Semigran and J. Matthew Toole O`Connell, Francis D. Pagani
... therapy for HF. As MCS use and management move beyond the purview of academic transplant centers, it is essential that the indications for MCS and the essentials of device management are broadly understood. Although we have provided a summary of current professional society guidelines in Table 1, it ...
... therapy for HF. As MCS use and management move beyond the purview of academic transplant centers, it is essential that the indications for MCS and the essentials of device management are broadly understood. Although we have provided a summary of current professional society guidelines in Table 1, it ...
What is the benefit of CT-based attenuation correction in myocardial
... yocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with single photon emission tomography (SPET) is a well-established method for the identi cation of haemodynamically signi cant coronary artery disease (CAD), the assessment of major adverse cardiac event (MACE) risk and the evaluation of myocardial viability [1-3]. ...
... yocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with single photon emission tomography (SPET) is a well-established method for the identi cation of haemodynamically signi cant coronary artery disease (CAD), the assessment of major adverse cardiac event (MACE) risk and the evaluation of myocardial viability [1-3]. ...
Heart rate variability in patients with stable angina
... following an acute myocardial infarction and in heart failure patients. The aims of these studies in patients with stable angina pectoris were (1) to develop and validate a graphical method for the assessment of HRV, (2) to examine the long term stability of HRV measurements, and changes after an ac ...
... following an acute myocardial infarction and in heart failure patients. The aims of these studies in patients with stable angina pectoris were (1) to develop and validate a graphical method for the assessment of HRV, (2) to examine the long term stability of HRV measurements, and changes after an ac ...
Essential Hypertension - Michigan Medicine
... • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) – Automated cuff sent home from the clinic, worn for a prespecified period of time (usually 24 hours). It is expensive, but is reliable and has been shown to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality when added to office based ...
... • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) – Automated cuff sent home from the clinic, worn for a prespecified period of time (usually 24 hours). It is expensive, but is reliable and has been shown to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality when added to office based ...
Ejection Fraction Response to Exercise in Patients with
... patients with chest pain who at cardiac catheterization were found to have normal coronary arteries and normal resting ventricular function. This study group appeared similar to all other patients with chest pain and normal coronary arteries evaluated at this institution except that the study group ...
... patients with chest pain who at cardiac catheterization were found to have normal coronary arteries and normal resting ventricular function. This study group appeared similar to all other patients with chest pain and normal coronary arteries evaluated at this institution except that the study group ...
Unreliability of M-Mode Left Ventricular Dimensions for Calculating
... volume. However, the large SEE and large mean percent error under these controlled conditions indicate volume quantification, based on internal dimensions, would not be reliable. ii7yattet alZ5found excellent correlations with fluid volume using 2D short axis area and long axis length measurements, ...
... volume. However, the large SEE and large mean percent error under these controlled conditions indicate volume quantification, based on internal dimensions, would not be reliable. ii7yattet alZ5found excellent correlations with fluid volume using 2D short axis area and long axis length measurements, ...
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... tested. CRT optimization based on ventriculo-ventricular delay (VVD) settings according to the narrowest QRS complex on ECG after implantation, and the difference between biventricular pacing and pre-implantation ECG, as tested by Vidal et al. showed a good correlation to echocardiographic parameter ...
... tested. CRT optimization based on ventriculo-ventricular delay (VVD) settings according to the narrowest QRS complex on ECG after implantation, and the difference between biventricular pacing and pre-implantation ECG, as tested by Vidal et al. showed a good correlation to echocardiographic parameter ...
Cardiovascular Damage Resulting from Chronic
... age 40 most commonly include genetic causes such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, anomalous coronary arteries, dilated cardiomyopathy, and congenital long QT syndrome. In athletes over age 30, CAD and acute myocardial ischemia are the predominant causes of exercise related SCD.34-40 All of these caus ...
... age 40 most commonly include genetic causes such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, anomalous coronary arteries, dilated cardiomyopathy, and congenital long QT syndrome. In athletes over age 30, CAD and acute myocardial ischemia are the predominant causes of exercise related SCD.34-40 All of these caus ...
Ethan Frome - Office of Continuous Professional Development
... • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) – Automated cuff sent home from the clinic, worn for a prespecified period of time (usually 24 hours). It is expensive, but is reliable and has been shown to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality when added to office based ...
... • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) – Automated cuff sent home from the clinic, worn for a prespecified period of time (usually 24 hours). It is expensive, but is reliable and has been shown to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality when added to office based ...
Natriuretic peptides in cardiac and renal failure
... found between BNP, or particularly NT-proBNP, and renal function represented by GFR. In the multivariate regression analysis NT-proBNP remained a significant predictor of accelerated progression of CKD to the combined as well as to the isolated endpoints even after adjustment for GFR and further par ...
... found between BNP, or particularly NT-proBNP, and renal function represented by GFR. In the multivariate regression analysis NT-proBNP remained a significant predictor of accelerated progression of CKD to the combined as well as to the isolated endpoints even after adjustment for GFR and further par ...
Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Coronary Blood Flow: A
... since, according to our results, the changes in coronary flow caused by atrial fibrillation were not correlated with changes in blood pressure. Rather, the fact that the loss of atrial contraction does not affect the coronary vascular resistance suggests that the irregular rhythm is solely responsib ...
... since, according to our results, the changes in coronary flow caused by atrial fibrillation were not correlated with changes in blood pressure. Rather, the fact that the loss of atrial contraction does not affect the coronary vascular resistance suggests that the irregular rhythm is solely responsib ...
Unreliability of M-Mode Left Ventricular Dimensions for Calculating
... volume. However, the large SEE and large mean percent error under these controlled conditions indicate volume quantification, based on internal dimensions, would not be reliable. ii7yattet alZ5found excellent correlations with fluid volume using 2D short axis area and long axis length measurements, ...
... volume. However, the large SEE and large mean percent error under these controlled conditions indicate volume quantification, based on internal dimensions, would not be reliable. ii7yattet alZ5found excellent correlations with fluid volume using 2D short axis area and long axis length measurements, ...
High prevalence of occult left heart disease in scleroderma-pulmonary hypertension
... pulmonary parenchymal disease, veno-occlusive disease, post-capillary pulmonary venous hypertension (PVH) from left heart dysfunction or combinations of these abnormalities [2]. The pulmonary vasodilator drugs approved for PAH may have deleterious effects or be ineffective if administered to patient ...
... pulmonary parenchymal disease, veno-occlusive disease, post-capillary pulmonary venous hypertension (PVH) from left heart dysfunction or combinations of these abnormalities [2]. The pulmonary vasodilator drugs approved for PAH may have deleterious effects or be ineffective if administered to patient ...
Myocardial contrast echocardiography is superior to - Heart
... regional wall motion score index (WMSI) and regional contrast score index (RCSI) were obtained 12–24 hours after the procedure, with a final regional WMSI assessment at one month. Results: Mean (SD) cTFC was 27 (9.4), and ST segment resolution was 69 (22)% at 90 minutes and 77 (20)% at 180 minutes. ...
... regional wall motion score index (WMSI) and regional contrast score index (RCSI) were obtained 12–24 hours after the procedure, with a final regional WMSI assessment at one month. Results: Mean (SD) cTFC was 27 (9.4), and ST segment resolution was 69 (22)% at 90 minutes and 77 (20)% at 180 minutes. ...
Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Focus on
... devices functions were shown to have significant impact on the course of AF and clinical management of patients with AF. CIED play important role both in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation. Incidence of pacemaker-detected AF may reach 50% and its burden is associated with increased s ...
... devices functions were shown to have significant impact on the course of AF and clinical management of patients with AF. CIED play important role both in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation. Incidence of pacemaker-detected AF may reach 50% and its burden is associated with increased s ...
Long-Term Outcomes After Valve Replacement for Low
... Background—The long-term outcomes of patients with low-gradient aortic stenosis (LGAS) after aortic valve replacement (AVR) are poorly defined. The purpose of this study was to define the long-term outcomes of LGAS patients after AVR and to evaluate the potential impact of prosthesis–patient mismatc ...
... Background—The long-term outcomes of patients with low-gradient aortic stenosis (LGAS) after aortic valve replacement (AVR) are poorly defined. The purpose of this study was to define the long-term outcomes of LGAS patients after AVR and to evaluate the potential impact of prosthesis–patient mismatc ...
Original Article - Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
... * Indicate manuscripts only in the electronic version. To view them, visit: http://www.arquivosonline.com.br/2013/english/10104/edicaoatual.asp ...
... * Indicate manuscripts only in the electronic version. To view them, visit: http://www.arquivosonline.com.br/2013/english/10104/edicaoatual.asp ...
Noncardiac surgery: Postoperative arrhythmias
... status is the key to management. Although this manuscript is focused on noncardiac surgery, findings from studies conducted after cardiac surgery can be extrapolated (albeit carefully) to these perioperative arrhythmias. Postoperative dysrhythmias are most likely to occur in patients with structural ...
... status is the key to management. Although this manuscript is focused on noncardiac surgery, findings from studies conducted after cardiac surgery can be extrapolated (albeit carefully) to these perioperative arrhythmias. Postoperative dysrhythmias are most likely to occur in patients with structural ...
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... • At the end of the procedure: presence of residual communication between the LAA and the main LA • At follow-up: obliteration of the LAA and detection of procedure complications. Perk G , Eur Heart J CVI 2012;13:132-8. Holmes DR, Lancet 2009;374:534 – 542. ...
... • At the end of the procedure: presence of residual communication between the LAA and the main LA • At follow-up: obliteration of the LAA and detection of procedure complications. Perk G , Eur Heart J CVI 2012;13:132-8. Holmes DR, Lancet 2009;374:534 – 542. ...
Atrial Fibrillation In Heart Failure
... the Framingham study23 reported a 2% incidence of AF over a 22year follow-up in a population without a history of AF. The development of atrial fibrillation may not always be associated with symptoms, and therefore the first presentation is often with an acute stroke. In view of the significant pote ...
... the Framingham study23 reported a 2% incidence of AF over a 22year follow-up in a population without a history of AF. The development of atrial fibrillation may not always be associated with symptoms, and therefore the first presentation is often with an acute stroke. In view of the significant pote ...
Nutritional Treatments for Acute Myocardial Infarction
... intravenous magnesium sulfate or placebo for 48 hours. The dosage of magnesium was 25 mmol during the first three hours, 41.6 mmol during the next 21 hours (total, 66.6 mmol during the first 24 hours), and 25 mmol during the last 24 hours. In-hospital mortality was 88.2-percent lower in the magnesiu ...
... intravenous magnesium sulfate or placebo for 48 hours. The dosage of magnesium was 25 mmol during the first three hours, 41.6 mmol during the next 21 hours (total, 66.6 mmol during the first 24 hours), and 25 mmol during the last 24 hours. In-hospital mortality was 88.2-percent lower in the magnesiu ...
2000 The European Society of Cardiology
... out[22,25]. Transient episodes of bundle branch block occasionally occur during ischaemic attacks. It should be appreciated that a completely normal electrocardiogram in patients presenting with suspicious symptoms does not exclude the possibility of an acute coronary syndrome. In several studies, a ...
... out[22,25]. Transient episodes of bundle branch block occasionally occur during ischaemic attacks. It should be appreciated that a completely normal electrocardiogram in patients presenting with suspicious symptoms does not exclude the possibility of an acute coronary syndrome. In several studies, a ...
Acute Electrophysiologic Effects of Inhaled Salbutamol in Humans*
... Measurements and results: Sinus cycle length, sinus node recovery time (SNRT), interval from the earliest reproducible rapid deflection of the atrial electrogram in the His bundle recording to the onset of the His deflection (AH), interval from the His deflection to the onset of ventricular depolari ...
... Measurements and results: Sinus cycle length, sinus node recovery time (SNRT), interval from the earliest reproducible rapid deflection of the atrial electrogram in the His bundle recording to the onset of the His deflection (AH), interval from the His deflection to the onset of ventricular depolari ...
