Association with acute ischemia and predictors of new
... We retrospectively analysed the registries of pts with STEMI included in the National Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes, between October of 2010 and October 2014. NOAF was defined as paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation unknown prior to admission. Demographic data, cardiovascular risk fac ...
... We retrospectively analysed the registries of pts with STEMI included in the National Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes, between October of 2010 and October 2014. NOAF was defined as paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation unknown prior to admission. Demographic data, cardiovascular risk fac ...
Cardiac Arrhythmias
... Atrial rate 300-600 impulses/minute Depolarization of the ventricles is random and irregular Ventricular rate depends on the number of atrial impulses that get through the AV node ...
... Atrial rate 300-600 impulses/minute Depolarization of the ventricles is random and irregular Ventricular rate depends on the number of atrial impulses that get through the AV node ...
Poster
... Title: Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Arrhythmia Background: Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias in the elderly with heart failure (HF) or hypertension (HTN) have been well documented. However, in patients greater than 65 years, without a history of prior atrial fibrillation (A ...
... Title: Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Arrhythmia Background: Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias in the elderly with heart failure (HF) or hypertension (HTN) have been well documented. However, in patients greater than 65 years, without a history of prior atrial fibrillation (A ...
Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden Death: Are they linked?
... older than the age of 80 years. Subanalyses of major primary and secondary prevention ICD trials have all shown preserved efficacy of ICDs in the elderly. Heart failure (HF) is one of the most significant factors for patients at risk for SCD and AF. AF can be found in up to 40% of patients who ha ...
... older than the age of 80 years. Subanalyses of major primary and secondary prevention ICD trials have all shown preserved efficacy of ICDs in the elderly. Heart failure (HF) is one of the most significant factors for patients at risk for SCD and AF. AF can be found in up to 40% of patients who ha ...
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulation agents in anticoagulant naı¨ve atrial fibrillation patients
... those with evidence from large randomized trials of stroke prevention in patients with AF fall into two drug classes: the direct thrombin inhibitors (e.g. dabigatran), and the oral factor Xa inhibitors (e.g. rivaroxaban, apixaban, and, most recently, edoxaban). In this Journal, Jonas Bjerring Olesen ...
... those with evidence from large randomized trials of stroke prevention in patients with AF fall into two drug classes: the direct thrombin inhibitors (e.g. dabigatran), and the oral factor Xa inhibitors (e.g. rivaroxaban, apixaban, and, most recently, edoxaban). In this Journal, Jonas Bjerring Olesen ...
File - Kelly Marchant RN
... 12. During discharge teaching for a patient who was newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, the nurse recognizes the need for more teaching when the patient states A. I am starting on Warfarin to prevent blood clots *B. I should only take my Warfarin when I have chest pain C. Atrial fibrillation c ...
... 12. During discharge teaching for a patient who was newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, the nurse recognizes the need for more teaching when the patient states A. I am starting on Warfarin to prevent blood clots *B. I should only take my Warfarin when I have chest pain C. Atrial fibrillation c ...
Atrial fibrillation Patient Information Leaflet
... walking or running • Chest tightness or pain • Feeling light-headed or dizzy ...
... walking or running • Chest tightness or pain • Feeling light-headed or dizzy ...
454 The Cardiovascular System tractions and relaxations of the atria
... during the first third of the diastole (Fig. 11.26, phase 1). During the middle third of the diastole, small amounts of blood flow directly from the venous side, through the atria, and into the ventricles. During the final third part of the diastole, the atrial muscle contracts (Fig. 11.26, phase 2) ...
... during the first third of the diastole (Fig. 11.26, phase 1). During the middle third of the diastole, small amounts of blood flow directly from the venous side, through the atria, and into the ventricles. During the final third part of the diastole, the atrial muscle contracts (Fig. 11.26, phase 2) ...
notes - Children`s Heart Clinic
... Chest x-ray: The heart may be in the right chest, left chest, or the middle (mesocardia). There is bronchial symmetry (two right lungs) with decreased pulmonary vascular markings if there is restriction to pulmonary blood flow. A midline liver is a classic finding. EKG: Variable presentation, bu ...
... Chest x-ray: The heart may be in the right chest, left chest, or the middle (mesocardia). There is bronchial symmetry (two right lungs) with decreased pulmonary vascular markings if there is restriction to pulmonary blood flow. A midline liver is a classic finding. EKG: Variable presentation, bu ...
Managing Dysrhythmias - American Academy of Family Physicians
... Most common in patients with lung disease; can occur post-MI or with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia. Rate may be reduced by using IV verapamil. Differences from wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP): significantly increased rate and almost invariable association with severe pulmonary disease. ...
... Most common in patients with lung disease; can occur post-MI or with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia. Rate may be reduced by using IV verapamil. Differences from wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP): significantly increased rate and almost invariable association with severe pulmonary disease. ...
Arrhythmias
... levels· Also, ischemia affects the Na+/K+ pump which requires ATP to extrude Na+ out of the cell. If this pump fails to work (due to lack of ATP) Na+ concentrations increase in the cell, resulting in depolarization ...
... levels· Also, ischemia affects the Na+/K+ pump which requires ATP to extrude Na+ out of the cell. If this pump fails to work (due to lack of ATP) Na+ concentrations increase in the cell, resulting in depolarization ...
Warfarin - Boston Scientific
... prosthetic valve. Patients with valvular AF have a 17-fold increased risk of suffering a stroke. 8 In contrast, the term non-valvular AF applies to all other forms of AF and thus occurs in patients who do not have rheumatic mitral valve disease, a prosthetic heart valve or mitral valve repair. War ...
... prosthetic valve. Patients with valvular AF have a 17-fold increased risk of suffering a stroke. 8 In contrast, the term non-valvular AF applies to all other forms of AF and thus occurs in patients who do not have rheumatic mitral valve disease, a prosthetic heart valve or mitral valve repair. War ...
ADAM Interactive Physiology
... • To identify the components of the intrinsic conduction system. • To recognize that the intrinsic conduction system coordinates heart activity by determining the direction and speed of heart depolarization. • To relate heart electrical activity to an ECG wave tracing. 1. (Page 3) Label this diagram ...
... • To identify the components of the intrinsic conduction system. • To recognize that the intrinsic conduction system coordinates heart activity by determining the direction and speed of heart depolarization. • To relate heart electrical activity to an ECG wave tracing. 1. (Page 3) Label this diagram ...
Food Animal Cardiology
... high altitude disease, or high mountain disease Cor pulmonale reflects effect of lung dysfunction on heart, therefore, heart disease is secondary ...
... high altitude disease, or high mountain disease Cor pulmonale reflects effect of lung dysfunction on heart, therefore, heart disease is secondary ...
Arrhythmias: Presentation and Associated Disease
... Atrial Flutter Examination •Rarely helpful in establishing the diagnosis •Regular pulse (150bpm- 2:1, 75bpm 4:1- can be slower) •May see rapid, regular flutter waves in the JVP •Heart sounds – Constant intensity of S1 if relationship of flutter waves to QRS is constant ...
... Atrial Flutter Examination •Rarely helpful in establishing the diagnosis •Regular pulse (150bpm- 2:1, 75bpm 4:1- can be slower) •May see rapid, regular flutter waves in the JVP •Heart sounds – Constant intensity of S1 if relationship of flutter waves to QRS is constant ...
211 Atrial Dysrhythmias notes
... Right arm or shoulder lead is negative. Left leg or abdomen/lower chest is positive. Third lead is a ground. Follows the same direction as an impulse traveling from SA node to ventricles. o MCL1 is a modification of a 12 lead’s V1 lead. o Twelve lead EKG Twelve different pictures with four ext ...
... Right arm or shoulder lead is negative. Left leg or abdomen/lower chest is positive. Third lead is a ground. Follows the same direction as an impulse traveling from SA node to ventricles. o MCL1 is a modification of a 12 lead’s V1 lead. o Twelve lead EKG Twelve different pictures with four ext ...
Anti-remodelling Therapy (cont…)
... gradually than those with heart disease. • Prospective studies with careful clinical, biomarker, genetic, and atrial-imaging assessment are needed to better understand the basic determinants of AF-progression. ...
... gradually than those with heart disease. • Prospective studies with careful clinical, biomarker, genetic, and atrial-imaging assessment are needed to better understand the basic determinants of AF-progression. ...
Cardiovascular: Heart
... At the same time, the papillary muscles contract and by pulling on the chordae tendineae, they prevent the cusps of the AV valves from bulging too far into the atria. The first heart sound, lubb, is created when blood hits against the closed AV valves. 10. During ventricular systole, the AV valves r ...
... At the same time, the papillary muscles contract and by pulling on the chordae tendineae, they prevent the cusps of the AV valves from bulging too far into the atria. The first heart sound, lubb, is created when blood hits against the closed AV valves. 10. During ventricular systole, the AV valves r ...
Palpitations Pathway - Harrogate and Rural District CCG
... the primary care physician or specialist nurse when a ...
... the primary care physician or specialist nurse when a ...
ECG Practice Cases: Part 2 Arrythmias
... Organic heart disease (ischemic, valvular, hypertensive) Medications (e.g. epinephrine, digitalis toxicity) Metabolic abnormalities (hypoxia, hypokalemia, acidosis, alkalosis, hypomagnesemia) ...
... Organic heart disease (ischemic, valvular, hypertensive) Medications (e.g. epinephrine, digitalis toxicity) Metabolic abnormalities (hypoxia, hypokalemia, acidosis, alkalosis, hypomagnesemia) ...
Arrhythmias
... between bradycardia and tachycardia. Many people with SSS have no symptoms, or the symptoms may not seem serious enough for concern. Consequently, the condition may not be diagnosed until it is advanced. A permanent pacemaker, sometimes in combination with medication, is the primary treatment. SSS b ...
... between bradycardia and tachycardia. Many people with SSS have no symptoms, or the symptoms may not seem serious enough for concern. Consequently, the condition may not be diagnosed until it is advanced. A permanent pacemaker, sometimes in combination with medication, is the primary treatment. SSS b ...
Cardiac Arrhythmia - An-Najah National University
... when the heart’s natural pacemaker develops an abnormal rate or rhythm ...
... when the heart’s natural pacemaker develops an abnormal rate or rhythm ...
Sanford Cardiac Rhythm Center
... • Atrial arrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation • Atrial flutter • Bradycardia • Tachycardia • Heart block • Heart failure or cardiomyopathy • Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) • Supraventricular tachycardia • Syncope • Long Q-T syndrome • Ventricular fibrillation • Ventricular tachy ...
... • Atrial arrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation • Atrial flutter • Bradycardia • Tachycardia • Heart block • Heart failure or cardiomyopathy • Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) • Supraventricular tachycardia • Syncope • Long Q-T syndrome • Ventricular fibrillation • Ventricular tachy ...
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating. Often it starts as brief periods of abnormal beating which become longer and possibly constant over time. Most episodes have no symptoms. Occasionally there may be heart palpitations, fainting, shortness of breath, or chest pain. The disease increases the risk of heart failure, dementia, and stroke.Hypertension and valvular heart disease are the most common alterable risk factors for AF. Other heart-related risk factors include heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart disease. In the developing world valvular heart disease often occurs as a result of rheumatic fever. Lung-related risk factors include COPD, obesity, and sleep apnea. Other factors include excess alcohol intake, diabetes mellitus, and thyrotoxicosis. However, half of cases are not associated with one of these risks. A diagnosis is made by feeling the pulse and may be confirmed using an electrocardiogram (ECG). The typical ECG shows no P waves and an irregular ventricular rate.AF is often treated with medications to slow the heart rate to a near normal range (known as rate control) or to convert the rhythm to normal sinus rhythm (known as rhythm control). Electrical cardioversion can also be used to convert AF to a normal sinus rhythm and is often used emergently if the person is unstable. Ablation may prevent recurrence in some people. Depending on the risk of stroke either aspirin or anti-clotting medications such as warfarin or a novel oral anticoagulant may be recommended. While these medications reduce this risk, they increase rates of major bleeding.Atrial fibrillation is the most common serious abnormal heart rhythm. In Europe and North America, as of 2014, it affects about 2% to 3% of the population. This is an increase from 0.4 to 1% of the population around 2005. In the developing world about 0.6% of males and 0.4% of females are affected. The percentage of people with AF increases with age with 0.14% under 50 years old, 4% between 60 and 70 years old, and 14% over 80 years old being affected. A-fib and atrial flutter resulted in 112,000 deaths in 2013, up from 29,000 in 1990. The first known report of an irregular pulse was by John Baptist Senac in 1749. This was first documented by ECG in 1909 by Thomas Lewis.