Chapter 20
... Ventricular fibrillation– async cont ventricular fibers* Premature ventricular contraction – ectopic area of high ...
... Ventricular fibrillation– async cont ventricular fibers* Premature ventricular contraction – ectopic area of high ...
Challenges of Postoperative Management, ICU Care
... TEVAR is now considered a reasonable alternative to open repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA). Patients undergoing TEVAR tend to be elderly with multiple comorbidities which may increase the risk of post-operative morbidity and mortality. Complications associated with TEVAR include death, strok ...
... TEVAR is now considered a reasonable alternative to open repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA). Patients undergoing TEVAR tend to be elderly with multiple comorbidities which may increase the risk of post-operative morbidity and mortality. Complications associated with TEVAR include death, strok ...
Heart Failure Guidelines
... 9. In selected patients Cardiac resynchronization therapy Implantable cardioverter-Defibrillator Revascularization or vascular surgery ...
... 9. In selected patients Cardiac resynchronization therapy Implantable cardioverter-Defibrillator Revascularization or vascular surgery ...
1 Fluid Compartments 2 Mechanisms of Edema
... – orthopnea (shortness of breath when lying down) – paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (awakening by sudden episodes of shortness of breath) – hypoperfusion of kidneys ...
... – orthopnea (shortness of breath when lying down) – paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (awakening by sudden episodes of shortness of breath) – hypoperfusion of kidneys ...
Monitoring cardiac function in intensive care
... admitted to the ICU. The decision to measure CO represents a balance between the risks involved with the measurement process, and the potential benefits gained from the additional haemodynamic information. The latter point requires a thorough understanding of both the modality used and the basic pri ...
... admitted to the ICU. The decision to measure CO represents a balance between the risks involved with the measurement process, and the potential benefits gained from the additional haemodynamic information. The latter point requires a thorough understanding of both the modality used and the basic pri ...
Signal-Averaged Electrocardiography
... ranged from 77.4% to 85.8%. The pooled sensitivity of SAECG was 62.4% (95% CI; 56.4-67.9%) (ranging from 35%-94% in 22 studies involving 9,883 patients), and the pooled specificity was 77.4% (95% CI; 73.680.8%, range 62-95.5%). The technology had a low positive predictive value ranging from 8-29%, b ...
... ranged from 77.4% to 85.8%. The pooled sensitivity of SAECG was 62.4% (95% CI; 56.4-67.9%) (ranging from 35%-94% in 22 studies involving 9,883 patients), and the pooled specificity was 77.4% (95% CI; 73.680.8%, range 62-95.5%). The technology had a low positive predictive value ranging from 8-29%, b ...
Bradycardia in a Patient with Anaphylactic Shock Case Report
... treating beta-blocker overdose, possibly owning to ...
... treating beta-blocker overdose, possibly owning to ...
Lab 7: Electrocardiogram, Exercise and Peripheral Circulation
... At rest, the distribution of blood to a particular organ may be very different from that seen during exercise. For example, the blood flow to the gut decreases during exercise, while blood flow to the skeletal muscles increases dramatically. Furthermore, the amount of blood flowing around the circul ...
... At rest, the distribution of blood to a particular organ may be very different from that seen during exercise. For example, the blood flow to the gut decreases during exercise, while blood flow to the skeletal muscles increases dramatically. Furthermore, the amount of blood flowing around the circul ...
Hemodynamic Monitoring - respiratorytherapyfiles.net
... hypovolemia ↓ stroke volume (hypovolemia) ↑blood vessel compliance (shock) ...
... hypovolemia ↓ stroke volume (hypovolemia) ↑blood vessel compliance (shock) ...
Effect of milrinone on short-term outcome of patients with myocardial
... bolus doses of milrinone, followed by continuous maintenance infusion for about 24 hours post-operatively, will reduce the serum level of CPK, CK-MB and evidence of myocardial ischemia and infarction in patients with impaired left ventricular function undergoing CABG. We used a bolus milrinone dose ...
... bolus doses of milrinone, followed by continuous maintenance infusion for about 24 hours post-operatively, will reduce the serum level of CPK, CK-MB and evidence of myocardial ischemia and infarction in patients with impaired left ventricular function undergoing CABG. We used a bolus milrinone dose ...
File - Respiratory Therapy Files
... hypovolemia ↓ stroke volume (hypovolemia) ↑blood vessel compliance (shock) ...
... hypovolemia ↓ stroke volume (hypovolemia) ↑blood vessel compliance (shock) ...
Coronary Heart Disease
... Coronary arteries and veins are found within heart muscle Blood Clots Coronary thrombosis Coronary embolism ...
... Coronary arteries and veins are found within heart muscle Blood Clots Coronary thrombosis Coronary embolism ...
Digitalis (cardiac glycoside) poisoning
... color vision, the development of scotomas, or blindness. Often patients are brought to medical attention by family members who note a change in mental status since their last visit, which may have been days, weeks, or even months prior. History Determine the agent, amount taken, time of ingestion, ...
... color vision, the development of scotomas, or blindness. Often patients are brought to medical attention by family members who note a change in mental status since their last visit, which may have been days, weeks, or even months prior. History Determine the agent, amount taken, time of ingestion, ...
Intermittent inotropic infusions for the treatment of refractory end
... ILI: Intermittent Levosimendan Infusion (0.3 μg/kg/min) IDI: Intermittent Dobutamine Infusion (10 μg/kg/min) ILDI: Intermittent Levosimendan (0.2μg/kg/min) + Dobutamine Infusion (10 μg/kg/min) ...
... ILI: Intermittent Levosimendan Infusion (0.3 μg/kg/min) IDI: Intermittent Dobutamine Infusion (10 μg/kg/min) ILDI: Intermittent Levosimendan (0.2μg/kg/min) + Dobutamine Infusion (10 μg/kg/min) ...
The Circulatory System – Fact Sheet
... The Circulatory System – Fact Sheet The heart requires its own constant blood supply in order to keep beating and this is delivered through the coronary arteries. Genetic and lifestyle factors can lead to the coronary arteries becoming blocked, and an increased risk of heart disease. ...
... The Circulatory System – Fact Sheet The heart requires its own constant blood supply in order to keep beating and this is delivered through the coronary arteries. Genetic and lifestyle factors can lead to the coronary arteries becoming blocked, and an increased risk of heart disease. ...
Tarczyca I Nurkowanie
... ophthalmopathy (protruding eyes). More than 50% of cases of exophthalmos (protruding eyes) will get better spontaneously within 5 years with no other treatment than that of the underlying condition. Only 5% of patients will require eye surgery. ...
... ophthalmopathy (protruding eyes). More than 50% of cases of exophthalmos (protruding eyes) will get better spontaneously within 5 years with no other treatment than that of the underlying condition. Only 5% of patients will require eye surgery. ...
Valvular Heart Disease in the Patient Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery
... shows that the pressure-volume loop is shifted far to the right in patients with chronic AR. Notably, left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) remains relatively normal because left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) increases slowly. Therefore, patients with chronic AR may remain asymp ...
... shows that the pressure-volume loop is shifted far to the right in patients with chronic AR. Notably, left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) remains relatively normal because left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) increases slowly. Therefore, patients with chronic AR may remain asymp ...
Chapter 19
... Cardiac history HTN, high cholesterol, heart disease, rheumatic fever, surgery Family cardiac history HTN, CAD, sudden death at early age ...
... Cardiac history HTN, high cholesterol, heart disease, rheumatic fever, surgery Family cardiac history HTN, CAD, sudden death at early age ...
The Befores and Afters of Arrhythmias and Hypertrophic
... Eliminate these factors, your risk of damaging the heart goes down! ...
... Eliminate these factors, your risk of damaging the heart goes down! ...
Cardiovascular Physiology
... – Increases heart rate and contractility by increasing Calcium availability – Starling’s law-increased contractility with stretching of sarcomere ...
... – Increases heart rate and contractility by increasing Calcium availability – Starling’s law-increased contractility with stretching of sarcomere ...
Cardiovascular System Note
... 2. Valves in the heart open and close to ensure the flow of blood is one way only. Describe the specific functions of the following valves: a. tricuspid vlave b. bicuspid valve 3. What is mitral valve prolapse? What are some symptoms of mitral valve prolapse? 4. What produces the sounds of a heartbe ...
... 2. Valves in the heart open and close to ensure the flow of blood is one way only. Describe the specific functions of the following valves: a. tricuspid vlave b. bicuspid valve 3. What is mitral valve prolapse? What are some symptoms of mitral valve prolapse? 4. What produces the sounds of a heartbe ...
The Long QT Syndrome
... For people with a “borderline” diagnosis because your QTc number may be low and you have no symptoms, genetic testing can help “rule out” or “confirm” your diagnosis of LQTS. Your physician will order the initial test on one family member (so-called index case). Once/if a family member has a gene mu ...
... For people with a “borderline” diagnosis because your QTc number may be low and you have no symptoms, genetic testing can help “rule out” or “confirm” your diagnosis of LQTS. Your physician will order the initial test on one family member (so-called index case). Once/if a family member has a gene mu ...
Websites to help with blood flow through the heart
... Tutorial- Learn about the flow of blood through the heart and Quiz- Test your knowledge of blood flow through the heart (SHOW ME THE QUIZ) ...
... Tutorial- Learn about the flow of blood through the heart and Quiz- Test your knowledge of blood flow through the heart (SHOW ME THE QUIZ) ...
Proceedings of the British Cardiac Society - Heart
... Shillingford announced that Linden had recently been appointed Deputy Editor and would be taking over from him shortly, as he had already been Editor for eight years and felt that this sort of journal should be edited by someone younger. I9 Towers reported that the Society of Cardiological Technicia ...
... Shillingford announced that Linden had recently been appointed Deputy Editor and would be taking over from him shortly, as he had already been Editor for eight years and felt that this sort of journal should be edited by someone younger. I9 Towers reported that the Society of Cardiological Technicia ...