Winter 2016 Issue - Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
... reduced or absent blood flow in one or more of the coronary arteries. The heart is identical to every other muscle in the body, it needs a steady supply of oxygen to perform properly. The heart beats nearly 100,000 times per day. It is a hard working muscle and needs a lot of oxygen to function adeq ...
... reduced or absent blood flow in one or more of the coronary arteries. The heart is identical to every other muscle in the body, it needs a steady supply of oxygen to perform properly. The heart beats nearly 100,000 times per day. It is a hard working muscle and needs a lot of oxygen to function adeq ...
Cardiac CT and MRI Findings of Structural Heart Diseases
... - 80% of patients who experience SCD at all ages have atherosclerotic coronary artery disease - At post mortem acute occlusive coronary thrombus was found in 15% to 64% due to plaque fissuring, hemorrhage or thrombosis - No difference in artery involved. - More risk of SCD with abrupt proximal obstr ...
... - 80% of patients who experience SCD at all ages have atherosclerotic coronary artery disease - At post mortem acute occlusive coronary thrombus was found in 15% to 64% due to plaque fissuring, hemorrhage or thrombosis - No difference in artery involved. - More risk of SCD with abrupt proximal obstr ...
Cardiovasular and Lymphatic Systems Unit 8
... cerebrovascular disease (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis, and is an inflammatory condition caused by the accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages in the arterial walls (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease process that can be described ...
... cerebrovascular disease (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis, and is an inflammatory condition caused by the accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages in the arterial walls (McCane & Huether, 2006) Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease process that can be described ...
High or Standard Definition Computed Tomography for Coronary
... SDCT between the two radiologists was very good. The ICC was higher in HDCT according to inner and outer diameters of Cx, LAD and also outer diameters of LM. But ICC was higher in SDCT according to inner and outer diameters of AA and RCA. First radiologist image quality score and the attenuation val ...
... SDCT between the two radiologists was very good. The ICC was higher in HDCT according to inner and outer diameters of Cx, LAD and also outer diameters of LM. But ICC was higher in SDCT according to inner and outer diameters of AA and RCA. First radiologist image quality score and the attenuation val ...
SHN AMI
... Aspirin Evidence: Secondary Prevention Effect of antiplatelet therapy* on vascular events** Category % Odds Reduction Acute myocardial infarction Acute stroke Prior myocardial infarction Prior stroke/transient ischemic attack Other high risk Coronary artery disease (e.g. unstable angina, heart fail ...
... Aspirin Evidence: Secondary Prevention Effect of antiplatelet therapy* on vascular events** Category % Odds Reduction Acute myocardial infarction Acute stroke Prior myocardial infarction Prior stroke/transient ischemic attack Other high risk Coronary artery disease (e.g. unstable angina, heart fail ...
AMI powerpoint from Newfoundland Labrador
... Aspirin Evidence: Secondary Prevention Effect of antiplatelet therapy* on vascular events** Category % Odds Reduction Acute myocardial infarction Acute stroke Prior myocardial infarction Prior stroke/transient ischemic attack Other high risk Coronary artery disease (e.g. unstable angina, heart fail ...
... Aspirin Evidence: Secondary Prevention Effect of antiplatelet therapy* on vascular events** Category % Odds Reduction Acute myocardial infarction Acute stroke Prior myocardial infarction Prior stroke/transient ischemic attack Other high risk Coronary artery disease (e.g. unstable angina, heart fail ...
Chapter 14 PPT
... • The max pressure generated by left ventricle • Top number in the reading – Diastolic blood pressure • The pressure while the left ventricle is at rest ...
... • The max pressure generated by left ventricle • Top number in the reading – Diastolic blood pressure • The pressure while the left ventricle is at rest ...
Goals and Objectives Cardiac Catheterization
... training. In the first two months they should demonstrate proficiency in: Femoral arterial and venous access Right heart catheterization Familiarity with catheterization equipment In the third and fourth months trainees will demonstrate proficiency in: Simple coronary arteriography Left ve ...
... training. In the first two months they should demonstrate proficiency in: Femoral arterial and venous access Right heart catheterization Familiarity with catheterization equipment In the third and fourth months trainees will demonstrate proficiency in: Simple coronary arteriography Left ve ...
What Is Heart Disease?
... Non-modifiable risk factors- there are four non-modifiable factors increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease: • age • male gender • family history • race. ...
... Non-modifiable risk factors- there are four non-modifiable factors increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease: • age • male gender • family history • race. ...
Abstract - Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
... Category: Intravascular Imaging (IVUS/OCT/NIR/Other) and Physiology (FFR/iFR/IMR/other) Authors: Oluwaseyi Bolorunduro, University of Tennessee In Memphis/Methodist Lebonheur, United States; Colette Cushman, Medical College Of Georgia, United States; Deepak Kapoor, Medical College Of Georgia, United ...
... Category: Intravascular Imaging (IVUS/OCT/NIR/Other) and Physiology (FFR/iFR/IMR/other) Authors: Oluwaseyi Bolorunduro, University of Tennessee In Memphis/Methodist Lebonheur, United States; Colette Cushman, Medical College Of Georgia, United States; Deepak Kapoor, Medical College Of Georgia, United ...
Artery to Pulmonary Trunk with
... CORONARY arteriovenous fistulas are relatively uncommon and therefore account for few cases of myocardial ischemia in adults.' Anomalous communications between the conus artery and the pulmonary trunk are even more unusual. When such a shunt is small, it may be overlooked clinically or at necropsy. ...
... CORONARY arteriovenous fistulas are relatively uncommon and therefore account for few cases of myocardial ischemia in adults.' Anomalous communications between the conus artery and the pulmonary trunk are even more unusual. When such a shunt is small, it may be overlooked clinically or at necropsy. ...
document
... attack. A mild heart attack may force a person to lead a less active life, and a severe attack may cause death. Why is this a bad note? ...
... attack. A mild heart attack may force a person to lead a less active life, and a severe attack may cause death. Why is this a bad note? ...
Avoid Plagiarism - Lamar R
... attack. A mild heart attack may force a person to lead a less active life, and a severe attack may cause death. Why is this a bad note? ...
... attack. A mild heart attack may force a person to lead a less active life, and a severe attack may cause death. Why is this a bad note? ...
Comprehending Cardiac Medications: Foundational Cardiac
... less blood to pump, cardiac output is reduced and workload of the heart decreased lowering myocardial oxygen demand. Dilation of coronary arteries can help improve blood flow to heart as well as well as relieve angina caused by coronary artery vasospasm. Uses: Angina Side Effects–Most Common: hypo ...
... less blood to pump, cardiac output is reduced and workload of the heart decreased lowering myocardial oxygen demand. Dilation of coronary arteries can help improve blood flow to heart as well as well as relieve angina caused by coronary artery vasospasm. Uses: Angina Side Effects–Most Common: hypo ...
Sample Written History and Physical Examination History and
... be manifesting symptoms and findings of congestive heart failure from myocardial ischemia. ...
... be manifesting symptoms and findings of congestive heart failure from myocardial ischemia. ...
biochemical markers of myocardial injury
... It is sensitive, thus allowing early diagnosis. It can assess reperfusion after thrombolytic therapy. It detects reinfarction, as well as peri-operative infarction. It can determine infarct size. It can detect minor myocardial damage and indicate prognosis. ...
... It is sensitive, thus allowing early diagnosis. It can assess reperfusion after thrombolytic therapy. It detects reinfarction, as well as peri-operative infarction. It can determine infarct size. It can detect minor myocardial damage and indicate prognosis. ...
left coronary artery
... blow to the anterior chest wall over the heart. sudden blow is frequently produced by a baseball, baseball bat, lacrosse ball, or fist or elbow. Ventricular fibrillation is most likely to occur if the blow occurs during the upstroke of the T wave ...
... blow to the anterior chest wall over the heart. sudden blow is frequently produced by a baseball, baseball bat, lacrosse ball, or fist or elbow. Ventricular fibrillation is most likely to occur if the blow occurs during the upstroke of the T wave ...
research paper draft 2 - ENC 1102 E
... indicators of Cardiovascular Disease are blood pressure in the prehypertensive classification (blood pressure falling between 120/80 and 130/89), a total cholesterol that is above 200 milligrams per deciliter, and excess weight. “Excess weight taxes your heart, raises blood pressure, cholesterol and ...
... indicators of Cardiovascular Disease are blood pressure in the prehypertensive classification (blood pressure falling between 120/80 and 130/89), a total cholesterol that is above 200 milligrams per deciliter, and excess weight. “Excess weight taxes your heart, raises blood pressure, cholesterol and ...
Sudden cardiac death during first-time jogging - J
... running was performed in Sweden in 2010 (17). The initial medical screening comprised 12-lead electrocardiography, blood pressure measurement, echocardiography, blood testing, medical historytaking, and a physical examination. Based on the reported criteria (18), those who needed further medical ass ...
... running was performed in Sweden in 2010 (17). The initial medical screening comprised 12-lead electrocardiography, blood pressure measurement, echocardiography, blood testing, medical historytaking, and a physical examination. Based on the reported criteria (18), those who needed further medical ass ...
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus of
... management of right ACAOS is more difficult. Imaging, usually with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, is helpful in defining high-risk features, including the presence of an intramural segment within the aortic wall, the shape and size of the orifice (usually slit-like), and the size of ...
... management of right ACAOS is more difficult. Imaging, usually with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, is helpful in defining high-risk features, including the presence of an intramural segment within the aortic wall, the shape and size of the orifice (usually slit-like), and the size of ...
Pharmacology II Cardiac & Vascular
... apical pulse for 60 seconds Hold if HR < 60, Call MD Draw blood levels 6-8 hours after dose Monitor drug levels, electrolytes Teach patient to take own pulse Monitor K+, Mag & Calcium ...
... apical pulse for 60 seconds Hold if HR < 60, Call MD Draw blood levels 6-8 hours after dose Monitor drug levels, electrolytes Teach patient to take own pulse Monitor K+, Mag & Calcium ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Lange-pp. 362
... to extreme, esp. localized hypertrophy, typically in the anterior septum. This hypertrophy may result in areas of ischemia or infarction due to abnormal microvasculature, impaired coronary vasodilator reserve, or mismatch between myocardial mass and coronary circulation. This causes scarring. 2. Out ...
... to extreme, esp. localized hypertrophy, typically in the anterior septum. This hypertrophy may result in areas of ischemia or infarction due to abnormal microvasculature, impaired coronary vasodilator reserve, or mismatch between myocardial mass and coronary circulation. This causes scarring. 2. Out ...
Evaluation of Myocardial Blood Flow Reserve in Patients
... This study demonstrates a significant impairment in coronary blood flow reserve in most patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy despite normal epicardial coronary arteries. This change may prevent appropriate increases in coronary blood flow and thus lead to myocardial ischemia and progressi ...
... This study demonstrates a significant impairment in coronary blood flow reserve in most patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy despite normal epicardial coronary arteries. This change may prevent appropriate increases in coronary blood flow and thus lead to myocardial ischemia and progressi ...