Look after your heart - The Brookside Group Practice
... diets. The combination of a sedentary lifestyle and a rich diet led to an increase in clogged blood vessels, heart attacks, and strokes. The rate of heart disease increased so sharply between the 1940 and 1967 that the World Health Organization called it the world's most serious epidemic. ...
... diets. The combination of a sedentary lifestyle and a rich diet led to an increase in clogged blood vessels, heart attacks, and strokes. The rate of heart disease increased so sharply between the 1940 and 1967 that the World Health Organization called it the world's most serious epidemic. ...
A Guide to Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease
... Over time, the walls of your arteries can become furred up with fatty deposits. This process is known as atherosclerosis, and the fatty deposits are called atheroma. If your coronary arteries become narrow due to a build up of atheroma, the blood supply to your heart will be restricted. This can cau ...
... Over time, the walls of your arteries can become furred up with fatty deposits. This process is known as atherosclerosis, and the fatty deposits are called atheroma. If your coronary arteries become narrow due to a build up of atheroma, the blood supply to your heart will be restricted. This can cau ...
Clinical Scenario 2 What factors found in the medical and social
... BMI, or a BMI of 30 or greater, is indicative of obesity. Obesity is a very important risk factor for coronary heart disease. As a person’s BMI increases over 25, entering the overweight and obese categories, their risk for disease and mortality increases significantly. The increased levels of lipid ...
... BMI, or a BMI of 30 or greater, is indicative of obesity. Obesity is a very important risk factor for coronary heart disease. As a person’s BMI increases over 25, entering the overweight and obese categories, their risk for disease and mortality increases significantly. The increased levels of lipid ...
Disease/Disorders of the Heart
... properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Heart arrhythmias (uh-RITH-me-uhs) may feel like a fluttering or racing heart and may be harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome — sometimes even lifethreatening — signs and symptoms. Heart arrhythmia trea ...
... properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Heart arrhythmias (uh-RITH-me-uhs) may feel like a fluttering or racing heart and may be harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome — sometimes even lifethreatening — signs and symptoms. Heart arrhythmia trea ...
CoatesF_Future of cardiovascular nursing
... Age is the most significant non-modifiable risk factor that affects the development of cardiovascular disease and mortality from it. 75% of all deaths from CVD are in people over 75 years with just 5% in people under 55 years. Cardiovascular disease is more common in men than women Risk in b ...
... Age is the most significant non-modifiable risk factor that affects the development of cardiovascular disease and mortality from it. 75% of all deaths from CVD are in people over 75 years with just 5% in people under 55 years. Cardiovascular disease is more common in men than women Risk in b ...
Patients with ST elevation acute coronary syndrome should be
... at high risk (≥ 20% risk over 10 years) of cardiovascular events D • All adults over the age of 40 who have no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes and who are not being treated for blood pressure or lipid reduction should have their cardiovascular risk estimated at least once every five ye ...
... at high risk (≥ 20% risk over 10 years) of cardiovascular events D • All adults over the age of 40 who have no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes and who are not being treated for blood pressure or lipid reduction should have their cardiovascular risk estimated at least once every five ye ...
Normal Coronary Artery Function Normal Heart Function
... plaque inside the artery walls. Plaque formation may be caused by high levels of fat and cholesterol in the bloodstream. Over time, the buildup of plaque gradually reduces oxygen-rich blood flow in the arteries. A crack in the plaque can also cause small cells in the bloodstream called platelets to ...
... plaque inside the artery walls. Plaque formation may be caused by high levels of fat and cholesterol in the bloodstream. Over time, the buildup of plaque gradually reduces oxygen-rich blood flow in the arteries. A crack in the plaque can also cause small cells in the bloodstream called platelets to ...
Chpt 31 Lesson 1
... the heart. Angina pain is like an SOS from the body warning the heart is in distress. Angina pain typically lasts a few minutes. Treatment includes medications that relax the blood vessels. ...
... the heart. Angina pain is like an SOS from the body warning the heart is in distress. Angina pain typically lasts a few minutes. Treatment includes medications that relax the blood vessels. ...
An Approach for Sub-Saharan Africa – Dr. Linda hawker
... For most patients, if there is no compelling reason for another class of drug, a low dose diuretic should be the first choice of therapy. The major classes of drugs are equal in effectiveness and safety. If there is a specific indication (eg: renal disease), use the most cost effective drug of the a ...
... For most patients, if there is no compelling reason for another class of drug, a low dose diuretic should be the first choice of therapy. The major classes of drugs are equal in effectiveness and safety. If there is a specific indication (eg: renal disease), use the most cost effective drug of the a ...
How to strengthen your heart muscle (failing heart)? Daniel Pella, MD, PhD.
... by preference of glucose oxidation • especially indicated in metabolic syndrome patients and type 2 DM ( in CHF as well) • type 2 DM pts. – documented decreased activity of SERCA2a – diastolic dysfunction (CHF) • in all patients, who did not tolerate therapy with betablockers, calcium channel blocke ...
... by preference of glucose oxidation • especially indicated in metabolic syndrome patients and type 2 DM ( in CHF as well) • type 2 DM pts. – documented decreased activity of SERCA2a – diastolic dysfunction (CHF) • in all patients, who did not tolerate therapy with betablockers, calcium channel blocke ...
- American Heart Journal
... leaflet. From the left pamsternal long-axis view (Fig. lB), the circular foreign body was seenin the left ventricular outflow tract near the anterior mitral leaflet and just below the aortic anulus. From the left parasternal shortaxis view (Fig. lC), the pellet is seen in the ventricular septum of t ...
... leaflet. From the left pamsternal long-axis view (Fig. lB), the circular foreign body was seenin the left ventricular outflow tract near the anterior mitral leaflet and just below the aortic anulus. From the left parasternal shortaxis view (Fig. lC), the pellet is seen in the ventricular septum of t ...
Ischaemic Heart Disease
... Overview of the arterial supply of the heart. LCS LCA CA LAD Diagonal, 1st / 2nd obtuse marginal branches. RCS RCA RMA PDA. Also has sinuatrial branch, and AV nodal branches. Some general important points to consider: Usually the RCA is dominant, as it gives rise to PDA. It also usua ...
... Overview of the arterial supply of the heart. LCS LCA CA LAD Diagonal, 1st / 2nd obtuse marginal branches. RCS RCA RMA PDA. Also has sinuatrial branch, and AV nodal branches. Some general important points to consider: Usually the RCA is dominant, as it gives rise to PDA. It also usua ...
Autumn 2005 - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
... atherosclerosis. It is due to, and a picture of, the imbalance in the vascular mediators causing patchy constriction of the coronary blood vessels with a corresponding patchy, or heterogeneous, blood flow pattern. Figure 3 , upper left panel, shows an example of a PET scan with this abnormal patchy ...
... atherosclerosis. It is due to, and a picture of, the imbalance in the vascular mediators causing patchy constriction of the coronary blood vessels with a corresponding patchy, or heterogeneous, blood flow pattern. Figure 3 , upper left panel, shows an example of a PET scan with this abnormal patchy ...
cardiac surgery i - A
... Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is defined as “myocardial impairment due to an imbalance between coronary blood flow and myocardial oxygen requirements” CHD is primarily caused by atherosclerosis = narrowing or occlusion of coronary arteries = Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). CHD can be related to bl ...
... Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is defined as “myocardial impairment due to an imbalance between coronary blood flow and myocardial oxygen requirements” CHD is primarily caused by atherosclerosis = narrowing or occlusion of coronary arteries = Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). CHD can be related to bl ...
Matters of the Heart (Hypertension, atherosclerosis, arrhythmia) 2
... means we don’t know why these people have hypertension. A much smaller percentage of people with hypertension have secondary hypertension. This is hypertension due to another condition such as renal artery stenosis, endocrine tumors, etc. The evaluation for patients diagnosed with hypertension inclu ...
... means we don’t know why these people have hypertension. A much smaller percentage of people with hypertension have secondary hypertension. This is hypertension due to another condition such as renal artery stenosis, endocrine tumors, etc. The evaluation for patients diagnosed with hypertension inclu ...
chapter # 22 > human anatomy - the heart
... 5. THE HEART IS SEPARATED INTO TWO PUMPS BY THE ___________________ 6. THERE ARE FOUR CHAMBERS TO THE HEART . THE TWO UPPER ARE CALLED __________________ AND THE LOWER ARE CALLED ________________ 7. THE LARGEST ARTERY IN THE BODY IS THE ____________________ 8. THE _____________ VENTRICLE HAS TO WORK ...
... 5. THE HEART IS SEPARATED INTO TWO PUMPS BY THE ___________________ 6. THERE ARE FOUR CHAMBERS TO THE HEART . THE TWO UPPER ARE CALLED __________________ AND THE LOWER ARE CALLED ________________ 7. THE LARGEST ARTERY IN THE BODY IS THE ____________________ 8. THE _____________ VENTRICLE HAS TO WORK ...
Anaesthesia for Patients with Cardiac Disease Undergoing Non
... ischaemia and other adverse cardiac events makes it important to use anaesthetic techniques which minimise the chance of such ischaemia developing. Pathophysiology Ischaemic heart disease is the result of the build-up in larger coronary arteries of plaques of atheroma - consisting of cholesterol and ...
... ischaemia and other adverse cardiac events makes it important to use anaesthetic techniques which minimise the chance of such ischaemia developing. Pathophysiology Ischaemic heart disease is the result of the build-up in larger coronary arteries of plaques of atheroma - consisting of cholesterol and ...
Cardiac Medications in a Nutshell
... Pimobendan (trade names Vetmedin and Acardi), is used in the management of heart failure in dogs, most commonly caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (also known as endocardiosis), or dilated cardiomyopathy.[1] Research has shown that pimobendan increases survival time and improves quality of li ...
... Pimobendan (trade names Vetmedin and Acardi), is used in the management of heart failure in dogs, most commonly caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (also known as endocardiosis), or dilated cardiomyopathy.[1] Research has shown that pimobendan increases survival time and improves quality of li ...
Lecture 9 - CVS Disorders
... Angina Pectoris • Ischemia – reduction of the heart’s blood and oxygen supply • The more serious the oxygen deprivation the more severe the pain • Nitroglycerin – drug used to relax (dilate) the veins • Beta blockers control potential over activity of the heart muscle ...
... Angina Pectoris • Ischemia – reduction of the heart’s blood and oxygen supply • The more serious the oxygen deprivation the more severe the pain • Nitroglycerin – drug used to relax (dilate) the veins • Beta blockers control potential over activity of the heart muscle ...
GP guide for the investigation of patients with
... a resting 12-lead ECG to check for arrhythmias, signs of myocardial ischaemia and evidence of prior myocardial infarction. It should be emphasized that a normal resting ECG is not uncommon even in patients with acute/severe angina and does not exclude the diagnosis of ischaemia. Echo is indicated if ...
... a resting 12-lead ECG to check for arrhythmias, signs of myocardial ischaemia and evidence of prior myocardial infarction. It should be emphasized that a normal resting ECG is not uncommon even in patients with acute/severe angina and does not exclude the diagnosis of ischaemia. Echo is indicated if ...
Heart Attack - Coffee Regional Medical Center
... or play, while you're resting, or while you're in motion. Some heart attacks strike suddenly, but many people who experience a heart attack have warning signs and symptoms hours, days or weeks in advance. The earliest warning of a heart attack may be recurrent chest pain (angina) that's triggered by ...
... or play, while you're resting, or while you're in motion. Some heart attacks strike suddenly, but many people who experience a heart attack have warning signs and symptoms hours, days or weeks in advance. The earliest warning of a heart attack may be recurrent chest pain (angina) that's triggered by ...
Regulation of Tissue Factor Expression
... and oxidation of circulating lipoproteins and monocytes leading to atherosclerotic plaque formation. Rupture of unstable plaques is responsible for coronary thrombosis, the main cause of unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angiop ...
... and oxidation of circulating lipoproteins and monocytes leading to atherosclerotic plaque formation. Rupture of unstable plaques is responsible for coronary thrombosis, the main cause of unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angiop ...