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... Two 6F pigtail catheters were introduced into the left femoral artery and advanced to monitor left ventricular pressure. A pulmonary artery catheter was used to measure capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), right atrial pressure (RAP), cardiac output (CO), and cardiac ind ...
... Two 6F pigtail catheters were introduced into the left femoral artery and advanced to monitor left ventricular pressure. A pulmonary artery catheter was used to measure capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), right atrial pressure (RAP), cardiac output (CO), and cardiac ind ...
Ischemic Heart Disease
... Coronary artery calcium scoring has been less well studied in women and ethnic minorities than in Caucasian, non-Hispanic men. As a result, the recommendations are less clearly applicable to these groups. CAC NOT recommended for asymptomatic patients with low or high ten-year CHD risk as established ...
... Coronary artery calcium scoring has been less well studied in women and ethnic minorities than in Caucasian, non-Hispanic men. As a result, the recommendations are less clearly applicable to these groups. CAC NOT recommended for asymptomatic patients with low or high ten-year CHD risk as established ...
– H F R
... The fellow should be an active participant on rounds. With attending supervision, the fellow will lead the HF team that is composed of nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and case managers. The fellow will guide clinical decision-making, educate team members and patients when necessary, and explain th ...
... The fellow should be an active participant on rounds. With attending supervision, the fellow will lead the HF team that is composed of nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and case managers. The fellow will guide clinical decision-making, educate team members and patients when necessary, and explain th ...
SL2106
... 13.2 Clinically suspected cardiomyopathy. 13.3 Patients with clinically unexplained hypotension. 13.4 Assessment of baseline LV function and periodic review when using cardiotoxic drugs. 13.5 Re-evaluation of LV function in patients with documented cardiomyopathy and change in clinical statu ...
... 13.2 Clinically suspected cardiomyopathy. 13.3 Patients with clinically unexplained hypotension. 13.4 Assessment of baseline LV function and periodic review when using cardiotoxic drugs. 13.5 Re-evaluation of LV function in patients with documented cardiomyopathy and change in clinical statu ...
ACE Inhibitors and Mortality in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure
... those patients not treated with ACE inhibitors than in those treated (36% versus 24%, P = 0.03). Multivariate analysis showed that higher mortality at 1 year was significantly associated with higher comorbidity (as measured by the Deyo index of comorbidity), nonprescription of an ACE inhibitor, site ...
... those patients not treated with ACE inhibitors than in those treated (36% versus 24%, P = 0.03). Multivariate analysis showed that higher mortality at 1 year was significantly associated with higher comorbidity (as measured by the Deyo index of comorbidity), nonprescription of an ACE inhibitor, site ...
Central Venous Pressure Monitoring Normal CVP is 2
... CVP decreases with: o hypovolemic shock from hemorrhage, fluid shift, dehydration o negative pressure breathing which occurs when the patient demonstrates retractions or mechanical negative pressure which is sometimes used for high spinal cord injuries. ...
... CVP decreases with: o hypovolemic shock from hemorrhage, fluid shift, dehydration o negative pressure breathing which occurs when the patient demonstrates retractions or mechanical negative pressure which is sometimes used for high spinal cord injuries. ...
PDF - Image Wisely
... planar imaging is performed routinely. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and peak diastolic filling rate are derived by quantitative analysis. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) affords the additional benefits of quantification of LV and right ventricle (RV) volume and RV eje ...
... planar imaging is performed routinely. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and peak diastolic filling rate are derived by quantitative analysis. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) affords the additional benefits of quantification of LV and right ventricle (RV) volume and RV eje ...
Hypertension in the ED
... contractions enhances laminar flow and lessen stress on the aortic wall. Turbulent flow is increased by using a vasodilator alone. Target pressure is the lowest pressure tolerated by the patient: (100 to 120 systolic ) Beware B Blocker if acute AI ...
... contractions enhances laminar flow and lessen stress on the aortic wall. Turbulent flow is increased by using a vasodilator alone. Target pressure is the lowest pressure tolerated by the patient: (100 to 120 systolic ) Beware B Blocker if acute AI ...
Assessing Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
... – Thicker blood will result in higher blood pressures as the heart must work harder to force the thicker, heavier fluid through arteries, arterioles and capillaries ...
... – Thicker blood will result in higher blood pressures as the heart must work harder to force the thicker, heavier fluid through arteries, arterioles and capillaries ...
Circulatory Notes - Madeira City Schools
... Pulmonary Artery Lungs Pulmonary veins (4 of them) Left Atrium Left Ventricle Aorta Body ...
... Pulmonary Artery Lungs Pulmonary veins (4 of them) Left Atrium Left Ventricle Aorta Body ...
Sudden Cardiac Death - Backgrounder
... An ICD is a device designed to administer lifesaving therapy in the event of SCA. When the ICD senses a dangerously high heart rate, it will send an electrical shock to the heart to reset its normal rhythm and allow it to resume pumping blood through the body —this is known as defibrillation. Over t ...
... An ICD is a device designed to administer lifesaving therapy in the event of SCA. When the ICD senses a dangerously high heart rate, it will send an electrical shock to the heart to reset its normal rhythm and allow it to resume pumping blood through the body —this is known as defibrillation. Over t ...
What do the following values refer to?
... What branch of the autonomic nervous system regulates vasoconstriction of arterioles? In times of stress, why do skeletal muscles arterioles vasodilate? The blood vessels to the brain and heart never vasoconstrict - why? Kidneys can reabsorb water (into the bloodstream). What effect does this have o ...
... What branch of the autonomic nervous system regulates vasoconstriction of arterioles? In times of stress, why do skeletal muscles arterioles vasodilate? The blood vessels to the brain and heart never vasoconstrict - why? Kidneys can reabsorb water (into the bloodstream). What effect does this have o ...
Right ventricular function / Advances in cardiomyopathies 209
... Introduction: Cardiac adverse effects influenced by diabetes have been demonstrated thus far for the left ventricle. Right ventricular dysfunction is relevant in a variety of disease states affecting both the course and prognosis. Therefore assessment of right ventricular performance is also an impo ...
... Introduction: Cardiac adverse effects influenced by diabetes have been demonstrated thus far for the left ventricle. Right ventricular dysfunction is relevant in a variety of disease states affecting both the course and prognosis. Therefore assessment of right ventricular performance is also an impo ...
The Heart
... Conduction myofibers (Pukinje fibers) • In ventricular walls • Impulses transmit to ventricular walls ...
... Conduction myofibers (Pukinje fibers) • In ventricular walls • Impulses transmit to ventricular walls ...
Heart, blood, and circulation Assignment
... heart and end with the blood leaving the heart to the body. Use all appropriate terminology ...
... heart and end with the blood leaving the heart to the body. Use all appropriate terminology ...
PowerPoint-Präsentation - Clinical Trial Results
... By intention-to-treat, biolimus-eluting BP-DES were non-inferior to everolimus-eluting DP-DES after 2 years in a real-world population of patients in need for large-vessel stenting. Both DES were superior in efficacy (TVR ) to thin-strut BMS. There was no evidence for a better safety, particul ...
... By intention-to-treat, biolimus-eluting BP-DES were non-inferior to everolimus-eluting DP-DES after 2 years in a real-world population of patients in need for large-vessel stenting. Both DES were superior in efficacy (TVR ) to thin-strut BMS. There was no evidence for a better safety, particul ...
Echocardiography
... This is done utilizing a transducer that both sends out the beam and then receives it back The transducer can have one crystal or multiple crystals ...
... This is done utilizing a transducer that both sends out the beam and then receives it back The transducer can have one crystal or multiple crystals ...
Chapter 21
... Maintains blood flow through capillary beds Rises during ventricular systole and falls during ventricular diastole ...
... Maintains blood flow through capillary beds Rises during ventricular systole and falls during ventricular diastole ...
Coronary Artery Disease
... - Assess body mass index and/or waist circumference on each visit and consistently encourage weight maintenance/reduction through an appropriate balance of physical activity, caloric intake, and formal behavioral programs when indicated to maintain/achieve a body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/ ...
... - Assess body mass index and/or waist circumference on each visit and consistently encourage weight maintenance/reduction through an appropriate balance of physical activity, caloric intake, and formal behavioral programs when indicated to maintain/achieve a body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/ ...
The heart rate
... Stroke Volume Stroke volume (SV) is defined as the amount of blood pumped / beat by each ventricle. It is about 70 ml/beat at rest but may increase to 150 ml/beat with exercise. the ventricles don’t completely empty themselves of blood during contraction. 2/3 of blood is ejected, 1/3 is lef ...
... Stroke Volume Stroke volume (SV) is defined as the amount of blood pumped / beat by each ventricle. It is about 70 ml/beat at rest but may increase to 150 ml/beat with exercise. the ventricles don’t completely empty themselves of blood during contraction. 2/3 of blood is ejected, 1/3 is lef ...
unit 3 study guide
... Regulation of perfusion dependent on: Autoregulation (Acute, local)—what factors help with autoregulation? (i.e., what factors cause local vasoconstriction or vasodilation). Review oxygen lack vs. vasodilator theory. Neural mechanisms (acute) Endocrine mechanisms (long-term) Understand, that f ...
... Regulation of perfusion dependent on: Autoregulation (Acute, local)—what factors help with autoregulation? (i.e., what factors cause local vasoconstriction or vasodilation). Review oxygen lack vs. vasodilator theory. Neural mechanisms (acute) Endocrine mechanisms (long-term) Understand, that f ...
Chapter 10
... Chapter 10 The Cardiovascular System Cardiac Structure and Function Normal Cardiac Function Cardiac Chambers Cardiac Valves Blood Supply to the Heart Conduction System of the Heart The Cardiac Cycle Blood Vessels Blood Pressure The Electrocardiogram Cardiac Arrhythmias Atrial Fibrillation Treatment ...
... Chapter 10 The Cardiovascular System Cardiac Structure and Function Normal Cardiac Function Cardiac Chambers Cardiac Valves Blood Supply to the Heart Conduction System of the Heart The Cardiac Cycle Blood Vessels Blood Pressure The Electrocardiogram Cardiac Arrhythmias Atrial Fibrillation Treatment ...