PERindopril—Function of the Endothelium in Coronary Artery
... the participating clinics and written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Both studies are carried out according the International Conference for Harmonisation—Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). ...
... the participating clinics and written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Both studies are carried out according the International Conference for Harmonisation—Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). ...
vsd closure following pulmonary artery banding in congenital vsd
... found mortality of 9% for two-stage closure of VSD following PA-Banding. ...
... found mortality of 9% for two-stage closure of VSD following PA-Banding. ...
The importance of long axis function
... Since exercise has been shown as an independent cardio protective factor [28], it is of immense importance to offer suitable individually prescribed exercise. Hydrotherapy, exercise in warm water, (34°C), is an opportune exercise form [29] for patients suffering from disabilities that make exercise ...
... Since exercise has been shown as an independent cardio protective factor [28], it is of immense importance to offer suitable individually prescribed exercise. Hydrotherapy, exercise in warm water, (34°C), is an opportune exercise form [29] for patients suffering from disabilities that make exercise ...
Pacemakers - Houston Electrophysiology Associates
... patients can even participate in more strenuous activities such as marathons or scuba diving after consultation with their cardiologists. Any activity restrictions usually result from other medical problems and not from the pacemaker. “With my pacemaker I cannot travel.” By always carrying the ident ...
... patients can even participate in more strenuous activities such as marathons or scuba diving after consultation with their cardiologists. Any activity restrictions usually result from other medical problems and not from the pacemaker. “With my pacemaker I cannot travel.” By always carrying the ident ...
Thyroid Hormone Profile in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
... negative effects on the cardiovascular system (12, 13). Subclinical hypothyroidism is categorized by normal serum levels of FT4 and FT3, and slightly elevated serum thyreotropin (TSH) concentrations. This condition is associated with an initial reduced systolic function, diastolic hypertension, incr ...
... negative effects on the cardiovascular system (12, 13). Subclinical hypothyroidism is categorized by normal serum levels of FT4 and FT3, and slightly elevated serum thyreotropin (TSH) concentrations. This condition is associated with an initial reduced systolic function, diastolic hypertension, incr ...
beta blockers in cardioprotection after acute myocardial infarction
... Patients who have manifested greater reduction of the rest heart rate under the influence of the beta blocker, showed better survival results. It was suggested that the degree of the heart rate reduction under the influence of beta blocker is a measure of efficacy of medication in improving survival ...
... Patients who have manifested greater reduction of the rest heart rate under the influence of the beta blocker, showed better survival results. It was suggested that the degree of the heart rate reduction under the influence of beta blocker is a measure of efficacy of medication in improving survival ...
Premature Ventricular Complex-induced Cardiomyopathy
... Among the identified risk factors for the development of PVC-Induced cardiomyopathy are high-frequency PVCs, longer duration of PVCs, epicardial or broad QRS complex PVCs, interpolated PVCs, male sex, lack of short-term variability of the PVC burden, and PVCs in asymptomatic patients. While no exact ...
... Among the identified risk factors for the development of PVC-Induced cardiomyopathy are high-frequency PVCs, longer duration of PVCs, epicardial or broad QRS complex PVCs, interpolated PVCs, male sex, lack of short-term variability of the PVC burden, and PVCs in asymptomatic patients. While no exact ...
Predictors of Right Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
... (EF): 31 ± 4%) selected through purposive sampling The patients were divided into two groups based on their RV systolic function determined by tissue Doppler systolic velocities (RV-Sm): group A (RV-Sm ≥ 10 cm/s, N = 48) and group B (RV-Sm < 10 cm/s, N = 31). The two groups were compared regarding c ...
... (EF): 31 ± 4%) selected through purposive sampling The patients were divided into two groups based on their RV systolic function determined by tissue Doppler systolic velocities (RV-Sm): group A (RV-Sm ≥ 10 cm/s, N = 48) and group B (RV-Sm < 10 cm/s, N = 31). The two groups were compared regarding c ...
DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION IN DIABETES MELLITUS
... signs and symptoms, chest radiograph or echocardiography. 3. Heart rate < 50 or > 100 per minute and 1° AV block, atrial fibrillation of any other cardiac arrhythmias diagnosed by clinical examination and electrocardiogram, as they would interfere with Doppler studies. 4. Patients found as hypertens ...
... signs and symptoms, chest radiograph or echocardiography. 3. Heart rate < 50 or > 100 per minute and 1° AV block, atrial fibrillation of any other cardiac arrhythmias diagnosed by clinical examination and electrocardiogram, as they would interfere with Doppler studies. 4. Patients found as hypertens ...
Premature Ventricular Contractions
... Three common mechanisms exist for PVCs, (1) automaticity, (2) reentry, and (3) triggered activity: Automaticity: The development of a new site of depolarization in non-nodal ventricular tissue. Reentry circuit: Reentry typically occurs when slowconducting tissue (eg, post-infarction myocardium) ...
... Three common mechanisms exist for PVCs, (1) automaticity, (2) reentry, and (3) triggered activity: Automaticity: The development of a new site of depolarization in non-nodal ventricular tissue. Reentry circuit: Reentry typically occurs when slowconducting tissue (eg, post-infarction myocardium) ...
Task Force 2: Congenital Heart Disease
... common lesions include complex defects, such as transposition and single ventricle, and those with associated pulmonary vascular disease. The recommendations presented are intended to provide broad guidelines for patients with congenital heart defects (4). When questions about the safety of sports p ...
... common lesions include complex defects, such as transposition and single ventricle, and those with associated pulmonary vascular disease. The recommendations presented are intended to provide broad guidelines for patients with congenital heart defects (4). When questions about the safety of sports p ...
Metabolic aspects of cardiac arrhythmias
... death due to ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation (VT/VF) in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure (HF) is a frequent cause of premature death. Another recognized cause for sudden cardiac death is acquired complete heart block (CHB), a condition where the heart must ...
... death due to ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation (VT/VF) in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure (HF) is a frequent cause of premature death. Another recognized cause for sudden cardiac death is acquired complete heart block (CHB), a condition where the heart must ...
Mitral Valve Prolapse
... familial. Young women are most commonly affected. It is usually a very mild disorder, and in some cases may also involve the tricuspid valve. In most instances its cause is unknown. However, irregular elongation of the posterior or both leaflets and myxomatous changes microscopically have been found ...
... familial. Young women are most commonly affected. It is usually a very mild disorder, and in some cases may also involve the tricuspid valve. In most instances its cause is unknown. However, irregular elongation of the posterior or both leaflets and myxomatous changes microscopically have been found ...
Cardiac Mortality and Morbidity After Breast Cancer Treatment
... cardiac death in irradiated groups. While these studies are primarily in the postmastectomy setting or include both breast conservation and mastectomy patients, they provide important information on the long-term cardiac risks of irradiation that is applicable to the breast conservation patient. The ...
... cardiac death in irradiated groups. While these studies are primarily in the postmastectomy setting or include both breast conservation and mastectomy patients, they provide important information on the long-term cardiac risks of irradiation that is applicable to the breast conservation patient. The ...
Impaired Left Ventricular Relaxation and Arterial
... ventricular relaxation function in patients with essential hypertension is impaired by arterial haemodynamic load that is increased in early ejection phase. These patients did not suffer from cardiac hypertrophy or disturbed coronary perfusion. We used a high-fidelity multisensor catheter to record ...
... ventricular relaxation function in patients with essential hypertension is impaired by arterial haemodynamic load that is increased in early ejection phase. These patients did not suffer from cardiac hypertrophy or disturbed coronary perfusion. We used a high-fidelity multisensor catheter to record ...
Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing LVAD
... angiotensin receptor blockers, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists, nitric oxide enhancers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy have reduced hospitalizations and prolonged survival. However, the response is not uniform and at least a quarter of thos ...
... angiotensin receptor blockers, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists, nitric oxide enhancers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy have reduced hospitalizations and prolonged survival. However, the response is not uniform and at least a quarter of thos ...
Evaluation of Palpitations: Etiology and Diagnostic
... VT is a condition often requiring referral to an electrophysiologist for further evaluation. In patients with structurally normal hearts who have syncope caused by VT, the syncope may be secondary to a very rapid heart rate and thus may respond to antiarrhythmic therapy.10 However, syncope in patien ...
... VT is a condition often requiring referral to an electrophysiologist for further evaluation. In patients with structurally normal hearts who have syncope caused by VT, the syncope may be secondary to a very rapid heart rate and thus may respond to antiarrhythmic therapy.10 However, syncope in patien ...
1-s2.0-S1936878X13004440-main - VBN
... prevention with an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator (ICD) is recommended in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) #35% and symptomatic congestive heart failure (HF) at least 40 days after an acute MI (1). Although the absolute risk for SCD is highest in patients with significant ...
... prevention with an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator (ICD) is recommended in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) #35% and symptomatic congestive heart failure (HF) at least 40 days after an acute MI (1). Although the absolute risk for SCD is highest in patients with significant ...
Aalborg Universitet Death and Life-Threatening Arrhythmias After Myocardial Infarction
... prevention with an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator (ICD) is recommended in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) #35% and symptomatic congestive heart failure (HF) at least 40 days after an acute MI (1). Although the absolute risk for SCD is highest in patients with significant ...
... prevention with an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator (ICD) is recommended in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) #35% and symptomatic congestive heart failure (HF) at least 40 days after an acute MI (1). Although the absolute risk for SCD is highest in patients with significant ...
atrial fibrillation - Hamilton Cardiology Associates
... Paroxysmal fibrillation is when the heart returns to a normal rhythm on its own. People who have this type of AF may have episodes only a few times a year or their symptoms may occur every day. These symptoms are very unpredictable and often can turn into a permanent form of atrial fibrillation. Per ...
... Paroxysmal fibrillation is when the heart returns to a normal rhythm on its own. People who have this type of AF may have episodes only a few times a year or their symptoms may occur every day. These symptoms are very unpredictable and often can turn into a permanent form of atrial fibrillation. Per ...
Downloaded - UNM Hospitalist Wiki
... with numbers declining to approximately 16 000 and 13 000 by 2009 and 2013, respectively.2 A similar number of cardiologists and other professionals attend the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meetings.3 During conferences, physician staffing in hospitals may be lower than on nonmeeting d ...
... with numbers declining to approximately 16 000 and 13 000 by 2009 and 2013, respectively.2 A similar number of cardiologists and other professionals attend the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meetings.3 During conferences, physician staffing in hospitals may be lower than on nonmeeting d ...
Prevention Metabolism, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke
... evaluation of isolated ventricular premature beats in greater than middle-aged patients without other evidence of CAD. In a scientific statement on risk for sudden cardiac death, assessment of functional capacity by peak oxygen consumption and by the 6-minute walk test was considered more accurate t ...
... evaluation of isolated ventricular premature beats in greater than middle-aged patients without other evidence of CAD. In a scientific statement on risk for sudden cardiac death, assessment of functional capacity by peak oxygen consumption and by the 6-minute walk test was considered more accurate t ...
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... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor and its close relationship with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is well established[1]. Although coronary artery disease and related cardiac events are the most documented diabetic cardiovascular effects, cardiac ...
... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor and its close relationship with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is well established[1]. Although coronary artery disease and related cardiac events are the most documented diabetic cardiovascular effects, cardiac ...
myocardial bridge
... Admission History (I) • The 48 y/o male patient was diagnosed to have DM and HTN for years without regular treatment.He suffered from exercise-related chest tightness for 1 year. It could be relieved by rest. He experienced of severe chest tightness with cold sweating in the morning of admission. H ...
... Admission History (I) • The 48 y/o male patient was diagnosed to have DM and HTN for years without regular treatment.He suffered from exercise-related chest tightness for 1 year. It could be relieved by rest. He experienced of severe chest tightness with cold sweating in the morning of admission. H ...
Cardiac contractility modulation
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Cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) is a treatment for patients with moderate to severe left ventricular systolic heart failure (NYHA class II–IV). The short- and long-term use of this therapy enhances both the strength of ventricular contraction and the heart’s pumping capacity. The CCM mechanism is based on stimulation of the cardiac muscle by non-excitatory electrical signals (NES). CCM treatment is delivered by a pacemaker-like device that applies the NES, adjusted to and synchronized with the electrical action in the cardiac cycle.In CCM therapy, electrical stimulation is applied to the cardiac muscle during the absolute refractory period. In this phase of the cardiac cycle, electrical signals cannot trigger new cardiac muscle contractions, hence this type of stimulation is known as a non-excitatory stimulation. However, the electrical CCM signals increase the influx of calcium ions into the cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes). In contrast to other electrical stimulation treatments for heart failure, such as pacemaker therapy or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), CCM does not affect the cardiac rhythm directly. Rather, the aim is to enhance the heart’s natural contraction (the native cardiac contractility) sustainably over long periods of time. Furthermore, unlike most interventions that increase cardiac contractility, CCM is not associated with an unfavorable increase in oxygen demand by the heart (measured in terms of Myocardial Oxygen Consumption or MVO2). This may be explained by the beneficial effect CCM has in improving cardiac efficiency. A meta-analysis in 2014 and an overview of device-based treatment options in heart failure in 2013 concluded that CCM treatment is safe, that it is generally beneficial to patients and that CCM treatment increases the exercise tolerance (ET) and quality of life (QoL) of patients. Furthermore, preliminary long-term survival data shows that CCM is associated with lower long-term mortality in heart failure patients when compared with expected rates among similar patients not treated with CCM.