Module 3 - Cardiac Arrhythmias-Mechanisms of Arrhythmias
... the great majority of cases the correct diagnosis can be determined at the initial consultation after careful analysis of the history, findings at clinical examination, and 12lead ECG. This package will provide an overview of most cardiac arrhythmias and the mechanism that causes them. This package ...
... the great majority of cases the correct diagnosis can be determined at the initial consultation after careful analysis of the history, findings at clinical examination, and 12lead ECG. This package will provide an overview of most cardiac arrhythmias and the mechanism that causes them. This package ...
An integrative model of respiratory and cardiovascular control in
... model provides realistic predictions of the physiological responses under a variety of conditions including: the sleep–wake cycle, hypoxia-induced periodic breathing, Cheyne–Stokes respiration in chronic heart failure, and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It can be used to investigate the effects of ...
... model provides realistic predictions of the physiological responses under a variety of conditions including: the sleep–wake cycle, hypoxia-induced periodic breathing, Cheyne–Stokes respiration in chronic heart failure, and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It can be used to investigate the effects of ...
Analysis of the Characteristics of the Flow Velocity Waveforms in Left
... To clarify the characteristics of the phasic blood velocity pattern in small arteries and veins on the left atrial surface, we used our newly developed fiber-optic laser Doppler velocimeter. We intended particularly to examine the Influence of atrial contraction and relaxation on velocity waveforms ...
... To clarify the characteristics of the phasic blood velocity pattern in small arteries and veins on the left atrial surface, we used our newly developed fiber-optic laser Doppler velocimeter. We intended particularly to examine the Influence of atrial contraction and relaxation on velocity waveforms ...
Induction and Patterning of the Cardiac Conduction System
... Myocyte Origin of the Conduction System Much of our knowledge of the development of the vertebrate heart stems from studies conducted on the chick embryo. Historically, there has been much debate as to the origin of cells of the CCS, particularly Purkinje fibers. This, in part, is rooted in the obse ...
... Myocyte Origin of the Conduction System Much of our knowledge of the development of the vertebrate heart stems from studies conducted on the chick embryo. Historically, there has been much debate as to the origin of cells of the CCS, particularly Purkinje fibers. This, in part, is rooted in the obse ...
Full Title: Visceral Pericardium: Macromolecular - AJP
... opening angle was found (35.5 ± 4.0°) as well as a rightward shift in the ex vivo pressurevolume relationship before and after disruption and a decrease in LV passive stiffness at lower LV volumes (P<0.05). These data demonstrate the significant and previously unreported role that VP plays in the re ...
... opening angle was found (35.5 ± 4.0°) as well as a rightward shift in the ex vivo pressurevolume relationship before and after disruption and a decrease in LV passive stiffness at lower LV volumes (P<0.05). These data demonstrate the significant and previously unreported role that VP plays in the re ...
multiple unipolar leads
... Paul Wood to draw up such a report that might help those who wished to have iiformation about present practice. Obviously, they have no wish to- limit in any way investigations into new and important methods but feel that where routine work, rather than research, is concerned, there are advantages i ...
... Paul Wood to draw up such a report that might help those who wished to have iiformation about present practice. Obviously, they have no wish to- limit in any way investigations into new and important methods but feel that where routine work, rather than research, is concerned, there are advantages i ...
SCN5A Mutations and the Role of Genetic Background in the
... Background—Mutations in SCN5A are identified in ⬇20% to 30% of probands affected by Brugada syndrome (BrS). However, in familial studies, the relationship between SCN5A mutations and BrS remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of SCN5A mutations and BrS in ...
... Background—Mutations in SCN5A are identified in ⬇20% to 30% of probands affected by Brugada syndrome (BrS). However, in familial studies, the relationship between SCN5A mutations and BrS remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of SCN5A mutations and BrS in ...
Right Ventricular Volume Determinations in 18 Patients
... SUMMARY Right ventricular growth was assessed angiocardiographically in 18 patients with pulmonary atresia, intact ventricular septum, and hypoplastic and hypertensive right ventricle. A variety of surgical procedures were performed. In only 12 patients (66.7%) was right ventricular-pulmonary artery ...
... SUMMARY Right ventricular growth was assessed angiocardiographically in 18 patients with pulmonary atresia, intact ventricular septum, and hypoplastic and hypertensive right ventricle. A variety of surgical procedures were performed. In only 12 patients (66.7%) was right ventricular-pulmonary artery ...
Questions Remaining About the Surgical Correction of Tetralogy of
... known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt: anastomosis of the subclavian artery to the pulmonary artery. In 1946, Potts5 introduced anastomosis between the descending aorta and the left pulmonary artery and in 1962 Waterston6 performed anastomosis of the ascending aorta to the right pulmonary artery. Modif ...
... known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt: anastomosis of the subclavian artery to the pulmonary artery. In 1946, Potts5 introduced anastomosis between the descending aorta and the left pulmonary artery and in 1962 Waterston6 performed anastomosis of the ascending aorta to the right pulmonary artery. Modif ...
LIVING WELL WITH HEART FAILURE
... pumping efficiently and is not able to meet the body’s needs. ...
... pumping efficiently and is not able to meet the body’s needs. ...
Case Report Compression of the ostium of left main coronary artery
... For this case, the patient’ left main coronary artery was severely occlusive because of aortic root intramural hematoma. The clinical presentation of IMH is indistinguishable from that of acute aortic dissection, which has no aortic intimal tear and communication with the true lumen. For trauma pati ...
... For this case, the patient’ left main coronary artery was severely occlusive because of aortic root intramural hematoma. The clinical presentation of IMH is indistinguishable from that of acute aortic dissection, which has no aortic intimal tear and communication with the true lumen. For trauma pati ...
Safety Notice 009/16
... Systematic analysis of NSW hospital incidents involving amiodarone has revealed that the main contributing factors to the development of thrombophlebitis were administration of amiodarone peripherally at a concentration that was too high, or repeated or continuous intravenous administration. ...
... Systematic analysis of NSW hospital incidents involving amiodarone has revealed that the main contributing factors to the development of thrombophlebitis were administration of amiodarone peripherally at a concentration that was too high, or repeated or continuous intravenous administration. ...
Hypertrophy of Neurons Within Cardiac Ganglia in Human, Canine
... myocardial hypertrophy, sympathetic ganglia hypertrophy, and increased catecholamine spillover.13 Furthermore, cardiac nerve growth factor levels are elevated in spontaneously hypertensive rats, which develop cardiac hypertrophy secondary to hypertension, compared with their Wistar-Kyoto, normotensi ...
... myocardial hypertrophy, sympathetic ganglia hypertrophy, and increased catecholamine spillover.13 Furthermore, cardiac nerve growth factor levels are elevated in spontaneously hypertensive rats, which develop cardiac hypertrophy secondary to hypertension, compared with their Wistar-Kyoto, normotensi ...
Aspirin
... in double-blind trials the investigators, as well--do not know who is taking aspirin and who is swallowing an aspirin The results have demonstrated that aspirin, when started within 24 hours of the onset of MI, reduced overall mortality almost to the same degree as thrombolytics. (ISIS-2 trial) The ...
... in double-blind trials the investigators, as well--do not know who is taking aspirin and who is swallowing an aspirin The results have demonstrated that aspirin, when started within 24 hours of the onset of MI, reduced overall mortality almost to the same degree as thrombolytics. (ISIS-2 trial) The ...
Only a fraction of patients with ischaemic diseases or diabetes are
... disease or diabetes, the treatment target for LDL cholesterol should be < 1.8 mmol/l (< 70 mg/dl) or a ≥ 50% reduction from baseline LDL cholesterol [3]. The guidelines do not recommend values for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol above a certain lower limit due to lack of evidence [1-3]. The sam ...
... disease or diabetes, the treatment target for LDL cholesterol should be < 1.8 mmol/l (< 70 mg/dl) or a ≥ 50% reduction from baseline LDL cholesterol [3]. The guidelines do not recommend values for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol above a certain lower limit due to lack of evidence [1-3]. The sam ...
ECG Case Studies
... • ST elevation thought to be due to rebalancing of currents active at end of phase 1 • Definitive treatment is by placement of Internal Cardiodefibrilator(ICD ) • Mortality at 10yrs is 0%for ICD and 26% for ...
... • ST elevation thought to be due to rebalancing of currents active at end of phase 1 • Definitive treatment is by placement of Internal Cardiodefibrilator(ICD ) • Mortality at 10yrs is 0%for ICD and 26% for ...
Bicuspid Aortic Valve - Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
... Infective endocarditis is a well-recognized complication of a bicuspid aortic valve; autopsy evidence suggests that it occurs in 7-25% of cases and usually presents in the fourth and fifth decade of life, requiring major surgery in most cases, with significant mortality (9%).30) Bicuspid aortic valv ...
... Infective endocarditis is a well-recognized complication of a bicuspid aortic valve; autopsy evidence suggests that it occurs in 7-25% of cases and usually presents in the fourth and fifth decade of life, requiring major surgery in most cases, with significant mortality (9%).30) Bicuspid aortic valv ...
Multiple Variations of Coronary Arteries
... specimen, an entirely new type of termination was noticed. The RCA crossed the crux and without anastomosing with the CX, was seen to ascend and enter the posterior surface of the left atrium, a type which has also not been described henceforth in the literature. The variation where the CX terminate ...
... specimen, an entirely new type of termination was noticed. The RCA crossed the crux and without anastomosing with the CX, was seen to ascend and enter the posterior surface of the left atrium, a type which has also not been described henceforth in the literature. The variation where the CX terminate ...
Understanding your child`s heart Large ventricular septal defect
... If the VSD gets smaller by itself as your baby grows, it is possible that your baby won’t need any treatment at all. However, even if the defect does get smaller, it’s important to have regular outpatient reviews. This is because a small proportion of children will develop new abnormalities as they ...
... If the VSD gets smaller by itself as your baby grows, it is possible that your baby won’t need any treatment at all. However, even if the defect does get smaller, it’s important to have regular outpatient reviews. This is because a small proportion of children will develop new abnormalities as they ...
Advanced Systolic Function - Society of Cardiovascular
... global left ventricular ejection fraction can be estimated based on the presence of akinetic or dyskinetic regions outside of the imaging plane. For example, global left ventricular ejection fraction estimated from the transgastric mid-ventricular short axis image should be decreased by approximatel ...
... global left ventricular ejection fraction can be estimated based on the presence of akinetic or dyskinetic regions outside of the imaging plane. For example, global left ventricular ejection fraction estimated from the transgastric mid-ventricular short axis image should be decreased by approximatel ...
Effects of prolonged anoxia on electrical activity of the heart in
... Contraction of the vertebrate heart is initiated and regulated by the orderly spread of electrical excitation through atrial and ventricular myocardia (Coraboeuf, 1978). In fish, the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat is determined by spontaneous activity of the ring-shaped pacemaker tissue at the bor ...
... Contraction of the vertebrate heart is initiated and regulated by the orderly spread of electrical excitation through atrial and ventricular myocardia (Coraboeuf, 1978). In fish, the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat is determined by spontaneous activity of the ring-shaped pacemaker tissue at the bor ...
UTILISATION OF CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE
... then progressed quickly to the contrasted study for myocardial viability and perfusion in the 1990s.1 From a 0.1 Tesla MRI in the early days, technology has now progressed such that the use of a 3.0 Tesla scanners and dedicated third party cardiac analysis software are not uncommonly encountered in ...
... then progressed quickly to the contrasted study for myocardial viability and perfusion in the 1990s.1 From a 0.1 Tesla MRI in the early days, technology has now progressed such that the use of a 3.0 Tesla scanners and dedicated third party cardiac analysis software are not uncommonly encountered in ...
Mitoxantrone - BC Cancer Agency
... The table includes adverse events that presented during drug treatment but may not necessarily have a causal relationship with the drug. Because clinical trials are conducted under very specific conditions, the adverse event rates observed may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adv ...
... The table includes adverse events that presented during drug treatment but may not necessarily have a causal relationship with the drug. Because clinical trials are conducted under very specific conditions, the adverse event rates observed may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adv ...