Research ReviewTM
... adults with an atrial septal defect are often diagnosed by echocardiography during screening of an asymptomatic murmur. Some young adults with coarctation are diagnosed during screening for hypertension. Other patients who are diagnosed in childhood but who do not undergo surgery or intervention in ...
... adults with an atrial septal defect are often diagnosed by echocardiography during screening of an asymptomatic murmur. Some young adults with coarctation are diagnosed during screening for hypertension. Other patients who are diagnosed in childhood but who do not undergo surgery or intervention in ...
Left ventricular long-axis diastolic function is
... were measured at rest and immediately after exercise. In endurance-trained compared with strength-trained athletes, resting heart rate was lower (59p11 and 76p9 beats/min respectively ; P 0.001), and the increase at peak exercise was greater (j211 % and j139 % respectively ; P 0.001). In addition, e ...
... were measured at rest and immediately after exercise. In endurance-trained compared with strength-trained athletes, resting heart rate was lower (59p11 and 76p9 beats/min respectively ; P 0.001), and the increase at peak exercise was greater (j211 % and j139 % respectively ; P 0.001). In addition, e ...
Recent Advances in Pacing and Defibrillation Harish Doppalapudi
... Subcutaneous ICDs are particularly useful in patients with difficult or absent venous access. They should also be considered in patients at high risk for blood stream infection, such as those with indwelling intravascular catheters. In addition, they should also be considered in young patients who r ...
... Subcutaneous ICDs are particularly useful in patients with difficult or absent venous access. They should also be considered in patients at high risk for blood stream infection, such as those with indwelling intravascular catheters. In addition, they should also be considered in young patients who r ...
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
... The diagnosis of HFREF is often straightforward. In contrast, the diagnosis of HFPEF can be more difficult. HFPEF patients are often elderly women with many comorbidities like diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension, whose complaints are dyspnoea on exertion or fatigue. Especially in ambulatory ...
... The diagnosis of HFREF is often straightforward. In contrast, the diagnosis of HFPEF can be more difficult. HFPEF patients are often elderly women with many comorbidities like diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension, whose complaints are dyspnoea on exertion or fatigue. Especially in ambulatory ...
Reduction in Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients
... left ventricular hypertrophy is the most important independent risk factor for acute myocardial infarction and heart failure in hypertensive patients 1. This fact explains why the reduction of left ventricular hypertrophy has become, more and more, one of the therapeutic aims to be achieved in treat ...
... left ventricular hypertrophy is the most important independent risk factor for acute myocardial infarction and heart failure in hypertensive patients 1. This fact explains why the reduction of left ventricular hypertrophy has become, more and more, one of the therapeutic aims to be achieved in treat ...
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation support in cardiac
... Objective: Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary cardiopulmonary-circulatory support with minimal surgical trauma in patients with therapy refractory cardiogenic shock and early graft failure following thoracic organ transplantation. The frequent use of echocardiography allo ...
... Objective: Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary cardiopulmonary-circulatory support with minimal surgical trauma in patients with therapy refractory cardiogenic shock and early graft failure following thoracic organ transplantation. The frequent use of echocardiography allo ...
Ventricular Septal Defect With Secondary Left Ventricular–to–Right
... all. In 2 of them, the heart failure continued to improve even after the appearance of secondary LV-RA shunt. Electrocardiograms showed the presence of a left superior axis in 11 patients (11 of 68 [16%]). Clinical improvement after the development of the LV-RA shunt was found in 23 (34%) patients, ...
... all. In 2 of them, the heart failure continued to improve even after the appearance of secondary LV-RA shunt. Electrocardiograms showed the presence of a left superior axis in 11 patients (11 of 68 [16%]). Clinical improvement after the development of the LV-RA shunt was found in 23 (34%) patients, ...
Heart Lecture - Berkeley County Schools
... the plaque against the vessel walls • Because plaques commonly redevelop after angioplasty, a fine tubular wire mesh called a stent may be inserted into the vessel, holding it open ...
... the plaque against the vessel walls • Because plaques commonly redevelop after angioplasty, a fine tubular wire mesh called a stent may be inserted into the vessel, holding it open ...
Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
... • Myths are generally very old. This means there are no records or other proof that they happened. • We know about them from older people telling them to younger people. • Some myths may have started as 'true' stories but as people told and re-told them, they may have changed some parts, so they are ...
... • Myths are generally very old. This means there are no records or other proof that they happened. • We know about them from older people telling them to younger people. • Some myths may have started as 'true' stories but as people told and re-told them, they may have changed some parts, so they are ...
Percutaneous closure of multiple atrial septal defects and patent
... devices may be used if there is a tissue rim higher than 7 mm present between the defects. However, since it is often difficult to see both defects simultaneously, it may not be possible to obtain these measurements.In our case, we were able to measure the distances between the septal defects, which ...
... devices may be used if there is a tissue rim higher than 7 mm present between the defects. However, since it is often difficult to see both defects simultaneously, it may not be possible to obtain these measurements.In our case, we were able to measure the distances between the septal defects, which ...
The multi-modality cardiac imaging approach to the Athlete`s heart
... approach to the athlete’s heart aims to differentiate physiological changes due to intensive training in the athlete’s heart from serious cardiac diseases with similar morphological features. Imaging assessment of the athlete’s heart should begin with a thorough echocardiographic examination. Left v ...
... approach to the athlete’s heart aims to differentiate physiological changes due to intensive training in the athlete’s heart from serious cardiac diseases with similar morphological features. Imaging assessment of the athlete’s heart should begin with a thorough echocardiographic examination. Left v ...
Pulsus paradoxus - European Respiratory Journal
... During inspiration, the pressure surrounding the left ventricle (i.e. ITP) decreases while the pressure surrounding the extrathoracic arterial compartment remains constant. As the left ventricle must eject blood toward the extrathoracic arteries, it must generate a higher pressure (i.e. transmural p ...
... During inspiration, the pressure surrounding the left ventricle (i.e. ITP) decreases while the pressure surrounding the extrathoracic arterial compartment remains constant. As the left ventricle must eject blood toward the extrathoracic arteries, it must generate a higher pressure (i.e. transmural p ...
Scientific programme, abstracts of poster presentations
... indices. Applying recent pathophysiological findings, we propose that older patients with breathlessness at rest or on exertion will not have HFNEF if there is no left ventricular hypertrophy and if LV ejection fraction, end-systolic volume, long-axis systolic velocity and annular displacement, and ...
... indices. Applying recent pathophysiological findings, we propose that older patients with breathlessness at rest or on exertion will not have HFNEF if there is no left ventricular hypertrophy and if LV ejection fraction, end-systolic volume, long-axis systolic velocity and annular displacement, and ...
Early Diastolic Strain Rate in Relation to Systolic and Diastolic
... early diastolic mitral inflow velocity-to-early diastolic velocity of the mitral annulus (E/e0 ) ratio. Recent studies suggest that the E/SRe ratio surpasses the E/e0 ratio in estimating outcome. METHODS Pre-operative evaluation was performed in 121 patients with severe AS (aortic valve area <1 cm2) ...
... early diastolic mitral inflow velocity-to-early diastolic velocity of the mitral annulus (E/e0 ) ratio. Recent studies suggest that the E/SRe ratio surpasses the E/e0 ratio in estimating outcome. METHODS Pre-operative evaluation was performed in 121 patients with severe AS (aortic valve area <1 cm2) ...
Familial Congenital Heart Disease
... cardiac malformations were identical within each family. In only 11 families were the cardiac malformations dissimilar by this method of analysis, in that a septal defect was present in one or more but not in all of the affected members. Thus, this type of classification resulted in more intrafamili ...
... cardiac malformations were identical within each family. In only 11 families were the cardiac malformations dissimilar by this method of analysis, in that a septal defect was present in one or more but not in all of the affected members. Thus, this type of classification resulted in more intrafamili ...
Recommendations for chamber quantification
... (MI), atrial fibrillation etc. In addition, much of the risk literature applies to specific populations (postMI, elderly), and not general cardiovascular risk readily applicable to consecutive patients studied in an echocardiography laboratory. Lastly, although having data specifically related to ri ...
... (MI), atrial fibrillation etc. In addition, much of the risk literature applies to specific populations (postMI, elderly), and not general cardiovascular risk readily applicable to consecutive patients studied in an echocardiography laboratory. Lastly, although having data specifically related to ri ...
Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure
... 300, which the patient tolerated hemodynamically. An arteriogram of the ascending aorta/arch was then performed, and the location of the distal anastomosis of the LVAD outflow graft identified (Figure 4A) and successfully cannulated using a Cobra-2 catheter (AngioDynamics, Latham, NY), followed by a ...
... 300, which the patient tolerated hemodynamically. An arteriogram of the ascending aorta/arch was then performed, and the location of the distal anastomosis of the LVAD outflow graft identified (Figure 4A) and successfully cannulated using a Cobra-2 catheter (AngioDynamics, Latham, NY), followed by a ...
Syncope - A Clinical Point of View - The Association of Physicians of
... may be the only warning sign before sudden cardiac death (2). - In up to 50% cases etiology may not be evident inspite of detailed evaluation (1). - In many cases, etiology may be multifactorial in the same episode or may be different in different episodes. - Patient may have seizure at one time ...
... may be the only warning sign before sudden cardiac death (2). - In up to 50% cases etiology may not be evident inspite of detailed evaluation (1). - In many cases, etiology may be multifactorial in the same episode or may be different in different episodes. - Patient may have seizure at one time ...
Clinical Trials in Cardiac Rhythm Management
... 6 Sutton R, Kenny RA. The natural history of sick sinus syndrome. PACE 1986;9(6, Part 2):1110-1114. 7 Rosenqvist M, Brandt J, Schuller H. Atrial versus ventricular pacing in sinus node disease: a treatment comparison study. Am Heart J. February 1986;111(2):292-297. 8 Rosenqvist M, Vallin H, Edhag O. ...
... 6 Sutton R, Kenny RA. The natural history of sick sinus syndrome. PACE 1986;9(6, Part 2):1110-1114. 7 Rosenqvist M, Brandt J, Schuller H. Atrial versus ventricular pacing in sinus node disease: a treatment comparison study. Am Heart J. February 1986;111(2):292-297. 8 Rosenqvist M, Vallin H, Edhag O. ...
Quetiapine and cardiac muscle disorders
... database contained 42 reports of cardiomyopathy attributed to olanzapine, including 5 deaths, and 17 reports of myocarditis, including 4 deaths (11). In practice. These few reports of myocarditis and cardiomyopathy in patients taking quetiapine are a cause for concern, especially since quetiapine ...
... database contained 42 reports of cardiomyopathy attributed to olanzapine, including 5 deaths, and 17 reports of myocarditis, including 4 deaths (11). In practice. These few reports of myocarditis and cardiomyopathy in patients taking quetiapine are a cause for concern, especially since quetiapine ...
Teresa S. Wu, MD, FACEP Director, EM Ultrasound Program
... ! The images and pictures in this handout are copyright protected. Please do not copy or distribute them without written consent from the author. " ...
... ! The images and pictures in this handout are copyright protected. Please do not copy or distribute them without written consent from the author. " ...
Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Cardiac Anomalies: A Practical
... complete form of endocardial cushion defect consists of a large defect involving the inferior portion of the atrial septum and the posterior portion of the ventricular septum (9,10). There is one common atrioventricular valve instead of two separate valves. Invariably, there is free regurgitation at ...
... complete form of endocardial cushion defect consists of a large defect involving the inferior portion of the atrial septum and the posterior portion of the ventricular septum (9,10). There is one common atrioventricular valve instead of two separate valves. Invariably, there is free regurgitation at ...
Questions and Answers About AEDs and Defibrillation
... Is an AED safe to use? An AED is safe to use by anyone who’s been trained to operate it. Studies have shown the devices to be 90 percent sensitive (able 90 percent of the time to detect a rhythm that should be defibrillated) and 95 percent specific (able to recommend not shocking when defibrillation ...
... Is an AED safe to use? An AED is safe to use by anyone who’s been trained to operate it. Studies have shown the devices to be 90 percent sensitive (able 90 percent of the time to detect a rhythm that should be defibrillated) and 95 percent specific (able to recommend not shocking when defibrillation ...
Central Venous Pressure
... The Mespere VENUS 2000 CVP system is indicated for individuals to measure hemodynamic cardiac pressures in the human body to allow physicians to better understand cardiovascular health. The Mespere VENUS 2000 CVP system should be used by health care professionals as a non-invasive, spot-checking and ...
... The Mespere VENUS 2000 CVP system is indicated for individuals to measure hemodynamic cardiac pressures in the human body to allow physicians to better understand cardiovascular health. The Mespere VENUS 2000 CVP system should be used by health care professionals as a non-invasive, spot-checking and ...
Epinephrine infusion in the evaluation of unexplained cardiac arrest
... presumed arrhythmic; and (4) syncope with documented polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT). Investigators and coordinators performed a consultation/assessment to determine whether reversible causes, including drug overdose or a proarrhythmic effect, were present or reviewed the medical record w ...
... presumed arrhythmic; and (4) syncope with documented polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT). Investigators and coordinators performed a consultation/assessment to determine whether reversible causes, including drug overdose or a proarrhythmic effect, were present or reviewed the medical record w ...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a primary disease of the myocardium (the muscle of the heart) in which a portion of the myocardium is hypertrophied (thickened) without any obvious cause, creating functional impairment of the cardiac muscle. It is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.The occurrence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a significant cause of sudden unexpected cardiac death in any age group and as a cause of disabling cardiac symptoms. Younger people are likely to have a more severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.HCM is frequently asymptomatic until sudden cardiac death, and for this reason some suggest routinely screening certain populations for this disease.A cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the muscle of the heart. With HCM, the myocytes (cardiac contractile cells) in the heart increase in size, which results in the thickening of the heart muscle. In addition, the normal alignment of muscle cells is disrupted, a phenomenon known as myocardial disarray. HCM also causes disruptions of the electrical functions of the heart. HCM is most commonly due to a mutation in one of nine sarcomeric genes that results in a mutated protein in the sarcomere, the primary component of the myocyte (the muscle cell of the heart). These are predominantly single-point missense mutations in the genes for beta-myosin heavy chain (MHC), myosin-binding protein C, cardiac troponinT, or tropomyosin. These mutations cause myofibril and myocyte structural abnormalities and possible deficiencies in force generation. Not to be confused with dilated cardiomyopathy or any other cardiomyopathy.While most literature so far focuses on European, American, and Japanese populations, HCM appears in all ethnic groups. The prevalence of HCM is about 0.2% to 0.5% of the general population.