Circulatory - Bishop Ireton High School
... they are not under pressure from the heart pumping. Blood moves back to the heart through movement of the skeletal muscle. ...
... they are not under pressure from the heart pumping. Blood moves back to the heart through movement of the skeletal muscle. ...
Ultrasonographic examination of the venae cavae
... spontaneous breathing these changes are abolished by vena cava dilatation produced by a high volume status, and/or a high right atrial pressure, the inferior vena cava staying on the horizontal part of its pressure-diameter relationship (Fig. 5). Cyclic respiratory changes in IVC diameter can thus b ...
... spontaneous breathing these changes are abolished by vena cava dilatation produced by a high volume status, and/or a high right atrial pressure, the inferior vena cava staying on the horizontal part of its pressure-diameter relationship (Fig. 5). Cyclic respiratory changes in IVC diameter can thus b ...
Updated 4-8-14 Sample of Recent 2013-4 Resident Authored Publications
... On Vision and Perception JAMA 2014. Inhibition of renin angiotensin axis may be associated with reduced risk of developing venous thromboembolism in patients with atherosclerotic disease. PLoS One 2014. Recent advancements of flow cytometry: new applications in hematology and oncology. Expert Rev Mo ...
... On Vision and Perception JAMA 2014. Inhibition of renin angiotensin axis may be associated with reduced risk of developing venous thromboembolism in patients with atherosclerotic disease. PLoS One 2014. Recent advancements of flow cytometry: new applications in hematology and oncology. Expert Rev Mo ...
Anesthetic Challenges in the EP Lab
... Environmental challenges exist in the EP Lab. In most settings, the lab is composed of a procedure room connected to an external control booth. Distance and mechanical barriers can hamper communication between providers. Extensive use of fluoroscopy during ablation procedures requires protection of ...
... Environmental challenges exist in the EP Lab. In most settings, the lab is composed of a procedure room connected to an external control booth. Distance and mechanical barriers can hamper communication between providers. Extensive use of fluoroscopy during ablation procedures requires protection of ...
IGCSE Biology Chapter 5 ANSWERS 1. a) Single circulatory system
... c) A capillary has thin walls only one cell thick, to allow rapid diffusion of materials in & out of the blood. Capillaries are extremely narrow, so they can reach virtually all tissue cells. As red blood cells have to squeeze through the capillary they become slightly bell-shaped, which further inc ...
... c) A capillary has thin walls only one cell thick, to allow rapid diffusion of materials in & out of the blood. Capillaries are extremely narrow, so they can reach virtually all tissue cells. As red blood cells have to squeeze through the capillary they become slightly bell-shaped, which further inc ...
Cardiac Assessment
... Small amount of electricity spreads to body surface, and can be measured and recorded on electrocardiograph (ECG) ECG ECG waves arbitrarily labeled PQRST, which stand for P wave: depolarization of atria P-R interval: from beginning of P wave to beginning of QRS complex (time necessary fo ...
... Small amount of electricity spreads to body surface, and can be measured and recorded on electrocardiograph (ECG) ECG ECG waves arbitrarily labeled PQRST, which stand for P wave: depolarization of atria P-R interval: from beginning of P wave to beginning of QRS complex (time necessary fo ...
HeartMate II left ventricular assist device
... failure). At the time of implantation 89% of patients were NYHA class IV, 6% IIIb and 3% IIIa. One patient was supported by a failing HeartMate I LVAD (NYHA class II). In this patient the corresponding data on preimplantation status is missing. Inotropes were continuously administered in 75% of all ...
... failure). At the time of implantation 89% of patients were NYHA class IV, 6% IIIb and 3% IIIa. One patient was supported by a failing HeartMate I LVAD (NYHA class II). In this patient the corresponding data on preimplantation status is missing. Inotropes were continuously administered in 75% of all ...
Pulmonary Hypertension
... the pressure becomes abnormally elevated. This happens because the small arteries in the lung become abnormally narrow. As a consequence, blood cannot pass easily through the lungs to absorb oxygen, compromising the delivery of oxygen-rich blood to the tissues of the body. Because the heart is worki ...
... the pressure becomes abnormally elevated. This happens because the small arteries in the lung become abnormally narrow. As a consequence, blood cannot pass easily through the lungs to absorb oxygen, compromising the delivery of oxygen-rich blood to the tissues of the body. Because the heart is worki ...
instruction sheet: high blood pressure readings
... 1. Hypertension is usually silent: Most people have no symptoms with elevated blood pressure; they are not even aware they have high blood pressure. 2. Elevated blood pressure rarely needs immediate treatment. However, long-term treatment is important. Blood pressure remaining elevated over many yea ...
... 1. Hypertension is usually silent: Most people have no symptoms with elevated blood pressure; they are not even aware they have high blood pressure. 2. Elevated blood pressure rarely needs immediate treatment. However, long-term treatment is important. Blood pressure remaining elevated over many yea ...
BasisandPurposeAttachment2015-00466
... for Amendments to 5 CCR 1005-4, Newborn Screening and Second Newborn Screening Adopted by the Board of Health on September 16, 2015 Basis and Purpose: Under Section §25-4-803 and §25-4-1004(1) (b), C.R.S., the Board of Health has the authority to add conditions to the newborn screening panel. Prior ...
... for Amendments to 5 CCR 1005-4, Newborn Screening and Second Newborn Screening Adopted by the Board of Health on September 16, 2015 Basis and Purpose: Under Section §25-4-803 and §25-4-1004(1) (b), C.R.S., the Board of Health has the authority to add conditions to the newborn screening panel. Prior ...
Oral Presentation 3 - Research
... condition in which the patient is missing his/her left ventricle 1440 babies are born each year with HLHS Approximately 75% 3-year survival rate No medical treatment for HLHS Only options are operation (reconstruction) or transplantation 300 patients with HLHS are seen at VUMC per year ...
... condition in which the patient is missing his/her left ventricle 1440 babies are born each year with HLHS Approximately 75% 3-year survival rate No medical treatment for HLHS Only options are operation (reconstruction) or transplantation 300 patients with HLHS are seen at VUMC per year ...
Heart Failure
... III Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms of HF. IV Unable to carry on any physical activity without symptoms of HF, or symptoms of HF at rest. ...
... III Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms of HF. IV Unable to carry on any physical activity without symptoms of HF, or symptoms of HF at rest. ...
full release - University Hospitals Newsroom
... disease. Recent randomized controlled trials, including the Cardiovascular Outcomes in Renal Atherosclerotic Lesions (CORAL) trial, have failed to demonstrate benefit of renal stenting over optimal medical therapy. However, there were patients whose condition might be improved by renal artery stenti ...
... disease. Recent randomized controlled trials, including the Cardiovascular Outcomes in Renal Atherosclerotic Lesions (CORAL) trial, have failed to demonstrate benefit of renal stenting over optimal medical therapy. However, there were patients whose condition might be improved by renal artery stenti ...
1035_Schroedter_OC13B2
... Veins and venous flow is unique • Vessel collapse – important in venous physiology • Vascular tone and wall stiffness impacted by these elastic vessels embedded in tissues – governed by “tube law” • Wave speed limitations • Rhythmic (unsteady) flow velocity and volumes • high / low velocity, transi ...
... Veins and venous flow is unique • Vessel collapse – important in venous physiology • Vascular tone and wall stiffness impacted by these elastic vessels embedded in tissues – governed by “tube law” • Wave speed limitations • Rhythmic (unsteady) flow velocity and volumes • high / low velocity, transi ...
The Heart
... of the body’s midline. The heart is the size of a clenched fist. Structure of the Heart Pericardium = Outer double layered membrane of the heart – it reduces friction to maintain the hearts shape. Myocardium = Specialised cardiac muscle tissue. Cardiac muscles are involuntary. It is responsible for ...
... of the body’s midline. The heart is the size of a clenched fist. Structure of the Heart Pericardium = Outer double layered membrane of the heart – it reduces friction to maintain the hearts shape. Myocardium = Specialised cardiac muscle tissue. Cardiac muscles are involuntary. It is responsible for ...
lecture 8 congestive heart failure (chf)
... The term “congestive heart failure” is quite descriptive of the disorder and easily understood when interpreted correctly. Unfortunately the term “heart failure” is often misused and misunderstood by being associated exclusively with cardiac arrest. Admittedly, an arrested heart has failed, but fail ...
... The term “congestive heart failure” is quite descriptive of the disorder and easily understood when interpreted correctly. Unfortunately the term “heart failure” is often misused and misunderstood by being associated exclusively with cardiac arrest. Admittedly, an arrested heart has failed, but fail ...
(cardiac) output
... Hemodynamic Monitoring: Increased CVP, increased right arterial pressure, increased pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), and decreased cardiac output (CO) Ultrasound (echocardiogram): 2D or 3D to measure both systolic and diastolic function of the heart. Chest x-ray can reveal cardiomegaly and ple ...
... Hemodynamic Monitoring: Increased CVP, increased right arterial pressure, increased pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), and decreased cardiac output (CO) Ultrasound (echocardiogram): 2D or 3D to measure both systolic and diastolic function of the heart. Chest x-ray can reveal cardiomegaly and ple ...
CDC Advises Hospitals to Alert Patients at Risk from Contaminated
... The infected patients had undergone open-heart surgery that used contaminated heater-cooler devices during extracorporeal circulation (1). In July 2015, a Pennsylvania hospital also identified a cluster of invasive NTM infections among patients who had undergone open-heart surgery. CDC assisted in a ...
... The infected patients had undergone open-heart surgery that used contaminated heater-cooler devices during extracorporeal circulation (1). In July 2015, a Pennsylvania hospital also identified a cluster of invasive NTM infections among patients who had undergone open-heart surgery. CDC assisted in a ...
The Cardiovascular System
... Cardiac cycle – events of one complete heart beat Mid-to-late diastole – blood flows into ventricles ...
... Cardiac cycle – events of one complete heart beat Mid-to-late diastole – blood flows into ventricles ...
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of
... *ECHO indicated for initial evaluation of pts presenting with HF, pts who have had significant change in clinical status, pts who have received treatment that might affect cardiac function or for consideration of device therapy. (I,C) Repeat ECHO in the absence of clinical status change or treatment ...
... *ECHO indicated for initial evaluation of pts presenting with HF, pts who have had significant change in clinical status, pts who have received treatment that might affect cardiac function or for consideration of device therapy. (I,C) Repeat ECHO in the absence of clinical status change or treatment ...
Introduction of the topic
... interfaces based on the HL7, ISO/IEEE 11073 standards and the IHE IDCO Profile. Interoperability with EHR Systems is achieved by exposing legacy EHR systems through standard HL7 CDA interfaces in conformance to IHE Care Management Profile so that information about patients’ medical history such as t ...
... interfaces based on the HL7, ISO/IEEE 11073 standards and the IHE IDCO Profile. Interoperability with EHR Systems is achieved by exposing legacy EHR systems through standard HL7 CDA interfaces in conformance to IHE Care Management Profile so that information about patients’ medical history such as t ...
Nutritional Guidelines: How To Eat Clean Food
... loss, especially the elderly and young children, should be immediately referred to the hospital for intravenous rehydration and cooling. For milder situations, water is the primary drink for both prevention and treatment. Most people lose water far in excess of electrolytes in sweating. It is more d ...
... loss, especially the elderly and young children, should be immediately referred to the hospital for intravenous rehydration and cooling. For milder situations, water is the primary drink for both prevention and treatment. Most people lose water far in excess of electrolytes in sweating. It is more d ...
Common Arrhythmias in Dogs and Cats
... fibrillate, the ventricle lose this extra “kick” from the atria, and this will lead to less filling of the ventricles, and less forceful of a contraction. Typically the heart rate is extremely fast and irregular during atrial fibrillation, and patients may have heart rates above 200-220 beats-per-mi ...
... fibrillate, the ventricle lose this extra “kick” from the atria, and this will lead to less filling of the ventricles, and less forceful of a contraction. Typically the heart rate is extremely fast and irregular during atrial fibrillation, and patients may have heart rates above 200-220 beats-per-mi ...