Lucia is an 8 year old girl who is a patient of Dr. Paulson who
... However, after 16 days at Children’s she walked out neurologically normal. It really is a miracle! Turns out she had Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) where she can go into an arrhythmia if her heart rate gets too high. She now is on a beta blocker and has an implantable d ...
... However, after 16 days at Children’s she walked out neurologically normal. It really is a miracle! Turns out she had Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) where she can go into an arrhythmia if her heart rate gets too high. She now is on a beta blocker and has an implantable d ...
Cardiovascular Disorders
... ◦ Very rapid HR prevents adequate filling in diastole ◦ Very slow HR reduces output to tissues ...
... ◦ Very rapid HR prevents adequate filling in diastole ◦ Very slow HR reduces output to tissues ...
Aortic Stenosis in Seniors - Alliance for Aging Research
... This new technique is minimally invasive and places the new valve through an artery in the leg or from between two ribs, and does not require the use of a heart-lung machine. Surgical AVR is still the preferred treatment for AS patients; but TAVR is a good alternative for those that are at high risk ...
... This new technique is minimally invasive and places the new valve through an artery in the leg or from between two ribs, and does not require the use of a heart-lung machine. Surgical AVR is still the preferred treatment for AS patients; but TAVR is a good alternative for those that are at high risk ...
Heart Failure Teach Back Education
... Patient can name risk factors beyond his/her control: increasing age; gender – more men have stroke but more women die from stroke; race – African American or Hispanic American at higher risk of stroke; family history of stroke. Patient can name risk factors or medical conditions that can be managed ...
... Patient can name risk factors beyond his/her control: increasing age; gender – more men have stroke but more women die from stroke; race – African American or Hispanic American at higher risk of stroke; family history of stroke. Patient can name risk factors or medical conditions that can be managed ...
Myocardial Infarction and Pregnancy
... During anesthesia, it is important to maintain adequate oxygenation and pain control to minimize reinfarction and myocardial oxygen demand and to optimize coronary and placental perfusion. The patient should be positioned with slight left uterine displacement to prevent aortocaval syndrome. Monitori ...
... During anesthesia, it is important to maintain adequate oxygenation and pain control to minimize reinfarction and myocardial oxygen demand and to optimize coronary and placental perfusion. The patient should be positioned with slight left uterine displacement to prevent aortocaval syndrome. Monitori ...
Components of S2 - University Health
... border – Sitting position, breathing should be quiet, never forced ...
... border – Sitting position, breathing should be quiet, never forced ...
55 8_Antidepressant of choice in coronary heart disease FINAL
... active antidepressant treatment versus ‘usual care’ in patients with post-MI major and minor depressive disorder (22). The intervention arm (n=47) was enrolled into a double blind, randomised controlled substudy comparing the safety and efficacy of mirtazapine (30-45mg) with placebo over 24 weeks (2 ...
... active antidepressant treatment versus ‘usual care’ in patients with post-MI major and minor depressive disorder (22). The intervention arm (n=47) was enrolled into a double blind, randomised controlled substudy comparing the safety and efficacy of mirtazapine (30-45mg) with placebo over 24 weeks (2 ...
Template for BMJ Cases - ELSO 2016
... arteriosus was referred to our institution from a general hospital, he was under mechanical ventilation and had not received prostanglandin E1 (Alprostadil) for last 12 hours. The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit in poor general condition, cyanotic, with pulse oximetry of 44 ...
... arteriosus was referred to our institution from a general hospital, he was under mechanical ventilation and had not received prostanglandin E1 (Alprostadil) for last 12 hours. The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit in poor general condition, cyanotic, with pulse oximetry of 44 ...
Discovery of a congenitally corrected transposition of the great
... The congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries represents a very rare congenital heart defect. It is characterized by an atrioventricular discordance on the one hand, and a ventriculoarterial discordance on the other hand. Besides a switch of the great arteries, the physiological seq ...
... The congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries represents a very rare congenital heart defect. It is characterized by an atrioventricular discordance on the one hand, and a ventriculoarterial discordance on the other hand. Besides a switch of the great arteries, the physiological seq ...
Electrolyte Imbalance and Resuscitation
... Hypomagnesemia = Give Magnesium Be aware of for Torsades ...
... Hypomagnesemia = Give Magnesium Be aware of for Torsades ...
The Body`s Transport System 1
... Cardiovascular System • The overall function of the circulatory system is to transport materials throughout the body toward and away from particular target organs and tissues. • Carries need materials to cells and removes waste from cells. ...
... Cardiovascular System • The overall function of the circulatory system is to transport materials throughout the body toward and away from particular target organs and tissues. • Carries need materials to cells and removes waste from cells. ...
Tab #7, Section G PREOPERATIVE
... within 24 hours of the surgical procedure. Primary use is for the treatment of hypertension but is also an essential treatment for congestive heart failure (reduces the workload of the heart). The drug action is to inhibit the release of the hormone angiotensin II that constricts blood vessels causi ...
... within 24 hours of the surgical procedure. Primary use is for the treatment of hypertension but is also an essential treatment for congestive heart failure (reduces the workload of the heart). The drug action is to inhibit the release of the hormone angiotensin II that constricts blood vessels causi ...
02/11/2015
... started beating. • This impulse then travels down to the Atrioventricular node or AV node and around the ventricles in the bundles and branches to create the contraction to push the blood out of the ventricles. ...
... started beating. • This impulse then travels down to the Atrioventricular node or AV node and around the ventricles in the bundles and branches to create the contraction to push the blood out of the ventricles. ...
Lab Exam 2 Study Guide
... Lab exam #2 will consist of questions to assess your understanding of information from Labs 29 A & B (blood), 30 (heart), 31 (electrocardiography), 32 (blood vessels), 33A (blood pressure & pulse), 33B (cardiovascular dynamics), Lab 34B (frog cardiology), and 35A (lymphatics). The exam will be mainl ...
... Lab exam #2 will consist of questions to assess your understanding of information from Labs 29 A & B (blood), 30 (heart), 31 (electrocardiography), 32 (blood vessels), 33A (blood pressure & pulse), 33B (cardiovascular dynamics), Lab 34B (frog cardiology), and 35A (lymphatics). The exam will be mainl ...
Pediatric-Cardiology-Elective
... Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to: a. Describe the mechanisms of production of heart sounds and murmurs, with application to the differentiation between pathologic and physiologic (innocent) murmurs. b. Explain the age-related changes in heart rate and blood pressure and ...
... Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to: a. Describe the mechanisms of production of heart sounds and murmurs, with application to the differentiation between pathologic and physiologic (innocent) murmurs. b. Explain the age-related changes in heart rate and blood pressure and ...
CTR 203
... agonism, were shown to interact with AR polymorphisms in such a way that targeting specific genotypes of these variants could improve therapeutic index.3 Metoprolol (Toprol-XL), which is approved for the treatment of HF, has demonstrated mild efficacy for the prevention of new onset AF in a HF patie ...
... agonism, were shown to interact with AR polymorphisms in such a way that targeting specific genotypes of these variants could improve therapeutic index.3 Metoprolol (Toprol-XL), which is approved for the treatment of HF, has demonstrated mild efficacy for the prevention of new onset AF in a HF patie ...
Pediatric Cardiology
... Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to: a. Describe the mechanisms of production of heart sounds and murmurs, with application to the differentiation between pathologic and physiologic (innocent) murmurs. b. Explain the age-related changes in heart rate and blood pressure and ...
... Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to: a. Describe the mechanisms of production of heart sounds and murmurs, with application to the differentiation between pathologic and physiologic (innocent) murmurs. b. Explain the age-related changes in heart rate and blood pressure and ...
Cardiac Meds
... Action: inhibits vasoconstrictive and aldosteronesecreting action of angiotensin II by blocking angiotensin II receptor on the suface of vascular smooth muscle Indication: to reduce risk of stroke in patients with HTN and left ventricular hypertrophy Side effects: angioedema Nursing Considerations: ...
... Action: inhibits vasoconstrictive and aldosteronesecreting action of angiotensin II by blocking angiotensin II receptor on the suface of vascular smooth muscle Indication: to reduce risk of stroke in patients with HTN and left ventricular hypertrophy Side effects: angioedema Nursing Considerations: ...
ANPS 020 Black 01-24
... The Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a recording of electrical events in the heart, representing ALL the action potentials from ALL the cardiac cells – conducting and contractile ...
... The Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a recording of electrical events in the heart, representing ALL the action potentials from ALL the cardiac cells – conducting and contractile ...
Conduction system and Pacemaker
... CO = SV x HR where SV is defined as stroke volume and HR is the heart rate. In a normal resting adult the cardiac output is about 5.25 liters per minute. CO = 70mL/heart beat x 75 beats/minute This volume also represents the entire amount of blood in the body. Therefore, the blood in your body flows ...
... CO = SV x HR where SV is defined as stroke volume and HR is the heart rate. In a normal resting adult the cardiac output is about 5.25 liters per minute. CO = 70mL/heart beat x 75 beats/minute This volume also represents the entire amount of blood in the body. Therefore, the blood in your body flows ...
GUIDELINE Heart Failure Society of South Africa (HeFSSA
... This may show sinus tachycardia (>100 bpm), bundle branch block patterns, heart block, previous myocardial infarction (MI), left ventricular hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation (AF), among other abnormalities. A normal ECG in all respects makes the diagnosis of HF-REF unlikely. 4.1.2 Chest X-ray This ...
... This may show sinus tachycardia (>100 bpm), bundle branch block patterns, heart block, previous myocardial infarction (MI), left ventricular hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation (AF), among other abnormalities. A normal ECG in all respects makes the diagnosis of HF-REF unlikely. 4.1.2 Chest X-ray This ...
Chapter 20 – Transport Mechanisms
... minimum e.g. 80 mm Hg • Blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer ...
... minimum e.g. 80 mm Hg • Blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer ...