electrocardiographic diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy
... ECG criteria for LVH, particularly those that are heavily reliant on voltage criteria, may result from abnormal thickening of the LV free wall or ventricular septum, LV chamber dilatation or increased LV wall tension.23-25 Echocardiography provides direct information concerning LV wall thickness and ...
... ECG criteria for LVH, particularly those that are heavily reliant on voltage criteria, may result from abnormal thickening of the LV free wall or ventricular septum, LV chamber dilatation or increased LV wall tension.23-25 Echocardiography provides direct information concerning LV wall thickness and ...
Aortic Root Abscess - Journal of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology
... Furthermore, trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) provides useful anatomical definitions like the extent of annular involvement, extension of abscess to involve the sub-aortic curtain or upper inter-ventricular septum. All these are very important considerations for planning surgery in these pati ...
... Furthermore, trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) provides useful anatomical definitions like the extent of annular involvement, extension of abscess to involve the sub-aortic curtain or upper inter-ventricular septum. All these are very important considerations for planning surgery in these pati ...
Two-dimensional echocardiography in cardiac tamponade
... Pericardial effusion causing cardiac tamponade is not uncommon after cardiac surgery. Although it is most frequently encountered in the immediate postoperative period, Jones et al. (II) collected 43 instances of late postoperative tamponade (7 days to 3 months after cardiac surgery) reported before ...
... Pericardial effusion causing cardiac tamponade is not uncommon after cardiac surgery. Although it is most frequently encountered in the immediate postoperative period, Jones et al. (II) collected 43 instances of late postoperative tamponade (7 days to 3 months after cardiac surgery) reported before ...
The relationship between clinical stage, prognosis and myocardial
... greater than that in the normal myocardium, as fatty acid metabolism would not occur in fibrotic tissue. The major component of myocardial uptake of BMIPP consisted of the triglyceride (TG) pool.25 The total amount of the TG pool was unchanged,26 and back-diffusion of non-metabolized BMIPP into the ...
... greater than that in the normal myocardium, as fatty acid metabolism would not occur in fibrotic tissue. The major component of myocardial uptake of BMIPP consisted of the triglyceride (TG) pool.25 The total amount of the TG pool was unchanged,26 and back-diffusion of non-metabolized BMIPP into the ...
The Right Ventricular Function After Left Ventricular Assist Device
... E9 systems (GE Healthcare, WI, USA) and transferred in uncompressed raw DICOM for offline analysis. Parameters of LV and RV functions and haemodynamics are recorded according to the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) recommendations. Standard echocardiographic RV function parameters The ASE ...
... E9 systems (GE Healthcare, WI, USA) and transferred in uncompressed raw DICOM for offline analysis. Parameters of LV and RV functions and haemodynamics are recorded according to the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) recommendations. Standard echocardiographic RV function parameters The ASE ...
Pericardial diseases
... Thirty-one to 57% of pericardial effusion have a neoplastic etiology in the dog.7,9 Therefore, a meticulous examination of the heart for the presence of any suspicious mass by echocardiography is mandatory when evaluating a dog with pericardial effusion. 20 The most common tumors include hemangiosar ...
... Thirty-one to 57% of pericardial effusion have a neoplastic etiology in the dog.7,9 Therefore, a meticulous examination of the heart for the presence of any suspicious mass by echocardiography is mandatory when evaluating a dog with pericardial effusion. 20 The most common tumors include hemangiosar ...
MRI of Sarcoid Heart Disease
... Axial b-SSFP (a) and axial double IR (b) shows pulmonary sarcoid and enlarged pulmonary arteries due to pulmonary hypertension. Short axis mid cavity IR-prepped gradient echo (c ) shows a focus of delayed enhancement at the insertion point of the RV on to the septum – a finding associated with eleva ...
... Axial b-SSFP (a) and axial double IR (b) shows pulmonary sarcoid and enlarged pulmonary arteries due to pulmonary hypertension. Short axis mid cavity IR-prepped gradient echo (c ) shows a focus of delayed enhancement at the insertion point of the RV on to the septum – a finding associated with eleva ...
Left ventricular apical wall motion abnormality is associated with
... The key finding of our study is that preimplantation apical wall motion abnormality was associated with a lower rate of CRT response in a cohort of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Since its initial report,19 CRT has proven to be a safe20 and effective1-3 treatment for patients with refractory ...
... The key finding of our study is that preimplantation apical wall motion abnormality was associated with a lower rate of CRT response in a cohort of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Since its initial report,19 CRT has proven to be a safe20 and effective1-3 treatment for patients with refractory ...
Heart Auscultation
... Atrial septal defect with a significant left to right shunt will produce a pulmonary flow murmur. The murmur does not originate from the atria and, unless there is a significant shunt, there may be no murmur. Ventricular septal defect produces a harsh systolic murmur, heard best along the left stern ...
... Atrial septal defect with a significant left to right shunt will produce a pulmonary flow murmur. The murmur does not originate from the atria and, unless there is a significant shunt, there may be no murmur. Ventricular septal defect produces a harsh systolic murmur, heard best along the left stern ...
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging with Computed Tomography: Can It
... phy is based on the comparison of myocardial enhancement during infusion of a vasodilator agent, such as adenosine, to myocardial enhancement during rest. This concept is similar to myocardial perfusion imaging with scintigraphy during pharmacological stress with dipyridamole or adenosine. In brief, ...
... phy is based on the comparison of myocardial enhancement during infusion of a vasodilator agent, such as adenosine, to myocardial enhancement during rest. This concept is similar to myocardial perfusion imaging with scintigraphy during pharmacological stress with dipyridamole or adenosine. In brief, ...
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... impression of the valve morphology. For further quantification of the valve pathology spectral doppler imaging is used. In addition, 3D echokardiography allows an almost exact visualization of the valve. One can get information of the parameters namend-above from these 3D pictures. Strain analyses e ...
... impression of the valve morphology. For further quantification of the valve pathology spectral doppler imaging is used. In addition, 3D echokardiography allows an almost exact visualization of the valve. One can get information of the parameters namend-above from these 3D pictures. Strain analyses e ...
ESC Core Curriculum for the General Cardiologist (2013)
... imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and acute cardiovascular care. This natural and unavoidable evolution of the cardiological specialty requires team working between cardiologists with different profiles and with related specialties. The process for medical decision-making and pa ...
... imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and acute cardiovascular care. This natural and unavoidable evolution of the cardiological specialty requires team working between cardiologists with different profiles and with related specialties. The process for medical decision-making and pa ...
ESC Core Curriculum for the General Cardiologist
... imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and acute cardiovascular care. This natural and unavoidable evolution of the cardiological specialty requires team working between cardiologists with different profiles and with related specialties. The process for medical decision-making and pa ...
... imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and acute cardiovascular care. This natural and unavoidable evolution of the cardiological specialty requires team working between cardiologists with different profiles and with related specialties. The process for medical decision-making and pa ...
Document
... delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease being the most common cause. Anemia and sleep apnea are relatively common conditions that can contribute to ischemic myocardium and hyperthyroidism can cause a 'relative' ischemia secondary to high output heart failure. Individuals with ischemi ...
... delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease being the most common cause. Anemia and sleep apnea are relatively common conditions that can contribute to ischemic myocardium and hyperthyroidism can cause a 'relative' ischemia secondary to high output heart failure. Individuals with ischemi ...
EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
... All our presented cases have diagnosed left ventricular hypertrophy by echocardiography. Recently, an algorithm has been proposed in order to detect conditions with increased risk for sudden cardiac death [9]. The initial step is detailed history with focus on palpitations, chest pain, dyspnoe and s ...
... All our presented cases have diagnosed left ventricular hypertrophy by echocardiography. Recently, an algorithm has been proposed in order to detect conditions with increased risk for sudden cardiac death [9]. The initial step is detailed history with focus on palpitations, chest pain, dyspnoe and s ...
A Case of Adult Double-Chambered Right Ventricle Causing Severe
... or endothelin receptor blockers. Dobutamine has also been used post-cardiopulmonary bypass [20]. The pharmacokinetics, cost, and need for multiple therapies must be considered when adding a second agent. Given the severity of RV obstruction, preload and afterload must be maintained for adequate card ...
... or endothelin receptor blockers. Dobutamine has also been used post-cardiopulmonary bypass [20]. The pharmacokinetics, cost, and need for multiple therapies must be considered when adding a second agent. Given the severity of RV obstruction, preload and afterload must be maintained for adequate card ...
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy vs. Cardiac
... Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is primarily an autosomal dominant structural abnormality where fibro fatty replacement of cardiac myocytes results in tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. Sarcoidosis, on the other hand, is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology ...
... Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is primarily an autosomal dominant structural abnormality where fibro fatty replacement of cardiac myocytes results in tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. Sarcoidosis, on the other hand, is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology ...
Matrix Metalloproteinases and Their Tissue Inhibitors in Cardiac
... focusing of serum designed to detect the presence of mutant transthyretin.14,15 Direct DNA sequencing of the TTR gene validated a positive result by isoelectric focusing and the specific mutation was identified. If both AL and ATTR were excluded, a diagnosis of SSA was made in the appropriate clinic ...
... focusing of serum designed to detect the presence of mutant transthyretin.14,15 Direct DNA sequencing of the TTR gene validated a positive result by isoelectric focusing and the specific mutation was identified. If both AL and ATTR were excluded, a diagnosis of SSA was made in the appropriate clinic ...
Does Left Atrial Size Predict Mortality in Asymptomatic Patients with
... M-mode using the leading edge of the posterior aortic wall to the leading edge of the posterior atrial wall,6 or where M-mode was not feasible, by two-dimensional echocardiography in the same view using the largest diameter during left ventricular end systole. For patients in whom left atrial diamet ...
... M-mode using the leading edge of the posterior aortic wall to the leading edge of the posterior atrial wall,6 or where M-mode was not feasible, by two-dimensional echocardiography in the same view using the largest diameter during left ventricular end systole. For patients in whom left atrial diamet ...
Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Study
... Fibrosis and scarring can affect each of the layers of the pericardium either separately or simultaneously. Development of adhesions and calcifications between the layers can lead to obliteration of the pericardial cavity, creating a rigid inelastic “shell” around the heart with resultant pathophysi ...
... Fibrosis and scarring can affect each of the layers of the pericardium either separately or simultaneously. Development of adhesions and calcifications between the layers can lead to obliteration of the pericardial cavity, creating a rigid inelastic “shell” around the heart with resultant pathophysi ...
Sudden Cardiac Death in End-Stage Renal Disease
... among PD patients and 27% of all-cause death among hemodialysis patients in the United States are attributed to cardiac arrest/cause unknown.1 This observation is not surprising, given that PD patients are similarly subjected to kidney disease or uremia-related risk factors as in hemodialysis patien ...
... among PD patients and 27% of all-cause death among hemodialysis patients in the United States are attributed to cardiac arrest/cause unknown.1 This observation is not surprising, given that PD patients are similarly subjected to kidney disease or uremia-related risk factors as in hemodialysis patien ...
Influence of pneumoperitoneum on left ventricular filling pressures
... combined tissue Doppler imaging and B-type natriuretic peptide in estimation LV filling pressures in patients presenting with dyspnea. Laparoscopic surgery involves less trauma than open operation. However, there is concern about the cardiovascular changes that may be induced by the carbon dioxide p ...
... combined tissue Doppler imaging and B-type natriuretic peptide in estimation LV filling pressures in patients presenting with dyspnea. Laparoscopic surgery involves less trauma than open operation. However, there is concern about the cardiovascular changes that may be induced by the carbon dioxide p ...
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER Cardiology
... service. All patients are to be worked up by one of the house staff. These patients can be either general ward, telemetry or AICU patients. It is expected that the H&P be dictated so that it is in the Phamis system. Discharge: All discharges are to be done in a timely fashion. Discharge summaries ar ...
... service. All patients are to be worked up by one of the house staff. These patients can be either general ward, telemetry or AICU patients. It is expected that the H&P be dictated so that it is in the Phamis system. Discharge: All discharges are to be done in a timely fashion. Discharge summaries ar ...
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.