Updated Management of Atrial Fibrillation
... Intravenous procainamid and ibutilide may be preferred for patients with “Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome” if they are hemodynamically stable. There is an indication for urgent electrical cardioversion for hemodynamically unstable patients. AV node blockers (digoxin, BB, CCB, adenosine) are contraindi ...
... Intravenous procainamid and ibutilide may be preferred for patients with “Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome” if they are hemodynamically stable. There is an indication for urgent electrical cardioversion for hemodynamically unstable patients. AV node blockers (digoxin, BB, CCB, adenosine) are contraindi ...
The Silent Killer - Southwest General Hospital
... “Some people have blood pressure of 150/90 for 20 years and never know it because they don’t experience any major symptoms. But in the background, high blood pressure may be leading up to heart disease, a stroke or kidney or eye Michael Deucher, MD problems.” The good news, he says, is that in many ...
... “Some people have blood pressure of 150/90 for 20 years and never know it because they don’t experience any major symptoms. But in the background, high blood pressure may be leading up to heart disease, a stroke or kidney or eye Michael Deucher, MD problems.” The good news, he says, is that in many ...
Figure
... cap. Most coronary syndromes are caused by thrombosis of a disrupted atheroma, which can result from weakening of the fibrous cap and enhanced thrombogenicity of the lipid core. ...
... cap. Most coronary syndromes are caused by thrombosis of a disrupted atheroma, which can result from weakening of the fibrous cap and enhanced thrombogenicity of the lipid core. ...
sodium bicarbonate (soe-dee-um bye-kar-boe-nate)
... Potential Nursing Diagnoses Impaired gas exchange (Indications) Excess fluid volume (Side Effects) ...
... Potential Nursing Diagnoses Impaired gas exchange (Indications) Excess fluid volume (Side Effects) ...
ch49Circulation - Cloudfront.net
... blood confined to vessels & separate from interstitial fluid 1 or more hearts large vessels to smaller ...
... blood confined to vessels & separate from interstitial fluid 1 or more hearts large vessels to smaller ...
cardiac pressure-volume loops cardiac terminology afterload
... Tau represents the exponential decay of the ventricular pressure during isovolumic relaxation. Several studies have shown that Tau is a preload independent measure of isovolumic relaxation. The accurate estimation of Tau is highly dependent on the accuracy of ventricular pressure measurements. Th ...
... Tau represents the exponential decay of the ventricular pressure during isovolumic relaxation. Several studies have shown that Tau is a preload independent measure of isovolumic relaxation. The accurate estimation of Tau is highly dependent on the accuracy of ventricular pressure measurements. Th ...
AV node
... Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) • Is a recording of electrical activity of heart conducted thru ions in body to surface ...
... Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) • Is a recording of electrical activity of heart conducted thru ions in body to surface ...
Swans and Pressors
... >10%: Cardiovascular: Ventricular arrhythmia (ectopy 9%, NSVT 3%, sustained ventricular tachycardia 1%, ventricular fibrillation <1%) Hypotension ...
... >10%: Cardiovascular: Ventricular arrhythmia (ectopy 9%, NSVT 3%, sustained ventricular tachycardia 1%, ventricular fibrillation <1%) Hypotension ...
The Heart The cardiovascular system is divided into two circuits The
... – S3 – a faint sound associated with blood flowing into the ventricles – S4 – another faint sound associated with atrial contraction ...
... – S3 – a faint sound associated with blood flowing into the ventricles – S4 – another faint sound associated with atrial contraction ...
The origins of heart rate variability in isolated hearts
... 2. In the Langendorff heart, this variability can be modulated by substances that replicate the effects of the autonomic nervous system (isoprenaline, carbachol) and also that interfere with Ca2+ cycling within cardiac cells (ryanodine, thapsigargin) 3. The effects of ryanodine and thapsigargin stro ...
... 2. In the Langendorff heart, this variability can be modulated by substances that replicate the effects of the autonomic nervous system (isoprenaline, carbachol) and also that interfere with Ca2+ cycling within cardiac cells (ryanodine, thapsigargin) 3. The effects of ryanodine and thapsigargin stro ...
Obstetric Parameters Trimesters Naegele`s rule: Ψ
... • Fetal urination accounts for nearly the total volume of amniotic fluid by the second half of pregnancy • amount of amniotic fluid is regulated by – the production of amniotic fluid, – removal of fluid by swallowing – fluid exchange within the lungs, – membranes and cord. ...
... • Fetal urination accounts for nearly the total volume of amniotic fluid by the second half of pregnancy • amount of amniotic fluid is regulated by – the production of amniotic fluid, – removal of fluid by swallowing – fluid exchange within the lungs, – membranes and cord. ...
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
... • Early recognition • Early blood cultures ( ideally pre antibiotic) to avoid false negative results • Early echo TTE (inadequate views in up to 20%) /TOE (>90% sensitivity ...
... • Early recognition • Early blood cultures ( ideally pre antibiotic) to avoid false negative results • Early echo TTE (inadequate views in up to 20%) /TOE (>90% sensitivity ...
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract tachycardia – Recognition and
... PVC’s/VT, conversely in those patients in whom arrhythmia is driven by bradycardia a beta-blocker infusion may be a useful strategy. Mapping strategies include activation mapping and pace-mapping and these may be supported by the use of 3D-mapping systems. Activation mapping aims to identify the ea ...
... PVC’s/VT, conversely in those patients in whom arrhythmia is driven by bradycardia a beta-blocker infusion may be a useful strategy. Mapping strategies include activation mapping and pace-mapping and these may be supported by the use of 3D-mapping systems. Activation mapping aims to identify the ea ...
The Circulatory system
... THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0s1MC1hcE&feature=related Composed of heart, blood vessels and blood Function: transport materials throughout the body to cells and take waste products away from cells ...
... THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0s1MC1hcE&feature=related Composed of heart, blood vessels and blood Function: transport materials throughout the body to cells and take waste products away from cells ...
Extreme states
... +a) the ratio of heart rate for 1 minute to the value of systolic blood pressure; b) the ratio of heart rate for 1 minute to the value of diastolic blood pressure; c) the ratio of the heart rate for 1 minute to the value of pulse pressure. 19. In consequence of the inability of the heart to provide ...
... +a) the ratio of heart rate for 1 minute to the value of systolic blood pressure; b) the ratio of heart rate for 1 minute to the value of diastolic blood pressure; c) the ratio of the heart rate for 1 minute to the value of pulse pressure. 19. In consequence of the inability of the heart to provide ...
Randomized controlled trial of intraoperative goal
... Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) is a non-invasive measure of cardiorespiratory function. It has a clear ability to quantify cardiorespiratory reserve in the non-surgical setting. Previous studies have suggested that it is capable of identifying patients with poor aerobic fitness who may be l ...
... Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) is a non-invasive measure of cardiorespiratory function. It has a clear ability to quantify cardiorespiratory reserve in the non-surgical setting. Previous studies have suggested that it is capable of identifying patients with poor aerobic fitness who may be l ...
8 Conclusions & future directions
... analysis. Yet, due to the invasiveness of pressure-volume analysis, this type of analysis is of limited clinical value when it comes to applicability. For that reason, noninvasive measures that reflect RV systolic and diastolic function in a load-independent matter are needed to make the assessment ...
... analysis. Yet, due to the invasiveness of pressure-volume analysis, this type of analysis is of limited clinical value when it comes to applicability. For that reason, noninvasive measures that reflect RV systolic and diastolic function in a load-independent matter are needed to make the assessment ...
Obstructive sleep apnoea in acute coronary syndrome: the invisible
... Epworth Sleepiness Scale, intake of calcium antagonists and peak troponin levels, while for OSA (AHI ⩾30 per h) they were age, BMI, triglycerides, peak troponin and Killip class >I [14]. The majority of the reported patient population had NSTEMI or STEMI [14]. During the first 24–72 h after the even ...
... Epworth Sleepiness Scale, intake of calcium antagonists and peak troponin levels, while for OSA (AHI ⩾30 per h) they were age, BMI, triglycerides, peak troponin and Killip class >I [14]. The majority of the reported patient population had NSTEMI or STEMI [14]. During the first 24–72 h after the even ...
A Penetrating Heart Injury Resulting in Ventricular Septal Defect
... sole injury have been found to be associated with improved survival.4 When the left ventricle and the coronary arteries are injured mortality rates as high as 40% have been reported.5 The right and left ventricle are the most commonly involved chambers in penetrating cardiac injuries. Cardiac tampon ...
... sole injury have been found to be associated with improved survival.4 When the left ventricle and the coronary arteries are injured mortality rates as high as 40% have been reported.5 The right and left ventricle are the most commonly involved chambers in penetrating cardiac injuries. Cardiac tampon ...
Heart Failiure and Valve disease
... Definition • Condition where the heart cannot pump an adequate supply of blood at normal filling pressures to meet the metabolic needs of the body • Clinically – Ventricular dysfunction – Reduced exercise capacity – Impaired quality of life – Shortened life expectancy ...
... Definition • Condition where the heart cannot pump an adequate supply of blood at normal filling pressures to meet the metabolic needs of the body • Clinically – Ventricular dysfunction – Reduced exercise capacity – Impaired quality of life – Shortened life expectancy ...
Ronael Schneeberger, 2012. Pulmonary Embolism: Stop the Block.
... D-dimer – If this test is negative not likely a PE. If positive you must evaluate further for PE, but it may be elevated due to many other reasons. Chest X-ray – May show cardiomegaly, which is the most common chest radiographic abnormality associated with acute pulmonary embolism (Elliott et al. 20 ...
... D-dimer – If this test is negative not likely a PE. If positive you must evaluate further for PE, but it may be elevated due to many other reasons. Chest X-ray – May show cardiomegaly, which is the most common chest radiographic abnormality associated with acute pulmonary embolism (Elliott et al. 20 ...
Early Survival of Infants Weighing 2.5 Kilograms or
... on survival after CPB.12,14,17,18 Pawade and associates14 from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne analyzed risk factors for mortality in infants weighing ,2.5 kg undergoing CPB and compared them with a similar group undergoing CPB with weights .2.5 kg. There were 8 univentricular repairs and ...
... on survival after CPB.12,14,17,18 Pawade and associates14 from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne analyzed risk factors for mortality in infants weighing ,2.5 kg undergoing CPB and compared them with a similar group undergoing CPB with weights .2.5 kg. There were 8 univentricular repairs and ...