac troponin I predicts poor outcomes in pulmonary
... transplantation. Nine (53%) out of 17 patients with detectable cTnI died, compared with 13 (25%) out of 51 with undetectable cTnI (p50.041). All of the nine deaths in patients with detectable cTnI were due to RVF. Among the 13 deaths with undetectable cTnI, three were secondary to severe infections ...
... transplantation. Nine (53%) out of 17 patients with detectable cTnI died, compared with 13 (25%) out of 51 with undetectable cTnI (p50.041). All of the nine deaths in patients with detectable cTnI were due to RVF. Among the 13 deaths with undetectable cTnI, three were secondary to severe infections ...
Arrhythmia Center brochure
... University of Texas at Austin. She has more than eight years of experience caring for patients with cardiac conditions. Stephanie serves as a board member for the Austin Advanced Practice Nurses, a group of local advanced practice providers involved in both professional and community education and o ...
... University of Texas at Austin. She has more than eight years of experience caring for patients with cardiac conditions. Stephanie serves as a board member for the Austin Advanced Practice Nurses, a group of local advanced practice providers involved in both professional and community education and o ...
Article PDF - Open Access Peer Reviewed Medical
... either the presence of sinus rhythm (for patients with a rhythm-control strategy at baseline) or a resting heart rate in the target range of #80 beats/min (for patients with a rate-control strategy at baseline) with no incidence of clinical outcomes and no cross-over between rhythm and rate control ...
... either the presence of sinus rhythm (for patients with a rhythm-control strategy at baseline) or a resting heart rate in the target range of #80 beats/min (for patients with a rate-control strategy at baseline) with no incidence of clinical outcomes and no cross-over between rhythm and rate control ...
cryptococcosis ofthe heart - Heart
... outcome in untreated cases. No specific mention is made by Littman (1959) or Baker and Haugen (1955) of myocardial involvement in disseminated cryptococcosis. This was the dominant feature of the clinical picture in the case reported here, which presented with severe tachycardia and acute heart fail ...
... outcome in untreated cases. No specific mention is made by Littman (1959) or Baker and Haugen (1955) of myocardial involvement in disseminated cryptococcosis. This was the dominant feature of the clinical picture in the case reported here, which presented with severe tachycardia and acute heart fail ...