Are Diabetic Patients at Increased Risk of Arrhythmias?
... ed the incidence of sudden cardiac death in 3276 patients with acute myocardial infarction between 1996 and 2005.33 Among diabetic patients, the incidence of sudden cardiac death was higher (5.9%) than in nondiabetic patients (1.7%) (HR 3.8, 95% CI 2.4–3.8, p<0.001, and HR 2.3, 95% CI 1.4–3.8, p<0.0 ...
... ed the incidence of sudden cardiac death in 3276 patients with acute myocardial infarction between 1996 and 2005.33 Among diabetic patients, the incidence of sudden cardiac death was higher (5.9%) than in nondiabetic patients (1.7%) (HR 3.8, 95% CI 2.4–3.8, p<0.001, and HR 2.3, 95% CI 1.4–3.8, p<0.0 ...
RC4784 Managing Hemodynamics During HFOV
... cold boluses as an indicator with pulses of energy from a thermal filament in the catheter. This eliminates the potential of fluid overload and can provide continuous measurements. Cardiac performance can also be assessed clinically by observation of indirect signs, frequently presented as the signs ...
... cold boluses as an indicator with pulses of energy from a thermal filament in the catheter. This eliminates the potential of fluid overload and can provide continuous measurements. Cardiac performance can also be assessed clinically by observation of indirect signs, frequently presented as the signs ...
Noradrenergic Transmission
... Congestive heart failure: e.g. carvedilol: – antioxidant and non selective α,B blocker – myocardial remodeling & risk of sudden death. Myocardial infarction: Have cardio-protective effect infarct size morbidity & mortality myocardial O2 demand. • Anti-arrhythmic action. • incidence of s ...
... Congestive heart failure: e.g. carvedilol: – antioxidant and non selective α,B blocker – myocardial remodeling & risk of sudden death. Myocardial infarction: Have cardio-protective effect infarct size morbidity & mortality myocardial O2 demand. • Anti-arrhythmic action. • incidence of s ...
Jaarsma-1999
... Specific heart failure-related behaviour was assessed using the Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour Scale. This is a 19-item questionnaire, with each item listing a specific activity related to heart failure. For example, ‘In case of dyspnoea, I call a doctor’ or ‘I restrict my sodium intake’. For eac ...
... Specific heart failure-related behaviour was assessed using the Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour Scale. This is a 19-item questionnaire, with each item listing a specific activity related to heart failure. For example, ‘In case of dyspnoea, I call a doctor’ or ‘I restrict my sodium intake’. For eac ...
Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Late Ventricular Arrhythmia
... sequela was discovered several years after the chest injury. After chest trauma, valvular lesions, fistulae between cavities, and coronary artery anomalies can develop.4 Ischemia can arise from coronary vessel spasm against a background of a prior atheromatous lesion in a patient in whom the level o ...
... sequela was discovered several years after the chest injury. After chest trauma, valvular lesions, fistulae between cavities, and coronary artery anomalies can develop.4 Ischemia can arise from coronary vessel spasm against a background of a prior atheromatous lesion in a patient in whom the level o ...
Heart anatomy of Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi: a case report
... 4.3 kg. The circumference at the level of the coronary sulcus measured 60.0 cm. The distance between the pulmonary trunk and the apex measured along the auricular face was 25.0 cm. The distance from the coronary sulcus to the apex measured along the subsinosal sulcus of the atrial face was 28.0 cm. ...
... 4.3 kg. The circumference at the level of the coronary sulcus measured 60.0 cm. The distance between the pulmonary trunk and the apex measured along the auricular face was 25.0 cm. The distance from the coronary sulcus to the apex measured along the subsinosal sulcus of the atrial face was 28.0 cm. ...
Lenient vs. strict rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation and
... every effort was made to maintain sinus rhythm, but long-term success was poor.4 – 6 Recent studies have shown that rate control is not inferior to pharmacological rhythm control with regard to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.7,8 Similar findings have been observed in patients with chronic he ...
... every effort was made to maintain sinus rhythm, but long-term success was poor.4 – 6 Recent studies have shown that rate control is not inferior to pharmacological rhythm control with regard to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.7,8 Similar findings have been observed in patients with chronic he ...
Heart Block Second Degree
... Certain ECG features may help differentiate (such as broad QRS complexes more likely with Mobitz type II AV block) but these are not failsafe. It is prudent to assume the worst - that the block is a Mobitz type II - until proven ...
... Certain ECG features may help differentiate (such as broad QRS complexes more likely with Mobitz type II AV block) but these are not failsafe. It is prudent to assume the worst - that the block is a Mobitz type II - until proven ...
Central venous pressure – evaluation, interpretation, monitoring
... Some of the case scenarios for increased CVP are hypervolemia, forced exhalation (transient), being on ventilator (PEEP), tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion and heart failure. Decreased CVP is usually seen in hypovolemia, septic shock, deep inhalation (transient) and increased venous compliance. ...
... Some of the case scenarios for increased CVP are hypervolemia, forced exhalation (transient), being on ventilator (PEEP), tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion and heart failure. Decreased CVP is usually seen in hypovolemia, septic shock, deep inhalation (transient) and increased venous compliance. ...
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
... Because of its non-invasiveness and rapid availability even in an emergency, transthoracic echocardiography is of value to assess right ventricular function (6). In a current meta-analysis the risk of death due to PE is elevated by a factor of 2.5 with evidence of RV dysfunction (17). On the other h ...
... Because of its non-invasiveness and rapid availability even in an emergency, transthoracic echocardiography is of value to assess right ventricular function (6). In a current meta-analysis the risk of death due to PE is elevated by a factor of 2.5 with evidence of RV dysfunction (17). On the other h ...
Turtle heart - Missouri State University
... measure the period of time from the beginning of an atrial contraction to the beginning of its ventricular contraction. The period is the value for T2-T1, displayed on the upper left side of the Main window. 3 Repeat this measurement in each 15 second recording to see if/when a first-degree heart bl ...
... measure the period of time from the beginning of an atrial contraction to the beginning of its ventricular contraction. The period is the value for T2-T1, displayed on the upper left side of the Main window. 3 Repeat this measurement in each 15 second recording to see if/when a first-degree heart bl ...
PR_3_2012 po kor BK.vp:CorelVentura 7.0
... early dilation, as evaluated by left ventricular diastolic dimension four weeks after a high dose of isoproterenol. These results suggest that acute G-CSF can prevent the early structural changes leading to systolic dysfunction and heart failure development after catecholaminergic aggression. It wa ...
... early dilation, as evaluated by left ventricular diastolic dimension four weeks after a high dose of isoproterenol. These results suggest that acute G-CSF can prevent the early structural changes leading to systolic dysfunction and heart failure development after catecholaminergic aggression. It wa ...
efficacy of thrombolytic therapy in preserving left ventricular function
... Echocardiography was done on admission, discharge and three weeks after discharge from hospital. Patients in both group were evaluated for clinical signs of left ventricular dysfunction according to Killip criteria. The study showed a better left ventricular function in group receiving thrombolytic ...
... Echocardiography was done on admission, discharge and three weeks after discharge from hospital. Patients in both group were evaluated for clinical signs of left ventricular dysfunction according to Killip criteria. The study showed a better left ventricular function in group receiving thrombolytic ...
Ischemic heart disease
... infarction is uncommon after CAB, with less than 5% of patients suffering an MI in the first 5 years. Preoperative ejection fraction has no correlation with postoperative incidence of sudden death. F, Poor preoperative LV function is the most significant risk factor for sudden death after CAB. B ...
... infarction is uncommon after CAB, with less than 5% of patients suffering an MI in the first 5 years. Preoperative ejection fraction has no correlation with postoperative incidence of sudden death. F, Poor preoperative LV function is the most significant risk factor for sudden death after CAB. B ...
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES EXPERT COMMENTARY
... bring improved patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency through the technology of robotics. One of the leading robotic technologies is remote magnetic catheter navigation technology (RMT). Recent medical literature contains a number of case reports and series demonstrating the feasibility of this te ...
... bring improved patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency through the technology of robotics. One of the leading robotic technologies is remote magnetic catheter navigation technology (RMT). Recent medical literature contains a number of case reports and series demonstrating the feasibility of this te ...
Diuretica - GZA jaarverslag
... * We review the evidence leading to changes to the recommendations for sodium intake and the threshold for starting pharmacotherapy in older adults. * We also review the evidence behind two new recommendations regarding target blood pressure levels in patients with coronary artery disease and the us ...
... * We review the evidence leading to changes to the recommendations for sodium intake and the threshold for starting pharmacotherapy in older adults. * We also review the evidence behind two new recommendations regarding target blood pressure levels in patients with coronary artery disease and the us ...
Ventricular Septal Defect - Echo ED: Diagnostic Medical
... heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in adults. Tachycardia may be normal, such as in exercise and stress, or abnormal, such as in cardiac arrhythmias. However, depending on the mechanism of the tachycardia and the health status of the person, tachycardia may be harmful and require medical t ...
... heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in adults. Tachycardia may be normal, such as in exercise and stress, or abnormal, such as in cardiac arrhythmias. However, depending on the mechanism of the tachycardia and the health status of the person, tachycardia may be harmful and require medical t ...
Cardiac manifestations of PallisterKillian syndrome
... close monitoring, and summarizes the patterns of cardiac abnormalities observed in patients with PKS in order to make recommendations for improving evaluation and management of these patients. ...
... close monitoring, and summarizes the patterns of cardiac abnormalities observed in patients with PKS in order to make recommendations for improving evaluation and management of these patients. ...
Heart Murmur color - Seattle Veterinary Specialists
... the heart is enlarged which will let your vet know if the murmur is due to significant heart disease. If the images from the chest x-ray are unclear or if the heart appears significantly enlarged, they may recommend an echocardiogram and consultation with a cardiologist. • Electrocardiogram (ECG). I ...
... the heart is enlarged which will let your vet know if the murmur is due to significant heart disease. If the images from the chest x-ray are unclear or if the heart appears significantly enlarged, they may recommend an echocardiogram and consultation with a cardiologist. • Electrocardiogram (ECG). I ...
Heart Murmur Black and White - Seattle Veterinary Specialists
... the heart is enlarged which will let your vet know if the murmur is due to significant heart disease. If the images from the chest x-ray are unclear or if the heart appears significantly enlarged, they may recommend an echocardiogram and consultation with a cardiologist. • Electrocardiogram (ECG). I ...
... the heart is enlarged which will let your vet know if the murmur is due to significant heart disease. If the images from the chest x-ray are unclear or if the heart appears significantly enlarged, they may recommend an echocardiogram and consultation with a cardiologist. • Electrocardiogram (ECG). I ...
EKG
... conduction system cells. . The actual contraction is monitored using other diagnostic devices. ...
... conduction system cells. . The actual contraction is monitored using other diagnostic devices. ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
... Braunwald. Atlas of Heart Diseases: Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis, and Pericardial Disease. 1998. ...
... Braunwald. Atlas of Heart Diseases: Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis, and Pericardial Disease. 1998. ...
ECG interpretation - Division of Cardiac Imaging
... The rules for working out the cardiac axis are as follows: Calculate the net deflection of each lead – e.g. in lead I, if there is a Q wave measuring three small squares and an R wave height of six small squares, the net deflection is þ3. Do this for leads I and aVF. A net positive deflection go ...
... The rules for working out the cardiac axis are as follows: Calculate the net deflection of each lead – e.g. in lead I, if there is a Q wave measuring three small squares and an R wave height of six small squares, the net deflection is þ3. Do this for leads I and aVF. A net positive deflection go ...
COR - IS MU
... M. papillaris anterior et posterior - cords are connected to both cusps. Mitral valve insufficiency – one or both leaflets extend back into the left atrium during systole. As a result, blood regurgitates into the left atrium producing a characteristic murmur. Ostium aortae - valva aortae - valvula ...
... M. papillaris anterior et posterior - cords are connected to both cusps. Mitral valve insufficiency – one or both leaflets extend back into the left atrium during systole. As a result, blood regurgitates into the left atrium producing a characteristic murmur. Ostium aortae - valva aortae - valvula ...
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.