Redalyc.Morphologic expression of the left coronary artery in pigs
... The left coronary artery (LCA) in pigs is the main vessel that provides irrigation to the heart. The LCA irrigates most of the left ventricle and atrium, including the interventricular septum. It emerges from the left aortic sinus, runs to the left behind of the pulmonary trunk, and ends up by bifur ...
... The left coronary artery (LCA) in pigs is the main vessel that provides irrigation to the heart. The LCA irrigates most of the left ventricle and atrium, including the interventricular septum. It emerges from the left aortic sinus, runs to the left behind of the pulmonary trunk, and ends up by bifur ...
Assessment of Regional Myocardial Blood Flow and Regional
... Thus, the time to which the frame is assigned is the midpoint time, less a correction factor. In these studies, an exponential function governed by a physical decay of 122 seconds and a biological decay of 100 seconds was chosen. The times to which the frames are assigned were therefore 1, 3, 5, 7, ...
... Thus, the time to which the frame is assigned is the midpoint time, less a correction factor. In these studies, an exponential function governed by a physical decay of 122 seconds and a biological decay of 100 seconds was chosen. The times to which the frames are assigned were therefore 1, 3, 5, 7, ...
with a closed coronary sinus
... Hutton's explanation as to how the condition arises seems to fit all the conditions found here. He thought the first of the two possibilities given to be the most likely. As the coronary sinus ended 1 cm. from the wall of the right atrium it would seem to be a better explanation than the alternative ...
... Hutton's explanation as to how the condition arises seems to fit all the conditions found here. He thought the first of the two possibilities given to be the most likely. As the coronary sinus ended 1 cm. from the wall of the right atrium it would seem to be a better explanation than the alternative ...
Hybrid Revascularization for Multivessel€Coronary Artery Disease
... revascularization (2% vs. 0%, p ¼ NS) were similar in the 2 groups. In both groups, no cerebrovascular incidents were observed. CONCLUSIONS HCR is feasible in select patients with MVCAD referred for conventional CABG. (Safety and Efficacy Study of Hybrid Revascularization in Multivessel Coronary Arte ...
... revascularization (2% vs. 0%, p ¼ NS) were similar in the 2 groups. In both groups, no cerebrovascular incidents were observed. CONCLUSIONS HCR is feasible in select patients with MVCAD referred for conventional CABG. (Safety and Efficacy Study of Hybrid Revascularization in Multivessel Coronary Arte ...
electrocardiogram of the month
... The second electrocardiogram in Figure 1 was recorded prior to an operative procedure for peripheral vascular disease in a man aged 68 with previous complaints of angina pectoris. The tracing showed sinus rhythm with normal A-V conduction. The mean QRS axis was shifted superiorly to the left (about ...
... The second electrocardiogram in Figure 1 was recorded prior to an operative procedure for peripheral vascular disease in a man aged 68 with previous complaints of angina pectoris. The tracing showed sinus rhythm with normal A-V conduction. The mean QRS axis was shifted superiorly to the left (about ...
Coronary Artery Anomalies on CT Angiography
... population.[1,2] The clinical presentation isvariable and the abnormality may remain clinically occult or it can have life-threatening consequences, such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, or even sudden death. Even if the anomalies are asymptomatic, knowledge of their presence is important at ca ...
... population.[1,2] The clinical presentation isvariable and the abnormality may remain clinically occult or it can have life-threatening consequences, such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, or even sudden death. Even if the anomalies are asymptomatic, knowledge of their presence is important at ca ...
Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Inferior Wall Myocardial
... 6 years with post–acute myocardial infarction pseudoaneurysm. Most reports of survival suggest that survival may be prolonged by a very narrow neck between the left ventricle and the pseudoaneurysm, decreased left ventricular systolic performance, and formation of a large thrombus inside the pseudoa ...
... 6 years with post–acute myocardial infarction pseudoaneurysm. Most reports of survival suggest that survival may be prolonged by a very narrow neck between the left ventricle and the pseudoaneurysm, decreased left ventricular systolic performance, and formation of a large thrombus inside the pseudoa ...
Impaired fasting glucose is associated with increased
... Of the 216 patients, 52 had DM, 44 had IFG and 120 had NFG. The demographic characteristics in each group are shown in table 1. There were no significant differences in age, smoking prevalence, statin use, family history of CAD, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures among the three groups. When ...
... Of the 216 patients, 52 had DM, 44 had IFG and 120 had NFG. The demographic characteristics in each group are shown in table 1. There were no significant differences in age, smoking prevalence, statin use, family history of CAD, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures among the three groups. When ...
CAD Booklet
... Heart disease is a lifelong illness. Despite that fact, people are able to live a long, full life with proper care. The first step in determining your risk for heart disease is to see your doctor for a thorough checkup. Your doctor is an important partner in helping you set and reach your goals for ...
... Heart disease is a lifelong illness. Despite that fact, people are able to live a long, full life with proper care. The first step in determining your risk for heart disease is to see your doctor for a thorough checkup. Your doctor is an important partner in helping you set and reach your goals for ...
beta blockers in cardioprotection after acute myocardial infarction
... steadily declining mortality from coronary artery disease which lasts more than twenty years (1). In developing countries there is an opposite tendency of continuous mortality increasing from coronary artery disease. Favorable declining tendency of mortality in developed countries probably results f ...
... steadily declining mortality from coronary artery disease which lasts more than twenty years (1). In developing countries there is an opposite tendency of continuous mortality increasing from coronary artery disease. Favorable declining tendency of mortality in developed countries probably results f ...
The Heart
... • Is the most common form of heart disease and is also referred to as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). • There is narrowing of coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. • It is a progressive disease that increases the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and sudden death. ...
... • Is the most common form of heart disease and is also referred to as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). • There is narrowing of coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. • It is a progressive disease that increases the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and sudden death. ...
Acquired Heart Diseases - Akademija nauka i umjetnosti Bosne i
... cell myocarditis; patients who do not respond to therapy within two weeks; and patients with a positive family history. In 1984, the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association/European Society of Cardiology (ACCF/ AHA/ESC) published its recommendations for classification ba ...
... cell myocarditis; patients who do not respond to therapy within two weeks; and patients with a positive family history. In 1984, the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association/European Society of Cardiology (ACCF/ AHA/ESC) published its recommendations for classification ba ...
Framingham Heart Study Risk Calculators Tutorial
... these conditions, ―obesity is the cause; cancer is the effect, but the change is slow and is not apparent. Also, the results of treatment are very slow. Consequently, it is hard to sustain the changes necessary to eliminate the cause, which is obesity, in order to avoid the ―effect‖ which is cancer ...
... these conditions, ―obesity is the cause; cancer is the effect, but the change is slow and is not apparent. Also, the results of treatment are very slow. Consequently, it is hard to sustain the changes necessary to eliminate the cause, which is obesity, in order to avoid the ―effect‖ which is cancer ...
Adrenomedullin-epinephrine cotreatment enhances cardiac output and left
... above). Tukey’s highly significant difference test was used to adjust for multiple comparisons, and P values of ⬍0.05 were considered statistically significant. Statistical analysis was performed using JMP 7 (SAS Institute) with absolute or relative data (i.e., percent change from baseline) consiste ...
... above). Tukey’s highly significant difference test was used to adjust for multiple comparisons, and P values of ⬍0.05 were considered statistically significant. Statistical analysis was performed using JMP 7 (SAS Institute) with absolute or relative data (i.e., percent change from baseline) consiste ...
Dobutamine stress echo-induced apical ballooning (Takotsubo
... Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as transient LV apical ballooning syndrome, was originally described in Japan in 1991, due to the resemblance of the LV ventriculogram to the appearance of a particular octopus pot.1,2 It has since been described in a number of ethnic groups.3,4 In a systematic r ...
... Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as transient LV apical ballooning syndrome, was originally described in Japan in 1991, due to the resemblance of the LV ventriculogram to the appearance of a particular octopus pot.1,2 It has since been described in a number of ethnic groups.3,4 In a systematic r ...
Acute coronary syndromes and atrial fibrillation
... old, up to 5% to 15% at 80 years old. Men suffer more often than women from atrial fibrillation. It is estimated that more than 8 million patients over 80 years old will be affected by atrial fibrillation in 2050. Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and ...
... old, up to 5% to 15% at 80 years old. Men suffer more often than women from atrial fibrillation. It is estimated that more than 8 million patients over 80 years old will be affected by atrial fibrillation in 2050. Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and ...
Early and long term outcome of the arterial switch
... was 17 (12.7%) patients. The mortality in Group I was significantly lower than Group II (P ¼ 0:002). The overall actuarial survival at 1, 3 and 5 years follow-up resulted to be 98, 93, and 91.5%, resulting to be significantly higher in Group I (P ¼ 0:032). The multivariate analysis revealed the comp ...
... was 17 (12.7%) patients. The mortality in Group I was significantly lower than Group II (P ¼ 0:002). The overall actuarial survival at 1, 3 and 5 years follow-up resulted to be 98, 93, and 91.5%, resulting to be significantly higher in Group I (P ¼ 0:032). The multivariate analysis revealed the comp ...
Response of myocardial oxygenation to breathing manoeuvres and
... temporal or spatial resolution to monitor these changes, oxygenationsensitive cardiovascular magnetic resonance (OS-CMR) allows for monitoring changes of myocardial oxygenation, including those induced by adenosine infusion.7 – 14 In both an animal model and healthy volunteers, it has recently been ...
... temporal or spatial resolution to monitor these changes, oxygenationsensitive cardiovascular magnetic resonance (OS-CMR) allows for monitoring changes of myocardial oxygenation, including those induced by adenosine infusion.7 – 14 In both an animal model and healthy volunteers, it has recently been ...
Review Article: Electrocardiographic localization of infarct related
... on the evaluation of ST-segment changes in 12lead ECG which predicts the site of occlusion in LAD in patients with AWMI. This algorithm (Figure 7) correlated well with angiographic findings. This algorithm consists of 2 steps: first, to locate the occlusion in relation to diagonal 1(D1), and then, t ...
... on the evaluation of ST-segment changes in 12lead ECG which predicts the site of occlusion in LAD in patients with AWMI. This algorithm (Figure 7) correlated well with angiographic findings. This algorithm consists of 2 steps: first, to locate the occlusion in relation to diagonal 1(D1), and then, t ...
Assessment of calcium scoring performance in cardiac computed
... assurance · Coronary calcium · Heart · Cardiac phantom ...
... assurance · Coronary calcium · Heart · Cardiac phantom ...
Clinical recommendations of cardiac magnetic resonance, Part I
... images with a temporal resolution 45 ms or less and Table 1 ...
... images with a temporal resolution 45 ms or less and Table 1 ...
morphology of posterior interventricular artery
... 1. In majority of hearts PIVA was arising from RCA. 2. Maximum number of hearts showed single PIVA. 3. PIVA b/o RCA and b/o LCA was terminated in posterior interventricular septum (PIVS) in upper one third in 19 and 1 heart, at midpoint in 4 and 2 hearts and at apex in 60 and 17 hearts respectively. ...
... 1. In majority of hearts PIVA was arising from RCA. 2. Maximum number of hearts showed single PIVA. 3. PIVA b/o RCA and b/o LCA was terminated in posterior interventricular septum (PIVS) in upper one third in 19 and 1 heart, at midpoint in 4 and 2 hearts and at apex in 60 and 17 hearts respectively. ...
Cardiac System - Nursing Education Consultants
... A. Includes unstable angina, non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI), and ST-segment elevation MI, all of which can lead to sudden cardiac death. B. Unstable angina pectoris occurs when a thrombus partially occludes a coronary artery causing prolonged symptoms of ischemia which can oc ...
... A. Includes unstable angina, non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI), and ST-segment elevation MI, all of which can lead to sudden cardiac death. B. Unstable angina pectoris occurs when a thrombus partially occludes a coronary artery causing prolonged symptoms of ischemia which can oc ...
Heart Disease and Exercise - Cardiovascular Health Improvement
... physical inactivity is similar to the increased risk associated with elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure or smoking a pack of cigarettes each day.2 There are, how- ever, substantially more inactive Canadians compared to the number who smoke, have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. T ...
... physical inactivity is similar to the increased risk associated with elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure or smoking a pack of cigarettes each day.2 There are, how- ever, substantially more inactive Canadians compared to the number who smoke, have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. T ...