Cardiovascular System!!
... The aorta (the main blood supplier to the body) branches off into two main coronary blood arteries. These coronary arteries branch off into smaller arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the entire heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies blood mainly to the right side of the heart. The ...
... The aorta (the main blood supplier to the body) branches off into two main coronary blood arteries. These coronary arteries branch off into smaller arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the entire heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies blood mainly to the right side of the heart. The ...
complications of myocardial infarction
... • Physical exam: look for signs of heart failure with associated hypotension. Decreased urine output is common. • Diagnosis: chest x-ray, echocardiography, right heart catheterization. • Treatment: revascularization, intraaortic balloon pump, dopamine/dobutamine. LV aneurysm: • Epidemiology: occurs ...
... • Physical exam: look for signs of heart failure with associated hypotension. Decreased urine output is common. • Diagnosis: chest x-ray, echocardiography, right heart catheterization. • Treatment: revascularization, intraaortic balloon pump, dopamine/dobutamine. LV aneurysm: • Epidemiology: occurs ...
Determinants of stroke volume and systolic and
... system; i.e., both heart and arterial load determine aortic pressure and cardiac output. The determinants of aortic systolic and diastolic pressures (Ps and Pd, respectively) and stroke volume (SV) are not quantitatively known. A number of studies have been performed to obtain insight into the effec ...
... system; i.e., both heart and arterial load determine aortic pressure and cardiac output. The determinants of aortic systolic and diastolic pressures (Ps and Pd, respectively) and stroke volume (SV) are not quantitatively known. A number of studies have been performed to obtain insight into the effec ...
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (Ch. 5)
... contraction: text is very misleading and equates the two polarized resting; = “charged” [physically relaxed] depolarized = discharged, which then causes contraction repolarized = recharged, which is followed by relaxation ...
... contraction: text is very misleading and equates the two polarized resting; = “charged” [physically relaxed] depolarized = discharged, which then causes contraction repolarized = recharged, which is followed by relaxation ...
Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure in Patients with
... diagnosis. It provides immediate information on chamber volumes, ventricular systolic and diastolic function, wall thickness, valve function and pulmonary hypertension. This information is crucial in establishing the diagnosis and in determining appropriate treatment. The information provided by c ...
... diagnosis. It provides immediate information on chamber volumes, ventricular systolic and diastolic function, wall thickness, valve function and pulmonary hypertension. This information is crucial in establishing the diagnosis and in determining appropriate treatment. The information provided by c ...
physdx-II_test2notes
... Diastolic murmurs Aortic regurgitation murmur: DeMusset’s: patient nods head with every heart beat. Seen in late stages. By this time they have severe weakness. Austin-Flint murmur: low pitch rumbling murmur at apex. This is fairly common finding. This is due to increased turbulence coming from ...
... Diastolic murmurs Aortic regurgitation murmur: DeMusset’s: patient nods head with every heart beat. Seen in late stages. By this time they have severe weakness. Austin-Flint murmur: low pitch rumbling murmur at apex. This is fairly common finding. This is due to increased turbulence coming from ...
Relationship between electrolytes and heart rate variability
... Objective: One of the major causes of death in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients under maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is ventricular arrhythmias (VA). Heart rate variability (HRV) has been claimed to be related to disturbance of autonomic nervous system and therefore a predictor for VA occurren ...
... Objective: One of the major causes of death in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients under maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is ventricular arrhythmias (VA). Heart rate variability (HRV) has been claimed to be related to disturbance of autonomic nervous system and therefore a predictor for VA occurren ...
ATRIAL SYSTOLE
... (green); the semilunar valves open, blood exits the ventricles, and the volume in the ventricles decreases rapidly (white). As more blood enters the arteries, pressure there builds until the flow of blood reaches a peak. The "c" wave of atrial pressure is not normally discernible in the jugular veno ...
... (green); the semilunar valves open, blood exits the ventricles, and the volume in the ventricles decreases rapidly (white). As more blood enters the arteries, pressure there builds until the flow of blood reaches a peak. The "c" wave of atrial pressure is not normally discernible in the jugular veno ...
Press Release
... phase 3b study will explore the safety and efficacy of the company’s oral, once-daily direct factor Xainhibitor edoxaban (known by the brand name LIXIANA® outside the US and SAVAYSA® in the US) against a vitamin K antagonist in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing catheter ablation. The ...
... phase 3b study will explore the safety and efficacy of the company’s oral, once-daily direct factor Xainhibitor edoxaban (known by the brand name LIXIANA® outside the US and SAVAYSA® in the US) against a vitamin K antagonist in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing catheter ablation. The ...
Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina Interna
... ranged from 15 to 83 years. 94 patients were ventilated (13 tracheostomized), 16 were intubated (not ventilated) and 3 were breathing spontaneously. The indications for performing the exam were varied (Table 2), as were the endoscopic aspects (Tables 2 and 3). A 4.9 mm fibroscope was used as standar ...
... ranged from 15 to 83 years. 94 patients were ventilated (13 tracheostomized), 16 were intubated (not ventilated) and 3 were breathing spontaneously. The indications for performing the exam were varied (Table 2), as were the endoscopic aspects (Tables 2 and 3). A 4.9 mm fibroscope was used as standar ...
From SICSA website - Robert Gordon University
... fibrosis), resulting in cardiac failure and increased morbidity. A key event in myocardial fibrosis is an imbalance between the synthesis and degradation of extracellular matrix material, in particular collagen. Moreover, the extent of collagen cross-linking determines the elasticity of the extracel ...
... fibrosis), resulting in cardiac failure and increased morbidity. A key event in myocardial fibrosis is an imbalance between the synthesis and degradation of extracellular matrix material, in particular collagen. Moreover, the extent of collagen cross-linking determines the elasticity of the extracel ...
The Heart - Peoria Public Schools
... - volume of blood pumped per ventricle per contraction - 70 ml/beat • Heart Rate: - number of heart beats in 1 min. - 72 beats/min. • Cardiac Output: - volume of blood pumped by a ventricle in 1 min. - 5 L/min. CO = SV x HR ...
... - volume of blood pumped per ventricle per contraction - 70 ml/beat • Heart Rate: - number of heart beats in 1 min. - 72 beats/min. • Cardiac Output: - volume of blood pumped by a ventricle in 1 min. - 5 L/min. CO = SV x HR ...
Cardiovascular Disease
... to the heart, the condition is labeled coronary artery disease (CAD) CAD can cause a myocardial infarction (heart attack; through ...
... to the heart, the condition is labeled coronary artery disease (CAD) CAD can cause a myocardial infarction (heart attack; through ...
Physiology of the CSF Flow - American Journal of Neuroradiology
... transmitted from the initiation of isometric contraction of the heart to observation at the capillary venous junction of the brain [10]. Transmission of the arterial pulse pressure wave to the brain has already occurred by the time ventricular systole has ended, about 280 msec after the R wave. Dias ...
... transmitted from the initiation of isometric contraction of the heart to observation at the capillary venous junction of the brain [10]. Transmission of the arterial pulse pressure wave to the brain has already occurred by the time ventricular systole has ended, about 280 msec after the R wave. Dias ...
Levosimendan in a neonate with severe coarctation of aorta and low
... inotropic effects and for its anti‑stunning and anti‑ischemic properties.[5] Furthermore, because of its calcium‑sensitizing properties, levosimendan is an ideal therapeutic for the immature myocardium, characterized by a highly calcium‑dependent contractility.[6,7] The administration of levosimenda ...
... inotropic effects and for its anti‑stunning and anti‑ischemic properties.[5] Furthermore, because of its calcium‑sensitizing properties, levosimendan is an ideal therapeutic for the immature myocardium, characterized by a highly calcium‑dependent contractility.[6,7] The administration of levosimenda ...
View Abstract
... months later she presented with new-onset heart failure with BNP of 2369 pg/ml. A repeat echocardiogram showed severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction with EF <25%. Her device interrogation revealed no episodes of ventricular tachycardia and she was paced 90% of the time. She was upgraded to ca ...
... months later she presented with new-onset heart failure with BNP of 2369 pg/ml. A repeat echocardiogram showed severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction with EF <25%. Her device interrogation revealed no episodes of ventricular tachycardia and she was paced 90% of the time. She was upgraded to ca ...
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
... § ESM at ULSE (pulmonic) § DM at LLSE (tricuspid) § Widely-‐split S2 – RBBB – Loss or respirophasic variation § PSM (MR, MVP) § Loud P2 (PAH) ...
... § ESM at ULSE (pulmonic) § DM at LLSE (tricuspid) § Widely-‐split S2 – RBBB – Loss or respirophasic variation § PSM (MR, MVP) § Loud P2 (PAH) ...
Cardiac output and Venous Return
... REGULATION OF STROKE VOLUME: PRELOAD increased venous pressure ...
... REGULATION OF STROKE VOLUME: PRELOAD increased venous pressure ...
GP guide for the investigation of patients with
... If paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is suspected, but not detected by standard ECG recording, refer for ambulatory ECG monitoring. Consider Echo if: • A baseline Echo is important for long-term management (such as in younger patients) • For suspected underlying structural or functional heart disease ( ...
... If paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is suspected, but not detected by standard ECG recording, refer for ambulatory ECG monitoring. Consider Echo if: • A baseline Echo is important for long-term management (such as in younger patients) • For suspected underlying structural or functional heart disease ( ...
Prevention of Infective Endocarditis
... This information was created by the Canadian Dental Association for use by CDA member dentists. It should not be used as a replacement for professional dental or medical advice. If you have questions about this position statement, please consult your dentist or contact the Canadian Dental Associatio ...
... This information was created by the Canadian Dental Association for use by CDA member dentists. It should not be used as a replacement for professional dental or medical advice. If you have questions about this position statement, please consult your dentist or contact the Canadian Dental Associatio ...
Document
... Skeletal muscles help blood flow toward ______________ Blood reservoir: 1.veins ______________ to increase blood pressure in times of blood loss 2.Can maintain normal pressure with up to _____% loss of blood volume. II. The Heart A. General characteristics Involuntary, _______________ muscle ...
... Skeletal muscles help blood flow toward ______________ Blood reservoir: 1.veins ______________ to increase blood pressure in times of blood loss 2.Can maintain normal pressure with up to _____% loss of blood volume. II. The Heart A. General characteristics Involuntary, _______________ muscle ...
Prevalence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Patients with Essential
... particular that of the concentric hypertrophy, in the age group 60 - 73 years-old, in males, in patients with severe HBP and a duration of more than one year, in obese patients and in those suffering Diabetes Mellitus. ...
... particular that of the concentric hypertrophy, in the age group 60 - 73 years-old, in males, in patients with severe HBP and a duration of more than one year, in obese patients and in those suffering Diabetes Mellitus. ...
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs): Overview and Future
... 113 patients underwent cardiac transplant 1999-2011 Longest waiting period of all available countries, > 2. 5 years Law change regarding brain death in 2010; 30 transplants in 2010 90% of transplant candidates require LVAD Mean wait time 877 days Internationally, 27% require LVAD with 50 ...
... 113 patients underwent cardiac transplant 1999-2011 Longest waiting period of all available countries, > 2. 5 years Law change regarding brain death in 2010; 30 transplants in 2010 90% of transplant candidates require LVAD Mean wait time 877 days Internationally, 27% require LVAD with 50 ...