Improved Systolic Ventricular Function With Normal - J
... causes myocyte necrosis, apoptosis, and abnormal collagen accumulation. Fibrosis also occurs as a direct consequence of activation of the renin-angiotensin system in the myocardium.23-26) The stimuli for developing cardiac remodeling also include mechanical and biochemical factors which, acting on r ...
... causes myocyte necrosis, apoptosis, and abnormal collagen accumulation. Fibrosis also occurs as a direct consequence of activation of the renin-angiotensin system in the myocardium.23-26) The stimuli for developing cardiac remodeling also include mechanical and biochemical factors which, acting on r ...
Specialty: Cardiology – Department of Medicine GENERAL
... 50 intracardiac procedures, reflective of the scope of privileges requested, in the past 12 months or demonstrate successful completion of a hospital-affiliated accredited clinical fellowship, or research in a clinical setting within the past 12 months. Reappointment requirements To be eligible to r ...
... 50 intracardiac procedures, reflective of the scope of privileges requested, in the past 12 months or demonstrate successful completion of a hospital-affiliated accredited clinical fellowship, or research in a clinical setting within the past 12 months. Reappointment requirements To be eligible to r ...
Winter `14 LeBonHeartNL9.5x15.indd
... e Bonheur’s Heart Institute – the only center in the region comfortable using this modality for imaging, the lab is minimizing offering pediatric electrophysiology expertise – has taken fluoroscopy time – aiming to complete procedures with relatively steps to reduce the use of fluoroscopy in its cat ...
... e Bonheur’s Heart Institute – the only center in the region comfortable using this modality for imaging, the lab is minimizing offering pediatric electrophysiology expertise – has taken fluoroscopy time – aiming to complete procedures with relatively steps to reduce the use of fluoroscopy in its cat ...
Coronary Sinus Dissection during Left Ventricular Pacing Electrode
... classification, improving exercise tolerance and the left ventricular EF and increasing the average VO2 peak. The complications of left ventricular pacing electrode implantation include CS dissection, diaphragmatic pacing, and lead dislodgment, increasing the stimulation threshold and infection,3) b ...
... classification, improving exercise tolerance and the left ventricular EF and increasing the average VO2 peak. The complications of left ventricular pacing electrode implantation include CS dissection, diaphragmatic pacing, and lead dislodgment, increasing the stimulation threshold and infection,3) b ...
Comparative Definitions for Moderate
... supporting the role of stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). However, the optimal evaluation and treatment algorithm following stress imaging has not been clearly defined. Although diagnostic coronary angiography is commonly preceded by stress testing, nearly two-thirds of patients manifest no ob ...
... supporting the role of stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). However, the optimal evaluation and treatment algorithm following stress imaging has not been clearly defined. Although diagnostic coronary angiography is commonly preceded by stress testing, nearly two-thirds of patients manifest no ob ...
Post-myocardial infarction left ventricular remodelling and function in
... for a much more comprehensive analysis of LV performance. In our discussion, we would like to focus on (1) preload and afterload, (2) interactions between arterial system and the left ventricle and (3) cardiac work. PRELOAD AND AFTERLOAD There is a commonly held suspicion that both preload and after ...
... for a much more comprehensive analysis of LV performance. In our discussion, we would like to focus on (1) preload and afterload, (2) interactions between arterial system and the left ventricle and (3) cardiac work. PRELOAD AND AFTERLOAD There is a commonly held suspicion that both preload and after ...
Evaluation of the Right Ventricular Function in Hypertrophic
... for basal segments of LV (lateral, inferior and anterior) between HOCM and controls. Septal basal segment was excluded due to a possible affection by the scar after ASA. The parameters of RV and right atrium are presented in Table 3. There was no difference in conventional parameters of RV either. A ...
... for basal segments of LV (lateral, inferior and anterior) between HOCM and controls. Septal basal segment was excluded due to a possible affection by the scar after ASA. The parameters of RV and right atrium are presented in Table 3. There was no difference in conventional parameters of RV either. A ...
Large Caseous Mitral Annular Calcification
... In one study, CCMA constituted only 0.64% of all mitral annular calcification diagnoses.1 Echocardiographic images of CCMA are often heterogeneous because of calcium and lipid deposits, and the masses display hyperechogenic and hypoechogenic areas.2 Although the appearance of CCMA can mimic that of ...
... In one study, CCMA constituted only 0.64% of all mitral annular calcification diagnoses.1 Echocardiographic images of CCMA are often heterogeneous because of calcium and lipid deposits, and the masses display hyperechogenic and hypoechogenic areas.2 Although the appearance of CCMA can mimic that of ...
Double heart rupture after acute myocardial infarction: A
... Despite the application of fibrinolysis and pPCI in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, heart rupture remains a complication that is difficult to predict and heal. Many papers have studied the factors that may indicate the possibility of rupture in the era before pPCI and they were: one ve ...
... Despite the application of fibrinolysis and pPCI in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, heart rupture remains a complication that is difficult to predict and heal. Many papers have studied the factors that may indicate the possibility of rupture in the era before pPCI and they were: one ve ...
imaging three-dimensional cardiac function
... the echocardiographic transducer is manually placed on the skin) can be used to obtain multiple long-axis, short-axis, and oblique-image views, but it is limited to parasternal and apical windows. Transesophageal imaging (in which an echocardiographic transducer is inserted into the esophagus) overc ...
... the echocardiographic transducer is manually placed on the skin) can be used to obtain multiple long-axis, short-axis, and oblique-image views, but it is limited to parasternal and apical windows. Transesophageal imaging (in which an echocardiographic transducer is inserted into the esophagus) overc ...
PART 15 - Mike South
... was labelled as being ‘innocent’ by her paediatrician. Examination showed her to be febrile with a temperature of 39.6°C, a red throat and crepitations over the lungs, with widespread rhonchi. A grade 2/6 murmur was audible at the upper sternal edge that extended from systole into early diastole. He ...
... was labelled as being ‘innocent’ by her paediatrician. Examination showed her to be febrile with a temperature of 39.6°C, a red throat and crepitations over the lungs, with widespread rhonchi. A grade 2/6 murmur was audible at the upper sternal edge that extended from systole into early diastole. He ...
RRC_art 6.indd - Romanian Journal of Cardiology
... arrhythmias. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple base-to-apex trabeculae, fulfilling the criteria for LVNC over four segments. Conclusions – Electrocardiographic criteria, such as the occurrence of the arrhythmias during exercise and/or the polymorphic appearance of the arrhythmias, ...
... arrhythmias. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple base-to-apex trabeculae, fulfilling the criteria for LVNC over four segments. Conclusions – Electrocardiographic criteria, such as the occurrence of the arrhythmias during exercise and/or the polymorphic appearance of the arrhythmias, ...
Introduction to fetal echo
... of enigmatic embryology. While some of this may be true to a certain degree, not everyone ought to be a cardiac expert, and the basic knowledge required to correctly interpret the vast majority of examinations can be derived from a simple study of the heart. It is the purpose of this chapter to prov ...
... of enigmatic embryology. While some of this may be true to a certain degree, not everyone ought to be a cardiac expert, and the basic knowledge required to correctly interpret the vast majority of examinations can be derived from a simple study of the heart. It is the purpose of this chapter to prov ...
ECG-gated multidetector-row computed tomography in the
... assessment of left ventricular function An accurate quantitative and qualitative assessment of cardiac function is critical for clinical diagnosis, risk stratification, management and prognosis in patients with suspected or documented heart disease. Magnetic resonance, owing to its excellent tempora ...
... assessment of left ventricular function An accurate quantitative and qualitative assessment of cardiac function is critical for clinical diagnosis, risk stratification, management and prognosis in patients with suspected or documented heart disease. Magnetic resonance, owing to its excellent tempora ...
Advances in Valvular Heart Disease - DSpace Home
... has been validated with tagged magnetic resonance imaging. Speckle tracking is highly reproducible with minimal intra- or interobserver variability. Application of speckle tracking echocardiography has also been extended to the study of regional and global function of other cardiac chambers, includi ...
... has been validated with tagged magnetic resonance imaging. Speckle tracking is highly reproducible with minimal intra- or interobserver variability. Application of speckle tracking echocardiography has also been extended to the study of regional and global function of other cardiac chambers, includi ...
Print this article - International Journal of Reproduction
... polyhydramnios) and rarely there may be fetal hydrops.1,2 Typical findings are the presence of the stomach or loops of bowel within the thoracic cavity—ideally level with the ‘four-chamber’ view of the fetal heart, along with mediastinal shift away from the side of the lesion. The diagnosis can be m ...
... polyhydramnios) and rarely there may be fetal hydrops.1,2 Typical findings are the presence of the stomach or loops of bowel within the thoracic cavity—ideally level with the ‘four-chamber’ view of the fetal heart, along with mediastinal shift away from the side of the lesion. The diagnosis can be m ...
Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Late Ventricular Arrhythmia
... immediately and within the first few days after chest trauma,5 but the appearance of late ventricular arrhythmia was rarely mentioned in the articles we reviewed. In our patient ventricular arrhythmia was detected 20 years after myocardial contusion, although the patient had suffered episodes of pre ...
... immediately and within the first few days after chest trauma,5 but the appearance of late ventricular arrhythmia was rarely mentioned in the articles we reviewed. In our patient ventricular arrhythmia was detected 20 years after myocardial contusion, although the patient had suffered episodes of pre ...
Assessment of pulmonary artery pressure by echocardiography—A
... and the maximal TR velocity is measured. A 1–2 cm PW Doppler is then placed in the RVOT (parasternal short axis view), just within the pulmonary valve. The sample volume is placed so that only the closing click of the pulmonary valve is visualised, and the VTI of the RVOT (VTIRVOT) Doppler signal is ...
... and the maximal TR velocity is measured. A 1–2 cm PW Doppler is then placed in the RVOT (parasternal short axis view), just within the pulmonary valve. The sample volume is placed so that only the closing click of the pulmonary valve is visualised, and the VTI of the RVOT (VTIRVOT) Doppler signal is ...
and Hanjörg Just Stavros Konstantinides, Annette
... normal pulmonary artery occlusion pressure). The tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity obtained by continuous-wave Doppler echocardiography was used to estimate systolic right ventricular pressure by means of the simplified Bernoulli equation.12 Invasive measurement of right atrial, right ventricular, ...
... normal pulmonary artery occlusion pressure). The tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity obtained by continuous-wave Doppler echocardiography was used to estimate systolic right ventricular pressure by means of the simplified Bernoulli equation.12 Invasive measurement of right atrial, right ventricular, ...
Fetal Myocardial Thickening Measured by
... tance resolution of about 1 mm in currently used ultrasound diagnostic instruments. The thickness-changing rate of the IVS wall was significantly lower than that of the RV and LV walls, suggesting that the septum was not positively involved in ejection from the ventricles. A study by Vosters [15], in ...
... tance resolution of about 1 mm in currently used ultrasound diagnostic instruments. The thickness-changing rate of the IVS wall was significantly lower than that of the RV and LV walls, suggesting that the septum was not positively involved in ejection from the ventricles. A study by Vosters [15], in ...
Chest X-ray
... • Large effusions are uncommon and spontaneous resolution usually occurs in a few days. • Dressler syndrome occurs weeks to several months after myocardial infarction or open heart surgery, may be recurrent and probably represents an autoimmune syndrome. • Patients present with typical pain, fever, ...
... • Large effusions are uncommon and spontaneous resolution usually occurs in a few days. • Dressler syndrome occurs weeks to several months after myocardial infarction or open heart surgery, may be recurrent and probably represents an autoimmune syndrome. • Patients present with typical pain, fever, ...
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Training Program
... of patients with pediatric cardiovascular disease. During the program, fellows develop skills in clinical care, research, and teaching over a 36 month period. Fellows benefit from the vast expertise of and dedicated teaching by faculty from the Division of Cardiology as well as the other programs wi ...
... of patients with pediatric cardiovascular disease. During the program, fellows develop skills in clinical care, research, and teaching over a 36 month period. Fellows benefit from the vast expertise of and dedicated teaching by faculty from the Division of Cardiology as well as the other programs wi ...
`Physiological hypertrophy of the heart` is a misnomer
... mass was found in wild (ie, sewage) rats when compared with laboratory rats (6), as well as a significantly higher cardiac mass in hares compared with that in rabbits (7). A clinical example of genetically coded cardiomegalies would be familiar hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mutations (8). In conclusio ...
... mass was found in wild (ie, sewage) rats when compared with laboratory rats (6), as well as a significantly higher cardiac mass in hares compared with that in rabbits (7). A clinical example of genetically coded cardiomegalies would be familiar hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mutations (8). In conclusio ...
Gene Electro Transfer of Plasmid Encoding Vascular Endothelial
... Several GET parameters were tested. For those animals receiving GET with pVEGF, the following procedure was implemented. The pulse width was constant at 20 milliseconds, while the applied electric field was varied. The delivery parameters included 20 V, 40 V, 60 V or 90 V. A total of four sites, eac ...
... Several GET parameters were tested. For those animals receiving GET with pVEGF, the following procedure was implemented. The pulse width was constant at 20 milliseconds, while the applied electric field was varied. The delivery parameters included 20 V, 40 V, 60 V or 90 V. A total of four sites, eac ...
Cardiomyopathy - Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
... • Cardiac output is heart rate dependent • Often have arrhythmias ...
... • Cardiac output is heart rate dependent • Often have arrhythmias ...
Echocardiography
Echocardiogram, often referred to as a cardiac echo or simply an echo, is a sonogram of the heart. (It is not abbreviated as ECG, an abbreviation for an electrocardiogram.) Echocardiography uses standard two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart.Echocardiography has become routinely used in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases. It is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests in cardiology. It can provide a wealth of helpful information, including the size and shape of the heart (internal chamber size quantification), pumping capacity, and the location and extent of any tissue damage. An echocardiogram can also give physicians other estimates of heart function such as a calculation of the cardiac output, ejection fraction, and diastolic function (how well the heart relaxes).Echocardiography can help detect cardiomyopathies, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and many others. The use of Stress Echocardiography may also help determine whether any chest pain or associated symptoms are related to heart disease. The biggest advantage to echocardiography is that it is noninvasive (doesn't involve breaking the skin or entering body cavities) and has no known risks or side effects.Not only can an echocardiogram create ultrasound images of heart structures, but it can also produce accurate assessment of the blood flowing through the heart by Doppler echocardiography, using pulsed or continuous wave Doppler ultrasound. This allows assessment of both normal and abnormal blood flow through the heart. Color Doppler as well as spectral Doppler is used to visualize any abnormal communications between the left and right side of the heart, any leaking of blood through the valves (valvular regurgitation), and to estimate how well the valves open (or do not open in the case of valvular stenosis). The Doppler technique can also be used for tissue motion and velocity measurement, by Tissue Doppler echocardiography.Echocardiography was also the first ultrasound subspecialty to use intravenous contrast. (See Contrast Echocardiography)Echocardiography is performed by cardiac sonographers, cardiac physiologists (UK) or doctors trained in echocardiography.