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 ...
DISEASES OF THE HEART
... 4) Disorders of cardiac conduction-heart blocks & arrhythmias. 5) Disruption of circulatory system continuitydissection,trauma. ...
... 4) Disorders of cardiac conduction-heart blocks & arrhythmias. 5) Disruption of circulatory system continuitydissection,trauma. ...
Get - Oman Medical Journal
... of elderly patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes represents a continuously growing population with the highest risk for complications and death. Furthermore, they are the patients who may have a better absolute benefit from reperfusion treatments when compared with younger patients.9 So, ...
... of elderly patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes represents a continuously growing population with the highest risk for complications and death. Furthermore, they are the patients who may have a better absolute benefit from reperfusion treatments when compared with younger patients.9 So, ...
inhibition of pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase decreases the severity
... accompanying heart failure are complex, and are partly dependent on the stage/severity of the syndrome. However, an elevation in glycolytic rates in relation to glucose oxidation in the failing heart is a consistent finding. We showed an increased uncoupling of glycolysis from glucose oxidation, acc ...
... accompanying heart failure are complex, and are partly dependent on the stage/severity of the syndrome. However, an elevation in glycolytic rates in relation to glucose oxidation in the failing heart is a consistent finding. We showed an increased uncoupling of glycolysis from glucose oxidation, acc ...
Cardiovascular disease What is a cardiovascular disease?
... blood clots in the leg veins, which can annually dislodge and move to the heart and lungs ...
... blood clots in the leg veins, which can annually dislodge and move to the heart and lungs ...
Author`s contributions - Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
... the graft, manipulation of the graft by itself can cause injury and should probably be avoided whenever possible. Here we report our experience with the combination of antegrade, retrograde and continuous retrograde hypothermic cardioplegia through a patent IMA using Del Nido cardioplegia, a single ...
... the graft, manipulation of the graft by itself can cause injury and should probably be avoided whenever possible. Here we report our experience with the combination of antegrade, retrograde and continuous retrograde hypothermic cardioplegia through a patent IMA using Del Nido cardioplegia, a single ...
CHEST Recent Advances in Chest Medicine
... For patients with depressed LV function (defined as an ejection fraction , 40%), the mitral inflow is measured from the AP4 view by placing the pulsed Doppler echocardiography sample volume between the tips of the mitral valve leaflets. This allows measurement of the E-wave velocity, the E-wave dece ...
... For patients with depressed LV function (defined as an ejection fraction , 40%), the mitral inflow is measured from the AP4 view by placing the pulsed Doppler echocardiography sample volume between the tips of the mitral valve leaflets. This allows measurement of the E-wave velocity, the E-wave dece ...
CASE REPORT Usefulness of central venous oxygen saturation
... the changes in ScvO2 were more marked than those in rSO2. The maximum frequency of ScvO2 renewal was once every two seconds. It was lower than that of rSO2 monitoring (6 times per second), but a sensitive response was achieved. Although rSO2, which is measured by attaching a probe to the forehead, a ...
... the changes in ScvO2 were more marked than those in rSO2. The maximum frequency of ScvO2 renewal was once every two seconds. It was lower than that of rSO2 monitoring (6 times per second), but a sensitive response was achieved. Although rSO2, which is measured by attaching a probe to the forehead, a ...
Slide 1
... In addition to echocardiogram and in accordance with NICE guidelines the following will be considered : The aetiology of heart failure and treatment if required of this condition The need for additional diagnostic tests eg. stress echo, transoesophageal echo, angiogram Pharmacological and non pharma ...
... In addition to echocardiogram and in accordance with NICE guidelines the following will be considered : The aetiology of heart failure and treatment if required of this condition The need for additional diagnostic tests eg. stress echo, transoesophageal echo, angiogram Pharmacological and non pharma ...
Transcatheter Closure of the Left atrial appendage
... What is the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very common heart rhythm disorder which is present when the heart’s two upper chambers, the left and right atria, beat in a fast and irregular manner. AF is present in 1 to 2% of the adult population overal ...
... What is the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very common heart rhythm disorder which is present when the heart’s two upper chambers, the left and right atria, beat in a fast and irregular manner. AF is present in 1 to 2% of the adult population overal ...
Can heart rate variability become a screening tool for
... of HRV as a clinical tool for assessment of perioperative patients. The few studies published so far where HRV has been applied to predict hypotension can be regarded as preliminary studies within a new research area. Can hypotension during spinal anesthesia or other types of anesthesia be predicted ...
... of HRV as a clinical tool for assessment of perioperative patients. The few studies published so far where HRV has been applied to predict hypotension can be regarded as preliminary studies within a new research area. Can hypotension during spinal anesthesia or other types of anesthesia be predicted ...
this PDF file - Pakistan Heart Journal
... (coronary and valve) procedures, utilization of cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross clamping. Exclusion criteria were paediatric cases, off-pump coronary arteries bypass grafting (OPCABG), surgery for repair of an atrial septal defect, aortic arch replacement surgeries, and preoperative cardiac ...
... (coronary and valve) procedures, utilization of cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross clamping. Exclusion criteria were paediatric cases, off-pump coronary arteries bypass grafting (OPCABG), surgery for repair of an atrial septal defect, aortic arch replacement surgeries, and preoperative cardiac ...
2-StLouis_ presentation
... to overcome in order to improve blood pressure control. Explore therapeutic combinations that can prevent disease progression and improve morbidity and mortality. ...
... to overcome in order to improve blood pressure control. Explore therapeutic combinations that can prevent disease progression and improve morbidity and mortality. ...
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
... J Heart Lung Transplant. 2008 Jun;27(6):682-4. Epub 2008 Apr 28. We present a young man who sustained an acute myocardial infarction with hemodynamic instability requiring placement of a left ventricular assist device and subsequent cardiac transplantation. Hematologic work-up revealed anti-phosphol ...
... J Heart Lung Transplant. 2008 Jun;27(6):682-4. Epub 2008 Apr 28. We present a young man who sustained an acute myocardial infarction with hemodynamic instability requiring placement of a left ventricular assist device and subsequent cardiac transplantation. Hematologic work-up revealed anti-phosphol ...
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... • Single ventricle pumps only 1 systemic ventricular output while the cavopulmonary assist device supports the equivalent of the right ventricular output – can overcome high PVR ...
... • Single ventricle pumps only 1 systemic ventricular output while the cavopulmonary assist device supports the equivalent of the right ventricular output – can overcome high PVR ...
Regulation
... that is bigger than the rest of the vessel. This is a normal dilation of the vessel. Located in the neck just below the angle of the jaw, the carotid sinus sits above the point where the carotid artery divides into its two main branches. Rubbing the carotid sinus stimulates an area in the artery wal ...
... that is bigger than the rest of the vessel. This is a normal dilation of the vessel. Located in the neck just below the angle of the jaw, the carotid sinus sits above the point where the carotid artery divides into its two main branches. Rubbing the carotid sinus stimulates an area in the artery wal ...
8031 Cardiac Arrest - Sacramento County DHHS
... of all cardiac arrest rhythms. Periodic pauses in CPR should be as brief as possible and only as necessary to assess rhythm, shock VF/VT, perform a pulse check when an organized rhythm is detected. B. CPR must be performed with a “Chest Compressions, Airway, Breathing” sequence (C-A-B) to emphasize ...
... of all cardiac arrest rhythms. Periodic pauses in CPR should be as brief as possible and only as necessary to assess rhythm, shock VF/VT, perform a pulse check when an organized rhythm is detected. B. CPR must be performed with a “Chest Compressions, Airway, Breathing” sequence (C-A-B) to emphasize ...
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
... Use of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor or colorimetric device ...
... Use of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor or colorimetric device ...
Coronary circulation
... A A decreased coronary perfusion pressure B An increased ventricular diastolic pressure C An increased stimulation of α-adrenergic receptors in the heart D An increased stimulation of β-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart E An increased stimulation of β-2 adrenergic receptors in the heart ...
... A A decreased coronary perfusion pressure B An increased ventricular diastolic pressure C An increased stimulation of α-adrenergic receptors in the heart D An increased stimulation of β-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart E An increased stimulation of β-2 adrenergic receptors in the heart ...
The Cardiac Cycle
... 19. What happens to the flow of blood when the pressure in the left ventricle is lower than that in the left atrium? ...
... 19. What happens to the flow of blood when the pressure in the left ventricle is lower than that in the left atrium? ...
Physiology
... myocardium. When the terms systole and diastole are without reference to specific chambers however the mean ventricular systole or diastole. Apparatus: 1-Sphygmomanometer. 2-Stethoscope. Two method of measured blood pressure: 1-Blood pressure is measured directly by inserting a cannula (or tube) int ...
... myocardium. When the terms systole and diastole are without reference to specific chambers however the mean ventricular systole or diastole. Apparatus: 1-Sphygmomanometer. 2-Stethoscope. Two method of measured blood pressure: 1-Blood pressure is measured directly by inserting a cannula (or tube) int ...
Vocabulary using Tellagami
... it to the teacher, so that the teacher can then project it, so that all students can see each other’s final product. ...
... it to the teacher, so that the teacher can then project it, so that all students can see each other’s final product. ...
Shock - medicine2015
... Treatment of Hypovolaemic Shock • In case of blood loss, blood transfusion is prefered. When compatible blood is not available, a transfusion of human plasma or plasma substitute may be given instead. • In case of plasma loss, plasma transfusion is necessary. • In case of severe vomiting, saline is ...
... Treatment of Hypovolaemic Shock • In case of blood loss, blood transfusion is prefered. When compatible blood is not available, a transfusion of human plasma or plasma substitute may be given instead. • In case of plasma loss, plasma transfusion is necessary. • In case of severe vomiting, saline is ...