Cardiac Medications
... Inhibits the sodium-potassium pump, causing an increase in intracellular sodium levels Increased sodium levels force sodium out of the cell in exchange for calcium Higher intracellular calcium levels increase the force of contraction, increasing cardiac output Digoxin also blocks the slow ca ...
... Inhibits the sodium-potassium pump, causing an increase in intracellular sodium levels Increased sodium levels force sodium out of the cell in exchange for calcium Higher intracellular calcium levels increase the force of contraction, increasing cardiac output Digoxin also blocks the slow ca ...
Critical Points Learning Checklist
... This one-stop student refresher area makes studying quick and easy. ...
... This one-stop student refresher area makes studying quick and easy. ...
File - Dr. Jerry Cronin
... • Hypotension is defined as any blood pressure too low to allow sufficient blood flow (hypoperfusion) to meet the body's metabolic demands (to maintain homeostasis). • Many persons, especially some thin, young women, have very low BP, yet experience no dizziness, fatigue, or other symptoms – they ar ...
... • Hypotension is defined as any blood pressure too low to allow sufficient blood flow (hypoperfusion) to meet the body's metabolic demands (to maintain homeostasis). • Many persons, especially some thin, young women, have very low BP, yet experience no dizziness, fatigue, or other symptoms – they ar ...
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... Stroke Volume w Determinant of cardiorespiratory endurance capacity at maximal rates of work w May increase with increasing rates of work up to intensities of 40% to 60% of max w May continue to increase up through maximal exercise intensity, generally in highly trained athletes ...
... Stroke Volume w Determinant of cardiorespiratory endurance capacity at maximal rates of work w May increase with increasing rates of work up to intensities of 40% to 60% of max w May continue to increase up through maximal exercise intensity, generally in highly trained athletes ...
Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
... In case of cardiomyopathy avoid nitrous oxide because of cardio-depressant effects. Propofol should be used with caution and injected slowly with close observation of the patients electrocardiogram monitoring. This is based on one case report that describes complete atrio ventricular heart block in ...
... In case of cardiomyopathy avoid nitrous oxide because of cardio-depressant effects. Propofol should be used with caution and injected slowly with close observation of the patients electrocardiogram monitoring. This is based on one case report that describes complete atrio ventricular heart block in ...
Congestive Heart Failure and CAD
... • Is a common debilitating condition defined by the heart’s mechanical ability to pump blood ...
... • Is a common debilitating condition defined by the heart’s mechanical ability to pump blood ...
10 .Congenitally corrected TGA- A case diagnosed incidentally
... in an effective sequence, hence the name corrected; however, the right ventricle supports the systemic circulation in this disorder. Venous blood returns from the body into the right atrium before passing through the mitral valve into a morphological left ventricle. Blood then enters the lungs via t ...
... in an effective sequence, hence the name corrected; however, the right ventricle supports the systemic circulation in this disorder. Venous blood returns from the body into the right atrium before passing through the mitral valve into a morphological left ventricle. Blood then enters the lungs via t ...
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
... Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart disease characterized by increased thickness of the heart muscle. At the same time, the muscle cells themselves are unorganized or in disarray. This disease occurs in some fashion in approximately 1 out of 500 individuals. In many instances it is unrecognized a ...
... Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart disease characterized by increased thickness of the heart muscle. At the same time, the muscle cells themselves are unorganized or in disarray. This disease occurs in some fashion in approximately 1 out of 500 individuals. In many instances it is unrecognized a ...
Case Study 1 Can Mr. H.`s brother`s heart recover? There are some
... Skinner, J.S., Cooper, A., & Feder, G.S. (2007). Secondary prevention for patients following a myocardial infarction: summary of NICE guidelines. Heart, 93: 862-864. ...
... Skinner, J.S., Cooper, A., & Feder, G.S. (2007). Secondary prevention for patients following a myocardial infarction: summary of NICE guidelines. Heart, 93: 862-864. ...
JULY 2008 QUESTION 11 Describe the adult coronary circulation
... coronary sinus and thebsian circulation has a markedly decreased PO2. The coronary circulation has both parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation and does demonstrate local myogenic stretch control, however it is the local metabolic control of flow that predominates especially in exercise states. ...
... coronary sinus and thebsian circulation has a markedly decreased PO2. The coronary circulation has both parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation and does demonstrate local myogenic stretch control, however it is the local metabolic control of flow that predominates especially in exercise states. ...
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
... The same cohort was studied for longitudinal changes in psychosocial outcomes, 30 – 43 years after surgical treatment of congenital heart diseases. Standardized questionnaires for quality of life, psychopathology and biographical data were used. Also sexual behaviour and sport participation was stud ...
... The same cohort was studied for longitudinal changes in psychosocial outcomes, 30 – 43 years after surgical treatment of congenital heart diseases. Standardized questionnaires for quality of life, psychopathology and biographical data were used. Also sexual behaviour and sport participation was stud ...
Phases of the Cardiac Cycle Atrial systole begins: Atrial
... Venous Pressure Ventricular Compliance Heart Rate Side Note: Decreased Compliance leads to decreased stretch of the heart. As per Frank Starlings Law this means less force of contraction. With less force of contraction there will be a greater end systolic volume which will cause a decrease str ...
... Venous Pressure Ventricular Compliance Heart Rate Side Note: Decreased Compliance leads to decreased stretch of the heart. As per Frank Starlings Law this means less force of contraction. With less force of contraction there will be a greater end systolic volume which will cause a decrease str ...
Pediatric pre-excitation: Say “no” to drags?
... decreasingthe likelihood of arrhythmia recurrence cannot be ignored in the group 4 patients without recurrent tachycardia because most received drug therapy: it is also not clear whether this last group was preselected on the basis of other factors that may have favorably influenced outcotne. Pre.ex ...
... decreasingthe likelihood of arrhythmia recurrence cannot be ignored in the group 4 patients without recurrent tachycardia because most received drug therapy: it is also not clear whether this last group was preselected on the basis of other factors that may have favorably influenced outcotne. Pre.ex ...
Project Description
... This data is from a study that was trying to determine if a drug called "dobutamine" could be used effectively in a test for measuring a patient's risk of having a heart attack, or "cardiac event." For younger patients, a typical test of this risk is called "Stress Echocardiography." It involves rai ...
... This data is from a study that was trying to determine if a drug called "dobutamine" could be used effectively in a test for measuring a patient's risk of having a heart attack, or "cardiac event." For younger patients, a typical test of this risk is called "Stress Echocardiography." It involves rai ...
Topic 2.2 Cardiovascular System Student Outline
... 2.2.5: Outline the relationship between the pulmonary and systemic circulation. 2.2.4: Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of heart rate and the sequence of excitation of the heart muscle. o The heart has it’s own pacemaker, but heart rate is also influence by the sympathetic and parasym ...
... 2.2.5: Outline the relationship between the pulmonary and systemic circulation. 2.2.4: Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of heart rate and the sequence of excitation of the heart muscle. o The heart has it’s own pacemaker, but heart rate is also influence by the sympathetic and parasym ...
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... laparoscopic cholecystectomy develops new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Vital signs include a heart rate of 135 beats/min and noninvasive blood pressure of 140/66. The patient is awake and oriented. What is the recommended initial next step? ...
... laparoscopic cholecystectomy develops new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Vital signs include a heart rate of 135 beats/min and noninvasive blood pressure of 140/66. The patient is awake and oriented. What is the recommended initial next step? ...
Applied Cardiovascular Physiology
... pericardium, and coronary arteries. Extracardiac receptors are located in the great vessels and carotid artery. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve input is processed in the CNS. After central processing, efferent fibers to the heart or the systemic circulation will provoke a particular reaction. ...
... pericardium, and coronary arteries. Extracardiac receptors are located in the great vessels and carotid artery. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve input is processed in the CNS. After central processing, efferent fibers to the heart or the systemic circulation will provoke a particular reaction. ...
Slide 1
... C. Chambers of the Heart • Two receiving chambers• Two discharging chambers (pumps)• Right and left side separated by the – SEPTUM ...
... C. Chambers of the Heart • Two receiving chambers• Two discharging chambers (pumps)• Right and left side separated by the – SEPTUM ...
Key Revision Points for Cardiac Function Key points about the
... Parasympathetic vagus nerve slows heart rate. Sympathetic nerve speeds up heart rate. Release of adrenaline increases heart rate prior to exercise. ...
... Parasympathetic vagus nerve slows heart rate. Sympathetic nerve speeds up heart rate. Release of adrenaline increases heart rate prior to exercise. ...
Anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with heart failure
... Right heart catheterization does not have a general role in the management of AHF, but may help in the treatment of a minority of selected patients with acute (and chronic) HF Pulmonary artery catheterization should only be considered in patients: (i) who are refractory to pharmacological treatment; ...
... Right heart catheterization does not have a general role in the management of AHF, but may help in the treatment of a minority of selected patients with acute (and chronic) HF Pulmonary artery catheterization should only be considered in patients: (i) who are refractory to pharmacological treatment; ...
a case series of 10 patients
... and improves O2 supply to myocardium and reduces right ventricular afterload. An increasing number of patients with congestive heart failure receiving chronic beta blockade (11) present to ICU’s worldwide with acute decompensation. Administration of beta-agonistic drugs such as dobutamine is often i ...
... and improves O2 supply to myocardium and reduces right ventricular afterload. An increasing number of patients with congestive heart failure receiving chronic beta blockade (11) present to ICU’s worldwide with acute decompensation. Administration of beta-agonistic drugs such as dobutamine is often i ...
BIO3420.2007.8Cardio
... Monitor stretch e.g. atrial myelinated B-fibres spontaneous resting AP rate sensitive to atrial filling rate&volume blood volume venous volume = venous P atrial filling AP rate increase heart rate and ...
... Monitor stretch e.g. atrial myelinated B-fibres spontaneous resting AP rate sensitive to atrial filling rate&volume blood volume venous volume = venous P atrial filling AP rate increase heart rate and ...
Humans have a closed circulatory system, typical
... The Closed Circulatory System Humans have a closed circulatory system, typical of all vertebrates, in which blood is confined to vessels and is distinct from the interstitial fluid. The heart pumps blood into large vessels that branch into smaller ones leading into the organs. Materials are exchang ...
... The Closed Circulatory System Humans have a closed circulatory system, typical of all vertebrates, in which blood is confined to vessels and is distinct from the interstitial fluid. The heart pumps blood into large vessels that branch into smaller ones leading into the organs. Materials are exchang ...
APII Test 2 Guided Study
... What drugs are used to prevent unwanted clotting and how do they work? What are the different waves of an EKG? What do they represent? How do they correspond to heart sounds? To diastole and systole? To ventricular volume? What does fibrillation look like? What is congestive heart failure, its cause ...
... What drugs are used to prevent unwanted clotting and how do they work? What are the different waves of an EKG? What do they represent? How do they correspond to heart sounds? To diastole and systole? To ventricular volume? What does fibrillation look like? What is congestive heart failure, its cause ...
Arterial and venous blood pressures
... If they haven’t sat quietly for at least 5 minutes or are talking during the procedure, the readings will be altered. Systolic and diastolic BP's in hypertensive and normotensive patients increase with talking And if you have placed the cuff over a shirt sleeve the readings will not be reliable. ...
... If they haven’t sat quietly for at least 5 minutes or are talking during the procedure, the readings will be altered. Systolic and diastolic BP's in hypertensive and normotensive patients increase with talking And if you have placed the cuff over a shirt sleeve the readings will not be reliable. ...