LUHS Handbook Approval
... son Icarus, after revealing the secret of the Labarynth to the people of Greece were condemned to die in the Labarynth. They then devised a way to escape the maze by building wings of feathers and wax, but in his hubris and excitement, Icarus, failing to heed the warnings of his father, flew too clo ...
... son Icarus, after revealing the secret of the Labarynth to the people of Greece were condemned to die in the Labarynth. They then devised a way to escape the maze by building wings of feathers and wax, but in his hubris and excitement, Icarus, failing to heed the warnings of his father, flew too clo ...
Role of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Predicting
... trained athletes was similar to that in the general population (<1%),23 despite a high frequency (20%) of LA enlargement. However, under conditions of physiologic stress when LV compliance is reduced, LA pressure rises causing atrial pressure overload that later leads atrial stretch, myolysis, and f ...
... trained athletes was similar to that in the general population (<1%),23 despite a high frequency (20%) of LA enlargement. However, under conditions of physiologic stress when LV compliance is reduced, LA pressure rises causing atrial pressure overload that later leads atrial stretch, myolysis, and f ...
Anti arrhythmic Drugs
... site of origin of impulse, rate, or conduction If the arrhythmia arises from atria, SA node, or AV node it is called supraventricular arrhythmia ...
... site of origin of impulse, rate, or conduction If the arrhythmia arises from atria, SA node, or AV node it is called supraventricular arrhythmia ...
File - Wk 1-2
... leads in which elevation occur indicate the part of the heart that is damaged anterior damage seen in V leads and inferior in lead III and VF pericarditis is not usually localized so elevation occurs in all leads part of the heart remains partially or totally depolarized all the time (-ve) and ...
... leads in which elevation occur indicate the part of the heart that is damaged anterior damage seen in V leads and inferior in lead III and VF pericarditis is not usually localized so elevation occurs in all leads part of the heart remains partially or totally depolarized all the time (-ve) and ...
Junctional Rhythms / A-V Nodal Rhythm
... Impulses conducted down AV – abnormal accessory pathway first. Then up through AV node itself retrogradely. Often results in broad complex with visible ‘delta wave’. ...
... Impulses conducted down AV – abnormal accessory pathway first. Then up through AV node itself retrogradely. Often results in broad complex with visible ‘delta wave’. ...
There are three basic parts to an EKG: 5 things to
... 5 things to look at: Heart rate: To calculate heart rate: count the number of R waves in 6 seconds (six large blocks) and multiply by 10. Normal is 60-100 beats per minute (bpm) rhythm: is it regular or not? Is there a P wave before each QRS? What is the PR interval? normal is 0.12-0.2 seconds (or 3 ...
... 5 things to look at: Heart rate: To calculate heart rate: count the number of R waves in 6 seconds (six large blocks) and multiply by 10. Normal is 60-100 beats per minute (bpm) rhythm: is it regular or not? Is there a P wave before each QRS? What is the PR interval? normal is 0.12-0.2 seconds (or 3 ...
Radiofrequency Ablation (Cardiac)
... up the abnormal bypass tract. This creates a rapid circle of electricity, causing a fast heart rhythm. ■ Atrial Fibrillation. ...
... up the abnormal bypass tract. This creates a rapid circle of electricity, causing a fast heart rhythm. ■ Atrial Fibrillation. ...
Print this article - Medical Journal of Indonesia
... not reflect our patient situation closely.8 Jaber et al9 found thrombus resolution in 80.1% of patients who received anticoagulation for 47±18 days. Contrast to plenty of data available on the usage of warfarin, the data of lumbrokinase for left atrial thrombus are limited. A study compared the usag ...
... not reflect our patient situation closely.8 Jaber et al9 found thrombus resolution in 80.1% of patients who received anticoagulation for 47±18 days. Contrast to plenty of data available on the usage of warfarin, the data of lumbrokinase for left atrial thrombus are limited. A study compared the usag ...
Rhythmical Excitation of the Heart
... - atria continues to beat at normal rate of sinus node - pacemaker develops in purkinje system for the ventricles to contract ventricle muscle - purkinje “pacemaker” starts 5-20 seconds later because fibers are suppressed from previous sinus over-load - during these 5-20 seconds the ventricle fails ...
... - atria continues to beat at normal rate of sinus node - pacemaker develops in purkinje system for the ventricles to contract ventricle muscle - purkinje “pacemaker” starts 5-20 seconds later because fibers are suppressed from previous sinus over-load - during these 5-20 seconds the ventricle fails ...
atrial septal defect
... interatrial septum allowing pulmonary venous return from the left atrium to pass directly to the right atrium. • Depending on the size of the defect, size of the shunt, and associated anomalies, this can result: – No significant cardiac sequelae – Right-sided volume overload – Pulmonary arterial hyp ...
... interatrial septum allowing pulmonary venous return from the left atrium to pass directly to the right atrium. • Depending on the size of the defect, size of the shunt, and associated anomalies, this can result: – No significant cardiac sequelae – Right-sided volume overload – Pulmonary arterial hyp ...
A-A Bradycardia Booklet.indd
... ventricles. The electrical signals may be slowed down or blocked completely. The different types of heart block and the treatment options available are explained below. In all cases of heart blocks, and sinus node disease described above, identifying and treating secondary causes (e.g. electrolyte or ...
... ventricles. The electrical signals may be slowed down or blocked completely. The different types of heart block and the treatment options available are explained below. In all cases of heart blocks, and sinus node disease described above, identifying and treating secondary causes (e.g. electrolyte or ...
In vivo relationship between human left atrial load and contractility
... properties of the heart muscle itself. The development of these mechanisms is called myogenic autoregulation of the heart function: the strength of each heart beat depends on the venous inflow and is determined by the enddiastolic myocardial fiber length [1]. This relationship is called geterometric ...
... properties of the heart muscle itself. The development of these mechanisms is called myogenic autoregulation of the heart function: the strength of each heart beat depends on the venous inflow and is determined by the enddiastolic myocardial fiber length [1]. This relationship is called geterometric ...
Secundum type atrial septal defect with prolonged PR - Heart
... This report describes a family where secundum type atrial septal defect with prolonged atrioventricular conduction time occurred certainly in 6, andprobably in at least I more, members of thefamily in 3 or 4 generations. No skeletal anomalies were found. Because of a certain type of kinship in two a ...
... This report describes a family where secundum type atrial septal defect with prolonged atrioventricular conduction time occurred certainly in 6, andprobably in at least I more, members of thefamily in 3 or 4 generations. No skeletal anomalies were found. Because of a certain type of kinship in two a ...
AF Final Rapid July 2016
... will result in effective management of patients with Atrial Fibrillation. The findings, from the audit reports these questions generate will provide useful information about your patients, and how closely the management of these patients relates to the stated guidance. Care Bundles One, Two and Thre ...
... will result in effective management of patients with Atrial Fibrillation. The findings, from the audit reports these questions generate will provide useful information about your patients, and how closely the management of these patients relates to the stated guidance. Care Bundles One, Two and Thre ...
Mitral Stenosis at Autopsy - JOURNAL of the Louisiana State
... individual unbeknownst to have had prior ARF. There is no specific nonsurgical treatment for RHD other than for its complications including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, ischemic embolic events and infective endocarditis. Prevention strategies are postulated to be the most sustainable method f ...
... individual unbeknownst to have had prior ARF. There is no specific nonsurgical treatment for RHD other than for its complications including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, ischemic embolic events and infective endocarditis. Prevention strategies are postulated to be the most sustainable method f ...
Video-Assisted Epicardial Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage
... times [12]. After the implication of pulmonary veins in the pathogenesis of AF [4], catheter-based ablation was developed to electrically isolate the pulmonary veins and further reduce the invasiveness of AF surgery. Ongoing advances in technology have enabled the ablation of myocardial tissue epica ...
... times [12]. After the implication of pulmonary veins in the pathogenesis of AF [4], catheter-based ablation was developed to electrically isolate the pulmonary veins and further reduce the invasiveness of AF surgery. Ongoing advances in technology have enabled the ablation of myocardial tissue epica ...
Arrhythmias in the Elderly: Modern Management
... more than 4000 patients with atrial fibrillation, mean age 70 ± 9 years, and an elevated risk of stroke or death. The study showed that the rate control strategy in combination with anticoagulation medication was at least as good as rhythm control, over a mean follow up period of 3.5 years. Analysis ...
... more than 4000 patients with atrial fibrillation, mean age 70 ± 9 years, and an elevated risk of stroke or death. The study showed that the rate control strategy in combination with anticoagulation medication was at least as good as rhythm control, over a mean follow up period of 3.5 years. Analysis ...
Giant left atrial appendage aneurysm compressing the left anterior
... (LA) and or the appendage.3 LAAA is usually associated with atrial arrhythmias and thromboembolism. The most common symptoms are palpitation and/or dyspnea.4 Here, we are presenting a 16-year-old boy with a 3 months history of dyspnea and palpitation. On presentation, he had an atrial tachycardia ...
... (LA) and or the appendage.3 LAAA is usually associated with atrial arrhythmias and thromboembolism. The most common symptoms are palpitation and/or dyspnea.4 Here, we are presenting a 16-year-old boy with a 3 months history of dyspnea and palpitation. On presentation, he had an atrial tachycardia ...
Addendum to the Guideline on antiarrhythmics on atrial fibrillation
... If the arrhythmia terminates spontaneously, recurrent AF is designated paroxysmal; when sustained beyond 7 days, it is termed persistent. Termination with pharmacological therapy or direct-current cardioversion does not alter the designation. First-detected AF may be either paroxysmal or persistent ...
... If the arrhythmia terminates spontaneously, recurrent AF is designated paroxysmal; when sustained beyond 7 days, it is termed persistent. Termination with pharmacological therapy or direct-current cardioversion does not alter the designation. First-detected AF may be either paroxysmal or persistent ...
Redalyc.Transapical Closure of Left Ventricular to Right Atrial Shunt
... presented with late prosthetic valve endocarditis due to S. viridans during her first pregnancy, which was medically treated. At the age of 32 years, the patient was diagnosed with asymptomatic acquired Gerbode defect. She presented dyspnea on moderate exertion at the age of 37. Physical examination ...
... presented with late prosthetic valve endocarditis due to S. viridans during her first pregnancy, which was medically treated. At the age of 32 years, the patient was diagnosed with asymptomatic acquired Gerbode defect. She presented dyspnea on moderate exertion at the age of 37. Physical examination ...
Anesthesia Assistants Review Course
... We are writing to give you some assistance as you prepare for the upcoming AAOMS Anesthesia Assistant’s Review Course (AARC) which you will be attending on March 4-5, 2017. Over the years it has been our experience that the EKG/Dysrhythmia material is the most difficult for the attendees. Although s ...
... We are writing to give you some assistance as you prepare for the upcoming AAOMS Anesthesia Assistant’s Review Course (AARC) which you will be attending on March 4-5, 2017. Over the years it has been our experience that the EKG/Dysrhythmia material is the most difficult for the attendees. Although s ...
COMPLICATIONS OF AF ABLATION AFA Booklet
... A side effect of Atrial Fibrillation ablation is a consequence other than the one for which the ablation procedure was intended. A side effect may not necessarily be regarded as a complication. An example of a side effect is post-operative chest discomfort during the first 48 hours after an ablation ...
... A side effect of Atrial Fibrillation ablation is a consequence other than the one for which the ablation procedure was intended. A side effect may not necessarily be regarded as a complication. An example of a side effect is post-operative chest discomfort during the first 48 hours after an ablation ...
Now! - Don`t Fib Yourself
... heart failure, and death Increases a person’s risk for stroke by 4 to 5 times, compared with those without AF—an increased risk of about 5% per year Outcomes related to AF have not improved significantly, despite improvements in healthcare ...
... heart failure, and death Increases a person’s risk for stroke by 4 to 5 times, compared with those without AF—an increased risk of about 5% per year Outcomes related to AF have not improved significantly, despite improvements in healthcare ...
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.