S Koyanagi, CL Eastham, DG Harrison and ML Marcus
... Infarct area was determined by gross pathological examination. After 24 hours of coronary occlusion, the infarcted myocardium was clearly delineated from the surrounding normal muscle. Then, the tracings of the area at risk and the infarct area of the top of each slice were superimposed, and the nor ...
... Infarct area was determined by gross pathological examination. After 24 hours of coronary occlusion, the infarcted myocardium was clearly delineated from the surrounding normal muscle. Then, the tracings of the area at risk and the infarct area of the top of each slice were superimposed, and the nor ...
Detection of Myocardial Infarction—Is It All
... According to the universal definition, AMI is defined by an increasing and/or decreasing pattern of cardiac troponin concentrations, with at least 1 value above the 99th percentile in the setting of a patient with clinical features of myocardial ischemia (3 ). The interpretation of changes (␦ values ...
... According to the universal definition, AMI is defined by an increasing and/or decreasing pattern of cardiac troponin concentrations, with at least 1 value above the 99th percentile in the setting of a patient with clinical features of myocardial ischemia (3 ). The interpretation of changes (␦ values ...
Changes of natriuretic peptides concentration in early phase of
... for distension of atrial or ventricular inner spaces should be followed by an increase in the concentration of natriuretic peptides, as the answer and as the signal for the increase of strength of contraction of myocardium (7). There are only two situations when natriuretic peptides were released mo ...
... for distension of atrial or ventricular inner spaces should be followed by an increase in the concentration of natriuretic peptides, as the answer and as the signal for the increase of strength of contraction of myocardium (7). There are only two situations when natriuretic peptides were released mo ...
Augmentation Index Does Not Reflect Risk of Coronary Artery
... index for predicting cardiovascular events,8,10–12 but most of the subjects in those studies were younger than 65 years old and had mild–moderate atherosclerosis.8,10,11 There are some reports showing that AI is not a useful marker to identify CAD in elderly patients (>60 years13 or ≥65 years15). AI ...
... index for predicting cardiovascular events,8,10–12 but most of the subjects in those studies were younger than 65 years old and had mild–moderate atherosclerosis.8,10,11 There are some reports showing that AI is not a useful marker to identify CAD in elderly patients (>60 years13 or ≥65 years15). AI ...
Transient right axis deviation during anterior wall
... A further possibility is that in the patients who developed right axis deviation, the blood supply to the left posterior fascicle was dependent on the left coronary system, because most of them had old inferior wall infarction. For the six patients in the control group with old inferior infarction b ...
... A further possibility is that in the patients who developed right axis deviation, the blood supply to the left posterior fascicle was dependent on the left coronary system, because most of them had old inferior wall infarction. For the six patients in the control group with old inferior infarction b ...
an anatomical study on the coronary arteries and their
... in the coronary heart disease in India has led to a rapid transition in health status.The present study is conducted to observe the origin, branching pattern and termination of the coronary arteries in human cadaveric hearts. Preponderance of right coronary dominance or left coronary dominance is al ...
... in the coronary heart disease in India has led to a rapid transition in health status.The present study is conducted to observe the origin, branching pattern and termination of the coronary arteries in human cadaveric hearts. Preponderance of right coronary dominance or left coronary dominance is al ...
Why Stents
... The intent of this report is to depict the stent in a larger context. Since stents are used to treat medical conditions, a mechanical description of a stent is not suffice for this report. After a remedial description on how blood circulates through the body, the report will focus on a specific dise ...
... The intent of this report is to depict the stent in a larger context. Since stents are used to treat medical conditions, a mechanical description of a stent is not suffice for this report. After a remedial description on how blood circulates through the body, the report will focus on a specific dise ...
Evaluation of left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis
... and circumferential regional radii of curvature, and noninvasively estimated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure. Results. There were significant differences in left ventricular end-diastolic pressure between patients and controls (p < 0.05). End-diastolic myocardial wall stress was significantl ...
... and circumferential regional radii of curvature, and noninvasively estimated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure. Results. There were significant differences in left ventricular end-diastolic pressure between patients and controls (p < 0.05). End-diastolic myocardial wall stress was significantl ...
Effects of simultaneous or elective percutaneous coronary
... myocardial infarction (STEMI) combined with multi-vessel lesions. Methods: A total of 70 patients aged over 70 yeas that had acute STEMI combined with multi-vessel lesions and received PCI between January 2010 and January 2015, were enrolled in this study. According to simultaneous emergency PCI or ...
... myocardial infarction (STEMI) combined with multi-vessel lesions. Methods: A total of 70 patients aged over 70 yeas that had acute STEMI combined with multi-vessel lesions and received PCI between January 2010 and January 2015, were enrolled in this study. According to simultaneous emergency PCI or ...
Response of Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction to Upright Bicycle
... artery disease, 26 were male and six female; their mean age was 52 years (range 33-66 years). Within 2 months of their exercise radionuclide study, all patients with coronary artery disease underwent selective coronary angiography in multiple views. Patients were clinically stable, without any sympt ...
... artery disease, 26 were male and six female; their mean age was 52 years (range 33-66 years). Within 2 months of their exercise radionuclide study, all patients with coronary artery disease underwent selective coronary angiography in multiple views. Patients were clinically stable, without any sympt ...
Measurement of Myocardial Blood Flow in Animals and Man by
... of saline solutions of the radioactive gas under study. The scintillation counter was brought into position in the thoracotomy so that the entire heart was within its field. An illustrative Xe' J J experiment with total heart perfusion is shown in figure 2. The original time activity curve from the ...
... of saline solutions of the radioactive gas under study. The scintillation counter was brought into position in the thoracotomy so that the entire heart was within its field. An illustrative Xe' J J experiment with total heart perfusion is shown in figure 2. The original time activity curve from the ...
Slides - Vanderbilt University
... entities and their interrelationships. Embodied as concepts, terms, linkages ▪ Concepts are the cognitive representation of entities or meanings ...
... entities and their interrelationships. Embodied as concepts, terms, linkages ▪ Concepts are the cognitive representation of entities or meanings ...
The Management of Patients with Premature Ventricular Contractions
... It is essential that patients have a baseline monitoring or exercise study (whichever demonstrated the PVCs) prior to therapy and again after institution of therapy in conjunction with blood levels of the drug, when available, to evaluate the effectiveness of the antiarrhythmic therapy. It also shou ...
... It is essential that patients have a baseline monitoring or exercise study (whichever demonstrated the PVCs) prior to therapy and again after institution of therapy in conjunction with blood levels of the drug, when available, to evaluate the effectiveness of the antiarrhythmic therapy. It also shou ...
Oral Magnesium Therapy Improves Endothelial Function in Patients
... active substances, such as endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF).9,10 The endothelium influences not only vascular ...
... active substances, such as endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF).9,10 The endothelium influences not only vascular ...
S1936879816303284_mmc1
... Cardiology/American Heart Association ST elevation myocardial infarction ...
... Cardiology/American Heart Association ST elevation myocardial infarction ...
Continuing evolution of therapy for coronary artery disease. Initial results... coronary angioplasty.
... Background Survival after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and medical therapy in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) has been studied in both randomized trials and observational treatment comparisons. Over the past decade, the use of coronary angioplasty (PTCA) has increased dram ...
... Background Survival after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and medical therapy in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) has been studied in both randomized trials and observational treatment comparisons. Over the past decade, the use of coronary angioplasty (PTCA) has increased dram ...
Fractional Flow Reserve versus Angiography for Guiding
... myocardial infarction, and any repeat revascularization. Secondary end points included the procedure time, the amount of contrast agent used, functional class at 1 year as assessed with the use of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society classification system, health-related quality of life (as measured ...
... myocardial infarction, and any repeat revascularization. Secondary end points included the procedure time, the amount of contrast agent used, functional class at 1 year as assessed with the use of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society classification system, health-related quality of life (as measured ...
Evaluation of Systolic, Diastolic, and Pulse Pressure as Risk Factors
... Evaluation of Systolic, Diastolic, and Pulse Pressure as Risk Factors for Severe Coronary Arteriosclerotic Disease in Women with Unstable Angina Non-ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction ...
... Evaluation of Systolic, Diastolic, and Pulse Pressure as Risk Factors for Severe Coronary Arteriosclerotic Disease in Women with Unstable Angina Non-ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction ...
Sudden Death From Cardiac Causes in Children and Young Adults
... are not predictable or preventable by current practical means; however, in many cases there are premonitory symptoms, a family history of sudden death at a young age, clinical or electrocardiographic abnormalities, or high-risk behavior. Among older adults, sudden deaths are often due to atheroscler ...
... are not predictable or preventable by current practical means; however, in many cases there are premonitory symptoms, a family history of sudden death at a young age, clinical or electrocardiographic abnormalities, or high-risk behavior. Among older adults, sudden deaths are often due to atheroscler ...
ST elevation - Advocate Health Care
... Abnormalities that indicate interruption in the blood flow to the myocardium Plaque formation diminishes blood flow through the coronary arteries Patients may be asymptomatic while ...
... Abnormalities that indicate interruption in the blood flow to the myocardium Plaque formation diminishes blood flow through the coronary arteries Patients may be asymptomatic while ...
Vagal Stimulation, Through its Nicotinic Action, Limits Infarct Size
... Abstract: Vagal activity has protective effects in ischemic heart disease. We tested whether vagal stimulation (VS) could modulate the inflammatory reaction, a major determinant of cardiac injury after ischemia/reperfusion. Four groups of male rats underwent myocardial ischemia (30 minutes) and repe ...
... Abstract: Vagal activity has protective effects in ischemic heart disease. We tested whether vagal stimulation (VS) could modulate the inflammatory reaction, a major determinant of cardiac injury after ischemia/reperfusion. Four groups of male rats underwent myocardial ischemia (30 minutes) and repe ...
Mortality in patients with TIMI 3 flow after PCI in relation to time delay
... of adverse events and mortality than patients with poor postprocedural blood flow in infarct-related artery1,2. The success rate of achieving the postprocedural TIMI 3 flow and related patient characteristics in the present study conform to other studies: patients with postprocedural TIMI <3 flow we ...
... of adverse events and mortality than patients with poor postprocedural blood flow in infarct-related artery1,2. The success rate of achieving the postprocedural TIMI 3 flow and related patient characteristics in the present study conform to other studies: patients with postprocedural TIMI <3 flow we ...