Cardiology Jeopardy
... Cardiac Numbers - 100 Q: Indications for biventricular pacemakerdefibrillator placement include NYHA class III or IV heart failure, a QRS width greater than 120 msec, and an ejection fraction less than or equal to this percent. ...
... Cardiac Numbers - 100 Q: Indications for biventricular pacemakerdefibrillator placement include NYHA class III or IV heart failure, a QRS width greater than 120 msec, and an ejection fraction less than or equal to this percent. ...
PowerPoint File
... ALBATROSS Trial design: Patients with MI without heart failure were randomized to an IV bolus of potassium canrenoate 200 mg as early as possible, then oral spironolactone 25 mg daily for 6 months (n = 802) vs. control (n = 801). ...
... ALBATROSS Trial design: Patients with MI without heart failure were randomized to an IV bolus of potassium canrenoate 200 mg as early as possible, then oral spironolactone 25 mg daily for 6 months (n = 802) vs. control (n = 801). ...
Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
... Eplerenone (EPHESUS Trial)-post acute myocardial infarction trial When added to optimal medical therapy excluding spirnolactone Reduced morbidity and mortality in patients with acute MI with left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure ...
... Eplerenone (EPHESUS Trial)-post acute myocardial infarction trial When added to optimal medical therapy excluding spirnolactone Reduced morbidity and mortality in patients with acute MI with left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure ...
Early Post Acute Coronary Syndrome Referral to Coronary Artery
... including a higher admission Killip class, anterior location of MI, moderate or severe left ventricular dysfunction, and use of mechanical ventilation (p<0.05 for all). Outcomes analysis showed that patients who underwent PCI during the second half of the previous decade (2006-2010) had an improved ...
... including a higher admission Killip class, anterior location of MI, moderate or severe left ventricular dysfunction, and use of mechanical ventilation (p<0.05 for all). Outcomes analysis showed that patients who underwent PCI during the second half of the previous decade (2006-2010) had an improved ...
Jordan University of Science and Technology Abstract: Authors
... BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Inflammatory, pro-thrombotic and structural factors contribute to the etiology of CAD. This study sought to determine the relationship of plasma endothelin-1 (pET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor ...
... BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Inflammatory, pro-thrombotic and structural factors contribute to the etiology of CAD. This study sought to determine the relationship of plasma endothelin-1 (pET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor ...
Revascularization led to less angina and fewer adverse cardiac
... Cardiac Society (CCS) class-II angina pectoris, is an invasive strategy of left-heart catheterization followed by either percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) more effective than a strategy of optimized medical therapy? ...
... Cardiac Society (CCS) class-II angina pectoris, is an invasive strategy of left-heart catheterization followed by either percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) more effective than a strategy of optimized medical therapy? ...
Left Bundle Branch Block
... It can do. LBBB has been shown to be a marker for cardiac conditions that can increase the risk of heart failure and cardiac death. Patients with LBBB also have a higher lifetime risk of needing a pacemaker. What happens next? If you have been diagnosed with LBBB then a consultation will be offered ...
... It can do. LBBB has been shown to be a marker for cardiac conditions that can increase the risk of heart failure and cardiac death. Patients with LBBB also have a higher lifetime risk of needing a pacemaker. What happens next? If you have been diagnosed with LBBB then a consultation will be offered ...
The benefits of CRT for NYHA II-III HF patients with a wide QRS, low
... • Indicated for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) • CRT-P, pacemaker, ICD or CRT-D device implanted • Mechanical tricuspid heart valve • Unstable angina or an acute MI within past 40 days • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within the past ...
... • Indicated for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) • CRT-P, pacemaker, ICD or CRT-D device implanted • Mechanical tricuspid heart valve • Unstable angina or an acute MI within past 40 days • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within the past ...
Independent influence of previous myocardial infarction
... The Goal: Processes of cardiac remodelling, especially collagen deposition and following fibrosis, seen both in infarcted and non-infarcted myocardium are important contributors to the development of the impaired left ventricular (LV) function. The objective of this study was to assess the independe ...
... The Goal: Processes of cardiac remodelling, especially collagen deposition and following fibrosis, seen both in infarcted and non-infarcted myocardium are important contributors to the development of the impaired left ventricular (LV) function. The objective of this study was to assess the independe ...
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT): Expanding the role of
... Ottawa, Ontario Canada Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or biventricular pacing is now demonstrated to be effective therapy for both improvement in cardiac function as well as mortality in certain groups of patients with LV dysfunction. First studies in surgical patients were performed by Caz ...
... Ottawa, Ontario Canada Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or biventricular pacing is now demonstrated to be effective therapy for both improvement in cardiac function as well as mortality in certain groups of patients with LV dysfunction. First studies in surgical patients were performed by Caz ...
Ischemic stroke
... • based on the history of events and PE. • Can usually identify which artery in the brain is blocked based on symptoms. – For example, weakness or paralysis of the left leg suggests blockage of the artery supplying the area on the right side of the brain that controls the left leg's muscle movements ...
... • based on the history of events and PE. • Can usually identify which artery in the brain is blocked based on symptoms. – For example, weakness or paralysis of the left leg suggests blockage of the artery supplying the area on the right side of the brain that controls the left leg's muscle movements ...
EFFECT OF SHENMAI INJECTION ON CARDIAC FUNCTION IN
... Objectives To investigate the effect of Shenmai injection on the therapeutic effect and cardiac function and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in gerontal patient with chronic heart failure. Methods 64 patients age more than 65 years with chronic heart failure were randomly divided into two groups: th ...
... Objectives To investigate the effect of Shenmai injection on the therapeutic effect and cardiac function and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in gerontal patient with chronic heart failure. Methods 64 patients age more than 65 years with chronic heart failure were randomly divided into two groups: th ...
- Via Medica Journals
... is no financial interest to report. We certify that the submission is original work and is not under review at any other publication. Clinical trials suggest a positive influence of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells on myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure. Very few studies have invest ...
... is no financial interest to report. We certify that the submission is original work and is not under review at any other publication. Clinical trials suggest a positive influence of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells on myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure. Very few studies have invest ...
non compacted myocardium diagnostic criteria and management
... filling. •These systolic and diastolic disturbances of left ventricular function, if severe enough, can lead to the clinical manifestations of heart failure that are seen in patients with NCCM. ...
... filling. •These systolic and diastolic disturbances of left ventricular function, if severe enough, can lead to the clinical manifestations of heart failure that are seen in patients with NCCM. ...
Galectin-3, a Novel Biomarker for Additional Heart Failure
... It has been reported that NP values in the “mid-range,” in which many HF patients fall, are less helpful in diagnosing HF than values at the low and high ranges.5 Given the lack of specificity for these patients, and because the clinical utility of serial NP measurement in the reduction of hospital ...
... It has been reported that NP values in the “mid-range,” in which many HF patients fall, are less helpful in diagnosing HF than values at the low and high ranges.5 Given the lack of specificity for these patients, and because the clinical utility of serial NP measurement in the reduction of hospital ...
Levosimendan - Wellington ICU
... - also produces vasodilation by opening ATP-sensitive K+ channels in vascular smooth muscle -> reduces preload, afterload, improves O2 supply to myocardium, increases coronary blood flow and renal blood flow. - increases: Q, SV, HR and increases coronary blood flow. - decreases: SVR, SBP, PCWP, PAP, ...
... - also produces vasodilation by opening ATP-sensitive K+ channels in vascular smooth muscle -> reduces preload, afterload, improves O2 supply to myocardium, increases coronary blood flow and renal blood flow. - increases: Q, SV, HR and increases coronary blood flow. - decreases: SVR, SBP, PCWP, PAP, ...
abstract - Platform 14
... stents for the treatment of in-stent restenosis, and there is some initial evidence of their efficacy for the treatment of small coronary vessels. Newer generation DCB were developed to overcome the reduced deliverability of the previous generation of devices, warranting an effective drug delivery t ...
... stents for the treatment of in-stent restenosis, and there is some initial evidence of their efficacy for the treatment of small coronary vessels. Newer generation DCB were developed to overcome the reduced deliverability of the previous generation of devices, warranting an effective drug delivery t ...
Ethical Scenario - My Surgery Website
... treatment option for symptomatic patients with atrial fibrillation refractory to anti-arrhythmic drug therapy or where medical therapy is contraindicated because of co-morbidity or intolerance. 2.3.2 In a non-randomised comparative study of 1171 patients, 78% of patients treated with radiofrequency ...
... treatment option for symptomatic patients with atrial fibrillation refractory to anti-arrhythmic drug therapy or where medical therapy is contraindicated because of co-morbidity or intolerance. 2.3.2 In a non-randomised comparative study of 1171 patients, 78% of patients treated with radiofrequency ...
Heart Diseases
... • Such collateral perfusion can protect against MI even if the vessel eventually becomes completely occluded (alternative way for flow) • These collaterals normally are closed, gradual narrowing of one artery allows blood to flow from high to low pressure areas through the collaterals, therefore; gr ...
... • Such collateral perfusion can protect against MI even if the vessel eventually becomes completely occluded (alternative way for flow) • These collaterals normally are closed, gradual narrowing of one artery allows blood to flow from high to low pressure areas through the collaterals, therefore; gr ...
Beating the Clock: When Time is Muscle
... them on the table, attaches the EKG leads, administers medications if necessary, and does the preliminary preparation,” says Trost. “Every step that the on-call team doesn’t have to do is a minute saved.” Even little things, like turning on the X-ray equipment, or putting a drape on the patient, add ...
... them on the table, attaches the EKG leads, administers medications if necessary, and does the preliminary preparation,” says Trost. “Every step that the on-call team doesn’t have to do is a minute saved.” Even little things, like turning on the X-ray equipment, or putting a drape on the patient, add ...
Clinical profile of hospitalized patients with acutely decompensated
... Goal: Heart failure(HF) is the leading cause of hospitalization in seniors and it often occurs in >70-year-old subjects. The population of Western countries is getting older, due to better treatment and salvage of patients with cardiovascular diseases. To analyze the clinical profile, management and ...
... Goal: Heart failure(HF) is the leading cause of hospitalization in seniors and it often occurs in >70-year-old subjects. The population of Western countries is getting older, due to better treatment and salvage of patients with cardiovascular diseases. To analyze the clinical profile, management and ...
Robert Kloner - Ischemic Conditioning Therapy
... patients with acute myocardial infarction: a randomised trial. Lancet. 2010 Feb 27;375(9716):727. ...
... patients with acute myocardial infarction: a randomised trial. Lancet. 2010 Feb 27;375(9716):727. ...
Study protocol NOAC
... improved pediatric care, childhood mortality has become uncommon and survival to adulthood is now expected. As a consequence, a rapidly increasing cohort of adult survivors has evolved. However, these adults are not cured. Many are at high risk of premature cardiac death as young adults. Their risk ...
... improved pediatric care, childhood mortality has become uncommon and survival to adulthood is now expected. As a consequence, a rapidly increasing cohort of adult survivors has evolved. However, these adults are not cured. Many are at high risk of premature cardiac death as young adults. Their risk ...
Abstract_Azamat_Dec_2015_Serbia_PL
... There were no inhospital deaths. The mean cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic clamping times were 135±15 minutes and 66±5 minutes, respectively. Mild pain at surgical access site was reported in 15 patients (9%). Rethoracotomy for bleeding from intercostal artery was required in one case. One patient ...
... There were no inhospital deaths. The mean cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic clamping times were 135±15 minutes and 66±5 minutes, respectively. Mild pain at surgical access site was reported in 15 patients (9%). Rethoracotomy for bleeding from intercostal artery was required in one case. One patient ...
ACUTE ARTERIAL OCCLUSION Acute Limb Ischemia ))
... The most common cause of acute limb ischemia is embolization and the most common source is the heart and mainly due to AF. The most common site of embolization is the lower limbs. Early intervention may restore limb function and prevent irreversible ischemic changes. Delay of intervention leads to d ...
... The most common cause of acute limb ischemia is embolization and the most common source is the heart and mainly due to AF. The most common site of embolization is the lower limbs. Early intervention may restore limb function and prevent irreversible ischemic changes. Delay of intervention leads to d ...