The adult with congenital heart disease
... study, data from patients with congenital heart disease, older than 18 years, seen between May 2010 and May 2013, were analyzed. Results: The cohort comprised 409 patients, 280 of them female (69%), whose mean age at the time of the first evaluation was 36.7 ± 14.2 years (range, 18 to 75 years). Thir ...
... study, data from patients with congenital heart disease, older than 18 years, seen between May 2010 and May 2013, were analyzed. Results: The cohort comprised 409 patients, 280 of them female (69%), whose mean age at the time of the first evaluation was 36.7 ± 14.2 years (range, 18 to 75 years). Thir ...
Screening for left ventricular systolic dysfunction among patients
... strongly associated with low LVEF were male sex, history of previous MI, prior revascularization (CABG or PTCA), angina, stroke, and LVH on electrocardiogram (Table I). Duration of hypertension, number of medications, and average systolic blood pressure in clinic were not significantly associated wi ...
... strongly associated with low LVEF were male sex, history of previous MI, prior revascularization (CABG or PTCA), angina, stroke, and LVH on electrocardiogram (Table I). Duration of hypertension, number of medications, and average systolic blood pressure in clinic were not significantly associated wi ...
CHA2DS2VASc Score as a Predictor of
... Background: New evidence suggests that the CHA2 DS2 VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension [HTN], age, diabetes, stroke, vascular disease, and female gender) score may be a reliable tool to predict the risk of thromboembolic events in patients without documented atrial fibrillation (AF). Metho ...
... Background: New evidence suggests that the CHA2 DS2 VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension [HTN], age, diabetes, stroke, vascular disease, and female gender) score may be a reliable tool to predict the risk of thromboembolic events in patients without documented atrial fibrillation (AF). Metho ...
Exercise-Induced Ventricular Fibrillation: Seven Years Follow-Up
... Our patient did not have a positive family history of exerciseinduced syncope or sudden death. Based on current knowledge, genetic analysis does not contribute to risk stratification, although it may help identify silent carriers of CVT-related mutations (6). Beta-blockers are generally effective in ...
... Our patient did not have a positive family history of exerciseinduced syncope or sudden death. Based on current knowledge, genetic analysis does not contribute to risk stratification, although it may help identify silent carriers of CVT-related mutations (6). Beta-blockers are generally effective in ...
- Wiley Online Library
... measured by tissue Doppler imaging using these modalities. Echocardiography was performed by experienced cardiac sonographers who had no knowledge of our study data under stable conditions after the optimal therapy for HF. Furthermore, the reproducibility and repeatability of the echo parameters wer ...
... measured by tissue Doppler imaging using these modalities. Echocardiography was performed by experienced cardiac sonographers who had no knowledge of our study data under stable conditions after the optimal therapy for HF. Furthermore, the reproducibility and repeatability of the echo parameters wer ...
Risk Assesment of Cadiac disease in pregnancy
... resistance, and diastolic and mean blood pressure. ...
... resistance, and diastolic and mean blood pressure. ...
congestive heart failure
... H) COLD AND CLAMMY SKIN I) FAST OR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT J) RESTLESSNESS, CONFUSION, AND ATTENTION SPAN AND MEMORY ARE NOT AS GOOD AS THEY ONCE WERE ...
... H) COLD AND CLAMMY SKIN I) FAST OR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT J) RESTLESSNESS, CONFUSION, AND ATTENTION SPAN AND MEMORY ARE NOT AS GOOD AS THEY ONCE WERE ...
ACLS Helpful Hints 201 2015 Guidelines – Revised November
... Thrombosis – coronary (AMI) – pulmonary (PE) Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) Post Resuscitation Care 12 Lead *Coronary reperfusion-capable capable center is the most appropriate EMS destination. *Hypothermia Hypothermia if DOES NOT follow verbal commands (target target temperature, at ...
... Thrombosis – coronary (AMI) – pulmonary (PE) Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) Post Resuscitation Care 12 Lead *Coronary reperfusion-capable capable center is the most appropriate EMS destination. *Hypothermia Hypothermia if DOES NOT follow verbal commands (target target temperature, at ...
EKG Review Game - WL Clarke Consulting
... of a patient’s EKG for 24 hours and must be worn during the patient’s regular daily activities. • A. heart monitor • B. holter monitor • C. Cardiac catheter • D. pulse oximeter ...
... of a patient’s EKG for 24 hours and must be worn during the patient’s regular daily activities. • A. heart monitor • B. holter monitor • C. Cardiac catheter • D. pulse oximeter ...
pulse
... can also be used to monitor heart rates. Electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest which measures the electrical activity of the heart. Although, they are more likely to be used in a cardiac ...
... can also be used to monitor heart rates. Electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest which measures the electrical activity of the heart. Although, they are more likely to be used in a cardiac ...
2010-cardiovascular
... C. blockade of the angiotensin Ⅱ receptors D. increment of bradykinin synthesis E. causing vasodilation directly 7. The antihypertensive mechanism of diuretics for long-term treatment is: A. increasing water and sodium excretion from the kidneys. B. decreasing sodium concentration in vascular smooth ...
... C. blockade of the angiotensin Ⅱ receptors D. increment of bradykinin synthesis E. causing vasodilation directly 7. The antihypertensive mechanism of diuretics for long-term treatment is: A. increasing water and sodium excretion from the kidneys. B. decreasing sodium concentration in vascular smooth ...
ACE INHIBITORS
... • severe (NYHA Class IV) heart failure ( ! COPERNICUS) • current or recent (< 4 weeks) exacerbation of heart failure eg. hospital admission with worsening heart failure • heart block or heart rate < 60 beats/min • persisting signs of congestion – raised jugular venous pressure, ...
... • severe (NYHA Class IV) heart failure ( ! COPERNICUS) • current or recent (< 4 weeks) exacerbation of heart failure eg. hospital admission with worsening heart failure • heart block or heart rate < 60 beats/min • persisting signs of congestion – raised jugular venous pressure, ...
Print - Circulation
... of the varyingly resistive tissues of the thorax. When electrodes are applied directly to the heart, depolarization is achieved with about 5 watt-seconds of energy5; in clinical external countershock, even with optimal electrode placement and a good subject, energies of 50 watt-seconds or more are a ...
... of the varyingly resistive tissues of the thorax. When electrodes are applied directly to the heart, depolarization is achieved with about 5 watt-seconds of energy5; in clinical external countershock, even with optimal electrode placement and a good subject, energies of 50 watt-seconds or more are a ...
Dasatinib-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension unresponsive to PDE-5 inhibition
... dasatinib either acts downstream from the secondary messenger cGMP or acts via a cGMP-unrelated mechanism or independently from the classical pathobiological pathways leading to PAH [3]. A 57-year-old male was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in 2002. Except for mild chronic obstructiv ...
... dasatinib either acts downstream from the secondary messenger cGMP or acts via a cGMP-unrelated mechanism or independently from the classical pathobiological pathways leading to PAH [3]. A 57-year-old male was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in 2002. Except for mild chronic obstructiv ...
Proceedings - Edge - Rochester Institute of Technology
... of engineering principles and techniques to help improve the quality of lives and overall patient healthcare and consists of research and development in areas such as bioinformatics, medical imaging, image processing, and biomechanics. In this project, a Hemodynamic Simulator was developed. The syst ...
... of engineering principles and techniques to help improve the quality of lives and overall patient healthcare and consists of research and development in areas such as bioinformatics, medical imaging, image processing, and biomechanics. In this project, a Hemodynamic Simulator was developed. The syst ...
Ventricular Septal Defect PDF
... pressures found in the right ventricle (pumping chamber to the lungs) and therefore the lungs are also low pressure (as they should be). Where the hole is large, the pressure in this right ventricle can be elevated; sometimes equal to that of the high pressure left ventricle (pumping chamber to the ...
... pressures found in the right ventricle (pumping chamber to the lungs) and therefore the lungs are also low pressure (as they should be). Where the hole is large, the pressure in this right ventricle can be elevated; sometimes equal to that of the high pressure left ventricle (pumping chamber to the ...
Caracterització clínica, analítica i per imatge de la
... during the year before entering the study (2.8%), one because of new onset atrial fibrillation and another because of respiratory failure. About 71% of the patients did not refer to any previous respiratory diagnosis. In those who did, about 10% had been diagnosed with COPD, 1% with asthma and 9% wi ...
... during the year before entering the study (2.8%), one because of new onset atrial fibrillation and another because of respiratory failure. About 71% of the patients did not refer to any previous respiratory diagnosis. In those who did, about 10% had been diagnosed with COPD, 1% with asthma and 9% wi ...
Taking Blood Pressure
... 3. Inflate the cuff with brisk squeezes of the bulb. Watch the pressure gage as you do it. For most kids, you shouldn't need to go over 200 (the markings indicate "pressure" in mm Hg or mercury). 4. At 200, slightly open the valve on the air pump (held in your left hand, as above). This part takes p ...
... 3. Inflate the cuff with brisk squeezes of the bulb. Watch the pressure gage as you do it. For most kids, you shouldn't need to go over 200 (the markings indicate "pressure" in mm Hg or mercury). 4. At 200, slightly open the valve on the air pump (held in your left hand, as above). This part takes p ...
Ettinger: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 7th Edition
... What is the treatment for congestive heart failure? The mainstay of medical therapy of congestive heart failure is the careful use of a class of drugs called diuretics. Diuretics cause the kidneys to excrete sodium (salt), which in turn causes water loss through the kidneys, resulting in a reduction ...
... What is the treatment for congestive heart failure? The mainstay of medical therapy of congestive heart failure is the careful use of a class of drugs called diuretics. Diuretics cause the kidneys to excrete sodium (salt), which in turn causes water loss through the kidneys, resulting in a reduction ...
The Norwood procedure for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: results
... procedure was reported by Norwood et al [1, 2]. Since then, this surgery procedure is most often performed to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). HLHS is certain types of mitral atresia, which is a lethal condition. The current surgical strategy for HLHS has evolved into a three-stage pall ...
... procedure was reported by Norwood et al [1, 2]. Since then, this surgery procedure is most often performed to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). HLHS is certain types of mitral atresia, which is a lethal condition. The current surgical strategy for HLHS has evolved into a three-stage pall ...
Teacher Guide - Cleveland Museum of Natural History
... aorta - the largest artery of the body, sending blood from the heart to the rest of the body. atrium (atria) - the superior chambers of the heart, receiving blood from veins and sending blood down to the ventricles. artery - a muscular blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart. blood - a ...
... aorta - the largest artery of the body, sending blood from the heart to the rest of the body. atrium (atria) - the superior chambers of the heart, receiving blood from veins and sending blood down to the ventricles. artery - a muscular blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart. blood - a ...
History Taking, Vital Signs, and Diagnostics
... Though airway and breathing separately make up the A and B of the ABC’s, evaluate them together. Breathing does not occur without an airway; conversely, a patent airway cannot be confirmed unless air moves through it. Look, listen, and feel to find out if the patient has an open airway and adequate ...
... Though airway and breathing separately make up the A and B of the ABC’s, evaluate them together. Breathing does not occur without an airway; conversely, a patent airway cannot be confirmed unless air moves through it. Look, listen, and feel to find out if the patient has an open airway and adequate ...
