Coronary Artery Bypass Graft with Minimal Extracorporeal
... the patient was in stable condition. Once all anastomoses were completed, MECC was slowly stopped while the patient’s filling and systemic pressures were optimized. All aspirated blood and the complete contents of the arterial and venous lines were returned to the patient with a cell saver. All dist ...
... the patient was in stable condition. Once all anastomoses were completed, MECC was slowly stopped while the patient’s filling and systemic pressures were optimized. All aspirated blood and the complete contents of the arterial and venous lines were returned to the patient with a cell saver. All dist ...
Akutes Koronarsyndrom - Kardiologie Update 2016
... Composite endpoint (death, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or cardiogenic shock): 12.6% vs. 12.4% (adjusted ...
... Composite endpoint (death, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or cardiogenic shock): 12.6% vs. 12.4% (adjusted ...
- European Medical Journal
... and HF hospitalisations (HR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.71– 0.89; p<0.001).43 This treatment gave incremental benefits even for patients who were treated with the full combination of beta-blocker, MRA, and ACEi.44 Safety data from PARADIGM-HF suggest that ARNi may be better tolerated than the ACEi comparator, ...
... and HF hospitalisations (HR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.71– 0.89; p<0.001).43 This treatment gave incremental benefits even for patients who were treated with the full combination of beta-blocker, MRA, and ACEi.44 Safety data from PARADIGM-HF suggest that ARNi may be better tolerated than the ACEi comparator, ...
Drugs for Heart Failure
... Explain several means by which patients may control their heart failure without drugs. For each of the classes listed in the Drug Snapshot, identify representative medications and explain the mechanism of drug action, primary actions, and important adverse effects. ...
... Explain several means by which patients may control their heart failure without drugs. For each of the classes listed in the Drug Snapshot, identify representative medications and explain the mechanism of drug action, primary actions, and important adverse effects. ...
here are mcqs from c - lgh
... ddd) intrascapular radiation suggests the possibility of aortic dissection eee) postural variation in pain suggests the possibility of pericarditis fff) chest wall tenderness is a typical feature of Tietze's syndrome ggg) relief of pain by nitrates excludes an oesophagealcause hhh) features of auton ...
... ddd) intrascapular radiation suggests the possibility of aortic dissection eee) postural variation in pain suggests the possibility of pericarditis fff) chest wall tenderness is a typical feature of Tietze's syndrome ggg) relief of pain by nitrates excludes an oesophagealcause hhh) features of auton ...
heart failure
... Within weeks of receiving the implanted device, a heart failure patient may begin to feel more energetic. A doctor or nurse will provide guidelines before starting any new activities. It is important to follow their advice. Two different doctors may be used to manage the patient following implant. A ...
... Within weeks of receiving the implanted device, a heart failure patient may begin to feel more energetic. A doctor or nurse will provide guidelines before starting any new activities. It is important to follow their advice. Two different doctors may be used to manage the patient following implant. A ...
Atherosclerosis - Shantou University
... Focal fibrosis of the myocardium is the lesion with a chronic, progressive type of myocardial ischemia. The myocardial lesion is observed in the heart of patients who have had a history of attacks of angina pectoris. ...
... Focal fibrosis of the myocardium is the lesion with a chronic, progressive type of myocardial ischemia. The myocardial lesion is observed in the heart of patients who have had a history of attacks of angina pectoris. ...
Strength of Evidence = A - Institute for Healthcare Improvement
... Risk of all-cause mortality reduced by 19% in group with CRT and ICD (p =.014) Risk of death or hospitalization from HF reduced by 34% in ICD group and by 40% in ICD-CRT group (p < .001) Bristow MR et al. N Engl J Med 2004;350:2140-50 ...
... Risk of all-cause mortality reduced by 19% in group with CRT and ICD (p =.014) Risk of death or hospitalization from HF reduced by 34% in ICD group and by 40% in ICD-CRT group (p < .001) Bristow MR et al. N Engl J Med 2004;350:2140-50 ...
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 ...
Application of Echocardiography in Clinic Practice
... (EF) of the Echocardiogram report. A low EF suggests systolic heart failure is a possible cause for the patient's symptom. However , more than 40% of patients suffer from diastolic heart failure with normal ejection fraction > 50%6,7. (Fig. 4 ) Diastolic heart failure means the heart needs to be fil ...
... (EF) of the Echocardiogram report. A low EF suggests systolic heart failure is a possible cause for the patient's symptom. However , more than 40% of patients suffer from diastolic heart failure with normal ejection fraction > 50%6,7. (Fig. 4 ) Diastolic heart failure means the heart needs to be fil ...
Elevated resistin opposed to adiponectin or
... Adipokines such as adiponectin and resistin, as well as angiogenin, may be associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis. The relationship between their levels and prognosis in high risk patients is, however, still unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of these adipo ...
... Adipokines such as adiponectin and resistin, as well as angiogenin, may be associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis. The relationship between their levels and prognosis in high risk patients is, however, still unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of these adipo ...
summary of product characteristics
... ventricular tachycardia was seen in 1.9% of the treated patients. The polymorphic ventricular tachycardia may degenerate into vetricular fibrillation. Patients with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) or low left ventricular ejection fraction have a higher risk of developing serious proarrh ...
... ventricular tachycardia was seen in 1.9% of the treated patients. The polymorphic ventricular tachycardia may degenerate into vetricular fibrillation. Patients with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) or low left ventricular ejection fraction have a higher risk of developing serious proarrh ...
BiVentricular Pacing
... heart muscle (cardiomyopathy). Cardiomyopathy is most commonly caused by irreversible damage from coronary artery disease (such as by a heart attack), but may also be the result of genetic factors, viral infections, or toxins (such as alcohol). The symptoms of CHF typically include shortness of brea ...
... heart muscle (cardiomyopathy). Cardiomyopathy is most commonly caused by irreversible damage from coronary artery disease (such as by a heart attack), but may also be the result of genetic factors, viral infections, or toxins (such as alcohol). The symptoms of CHF typically include shortness of brea ...
coronary artery disease
... Cardiac Troponin T and I are most sensitive and specific marker of myocardial cell damage NOTE – Cardiac Biochemical markers are raised in MI. There is no rise in cardiac markers in angina. ...
... Cardiac Troponin T and I are most sensitive and specific marker of myocardial cell damage NOTE – Cardiac Biochemical markers are raised in MI. There is no rise in cardiac markers in angina. ...
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... encompassed in a monograph of reasonable length. It is not easy to determine to what extent the success of this monograph depended on its appearing at a moment when the field was about to expand rapidly and to what extent, if any, its appearance created interest in the subject. The field certainly e ...
... encompassed in a monograph of reasonable length. It is not easy to determine to what extent the success of this monograph depended on its appearing at a moment when the field was about to expand rapidly and to what extent, if any, its appearance created interest in the subject. The field certainly e ...
01. CVS,angina, MI & HTN. 2010
... myocardium at risk The extent of collateral blood vessels The presence, site, and severity of coronary arterial spasm Other factors, such as alterations in blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac rhythm. ...
... myocardium at risk The extent of collateral blood vessels The presence, site, and severity of coronary arterial spasm Other factors, such as alterations in blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac rhythm. ...
Atrial Fibrillation
... a drug) to restore a normal rhythm. Catheter ablation involves using small electrodes to scar the heart tissue that generates abnormal electrical signals. If you have atrial fibrillation, you are at increased risk of stroke. A rapid, irregular heartbeat can cause blood to pool in the atria and a blo ...
... a drug) to restore a normal rhythm. Catheter ablation involves using small electrodes to scar the heart tissue that generates abnormal electrical signals. If you have atrial fibrillation, you are at increased risk of stroke. A rapid, irregular heartbeat can cause blood to pool in the atria and a blo ...
utmj submission template - University of Toronto Medical Journal
... of this spongy meshwork of fibers and intertrabecular recesses normally occurs between weeks 5 and 8 of embryonic life8. ...
... of this spongy meshwork of fibers and intertrabecular recesses normally occurs between weeks 5 and 8 of embryonic life8. ...
A case of elevated troponins - RCSI Student Medical Journal
... the emphasis will be on a few important learning points from this case. The relevance of this case discussion lies in the fact that PE is common and therefore important to recognise. The diagnosis of PE can be challenging, yet early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to reduce mortality. The mort ...
... the emphasis will be on a few important learning points from this case. The relevance of this case discussion lies in the fact that PE is common and therefore important to recognise. The diagnosis of PE can be challenging, yet early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to reduce mortality. The mort ...
Guidelines for Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction
... CAD : ACC/AHA/SCAI has laid down multi-vessel PCI at the times of primacy PCI as Class III indication except in patients with cardiogenic shock where the procedure should be supported by intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). However, a recent trial suggests that culprit vessel-only angioplasty was assoc ...
... CAD : ACC/AHA/SCAI has laid down multi-vessel PCI at the times of primacy PCI as Class III indication except in patients with cardiogenic shock where the procedure should be supported by intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). However, a recent trial suggests that culprit vessel-only angioplasty was assoc ...
Etiology and Left Ventricular Functions in Left Bundle Branch Block
... Material and methods: All consecutive patients coming to our hospital as indoor or outdoor patients with ECG suggestive of LBBB were studied. The detail history and examination was done. Echocardiography was done in all patients. Results: 132 patients with LBBB were studied. Mean age was 61.65±13.02 ...
... Material and methods: All consecutive patients coming to our hospital as indoor or outdoor patients with ECG suggestive of LBBB were studied. The detail history and examination was done. Echocardiography was done in all patients. Results: 132 patients with LBBB were studied. Mean age was 61.65±13.02 ...
23. HIV and Cardiac Diseases
... decades in HIV-infected individuals (Morgello 2002). These data are further supported by the detection of increased coronary artery calcification scores in HIV patients treated with protease inhibitors (Robinson 2005, Meng 2002). In contrast to case reports and autopsy trials analyzing the influence ...
... decades in HIV-infected individuals (Morgello 2002). These data are further supported by the detection of increased coronary artery calcification scores in HIV patients treated with protease inhibitors (Robinson 2005, Meng 2002). In contrast to case reports and autopsy trials analyzing the influence ...
In-hosptial initiation of CVP meds
... statement on secondary prevention, important evidence from clinical trials has emerged that further supports and broadens the merits of aggressive risk reduction therapies • This growing body of evidence confirms that aggressive comprehensive risk factor management improves survival, reduces recurre ...
... statement on secondary prevention, important evidence from clinical trials has emerged that further supports and broadens the merits of aggressive risk reduction therapies • This growing body of evidence confirms that aggressive comprehensive risk factor management improves survival, reduces recurre ...
PBL- Case 1: Cardiac Arrhythmias Pre
... High prevalence of CAD, CHF and valvular disease and calcification (common in older patients) puts them at higher risk of atrial fibrillation. Cardiac valvular stenosis or regurgitation caused by either rheumatic or age related degenerative changes increases left atrial pressure and results in the e ...
... High prevalence of CAD, CHF and valvular disease and calcification (common in older patients) puts them at higher risk of atrial fibrillation. Cardiac valvular stenosis or regurgitation caused by either rheumatic or age related degenerative changes increases left atrial pressure and results in the e ...