
Clinical importance of a star shaped branch of internal iliac artery
... An abnormal obturator artery originating from the IEA could be a source of unidentified hemorrhage in pelvic fractures.18 An anastomosis between the obturator and the external iliac or inferior epigastric arteries or veins is an anatomical variant termed “corona mortis”. The name “corona mortis” or ...
... An abnormal obturator artery originating from the IEA could be a source of unidentified hemorrhage in pelvic fractures.18 An anastomosis between the obturator and the external iliac or inferior epigastric arteries or veins is an anatomical variant termed “corona mortis”. The name “corona mortis” or ...
Systematic review of intraoperative ablation for the treatment of atrial
... Blood loss- Biatrial RFA Case Series ............................................................................................ 43 ...
... Blood loss- Biatrial RFA Case Series ............................................................................................ 43 ...
2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter
... pertinent to the design of clinical trials in the field of AF ablation, including definitions relevant to this topic. This statement summarizes the opinion of the Task Force members based on an extensive literature review as well as their own experience. It is directed to all health care professiona ...
... pertinent to the design of clinical trials in the field of AF ablation, including definitions relevant to this topic. This statement summarizes the opinion of the Task Force members based on an extensive literature review as well as their own experience. It is directed to all health care professiona ...
Mechanisms of Atrial Paralysis due to Atrial Fibrillation
... -64% of all atrial myocytes showed severe myolysis, whereas only -12% of the myocytes from atria in sinus rhythm showed these changes. However, a high percentage of myocytes with myolysis (-42%) was also found in samples from hearts of patients in sinus rhythm with a low left ventricular ejection fr ...
... -64% of all atrial myocytes showed severe myolysis, whereas only -12% of the myocytes from atria in sinus rhythm showed these changes. However, a high percentage of myocytes with myolysis (-42%) was also found in samples from hearts of patients in sinus rhythm with a low left ventricular ejection fr ...
Mapping and Investigation of Atrial Electrogram Fractionation in
... Electrogram Fractionation in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Tiago Paggi de Almeida Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia found in clinical practice, and it is a leading cause of stroke. It has been shown that triggers in the pulmonary veins ( ...
... Electrogram Fractionation in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Tiago Paggi de Almeida Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia found in clinical practice, and it is a leading cause of stroke. It has been shown that triggers in the pulmonary veins ( ...
Cartilage Restoration - Pacifica Orthopedics
... defects when compared to untreated defects.5 Substitution Replacement Options Lexer16 first introduced the repair of osteochondral defects by segmental replacement with fresh allografts in 1908. In a study of segmental allograft replacement for large traumatic articular cartilage defects, McDermott ...
... defects when compared to untreated defects.5 Substitution Replacement Options Lexer16 first introduced the repair of osteochondral defects by segmental replacement with fresh allografts in 1908. In a study of segmental allograft replacement for large traumatic articular cartilage defects, McDermott ...
2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of
... Appendix 1. Author Relationships With Industry and Other Entities (Relevant) .................................................................. 86 Appendix 2. Reviewer Relationships With Industry and Other Entities (Relevant) .............................................................. 90 Appendix ...
... Appendix 1. Author Relationships With Industry and Other Entities (Relevant) .................................................................. 86 Appendix 2. Reviewer Relationships With Industry and Other Entities (Relevant) .............................................................. 90 Appendix ...
Left Ventricular Septal and Left Ventricular Apical Pacing
... have been studied most intensively, but results of the various studies are mixed.3,4 Experimental and clinical studies indicate that LV pacing sites often render better hemodynamic performance than RV pacing sites.5–7 In a previous acute canine study, we observed hemodynamic benefits by LV septal an ...
... have been studied most intensively, but results of the various studies are mixed.3,4 Experimental and clinical studies indicate that LV pacing sites often render better hemodynamic performance than RV pacing sites.5–7 In a previous acute canine study, we observed hemodynamic benefits by LV septal an ...
AHA/ACC/HRS Practice Guideline
... as well as evidence and/or agreement that a given treatment or procedure is or is not useful/effective or in some situations may cause harm; this is defined in Table 1. The Level of Evidence (LOE) is an estimate of the certainty or precision of the treatment effect. The writing committee reviews and ...
... as well as evidence and/or agreement that a given treatment or procedure is or is not useful/effective or in some situations may cause harm; this is defined in Table 1. The Level of Evidence (LOE) is an estimate of the certainty or precision of the treatment effect. The writing committee reviews and ...
Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation: A Translational
... 416), and may be associated with AF-related complications (255). Heart failure with dyspnea on exertion (NYHA classes II-IV) is found in 30% of AF patients (416), and AF is found in 30 – 40% of patients with heart failure (115). Heart failure and AF appear to promote each other, with AF compromising ...
... 416), and may be associated with AF-related complications (255). Heart failure with dyspnea on exertion (NYHA classes II-IV) is found in 30% of AF patients (416), and AF is found in 30 – 40% of patients with heart failure (115). Heart failure and AF appear to promote each other, with AF compromising ...
Atrial fibrillation - European Society of Cardiology
... heart disease (mostly mitral valve disease), coronary artery disease, hypertension particularly if left ventricular hypertrophy is present[18,19], hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy[20,21] or congenital heart disease and, particularly in adults, atrial septal defect. The long list of possible ae ...
... heart disease (mostly mitral valve disease), coronary artery disease, hypertension particularly if left ventricular hypertrophy is present[18,19], hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy[20,21] or congenital heart disease and, particularly in adults, atrial septal defect. The long list of possible ae ...
atrial arrhythmogenesis during myocardial infarction
... Clinical studies................................................................................................................. 39 ...
... Clinical studies................................................................................................................. 39 ...
the ductus venosus in the human fetus
... atrium. The left and medial hepatic vein supplied this pathway. A right pathway was described starting in the abdominal portion of the IVC, projecting 14 degrees in the anterior direction to deliver the blood in the right atrium through the right compartment of the upper IVC. The right hepatic vein ...
... atrium. The left and medial hepatic vein supplied this pathway. A right pathway was described starting in the abdominal portion of the IVC, projecting 14 degrees in the anterior direction to deliver the blood in the right atrium through the right compartment of the upper IVC. The right hepatic vein ...
atrial fibrillation
... Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia. It is characterized by ectopic atrial activity and an irregular, often rapid ventricular response. Atrial fibrillation is typically seen in patients who have common cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart failure or who have lifestyle ...
... Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia. It is characterized by ectopic atrial activity and an irregular, often rapid ventricular response. Atrial fibrillation is typically seen in patients who have common cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart failure or who have lifestyle ...
AHA/ACC/HR Guideline for the Management of Patients with Atrial
... Prescribed courses of treatment in accordance with these recommendations are effective only if followed. Because lack of patient understanding and adherence may adversely affect outcomes, clinicians should make every effort to engage the patient’s active participation in prescribed medical regimens ...
... Prescribed courses of treatment in accordance with these recommendations are effective only if followed. Because lack of patient understanding and adherence may adversely affect outcomes, clinicians should make every effort to engage the patient’s active participation in prescribed medical regimens ...
Atrial Electric Signal During Sinus Rhythm in Lone
... distinct interatrial activation pattern. In patients with lone paroxysmal AF, duration of the atrial depolarization complex was marginally prolonged. This difference was more obvious in women than in men and was also related to interatrial conduction patterns. In the focal type of AF, the root mean ...
... distinct interatrial activation pattern. In patients with lone paroxysmal AF, duration of the atrial depolarization complex was marginally prolonged. This difference was more obvious in women than in men and was also related to interatrial conduction patterns. In the focal type of AF, the root mean ...
Echocardiography in the Management of Patients with Left
... LVAD function, problem-focused exams (when the patient has signs or symptoms of LVAD or native cardiac dysfunction), and evaluation of native myocardial recovery. Suggested protocols, checklists, and worksheets for each of these phases of care are located in the Appendices. Other types of MCS ma ...
... LVAD function, problem-focused exams (when the patient has signs or symptoms of LVAD or native cardiac dysfunction), and evaluation of native myocardial recovery. Suggested protocols, checklists, and worksheets for each of these phases of care are located in the Appendices. Other types of MCS ma ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... We found that all the vertebrae had foramina transversaria. Anterior margin of the foramen transversarium on both sides was deficit in one vertebra (fig-1). Incomplete foramina tranversarium is present on right side in one vertebra (fig-2). In 2 vertebra along with normal foramen transversarium, ret ...
... We found that all the vertebrae had foramina transversaria. Anterior margin of the foramen transversarium on both sides was deficit in one vertebra (fig-1). Incomplete foramina tranversarium is present on right side in one vertebra (fig-2). In 2 vertebra along with normal foramen transversarium, ret ...
Right Ventricular Systolic Function
... With normal ventricular conduction, the right ventricular rate of change of pressure (dP/dt) curve is broad or double-peaked, with one of the peaks corresponding in time to the maximum left ventricular dP/dt. This relationship between right and left ventricular dP/dt was accentuated during right and ...
... With normal ventricular conduction, the right ventricular rate of change of pressure (dP/dt) curve is broad or double-peaked, with one of the peaks corresponding in time to the maximum left ventricular dP/dt. This relationship between right and left ventricular dP/dt was accentuated during right and ...
Catheter Ablation as Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
... The most common focal trigger of AF appears to be located within the cardiac muscle that extends into the pulmonary veins. AF accounts for approximately one-third of hospitalizations for cardiac rhythm disturbances. Symptoms of AF, (e.g., palpitations, decreased exercise tolerance, and dyspnea) are ...
... The most common focal trigger of AF appears to be located within the cardiac muscle that extends into the pulmonary veins. AF accounts for approximately one-third of hospitalizations for cardiac rhythm disturbances. Symptoms of AF, (e.g., palpitations, decreased exercise tolerance, and dyspnea) are ...
Characterization of Atrial Repolarization Alternans and
... model yielded large amounts of data perturbed by unavoidable interferences, and the phenomenon of interest had an elusive nature. This thesis describes the physiological motivation for this study, introduces the signal processing techniques developed to remove interferences and extract the parameter ...
... model yielded large amounts of data perturbed by unavoidable interferences, and the phenomenon of interest had an elusive nature. This thesis describes the physiological motivation for this study, introduces the signal processing techniques developed to remove interferences and extract the parameter ...
The pulmonary hemodynamics and exercise in
... in the respiratory cycle was not consistent, however. Later, these findings were confirmed by echocardiography (38). However, the effect of these phasic alterations in venous return on right ventricular output and especially its significance of it during exercise remains unknown. In addition to stud ...
... in the respiratory cycle was not consistent, however. Later, these findings were confirmed by echocardiography (38). However, the effect of these phasic alterations in venous return on right ventricular output and especially its significance of it during exercise remains unknown. In addition to stud ...
Obesity and atrial electrical and mechanical remodeling
... Epidemiological evidence identifies obesity as an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). Additionally, therapeutic outcomes for AF appear to be adversely affected by the presence of obesity. Conditions associated with AF such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, coronary disease ...
... Epidemiological evidence identifies obesity as an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). Additionally, therapeutic outcomes for AF appear to be adversely affected by the presence of obesity. Conditions associated with AF such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, coronary disease ...
Equistream ® / Equistream ® XK IFU
... • Close all clamps only in the center of the extension legs. Extensions may develop cuts or tears if subjected to excessive pulling or contact with rough edges. Repeated clamping near or on the Luer-lock connectors may cause tubing fatigue and possible disconnection. • Catheters should be implante ...
... • Close all clamps only in the center of the extension legs. Extensions may develop cuts or tears if subjected to excessive pulling or contact with rough edges. Repeated clamping near or on the Luer-lock connectors may cause tubing fatigue and possible disconnection. • Catheters should be implante ...
Management of atrial fibrillation-Review
... appropriate thromboprophylaxis still remains central to the management of this common arrhythmia. Electrophysiological approaches could hold some promise for a curative approach in atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the commonest sustained cardiac rhythm disorder, which results in a substan ...
... appropriate thromboprophylaxis still remains central to the management of this common arrhythmia. Electrophysiological approaches could hold some promise for a curative approach in atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the commonest sustained cardiac rhythm disorder, which results in a substan ...
Atrial septal defect

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which blood flows between the atria (upper chambers) of the heart. Normally, the atria are separated by a dividing wall, the interatrial septum. If this septum is defective or absent, then oxygen-rich blood can flow directly from the left side of the heart to mix with the oxygen-poor blood in the right side of the heart, or vice versa. This can lead to lower-than-normal oxygen levels in the arterial blood that supplies the brain, organs, and tissues. However, an ASD may not produce noticeable signs or symptoms, especially if the defect is small.A ""shunt"" is the presence of a net flow of blood through the defect, either from left to right or right to left. The amount of shunting present, if any, determines the hemodynamic significance of the ASD. A ""right-to-left-shunt"" typically poses the more dangerous scenario.During development of the fetus, the interatrial septum develops to separate the left and right atria. However, a hole in the septum called the foramen ovale, allows blood from the right atrium to enter the left atrium during fetal development. This opening allows blood to bypass the nonfunctional fetal lungs while the fetus obtains its oxygen from the placenta. A layer of tissue called the septum primum acts as a valve over the foramen ovale during fetal development. After birth, the pressure in the right side of the heart drops as the lungs open and begin working, causing the foramen ovale to close entirely. In approximately 25% of adults, the foramen ovale does not entirely seal. In these cases, any elevation of the pressure in the pulmonary circulatory system (due to pulmonary hypertension, temporarily while coughing, etc.) can cause the foramen ovale to remain open. This is known as a patent foramen ovale (PFO), which is a type of atrial septal defect.