IV Notes from Campus Lab Video 3rd Semester
... Loud churning noise heard over the precordium (part of chest wall that lies over the heart). May lead to death in some circumstances. 2. Catheter Embolism Occurs when a fragment of the catheter travels through the blood stream and blocks the heart and lungs. Will lead to cardiac dysrhythmias ...
... Loud churning noise heard over the precordium (part of chest wall that lies over the heart). May lead to death in some circumstances. 2. Catheter Embolism Occurs when a fragment of the catheter travels through the blood stream and blocks the heart and lungs. Will lead to cardiac dysrhythmias ...
Critical Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Study
... Assemble a multi-institutional inception cohort of infants with critical LVOTO undergoing all currently available treatment strategies Identify risk factors that are predictive of late outcomes Determine the value of emerging management strategies Assess late outcomes by functional assessment, quali ...
... Assemble a multi-institutional inception cohort of infants with critical LVOTO undergoing all currently available treatment strategies Identify risk factors that are predictive of late outcomes Determine the value of emerging management strategies Assess late outcomes by functional assessment, quali ...
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: anesthetic
... disease.1 Many patients with severe AS and multiple comorbidity conditions are not candidate for surgical replacement of the aortic valve, which is currently the goldstandard treatment. Transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI) has been suggested as a less invasive treatment for high-risk patie ...
... disease.1 Many patients with severe AS and multiple comorbidity conditions are not candidate for surgical replacement of the aortic valve, which is currently the goldstandard treatment. Transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI) has been suggested as a less invasive treatment for high-risk patie ...
Word Parts 10
... Pulse – the number of heart beats in a minute, (60-100 for adult). The pulse may be palpated (felt) at any pulse point (usually radial artery in wrist area). The pulse may also be auscultated (heard with stethoscope) over the chest wall at the apex (bottom point) of the heart. Determining the pulse ...
... Pulse – the number of heart beats in a minute, (60-100 for adult). The pulse may be palpated (felt) at any pulse point (usually radial artery in wrist area). The pulse may also be auscultated (heard with stethoscope) over the chest wall at the apex (bottom point) of the heart. Determining the pulse ...
Primary ptca in resuscitated cardiac arrest complicating acute
... cardiogenic shock. Primary PTCA is potentially useful, but logistics and outcomes are poorly investigated. The aim of the study was to evaluate feasibility and results of primary PTCA in this high risk subset of patients. In a 24 months period 215 consecutive AMI patients, admitted in our Institutio ...
... cardiogenic shock. Primary PTCA is potentially useful, but logistics and outcomes are poorly investigated. The aim of the study was to evaluate feasibility and results of primary PTCA in this high risk subset of patients. In a 24 months period 215 consecutive AMI patients, admitted in our Institutio ...
CHF in the Elderly
... Due to age-related changes in renal function and a higher prevalence of comorbid illnesses, elders are at increased risk for serious diuretic–induced electrolyte abnormalities; hence, electrolytes should be monitored closely when diuretic therapy is ...
... Due to age-related changes in renal function and a higher prevalence of comorbid illnesses, elders are at increased risk for serious diuretic–induced electrolyte abnormalities; hence, electrolytes should be monitored closely when diuretic therapy is ...
Anaesthesia for patients with grown up congenital heart disease
... increase. • Ideal facilities and care pathways are yet to materialise • When confronted; – Back to basics – Make a good plan – Discuss with other colleagues (centre if possible) ...
... increase. • Ideal facilities and care pathways are yet to materialise • When confronted; – Back to basics – Make a good plan – Discuss with other colleagues (centre if possible) ...
Cardio113-ValsalvaManeuver
... a. Performed by closing the glottis (or using a closed mouthpiece) and then trying to force air out (for at least 10 seconds) causing intrathoracic pressure to rise. b. Used clinically to assess central hemodynamic function, arterial baroreflex function and valve function. c. Phases are dictated by ...
... a. Performed by closing the glottis (or using a closed mouthpiece) and then trying to force air out (for at least 10 seconds) causing intrathoracic pressure to rise. b. Used clinically to assess central hemodynamic function, arterial baroreflex function and valve function. c. Phases are dictated by ...
Hospital Newsletter Article/Blog Post
... undergo full-body MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans. MRI is often used to diagnose conditions such as stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, muscle, bone and back pain. [SUGGESTED QUOTE] “Providing patients with the latest advancements in cardiac care is our first priority, and this new offering ...
... undergo full-body MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans. MRI is often used to diagnose conditions such as stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, muscle, bone and back pain. [SUGGESTED QUOTE] “Providing patients with the latest advancements in cardiac care is our first priority, and this new offering ...
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... Advantages of this method is that it is cheap and available in most clinics. It is also useful in hypotensive patients. The disadvantages include that it all measures systolic pressure and that it is not useful in horses. Oscillometric method is another noninvasive method requires a specialized osci ...
... Advantages of this method is that it is cheap and available in most clinics. It is also useful in hypotensive patients. The disadvantages include that it all measures systolic pressure and that it is not useful in horses. Oscillometric method is another noninvasive method requires a specialized osci ...
Cardiac Exam Study Guide Page 1
... uncontrollable risk factors for CVD. Modifiable or controllable risk factors are personal habits, including cigarette use, physical inactivity, obesity, and psychological variables. The smoking history should include the number of cigarettes smoked daily, the duration of the smoking habit, and t ...
... uncontrollable risk factors for CVD. Modifiable or controllable risk factors are personal habits, including cigarette use, physical inactivity, obesity, and psychological variables. The smoking history should include the number of cigarettes smoked daily, the duration of the smoking habit, and t ...
Stroke Volume Variation as a Marker of Intravascular
... SVV is a quantification of pulsus paradoxicus, where the blood pressure decreases with inspiration. The reverse is true for patients on positive pressure ventilation and is termed reverse pulsus paradoxicus. The SVV value used to indicate responsiveness to fluid challenge varies from SVV >9.5% to >1 ...
... SVV is a quantification of pulsus paradoxicus, where the blood pressure decreases with inspiration. The reverse is true for patients on positive pressure ventilation and is termed reverse pulsus paradoxicus. The SVV value used to indicate responsiveness to fluid challenge varies from SVV >9.5% to >1 ...
Does Central Venous Pressure Predict Fluid Responsiveness?
... intravascular volume depletion leading to poor organ perfusion and renal failure and multiorgan failure ...
... intravascular volume depletion leading to poor organ perfusion and renal failure and multiorgan failure ...
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
... Has a linear relationship to: – Systolic wall stress – Intraventricular pressure – Afterload – End diastolic volume – Wall thickness ...
... Has a linear relationship to: – Systolic wall stress – Intraventricular pressure – Afterload – End diastolic volume – Wall thickness ...
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) LIPCAR predicts survival in heart
... Due to dynamically regulation of the myocardial transcriptome in pathological processes, lncRNAs emerge as new and specific biomarkers for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies identified the mitochondria-derived lncRNA LIPCAR as a very promising biomarker for the prognosis of sur ...
... Due to dynamically regulation of the myocardial transcriptome in pathological processes, lncRNAs emerge as new and specific biomarkers for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies identified the mitochondria-derived lncRNA LIPCAR as a very promising biomarker for the prognosis of sur ...
Cardiology Diagnostic Tools
... d. Perfusion Scanning Cardiac Catheterization and Selective Angiography a. Right and Left Heart used for Dx and Assessment of Congenital/Acquired Heart Disease i. Pressure and Oxygen Saturation in heart chambers ii. Selective angiography of chambers iii. Selective coronary cineangiography – motion p ...
... d. Perfusion Scanning Cardiac Catheterization and Selective Angiography a. Right and Left Heart used for Dx and Assessment of Congenital/Acquired Heart Disease i. Pressure and Oxygen Saturation in heart chambers ii. Selective angiography of chambers iii. Selective coronary cineangiography – motion p ...
MP3-15 Familial WPW and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy caused by
... performed. The electrophysiological findings were assessed. Results Of 8 patients, 7 had PRKAG2 mutations, R302Q or R344P. Six patients underwent cardiac MRI. Two symptomatic R302Q patients with palpitations and decreased exercise capacity had significantly elevated left ventricular (LV) mass in a s ...
... performed. The electrophysiological findings were assessed. Results Of 8 patients, 7 had PRKAG2 mutations, R302Q or R344P. Six patients underwent cardiac MRI. Two symptomatic R302Q patients with palpitations and decreased exercise capacity had significantly elevated left ventricular (LV) mass in a s ...
Cardiac Failure Protocol
... To confirm the diagnosis of heart failure by electrocardiography where possible. To consider all possible treatment options to improve the quality of life. To promote the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Identification of target population Cardiac failure is a clinical syndrome ...
... To confirm the diagnosis of heart failure by electrocardiography where possible. To consider all possible treatment options to improve the quality of life. To promote the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Identification of target population Cardiac failure is a clinical syndrome ...
INVASIVE HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING
... 9. While floating the swann, observe for ventricular ectopy on the monitor, and make physician aware of frequent PVC’s or runs of ...
... 9. While floating the swann, observe for ventricular ectopy on the monitor, and make physician aware of frequent PVC’s or runs of ...