Innocent Heart Murmurs
... when the heart valves close. Normally, it is silent between beats. An innocent murmur is a sound between beats that does not indicate something is wrong with the structure of the heart. It is just a sound made because of the way the blood flows through the heart. The doctor will often be able to tel ...
... when the heart valves close. Normally, it is silent between beats. An innocent murmur is a sound between beats that does not indicate something is wrong with the structure of the heart. It is just a sound made because of the way the blood flows through the heart. The doctor will often be able to tel ...
Cyclic AMP-mediated pleiotropic effects of glucagon-like peptide
... addition, PKA activates inhibitor-1, which deactivates protein phosphatase 1 (PP1). PP1 inactivates PLN by dephosphorylation (Fig. 1) (3). While direct effect of PKA on PLN and inhibitor-1 phosphorylation may explain changes in SERCA2a activation, the findings by Younce et al. show that exposure to ...
... addition, PKA activates inhibitor-1, which deactivates protein phosphatase 1 (PP1). PP1 inactivates PLN by dephosphorylation (Fig. 1) (3). While direct effect of PKA on PLN and inhibitor-1 phosphorylation may explain changes in SERCA2a activation, the findings by Younce et al. show that exposure to ...
Part 2 - Philippine Heart Association
... The remaining frontiers in coronary intervention include unprotected left main stenting (ULM), small vessel disease, chronic total occlusions, bifurcation stenosis, and restenotic lesions. In the past five years, significant developments have been made in unprotected left main percutaneous coronary ...
... The remaining frontiers in coronary intervention include unprotected left main stenting (ULM), small vessel disease, chronic total occlusions, bifurcation stenosis, and restenotic lesions. In the past five years, significant developments have been made in unprotected left main percutaneous coronary ...
The Heart
... Conduction myofibers (Pukinje fibers) • In ventricular walls • Impulses transmit to ventricular walls ...
... Conduction myofibers (Pukinje fibers) • In ventricular walls • Impulses transmit to ventricular walls ...
What Causes Heart Attacks - Foundation for Alternative and
... return and did have MIs, but to the researchers’ surprise, less than 10% had a heart attack in the area of the heart supplied by the original blocked artery. Second, a large study conducted in 2003 by the Mayo Clinic on the efficacy of bypasses, stents, and angioplasty concluded that: a. bypass s ...
... return and did have MIs, but to the researchers’ surprise, less than 10% had a heart attack in the area of the heart supplied by the original blocked artery. Second, a large study conducted in 2003 by the Mayo Clinic on the efficacy of bypasses, stents, and angioplasty concluded that: a. bypass s ...
Application of Morlet Transform Wavelet in the Detection of
... In this paper an attempt has been made to identify patients with paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound. Distinguishing such a patient, from a patient with a normal splitting of the S2 is a very important factor in identifying a number of dangerous heart diseases. The danger lies in that mo ...
... In this paper an attempt has been made to identify patients with paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound. Distinguishing such a patient, from a patient with a normal splitting of the S2 is a very important factor in identifying a number of dangerous heart diseases. The danger lies in that mo ...
The Kidney in Heart Failure
... disease there is inadequate translocation of fluid from venous to arterial side,”7 and that the link between inadequate filling of the systemic arterial tree and edema formation is brought up by the kidneys.8 However, as pointed out by Anand,9 “the effective blood volume is a poorly defined entity b ...
... disease there is inadequate translocation of fluid from venous to arterial side,”7 and that the link between inadequate filling of the systemic arterial tree and edema formation is brought up by the kidneys.8 However, as pointed out by Anand,9 “the effective blood volume is a poorly defined entity b ...
CARDIAC SURGERY IN JORDAN ( An Overview)
... being performed on a beating heart thus avoiding the many problems of cardiopulmonary bypass, hypothermia and myocardial damage during aortic cross clamping. To date I have a personal series of 597 such procedures with a mortality rate of 1% and a perioperative infarction rate of 0.9%. The majority ...
... being performed on a beating heart thus avoiding the many problems of cardiopulmonary bypass, hypothermia and myocardial damage during aortic cross clamping. To date I have a personal series of 597 such procedures with a mortality rate of 1% and a perioperative infarction rate of 0.9%. The majority ...
The process of coronary atherosclerosis
... (and other essential myocardial nutrients) and the myocardial demand for these substances. The causes are as follows: Coronary blood flow to a region of the myocardium may be reduced by a mechanical obstruction that is due to: There can be a decrease in the flow of oxygenated blood to the myocardium ...
... (and other essential myocardial nutrients) and the myocardial demand for these substances. The causes are as follows: Coronary blood flow to a region of the myocardium may be reduced by a mechanical obstruction that is due to: There can be a decrease in the flow of oxygenated blood to the myocardium ...
general medicine
... Describe the common etiologic agents, and appropriate work-up and disposition of patients with infections of the renal system. Discuss the common causes, metabolic manifestations, treatment (including dialysis) and disposition of patients with renal failure. Describe the common complications of dial ...
... Describe the common etiologic agents, and appropriate work-up and disposition of patients with infections of the renal system. Discuss the common causes, metabolic manifestations, treatment (including dialysis) and disposition of patients with renal failure. Describe the common complications of dial ...
Cardiovascular Perspectives
... obesity, arthritis, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or any other medical condition, two options are available: • A dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE) can be performed in the hospital using an IV line to inject dobutamine to increase the patient’s heart rate to mimic the effects of exercise ...
... obesity, arthritis, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or any other medical condition, two options are available: • A dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE) can be performed in the hospital using an IV line to inject dobutamine to increase the patient’s heart rate to mimic the effects of exercise ...
heart failure - Catholic Medical Partners
... Right-side heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump blood to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. Leftside heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. Right-side heart failure may cause fluid to build up in the feet, ankles, legs, liver, abd ...
... Right-side heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump blood to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. Leftside heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. Right-side heart failure may cause fluid to build up in the feet, ankles, legs, liver, abd ...
SPC - Servier
... medicinal products should be avoided (see section 4.5). If the combination appears necessary, close cardiac monitoring is needed. Heart rate reduction, as caused by ivabradine, may exacerbate QT prolongation, which may give rise to severe arrhythmias, in particular Torsade de pointes. Hypertensive p ...
... medicinal products should be avoided (see section 4.5). If the combination appears necessary, close cardiac monitoring is needed. Heart rate reduction, as caused by ivabradine, may exacerbate QT prolongation, which may give rise to severe arrhythmias, in particular Torsade de pointes. Hypertensive p ...
Conditions Requiring Antibiotics Before Dental
... In order to help prevent the development of resistant strains, antibiotics should not be used indiscriminately. Complications associated with the use of antibiotics include toxic and allergic reactions, superinfections and the development of resistant organisms. It is essential that practitioners be ...
... In order to help prevent the development of resistant strains, antibiotics should not be used indiscriminately. Complications associated with the use of antibiotics include toxic and allergic reactions, superinfections and the development of resistant organisms. It is essential that practitioners be ...
Endothelial dysfunction and heart failure
... stress. Lancet 1998; 325 (Suppl 1): 34-8. Niebauer J, Volk HD, Kemp M, et al. Endotoxin and immune activation in chronic heart failure: a prospective cohort study. Lancet 1999; 353: 1838-42. Li DY, Yang BC, Mehta JL. Synergistic effect of tumor ...
... stress. Lancet 1998; 325 (Suppl 1): 34-8. Niebauer J, Volk HD, Kemp M, et al. Endotoxin and immune activation in chronic heart failure: a prospective cohort study. Lancet 1999; 353: 1838-42. Li DY, Yang BC, Mehta JL. Synergistic effect of tumor ...
Pseudo Left Axis Deviation and the SIStSl
... terminal QRS vector, and ( 4 ) low voltage. The incidence of left axis deviatim in chronic airway obstruction has been reported to vary between 2 and 13 percent.'-lo Some of these patients had coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc, to explain the presence of left axis deviation, but the majorit ...
... terminal QRS vector, and ( 4 ) low voltage. The incidence of left axis deviatim in chronic airway obstruction has been reported to vary between 2 and 13 percent.'-lo Some of these patients had coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc, to explain the presence of left axis deviation, but the majorit ...
Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Chronic Kidney Disease
... Hence guidelines for the management of coronary heart disease (CHD) in CKD are based on meta-analysis, subgroup analyses, small prospective studies or retrospective analyses of controlled trials and registry data. The short-term as well as long-term prognosis of ACS patients with poor renal function ...
... Hence guidelines for the management of coronary heart disease (CHD) in CKD are based on meta-analysis, subgroup analyses, small prospective studies or retrospective analyses of controlled trials and registry data. The short-term as well as long-term prognosis of ACS patients with poor renal function ...
Acute Heart Failure After Myocardial Infarction
... (Table , Graph ) TIMI risk -score describes risk -factors and hemodynamic parameters of the patients in the moment of hospital admittion in more details and proved to be useful predictor of the -days survival. In study group there were patients with TIMI score -; patients with TIMI-risk s ...
... (Table , Graph ) TIMI risk -score describes risk -factors and hemodynamic parameters of the patients in the moment of hospital admittion in more details and proved to be useful predictor of the -days survival. In study group there were patients with TIMI score -; patients with TIMI-risk s ...
Current indications for resynchronisation therapy.
... this trial followed 262 of the patients up to 24 months and the primary endpoint of worsening was found to be significantly lower in the CRT-ON group than in the CRT- -OFF group (19% vs 34%, respectively, p = 0.01) Time to first HF hospital stay or death in the European cohort was significantly de ...
... this trial followed 262 of the patients up to 24 months and the primary endpoint of worsening was found to be significantly lower in the CRT-ON group than in the CRT- -OFF group (19% vs 34%, respectively, p = 0.01) Time to first HF hospital stay or death in the European cohort was significantly de ...
managing afib - Mended Hearts
... There are many treatments for AFib, including medications, surgery and other nonsurgical procedures. The primary goal of treatment is to reduce your risk of stroke by preventing blood clots. Depending on your symptoms and the severity of AFib, your physician may also recommend treatments to restore ...
... There are many treatments for AFib, including medications, surgery and other nonsurgical procedures. The primary goal of treatment is to reduce your risk of stroke by preventing blood clots. Depending on your symptoms and the severity of AFib, your physician may also recommend treatments to restore ...
HFNEF, HFpEF, HF-PEF, or DHF
... is uncertainty about whether preserved is the right word? The definition of preserve (Oxford English Dictionary) is “maintain (something) in its original or existing state” (5). What evidence is there that the EF is unchanging, especially because there are usually no measurements taken before the ons ...
... is uncertainty about whether preserved is the right word? The definition of preserve (Oxford English Dictionary) is “maintain (something) in its original or existing state” (5). What evidence is there that the EF is unchanging, especially because there are usually no measurements taken before the ons ...
English
... 150 000 new cases of AF are diagnosed each year. It is estimated that approximately 4% of the population over 65 years of age are affected. The incidence of AF increases with age, so that approximately 11% of individuals over 80 years of age are affected. AF is typically characterized by chaotic, di ...
... 150 000 new cases of AF are diagnosed each year. It is estimated that approximately 4% of the population over 65 years of age are affected. The incidence of AF increases with age, so that approximately 11% of individuals over 80 years of age are affected. AF is typically characterized by chaotic, di ...
NOTES Mod #6 Inflammatory
... cancer; secondary to uremia in renal failure-(40-50% of ESRD pts. develop this); trauma or cardiac surgery B. Common Manifestation/Complications (know this!) 1. **Chest pain: aggravated by respiratory movement, changes in body position; sitting upright, leaning forward may reduce the pain (moves the ...
... cancer; secondary to uremia in renal failure-(40-50% of ESRD pts. develop this); trauma or cardiac surgery B. Common Manifestation/Complications (know this!) 1. **Chest pain: aggravated by respiratory movement, changes in body position; sitting upright, leaning forward may reduce the pain (moves the ...