2015 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology
... mm Hg in patients with diabetes mellitus or in patients older than 60 years of age [9]. A meta-analysis of 147 randomized trials including 4,64,000 patients treated for hypertension demonstrated that beta blockers were the optimal antihypertensive drug to administer after myocardial infarction [14]. ...
... mm Hg in patients with diabetes mellitus or in patients older than 60 years of age [9]. A meta-analysis of 147 randomized trials including 4,64,000 patients treated for hypertension demonstrated that beta blockers were the optimal antihypertensive drug to administer after myocardial infarction [14]. ...
Vasovagal reactions may occur after orthotopic heart transplantation
... Tbe signalfrom the native atrial remnant was detected by means of a bioolx esoohaneal oill electrode (Arzca Medical Electronics). This was eo&cied by a fine ‘wire through a preamplifier to the staudard lead ECG. By this tecbniqw, the native P wave electmgmm appeared as a spike readily distinguishabl ...
... Tbe signalfrom the native atrial remnant was detected by means of a bioolx esoohaneal oill electrode (Arzca Medical Electronics). This was eo&cied by a fine ‘wire through a preamplifier to the staudard lead ECG. By this tecbniqw, the native P wave electmgmm appeared as a spike readily distinguishabl ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... In the early stages, heart failure may not have any symptoms. In the later stages, the patient may have severe symptoms because their weakened heart is unable to pump enough oxygen–rich blood with each contraction to satisfy the body. These symptoms may include shortness of breath (dyspnea) that ini ...
... In the early stages, heart failure may not have any symptoms. In the later stages, the patient may have severe symptoms because their weakened heart is unable to pump enough oxygen–rich blood with each contraction to satisfy the body. These symptoms may include shortness of breath (dyspnea) that ini ...
Right Ventricular Arrhythmic Cardiomyopathy: an Update on
... Interpretation of the Holter results can sometimes be challenging because strict criteria for this diagnosis does not exist. However since it is unusual for a normal dog to have any VPCs in a 24-hour period, the observation of > 100 VPCs, or periods of couplets, triplets or runs of ventricular tachy ...
... Interpretation of the Holter results can sometimes be challenging because strict criteria for this diagnosis does not exist. However since it is unusual for a normal dog to have any VPCs in a 24-hour period, the observation of > 100 VPCs, or periods of couplets, triplets or runs of ventricular tachy ...
- Wiley Online Library
... An association between DM and the risk of cardiovascular disease has been shown in the non-thalassaemic population (Butler et al, 1998). Diabetic cardiomyopathy has been recognized as a distinct clinical entity; it is characterized by metabolic abnormalities determining structural alterations (myoca ...
... An association between DM and the risk of cardiovascular disease has been shown in the non-thalassaemic population (Butler et al, 1998). Diabetic cardiomyopathy has been recognized as a distinct clinical entity; it is characterized by metabolic abnormalities determining structural alterations (myoca ...
CPR Anytime
... due to sudden cardiac arrest, suffered outside the hospital setting and in hospital emergency departments. About 900 Americans die every day due to sudden cardiac arrest. ...
... due to sudden cardiac arrest, suffered outside the hospital setting and in hospital emergency departments. About 900 Americans die every day due to sudden cardiac arrest. ...
Sudden Cardiac Death With Apparently Normal Heart
... have been the abnormal substrate for SCD. Long QT syndrome cannot be excluded for cases in which ECGs were not available; 2 of the patients had a family history of sudden death. In addition, this syndrome may often not be recognized on a single ECG. Rare and newly described conditions such as the Br ...
... have been the abnormal substrate for SCD. Long QT syndrome cannot be excluded for cases in which ECGs were not available; 2 of the patients had a family history of sudden death. In addition, this syndrome may often not be recognized on a single ECG. Rare and newly described conditions such as the Br ...
Implantation of an Andrastent XL in an adult with advanced chronic
... in such a critical condition was a percutaneous stent implantation into the CoA as a medical emergency. The patient was transferred to the cath lab intubated, artificially ventilated, and on a high-dose adrenaline infusion. The time between the first incident of cardiac arrest and the start of the p ...
... in such a critical condition was a percutaneous stent implantation into the CoA as a medical emergency. The patient was transferred to the cath lab intubated, artificially ventilated, and on a high-dose adrenaline infusion. The time between the first incident of cardiac arrest and the start of the p ...
For Referring Physicians to ACHD Program
... Given the long-term medical issues that can occur in adults with congenital heart disease, it is recommended by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology that these individuals receive regular follow-up by a specialist in ACHD and at a regional center of ACHD excellence. ...
... Given the long-term medical issues that can occur in adults with congenital heart disease, it is recommended by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology that these individuals receive regular follow-up by a specialist in ACHD and at a regional center of ACHD excellence. ...
Ventricular Septal Defects in Dogs
... supply blood to the entire body, with the exception of the lungs. The right ventricle has the sole purpose of pumping blood to the lungs, and so generates much lower pressure than the left ventricle. For this reason, when a VSD is present, blood tends to flow through the defect from the left ventric ...
... supply blood to the entire body, with the exception of the lungs. The right ventricle has the sole purpose of pumping blood to the lungs, and so generates much lower pressure than the left ventricle. For this reason, when a VSD is present, blood tends to flow through the defect from the left ventric ...
Online Appendix for the following JACC article
... syndrome) leading to either death, need for significant blood transfusions (≥4 units), unplanned percutaneous or surgical intervention, or irreversible end-organ damage (e.g. hypogastric artery occlusion causing visceral ischemia or spinal artery injury causing neurological impairment) 3) Distal emb ...
... syndrome) leading to either death, need for significant blood transfusions (≥4 units), unplanned percutaneous or surgical intervention, or irreversible end-organ damage (e.g. hypogastric artery occlusion causing visceral ischemia or spinal artery injury causing neurological impairment) 3) Distal emb ...
Cardiomyopaties
... 2- Arrythmia and abnormal blood pressure response to excersize. 3- Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (Holter). 4- Family history of sudden cardiac death and syncope in more than two first degree relatives before 40 years. 5- LV Wall thickness >30 mm. ...
... 2- Arrythmia and abnormal blood pressure response to excersize. 3- Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (Holter). 4- Family history of sudden cardiac death and syncope in more than two first degree relatives before 40 years. 5- LV Wall thickness >30 mm. ...
Giant Right Atrium: A Rare Form of Congenital Heart Disease
... as the causative mechanism. The clinical presentation varies but is frequently an incidental finding detected on the chest radiography done for routine evaluation or during the evaluation of the atrial fibrillation. Approximately 50% of the patients are asymptomatic at the time of the diagnosis. The ...
... as the causative mechanism. The clinical presentation varies but is frequently an incidental finding detected on the chest radiography done for routine evaluation or during the evaluation of the atrial fibrillation. Approximately 50% of the patients are asymptomatic at the time of the diagnosis. The ...
Common Types of Valvular Heart Disease
... Management The perfectly asymptomatic patient with severe AS and normal LV systolic function may be followed every six months for the development of symptoms or LVSD as assessed by echocardiography. In some sedentary patients who are “asymptomatic,” exercise stress testing may be useful to establish ...
... Management The perfectly asymptomatic patient with severe AS and normal LV systolic function may be followed every six months for the development of symptoms or LVSD as assessed by echocardiography. In some sedentary patients who are “asymptomatic,” exercise stress testing may be useful to establish ...
Implantation of an Andrastent XL in an adult with advanced chronic
... in such a critical condition was a percutaneous stent implantation into the CoA as a medical emergency. The patient was transferred to the cath lab intubated, artificially ventilated, and on a high-dose adrenaline infusion. The time between the first incident of cardiac arrest and the start of the p ...
... in such a critical condition was a percutaneous stent implantation into the CoA as a medical emergency. The patient was transferred to the cath lab intubated, artificially ventilated, and on a high-dose adrenaline infusion. The time between the first incident of cardiac arrest and the start of the p ...
Acute Myocardial Infarction/Complications
... -WMSI index >2.0 identified pts at higher risk of complications ...
... -WMSI index >2.0 identified pts at higher risk of complications ...
Angina and persistent exercise thallium defects
... Lelt ventricular function. The majority of patients undergoing elective surgery in this study were active and had minimal cardiac limitation. Results of preoperative right heart catheterization were nonoal. Redx:d left ventricular ejection fraction was a univariate predictor of perioperative myocard ...
... Lelt ventricular function. The majority of patients undergoing elective surgery in this study were active and had minimal cardiac limitation. Results of preoperative right heart catheterization were nonoal. Redx:d left ventricular ejection fraction was a univariate predictor of perioperative myocard ...
Cardiac Science - Alberta Industrial Fire Protection Association
... “The Heart and Stroke Foundation is working diligently to ensure widespread access to AEDs in homes and workplaces, and in public areas such as airports, airplanes, and casinos.” (1) In considering authorizing the use of AEDs at a work site, an employer should ensure assessment of specific needs of ...
... “The Heart and Stroke Foundation is working diligently to ensure widespread access to AEDs in homes and workplaces, and in public areas such as airports, airplanes, and casinos.” (1) In considering authorizing the use of AEDs at a work site, an employer should ensure assessment of specific needs of ...
Ventricular Septal Defects in Cats
... blood to the entire body, with the exception of the lungs. The right ventricle has the sole purpose of pumping blood to the lungs, and so generates much lower pressure than the left ventricle. For this reason, when a VSD is present, blood tends to flow through the defect from the left ventricle into ...
... blood to the entire body, with the exception of the lungs. The right ventricle has the sole purpose of pumping blood to the lungs, and so generates much lower pressure than the left ventricle. For this reason, when a VSD is present, blood tends to flow through the defect from the left ventricle into ...
Ventricular fibrillation treated by cryotherapy to the right ventricular
... Background: Arrhythmias originating from the right ventricular outflow tract are generally considered benign but cases of cardiac arrest have been described, usually associated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia or extrasystoles with short coupling intervals. Case presentation: We report the c ...
... Background: Arrhythmias originating from the right ventricular outflow tract are generally considered benign but cases of cardiac arrest have been described, usually associated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia or extrasystoles with short coupling intervals. Case presentation: We report the c ...
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes
... the electrical activity of the heart. An echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound test to allow for direct visualization of the heart structure, will likely also be done. The specialist may also order a treadmill exercise test and a monitor to enable a longer recording of the heart rhythm. None of the ...
... the electrical activity of the heart. An echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound test to allow for direct visualization of the heart structure, will likely also be done. The specialist may also order a treadmill exercise test and a monitor to enable a longer recording of the heart rhythm. None of the ...
physdx-II_test2notes
... You may want to encourage a lifestyle to reduce stress to the heart. Recommend exercise and diet. May be more prone to suffer from fatigue. Subgroup three is not a good thing. There are symptoms and signs of mitral valve prolapse present, including chest pain, palpatations, or transient Ischemic epi ...
... You may want to encourage a lifestyle to reduce stress to the heart. Recommend exercise and diet. May be more prone to suffer from fatigue. Subgroup three is not a good thing. There are symptoms and signs of mitral valve prolapse present, including chest pain, palpatations, or transient Ischemic epi ...
Aortic to right atrial fistula secondary to chronic ruptured sinus of
... This case serves to highlight the importance of early identification and treatment of a ruptured SOVA as it can bring rapid and permanent symptomatic relief. Surgery can be performed with low morbidity and mortality with 10-year survival rates of 6393% (3, 6). In the presence of an otherwise normal ...
... This case serves to highlight the importance of early identification and treatment of a ruptured SOVA as it can bring rapid and permanent symptomatic relief. Surgery can be performed with low morbidity and mortality with 10-year survival rates of 6393% (3, 6). In the presence of an otherwise normal ...
Don`t fail to account for changes to CHF
... Acute diastolic dysfunction: This condition can occur with a basically normal heart or with a heart that has chronic systolic or diastolic problems. This is represented by the patient who comes in with acute shortness of breath and often with x-ray findings of pulmonary edema. Acute diastolic dysfun ...
... Acute diastolic dysfunction: This condition can occur with a basically normal heart or with a heart that has chronic systolic or diastolic problems. This is represented by the patient who comes in with acute shortness of breath and often with x-ray findings of pulmonary edema. Acute diastolic dysfun ...
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.