Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Pericardial Diseases
... Chronic pericarditis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recurrent pericarditis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade . . . . ...
... Chronic pericarditis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recurrent pericarditis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade . . . . ...
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.177031 published online Aug
... on Practice Guidelines, whose charge is to develop, update, or revise practice guidelines for important cardiovascular diseases and procedures, directs this effort. The Task Force is pleased to have this guideline developed in conjunction with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Writing commit ...
... on Practice Guidelines, whose charge is to develop, update, or revise practice guidelines for important cardiovascular diseases and procedures, directs this effort. The Task Force is pleased to have this guideline developed in conjunction with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Writing commit ...
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
... nection between the superior caval vein and the right pulmonary artery. In 1971, the French surgeons Fontan and Baudet (1971) described the atriopulmonary connection with the purpose of draining all the caval blood directly to the pulmonary circulation, without passing through the right ventricle. ...
... nection between the superior caval vein and the right pulmonary artery. In 1971, the French surgeons Fontan and Baudet (1971) described the atriopulmonary connection with the purpose of draining all the caval blood directly to the pulmonary circulation, without passing through the right ventricle. ...
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery
... been selective coronary angiography. Although coronary angiography is an effective and important diagnostic method, it has some disadvantages owing to its invasive nature. Due to developments in technology, new non-invasive methods such as coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and cardiac m ...
... been selective coronary angiography. Although coronary angiography is an effective and important diagnostic method, it has some disadvantages owing to its invasive nature. Due to developments in technology, new non-invasive methods such as coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and cardiac m ...
Mitral Valve Repair
... evaluation of the causes of mitral regurgitation, and well-executed application of the appropriate techniques for repair are all critical factors in the early and late success of mitral valve repair. In our own experience, we have used multiple techniques in many patients. Assessment of the mitral v ...
... evaluation of the causes of mitral regurgitation, and well-executed application of the appropriate techniques for repair are all critical factors in the early and late success of mitral valve repair. In our own experience, we have used multiple techniques in many patients. Assessment of the mitral v ...
Myocardial Extracellular Volume Fraction From T1 Measurements in
... diffuse fibrosis (5 7). The LGE technique relies on relative enhancement of an abnormal region of myocardium compared with a normal reference. In conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, valvular disease, diabetes, obesity, and nonischemic cardiomyopathy, the entire left ventricle may be affecte ...
... diffuse fibrosis (5 7). The LGE technique relies on relative enhancement of an abnormal region of myocardium compared with a normal reference. In conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, valvular disease, diabetes, obesity, and nonischemic cardiomyopathy, the entire left ventricle may be affecte ...
A STUDY OF CORONARY DOMINANCE
... coronary artery, in case of occlusion of that artery the effect of the ischaemia on the conducting system could be severe enough, to result in cardiac arrest. Hence incidence of the same coronary artery supplying both SA and AV nodal tissues was also studied and the findings were compared with those ...
... coronary artery, in case of occlusion of that artery the effect of the ischaemia on the conducting system could be severe enough, to result in cardiac arrest. Hence incidence of the same coronary artery supplying both SA and AV nodal tissues was also studied and the findings were compared with those ...
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Obese Hypertensives: Is It Really
... In order to study left ventricular hypertrophy patterns in obese hypertensives, we examined 132 patients with essential hypertension by 2D, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography. The patients were classified in four comparable groups, corresponding to the values of Quetelet’s body mass index (BMI) and ...
... In order to study left ventricular hypertrophy patterns in obese hypertensives, we examined 132 patients with essential hypertension by 2D, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography. The patients were classified in four comparable groups, corresponding to the values of Quetelet’s body mass index (BMI) and ...
INCIDENCE, PREDICTORS AND OUTCOMES OF MYOCARDIAL
... Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a less invasive therapeutic alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients with severe aortic stenosis at very high-risk or prohibitive perioperative risk. Compared to conventional openheart surgery, TAVR procedures a ...
... Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a less invasive therapeutic alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients with severe aortic stenosis at very high-risk or prohibitive perioperative risk. Compared to conventional openheart surgery, TAVR procedures a ...
Aneurysms of the Sinuses of Valsalva
... been case reports suggesting Takayasu’s arteritis [24] or Behcet’s disease [25] as the cause of aneurysm formation. Rarely, these aneurysms may be acquired iatrogenically, during aortic valve replacement (AVR) [26] or after removal of extensive aortic valve calcifications [27], with subsequent format ...
... been case reports suggesting Takayasu’s arteritis [24] or Behcet’s disease [25] as the cause of aneurysm formation. Rarely, these aneurysms may be acquired iatrogenically, during aortic valve replacement (AVR) [26] or after removal of extensive aortic valve calcifications [27], with subsequent format ...
Hypertensive heart disease. A complex syndrome or a hypertensive
... Left ventricular hypertrophy has long been recognised as an important clinical prognostic entity. Epidemiological research has shown that left ventricular hypertrophy itself is associated with increased mortality and mortality for myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke. There is a continuou ...
... Left ventricular hypertrophy has long been recognised as an important clinical prognostic entity. Epidemiological research has shown that left ventricular hypertrophy itself is associated with increased mortality and mortality for myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke. There is a continuou ...
NOBORI
... CONCLUSIONS - Nobori DES clinical results Nobori stent showed non-inferiority vs Taxus and Cypher DES with respect ...
... CONCLUSIONS - Nobori DES clinical results Nobori stent showed non-inferiority vs Taxus and Cypher DES with respect ...
An Unusual Coronary Trinity: Single Left Coronary Artery with the
... Type II pattern: The single CA arises from the right or left aortic sinus and the contralateral (be it the LCA or RCA, respectively) arises proximally from the single undivided CA and crosses the base of the heart to course in its respective territory. Anomalously arising RCA as a branch of single C ...
... Type II pattern: The single CA arises from the right or left aortic sinus and the contralateral (be it the LCA or RCA, respectively) arises proximally from the single undivided CA and crosses the base of the heart to course in its respective territory. Anomalously arising RCA as a branch of single C ...
Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From
... proximal part of LAD, significant long lesion in the diagonal artery, and several stenoses in the obtuse marginal artery (OMA) were observed. To evaluate the course of RCA, coronary computed tomography angiography (coronary CTA) scan was performed. The patient underwent coronary artery bypass graft ...
... proximal part of LAD, significant long lesion in the diagonal artery, and several stenoses in the obtuse marginal artery (OMA) were observed. To evaluate the course of RCA, coronary computed tomography angiography (coronary CTA) scan was performed. The patient underwent coronary artery bypass graft ...
A Study of Hemodynamics and Coronary Blood Flow in
... Cardiac output was calculated by the direct Fick principle. Cardiac work was determined by the traditional Starling formula as the mean arterial blood pressure multiplied by cardiac output and appropriate constants, and expressed by kilogram-meters of work for the right and left ventricles. Coronary ...
... Cardiac output was calculated by the direct Fick principle. Cardiac work was determined by the traditional Starling formula as the mean arterial blood pressure multiplied by cardiac output and appropriate constants, and expressed by kilogram-meters of work for the right and left ventricles. Coronary ...
Full Text
... important in these patients. Recommended surgical therapies in this anomaly include ostioplasty, bypass graft of the RCA, reimplantation of RCA to the aorta, and pulmonary artery translocation (2, 3). However, the long-term outcome of such therapies is not confirmed. In conclusion, when RCA is not s ...
... important in these patients. Recommended surgical therapies in this anomaly include ostioplasty, bypass graft of the RCA, reimplantation of RCA to the aorta, and pulmonary artery translocation (2, 3). However, the long-term outcome of such therapies is not confirmed. In conclusion, when RCA is not s ...
Comparison of Family History of Sudden Cardiac Death
... a clinical expression of coronary artery disease. The purpose of this study was to determine whether nonischemic SCD has a similar familial background, which would be evidence of a genetic predisposition. Methods and Results—The retrospective case-control study included (1) consecutive victims of no ...
... a clinical expression of coronary artery disease. The purpose of this study was to determine whether nonischemic SCD has a similar familial background, which would be evidence of a genetic predisposition. Methods and Results—The retrospective case-control study included (1) consecutive victims of no ...
Third branch derived from left coronary artery: the median artery
... the parent vessel lesion is low if the side branch ostium has less than 50% stenosis (10,11). However, when the primary atheroma involves the side branch ostium by over 50%, the risk of side branch occlusion is quite high (14-34%), unless the side branch is protected by guide wire placement (10,11). ...
... the parent vessel lesion is low if the side branch ostium has less than 50% stenosis (10,11). However, when the primary atheroma involves the side branch ostium by over 50%, the risk of side branch occlusion is quite high (14-34%), unless the side branch is protected by guide wire placement (10,11). ...
Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging
... Transitions that have been described in the literature are depicted by arrows. In the earlier stages of atherosclerosis erosions can occur, leading to either asymptomatic healing or possibly to lumen thrombosis and myocardial infarction. Repeated cycles of rupture and healing might lead to the more ...
... Transitions that have been described in the literature are depicted by arrows. In the earlier stages of atherosclerosis erosions can occur, leading to either asymptomatic healing or possibly to lumen thrombosis and myocardial infarction. Repeated cycles of rupture and healing might lead to the more ...
The Enigma of the Fontan circulation Wolff, Djoeke
... emerged as a response to the high incidence of valvular dysfunction12. In 1987, the first total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) was performed to provide better streamlining and lower energy loss in the Fontan conduit13. The TCPC consisted of an intra-atrial tunnel incorporating the right atrial post ...
... emerged as a response to the high incidence of valvular dysfunction12. In 1987, the first total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) was performed to provide better streamlining and lower energy loss in the Fontan conduit13. The TCPC consisted of an intra-atrial tunnel incorporating the right atrial post ...
Myocardial Depression in Sepsis and Septic Shock
... as shock. For that reason, right ventricular (RV) function in sepsis and septic shock cannot be assumed to closely parallel LV function. In the systemic circulation, septic shock is associated with a decreased vascular resistance and blood pressure, almost always resulting in decreased LV afterload ...
... as shock. For that reason, right ventricular (RV) function in sepsis and septic shock cannot be assumed to closely parallel LV function. In the systemic circulation, septic shock is associated with a decreased vascular resistance and blood pressure, almost always resulting in decreased LV afterload ...
Running head: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
... knowledgeable healthcare. More and more responsibility is being placed on the patients to gain knowledge about their health issues and their subsequent causes and treatment. The public knowledge of major cardiac events such as hypertension, heart attack and angina are becoming more commonly known to ...
... knowledgeable healthcare. More and more responsibility is being placed on the patients to gain knowledge about their health issues and their subsequent causes and treatment. The public knowledge of major cardiac events such as hypertension, heart attack and angina are becoming more commonly known to ...
2001 The European Society of Cardiology
... who helped initiate this joint effort. Experts in the subject under consideration have been selected from all three organizations to examine subject-specific data and write guidelines. The process includes additional representatives from other medical practitioner and specialty groups where appropria ...
... who helped initiate this joint effort. Experts in the subject under consideration have been selected from all three organizations to examine subject-specific data and write guidelines. The process includes additional representatives from other medical practitioner and specialty groups where appropria ...
Understanding diastolic heart failure
... a group of subjects with treated hypertension, the most common risk factor for this form of heart failure, despite a normal resting echocardiogram, there were already substantial abnormalities of both systolic and diastolic function which were only apparent on exercise. Thus these studies have demon ...
... a group of subjects with treated hypertension, the most common risk factor for this form of heart failure, despite a normal resting echocardiogram, there were already substantial abnormalities of both systolic and diastolic function which were only apparent on exercise. Thus these studies have demon ...