Slide 1 - Northside Heart and Lung
... and aortic valve disease are recommended by echocardiographyDoppler to evaluate aortic stenosis or aortic regurgitation, left ventricular size, function and mass, and dimensions and anatomy of the ascending aorta and associated lesions. 8. Lifelong cardiology follow-up is recommended for all patient ...
... and aortic valve disease are recommended by echocardiographyDoppler to evaluate aortic stenosis or aortic regurgitation, left ventricular size, function and mass, and dimensions and anatomy of the ascending aorta and associated lesions. 8. Lifelong cardiology follow-up is recommended for all patient ...
Corrected Article
... Director of Research, Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, USA ...
... Director of Research, Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, USA ...
Are heart pumps saving lives?
... Mechanical pumps called ventricular assist devices (VADs) take over some of the work of the heart. By helping the ventricles pump blood—easing the workload of the heart in patients with heart failure— these heart pumps are saving lives. ...
... Mechanical pumps called ventricular assist devices (VADs) take over some of the work of the heart. By helping the ventricles pump blood—easing the workload of the heart in patients with heart failure— these heart pumps are saving lives. ...
Interventional Cardiology for Structural Heart Disease
... or inoperable, old patients to medium-risk, younger patients. A transcatheter pulmonary valve is also available and, recently, the first transcatheter mitral valve and tricuspid valve implantation were announced. In addition, a novel treatment for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fib ...
... or inoperable, old patients to medium-risk, younger patients. A transcatheter pulmonary valve is also available and, recently, the first transcatheter mitral valve and tricuspid valve implantation were announced. In addition, a novel treatment for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fib ...
coronary artery disease clinical practice guidelines
... i. All patients age 19‐64 with a history of heart disease with unknown or unknown history of prior receipt of the PPSV23 ii. All adults 65 years or older 2. Adults who are 65 years or older and who have not previously received PCV13, shou ...
... i. All patients age 19‐64 with a history of heart disease with unknown or unknown history of prior receipt of the PPSV23 ii. All adults 65 years or older 2. Adults who are 65 years or older and who have not previously received PCV13, shou ...
Abstrak_Inahrs_Dr__Indah_Ayu_Pratiwi1
... Objective: Fragmented QRS (FQRS) is a convenient marker of myocardial scar evaluated by 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) recording. FQRS is defined as additional spikes within the QRS complex. FQRS was recently correlated with various outcomes in ischemic and nonischemic heart disease. We hypothesize ...
... Objective: Fragmented QRS (FQRS) is a convenient marker of myocardial scar evaluated by 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) recording. FQRS is defined as additional spikes within the QRS complex. FQRS was recently correlated with various outcomes in ischemic and nonischemic heart disease. We hypothesize ...
Beta Blockers CAUSE Heart Attacks
... the time of surgery are four times more likely to suffer heart attacks and death than patients who are not given such drugs, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Health Care System and published in the journal Archives of Surgery. Because many surgeries ...
... the time of surgery are four times more likely to suffer heart attacks and death than patients who are not given such drugs, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Health Care System and published in the journal Archives of Surgery. Because many surgeries ...
CHF in the Elderly
... in those over 80 years old is common and include nonspecific systemic complaints, confusion, irritability, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal disorders, such as anorexia, abdominal discomfort, nausea and diarrhea. ...
... in those over 80 years old is common and include nonspecific systemic complaints, confusion, irritability, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal disorders, such as anorexia, abdominal discomfort, nausea and diarrhea. ...
Cardiac Failure Protocol
... To confirm the diagnosis of heart failure by electrocardiography where possible. To consider all possible treatment options to improve the quality of life. To promote the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Identification of target population Cardiac failure is a clinical syndrome ...
... To confirm the diagnosis of heart failure by electrocardiography where possible. To consider all possible treatment options to improve the quality of life. To promote the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Identification of target population Cardiac failure is a clinical syndrome ...
Early Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation for Stroke Prevention Trial (EAST)
... To test whether an early, comprehensive, rhythm control therapy can prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) compared to usual care. Approximately 200 study sites including 40-50 ablation sites 2,810 patients to be randomized. Ongoing The followi ...
... To test whether an early, comprehensive, rhythm control therapy can prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) compared to usual care. Approximately 200 study sites including 40-50 ablation sites 2,810 patients to be randomized. Ongoing The followi ...
Abstract - IRIS Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
... Objectives In patients with aortic stenosis (AS) left ventricular (LV) myocardial growth may exceed individual needs to compensate LV haemodynamic load leading to inappropriately high LV mass (iLVM), a condition at high risk of adverse cardiovascular events. The prognostic impact of iLVM was determi ...
... Objectives In patients with aortic stenosis (AS) left ventricular (LV) myocardial growth may exceed individual needs to compensate LV haemodynamic load leading to inappropriately high LV mass (iLVM), a condition at high risk of adverse cardiovascular events. The prognostic impact of iLVM was determi ...
ACEON® (perindopril erbumine)
... The most common adverse events include: Hypertension: Common adverse events (incidence greater than or equal to 5%) are cough, dizziness and back pain. ACEON is also contraindicated in patients with hereditary or idiopathic angioedema. Rare cases of angioedema, including intestinal angioedema, have ...
... The most common adverse events include: Hypertension: Common adverse events (incidence greater than or equal to 5%) are cough, dizziness and back pain. ACEON is also contraindicated in patients with hereditary or idiopathic angioedema. Rare cases of angioedema, including intestinal angioedema, have ...
Robert Kloner, M.D., Ph.D.
... infarction: a randomised trial 333 patients with first AMI randomized to primary PCI with or without remote ...
... infarction: a randomised trial 333 patients with first AMI randomized to primary PCI with or without remote ...
EP Studies
... 1. Patients with paroxysmal AF (recent or new onset) duration defined as 3 hours to ≤ 7-days (Group 1 only); or patients with persistent AF duration defined as > 7 up to 30 days (Group 2 only) at the time of randomization. Review of subject medical records and the judgment of the principal investiga ...
... 1. Patients with paroxysmal AF (recent or new onset) duration defined as 3 hours to ≤ 7-days (Group 1 only); or patients with persistent AF duration defined as > 7 up to 30 days (Group 2 only) at the time of randomization. Review of subject medical records and the judgment of the principal investiga ...
Hospital Newsletter Article/Blog Post
... treats irregular rhythms in the heart’s lower chambers (the ventricles). However, approximately 20 percent of patients with single-chamber ICDs may develop atrial fibrillation (AF or afib), a condition that involves an irregular quivering or rapid heart rhythm in the upper chambers (atria) of the he ...
... treats irregular rhythms in the heart’s lower chambers (the ventricles). However, approximately 20 percent of patients with single-chamber ICDs may develop atrial fibrillation (AF or afib), a condition that involves an irregular quivering or rapid heart rhythm in the upper chambers (atria) of the he ...
Right Heart Failure in Cardiac Surgical Patients
... 1. Understand the pathophysiology of right heart failure. 2. Recognize the differences between acute versus chronic right heart failure. 3. Describe treatment options. Right heart failure (RHF) is a clinical syndrome with multiple etiologies. Chronic RHF can be seen with severe left-sided heart fail ...
... 1. Understand the pathophysiology of right heart failure. 2. Recognize the differences between acute versus chronic right heart failure. 3. Describe treatment options. Right heart failure (RHF) is a clinical syndrome with multiple etiologies. Chronic RHF can be seen with severe left-sided heart fail ...
Cover - Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
... Copyright © 2017 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Print ISSN: 1941-7705. Online ISSN: 1941-7713 ...
... Copyright © 2017 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Print ISSN: 1941-7705. Online ISSN: 1941-7713 ...
For ranolazine study
... cardiac failure in class 4 or known allergy to this drug. Dose and method of administration: Starting dose of ranolazine 500mg twice daily to increased further to 1000mg twice daily and for three months. Number of patients to be recruited: 100 Details of cardiac complaint, past history of cardiac in ...
... cardiac failure in class 4 or known allergy to this drug. Dose and method of administration: Starting dose of ranolazine 500mg twice daily to increased further to 1000mg twice daily and for three months. Number of patients to be recruited: 100 Details of cardiac complaint, past history of cardiac in ...
Intervention for congenital and structural heart disease: Beyond the
... ment in this field. However, with paediatric cardiologists borrowing ideas from other interventional specialities and with the frequent off label use of devices, interventionists in this field have developed a unique set of skills not only suited to paediatric interventions but also applicable to ad ...
... ment in this field. However, with paediatric cardiologists borrowing ideas from other interventional specialities and with the frequent off label use of devices, interventionists in this field have developed a unique set of skills not only suited to paediatric interventions but also applicable to ad ...
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) LIPCAR predicts survival in heart
... prognosis of survival in heart failure patients. LIPCAR enables the early prediction of the future development of cardiac remodeling in patients who had an episode of myocardial infarction. Further, LIPCAR levels are associated with future cardiovascular deaths in heart failure patients independent ...
... prognosis of survival in heart failure patients. LIPCAR enables the early prediction of the future development of cardiac remodeling in patients who had an episode of myocardial infarction. Further, LIPCAR levels are associated with future cardiovascular deaths in heart failure patients independent ...
A new style of defibrillator can detect abnormal heart rhythms and
... spotting and counteracting ventricular fibrillation, a uncoordinated contraction of the heart muscle which could lead on to a heart attack. A comparison between the ICDs and the S-ICD® is in motion. The 314 participants who had the SICD® implanted and new patients will be monitored to track the perf ...
... spotting and counteracting ventricular fibrillation, a uncoordinated contraction of the heart muscle which could lead on to a heart attack. A comparison between the ICDs and the S-ICD® is in motion. The 314 participants who had the SICD® implanted and new patients will be monitored to track the perf ...
Acute Coronary Syndromes Algorithm
... Goals of Therapy in ACS Reduce the amount of myocardial necrosis that occurs in patients with MI, preserving left ventricular function and preventing heart failure Prevent major adverse cardiac events: death, nonfatal MI, and need for urgent revascularization Treat acute, life threatening compl ...
... Goals of Therapy in ACS Reduce the amount of myocardial necrosis that occurs in patients with MI, preserving left ventricular function and preventing heart failure Prevent major adverse cardiac events: death, nonfatal MI, and need for urgent revascularization Treat acute, life threatening compl ...