Cardiovascular disease in Pregnancy
... • Blood volume increases by 40% • Afterload is decreased by early ...
... • Blood volume increases by 40% • Afterload is decreased by early ...
The American Heart Association`s Scientific Statement
... Approaches To Coronary Interventions (NACI) Registry, although other studies have described an excess of non–Q-wave MI and vascular complications in this older patient group. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery ...
... Approaches To Coronary Interventions (NACI) Registry, although other studies have described an excess of non–Q-wave MI and vascular complications in this older patient group. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery ...
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Structure and Function in
... Methods: Seventy-three patients with RHD diagnosed by echocardiography (mean age 31.7±14.7 yrs, male: female 20:53) and, fifty-five age and sex-matched unrelated healthy volunteers (normal control) were included. Patients were classified according to age into children (n=24, mean age 14.4±3.1 yrs, a ...
... Methods: Seventy-three patients with RHD diagnosed by echocardiography (mean age 31.7±14.7 yrs, male: female 20:53) and, fifty-five age and sex-matched unrelated healthy volunteers (normal control) were included. Patients were classified according to age into children (n=24, mean age 14.4±3.1 yrs, a ...
Date Revised: Jan. 16, 2002 - CIM
... All of the above will increase resistance, which will decrease flow. Decreasing the radius has the most profound effect, by far, because it is raised to the fourth power. So, a small change in radius will have a large effect on resistance and flow. The body takes advantage of this fact, and as discu ...
... All of the above will increase resistance, which will decrease flow. Decreasing the radius has the most profound effect, by far, because it is raised to the fourth power. So, a small change in radius will have a large effect on resistance and flow. The body takes advantage of this fact, and as discu ...
backgrounder
... The Medtronic Arctic Front Advance™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System Overview A catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular quivering or rapid rhythm in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. The goal of the procedure is to stop ...
... The Medtronic Arctic Front Advance™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System Overview A catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular quivering or rapid rhythm in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. The goal of the procedure is to stop ...
Cardiovascular control mechanism
... Local control of capillary blood flow • Endothelin can produce vasoconstriction prostacyclin can initiate vasodilation and act as an anticoagulant. Prostacyclin functions as an antagonist of the thromboxane A2 ,which promotes blood clotting and causes vasoconstriction. Influammators and other medi ...
... Local control of capillary blood flow • Endothelin can produce vasoconstriction prostacyclin can initiate vasodilation and act as an anticoagulant. Prostacyclin functions as an antagonist of the thromboxane A2 ,which promotes blood clotting and causes vasoconstriction. Influammators and other medi ...
Case study 2 (continued)
... Ischaemia-reperfusion injury: – Reversible myocardial dysfunction for 2-3 days – Arrhythmias ...
... Ischaemia-reperfusion injury: – Reversible myocardial dysfunction for 2-3 days – Arrhythmias ...
Syncope and shock
... Specific forms of shock • Intrinsic cardiogenic shock – Caused by sudden failure of the heart as an effective pump. It occurs most commonly as a complication of acute myocardial infarction, but it may also be seen in patients with severe bradyor tachyarrhythmias, valvular heart disease, or in termi ...
... Specific forms of shock • Intrinsic cardiogenic shock – Caused by sudden failure of the heart as an effective pump. It occurs most commonly as a complication of acute myocardial infarction, but it may also be seen in patients with severe bradyor tachyarrhythmias, valvular heart disease, or in termi ...
The impact of pregnancy on heart diseases. Recommendations for
... The increased blood volume serves two purposes. First, it facilitates maternal and fetal exchanges of respiratory gases, nutrients and metabolites. Second, it reduces the impact of maternal blood loss at delivery. Typical losses of 300-500 ml for vaginal births and 750-1000 ml for Caesarean secti ...
... The increased blood volume serves two purposes. First, it facilitates maternal and fetal exchanges of respiratory gases, nutrients and metabolites. Second, it reduces the impact of maternal blood loss at delivery. Typical losses of 300-500 ml for vaginal births and 750-1000 ml for Caesarean secti ...
CHRONIC STABLE ANGINA Ivabradine guideline
... • After 3 to 4 weeks the dose may be increased to 7.5mg twice daily if required for greater symptom control and heart rate remains > 60bpm. • If the patient is elderly (>75 years) or 5mg twice daily is not tolerated, the dose can be reduced to 2.5mg twice daily. Given that the heart rate may fluctua ...
... • After 3 to 4 weeks the dose may be increased to 7.5mg twice daily if required for greater symptom control and heart rate remains > 60bpm. • If the patient is elderly (>75 years) or 5mg twice daily is not tolerated, the dose can be reduced to 2.5mg twice daily. Given that the heart rate may fluctua ...
cardiogenic shock - Developing Anaesthesia
... Note that there are many other cardiac causes of poor cardiac output and shock that are not due to intrinsic contractility problems. By convention these are not included in the strict definition of cardiogenic shock. These conditions include massive pulmonary embolism, cardiac tamponade, tension pne ...
... Note that there are many other cardiac causes of poor cardiac output and shock that are not due to intrinsic contractility problems. By convention these are not included in the strict definition of cardiogenic shock. These conditions include massive pulmonary embolism, cardiac tamponade, tension pne ...
Inotrope Learning Package (Liverpool)
... It is used to reduce systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures and myocardial oxygen consumption. Peripheral pooling may reduce venous return to the heart, reducing left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP, preload). Arterial relaxatio ...
... It is used to reduce systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures and myocardial oxygen consumption. Peripheral pooling may reduce venous return to the heart, reducing left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP, preload). Arterial relaxatio ...
心脏瓣膜病
... • Used to relieve fluid retention • Improve exercise tolerance • Facilitate the use of other drugs indicated for heart failure • Patients can be taught to adjust their diuretic dose based on changes in body weight ...
... • Used to relieve fluid retention • Improve exercise tolerance • Facilitate the use of other drugs indicated for heart failure • Patients can be taught to adjust their diuretic dose based on changes in body weight ...
REPORT ON ESC 2012 Anthony J Dalby, Cardiologist, Milpark
... and vegetable, a greater amount of non-‐recreational activity and more ever having smoked. By contrast wealthier countries and particularly individual wealth correlated with higher calorie intake (by about 10% ...
... and vegetable, a greater amount of non-‐recreational activity and more ever having smoked. By contrast wealthier countries and particularly individual wealth correlated with higher calorie intake (by about 10% ...
Catheter-based Renal Denervation for Poorly Controlled Hypertension
... the sympathetic nerves to the kidney by “zapping” them with radiofrequency energy. Trials show it is effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with poorly controlled hypertension despite medication. The response seems to be long lasting, although patient follow-up so far is only a few years. ...
... the sympathetic nerves to the kidney by “zapping” them with radiofrequency energy. Trials show it is effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with poorly controlled hypertension despite medication. The response seems to be long lasting, although patient follow-up so far is only a few years. ...
Circulatory System
... – where gas exchange takes place. One cell thick Serves the Respiratory System ...
... – where gas exchange takes place. One cell thick Serves the Respiratory System ...
Take the CE Quiz
... BVM as soon as available Passive oxygenation via NRB after 2 cycles CPR Pulse check for > 5 seconds but less than 10 seconds ...
... BVM as soon as available Passive oxygenation via NRB after 2 cycles CPR Pulse check for > 5 seconds but less than 10 seconds ...
Cardiac Diagnosis from Examination of Arteries and Veins
... The degree of distention and the quality of the pulsations in the external and internal jugular veins should be examined in detail. The external jugular veins, which are often distended abnormally in patients with congestive heart failure, may at times be invisible because of increased venous tone. ...
... The degree of distention and the quality of the pulsations in the external and internal jugular veins should be examined in detail. The external jugular veins, which are often distended abnormally in patients with congestive heart failure, may at times be invisible because of increased venous tone. ...
The NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Valve Center
... • A Cohort Study of Patients with Ventricular Assist Device and their Family Caregivers to Assess Symptoms • A trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Duraheart® Left Ventricular Assist System for bridgeto-transplant • The BIPACS trial is testing the benefits of temporary biventricular ...
... • A Cohort Study of Patients with Ventricular Assist Device and their Family Caregivers to Assess Symptoms • A trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Duraheart® Left Ventricular Assist System for bridgeto-transplant • The BIPACS trial is testing the benefits of temporary biventricular ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... Recognize the different causes of right and left sided heart failure Understand the different diagnostic modalities used to evaluate patients with heart failure Explain the various therapeutic options available for patients with heart failure ...
... Recognize the different causes of right and left sided heart failure Understand the different diagnostic modalities used to evaluate patients with heart failure Explain the various therapeutic options available for patients with heart failure ...
The “Thoracic Pump” Impetus for the Respiratory Arterial Pressure
... Impetus for the Respiratory Arterial Pressure Wave and Breathing Induced Heart Rate Variability ...
... Impetus for the Respiratory Arterial Pressure Wave and Breathing Induced Heart Rate Variability ...
Significance of myocardial mass and volume geometry evaluated by
... • Advanced shape of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) often lacks adequate left ventricular (LV) volume according to evolving gross LV hypertrophy. These patients often deteriorate with heart failure or developing fatal ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death. ...
... • Advanced shape of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) often lacks adequate left ventricular (LV) volume according to evolving gross LV hypertrophy. These patients often deteriorate with heart failure or developing fatal ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death. ...
Cardiac Tamponade - North Colorado Med Evac
... Cardiac tamponade occurs when blood or fluid collects in the intrapericardial space, causing compression of the heart to the point where cardiac filling is altered (1). Normally the pericardial space will hold 15-50ml of fluid, if fluid accumulates slowly the pericardium will stretch and pericardial ...
... Cardiac tamponade occurs when blood or fluid collects in the intrapericardial space, causing compression of the heart to the point where cardiac filling is altered (1). Normally the pericardial space will hold 15-50ml of fluid, if fluid accumulates slowly the pericardium will stretch and pericardial ...