combination of shape-constrained and inflation deformable models
... use an algorithm to detect self-intersections as introduced in [8]. It selects the triangle neighbors until the N-th order of the intersecting triangles and repairs the deformed surface by smoothing it. Further iterations of the mesh adaptation are allowed only if the number of intersection after re ...
... use an algorithm to detect self-intersections as introduced in [8]. It selects the triangle neighbors until the N-th order of the intersecting triangles and repairs the deformed surface by smoothing it. Further iterations of the mesh adaptation are allowed only if the number of intersection after re ...
Transcripts/4_10 10-12 (pt.3) (McNicholas)
... a. With a standard ECG there are 3 electrodes placed on the extremities of the left arm, right arm and left leg (a fourth on the right leg forms the ground electrode). b. There are also 6 leads that are placed across the chest and the electrodes electrically form different leads that are determined ...
... a. With a standard ECG there are 3 electrodes placed on the extremities of the left arm, right arm and left leg (a fourth on the right leg forms the ground electrode). b. There are also 6 leads that are placed across the chest and the electrodes electrically form different leads that are determined ...
Relation of atherosclerosis risk factors with the number of involved
... involved in the development of coronary artery disease, but also plays a role in various other diseases (20, 21). In many studies, hypertension is one of the risk factors on intensifying the coronary artery disease. Although, in some studies it has been rejected, but in general hypertension has been ...
... involved in the development of coronary artery disease, but also plays a role in various other diseases (20, 21). In many studies, hypertension is one of the risk factors on intensifying the coronary artery disease. Although, in some studies it has been rejected, but in general hypertension has been ...
Effect of Systemic Hypoxia and Reoxygenation on Electrical Stability
... The aim of the study was to determine the dependence of changes in the electrical stability of the heart on the light-dark cycle (LD cycle) in disorders of pulmonary ventilation. The ventricular arrhythmia threshold (VAT) was measured in female Wistar rats (adaptation to the light regime 12:12 h, ke ...
... The aim of the study was to determine the dependence of changes in the electrical stability of the heart on the light-dark cycle (LD cycle) in disorders of pulmonary ventilation. The ventricular arrhythmia threshold (VAT) was measured in female Wistar rats (adaptation to the light regime 12:12 h, ke ...
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
... collateral venous network has enough time to expand in order to receive the circulating volume. For this reason, long-lasting, severe SVC obstruction can sometimes be found without significant related signs and symptoms [3,6]. ...
... collateral venous network has enough time to expand in order to receive the circulating volume. For this reason, long-lasting, severe SVC obstruction can sometimes be found without significant related signs and symptoms [3,6]. ...
ESC Guidelines for cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization
... aimed at the primary goal of appropriate electrical correction of pulse and conduction defects in such a way as to simulate the natural, inherent electrical function of the heart as closely as possible and to satisfy the patient’s needs while minimizing side effects. In addition, increased device lo ...
... aimed at the primary goal of appropriate electrical correction of pulse and conduction defects in such a way as to simulate the natural, inherent electrical function of the heart as closely as possible and to satisfy the patient’s needs while minimizing side effects. In addition, increased device lo ...
Biphasic Clinical Summaries
... monophasic). This can be expected to increase the success rate yet decrease the peak current of the first and subsequent shocks. • To maintain shock efficacy equivalent to that previously observed with monophasic shocks, select a biphasic energy level of about one-third the energy previously used fo ...
... monophasic). This can be expected to increase the success rate yet decrease the peak current of the first and subsequent shocks. • To maintain shock efficacy equivalent to that previously observed with monophasic shocks, select a biphasic energy level of about one-third the energy previously used fo ...
Myocardial Infacrction and ischeamia
... stage of injury – The myocardium is not yet dead and unless rapid intervention is possible then death of the affected area of muscle will certainly follow. In the case of rapid intervention then the area of death may be reduced although even with treatment some necrosis will take place ...
... stage of injury – The myocardium is not yet dead and unless rapid intervention is possible then death of the affected area of muscle will certainly follow. In the case of rapid intervention then the area of death may be reduced although even with treatment some necrosis will take place ...
Medical Policy Surgical Ventricular Restoration
... Surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) is a procedure designed to restore or remodel the left ventricle to its normal, spherical shape and size in patients with akinetic segments of the heart, secondary to either dilated cardiomyopathy or post-infarction left ventricular aneurysm. The surgical ventr ...
... Surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) is a procedure designed to restore or remodel the left ventricle to its normal, spherical shape and size in patients with akinetic segments of the heart, secondary to either dilated cardiomyopathy or post-infarction left ventricular aneurysm. The surgical ventr ...
Heart Sound Segmentation of Pediatric Auscultations
... generate phonocardiograms (PCG), record and transmit the heart sound, allows further processing and analysis which led to the renaissance of the stethoscope as a first diagnosis tool [1]. Signal processing techniques applied over the phonocardiogram (PCG) allow for a more in-depth perspective on the ...
... generate phonocardiograms (PCG), record and transmit the heart sound, allows further processing and analysis which led to the renaissance of the stethoscope as a first diagnosis tool [1]. Signal processing techniques applied over the phonocardiogram (PCG) allow for a more in-depth perspective on the ...
Anomalous Origin of Left Pulmonary Artery from Ascending Aorta
... a primary division of the pulmonary trunk. They concluded that the theories invoking developmental errors of the sixth arch did not account for the combinations of abnormalities observed and that defective truncoconal septation did. Specifically, they noted that prior theories accounted for neither ...
... a primary division of the pulmonary trunk. They concluded that the theories invoking developmental errors of the sixth arch did not account for the combinations of abnormalities observed and that defective truncoconal septation did. Specifically, they noted that prior theories accounted for neither ...
Complete and partial atrioventricular septal defect
... major surgery to repair the defect when they are about three to six months old. In babies with partial AVSD the operation is usually not necessary until they are a few years old. The operations are carried out under general anaesthetic. The heart is stopped and the function of the heart and lungs is ...
... major surgery to repair the defect when they are about three to six months old. In babies with partial AVSD the operation is usually not necessary until they are a few years old. The operations are carried out under general anaesthetic. The heart is stopped and the function of the heart and lungs is ...
Experience with a method for anatomic dissection that allows macro
... cutting through the LCA (Figure 1-10). As the aorta has been dissected, the coronary presents little resistance to detachment; it shall be dissected from underneath and downstream by using the scissor (Figure 1-11). Once the left main trunk (and the rest of the LCA that hadn’t been dissected) has be ...
... cutting through the LCA (Figure 1-10). As the aorta has been dissected, the coronary presents little resistance to detachment; it shall be dissected from underneath and downstream by using the scissor (Figure 1-11). Once the left main trunk (and the rest of the LCA that hadn’t been dissected) has be ...
RàL - WordPress.com
... Sx: onset of cyanosis in 1st few wks/mths of life; cyanosed after feeding, squatting after exercise (decr return of desaturated blood from legs, incr aortic p, incr afterload decr size of RL shunt) Tet spells: caused by RV outflow tract obstruction / changes in vascular resistance (may also occur ...
... Sx: onset of cyanosis in 1st few wks/mths of life; cyanosed after feeding, squatting after exercise (decr return of desaturated blood from legs, incr aortic p, incr afterload decr size of RL shunt) Tet spells: caused by RV outflow tract obstruction / changes in vascular resistance (may also occur ...
Pulmonary Hypertension_FINAL_2-Dec-2013
... Underlying disorder predisposing to pulmonary hypertension Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
... Underlying disorder predisposing to pulmonary hypertension Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
MITRAL REGURGITATION IN LEFT VENTRICULAR
... The heart pumps blood around the body. Its most important component is the left ventricle (LV) because it pumps freshly oxygenated blood out to the entire body. Heart failure is when a diseased heart cannot provide the body with enough blood flow. One treatment option for heart failure is the Left V ...
... The heart pumps blood around the body. Its most important component is the left ventricle (LV) because it pumps freshly oxygenated blood out to the entire body. Heart failure is when a diseased heart cannot provide the body with enough blood flow. One treatment option for heart failure is the Left V ...
Editorial
... an approximate doubling of Ito density in ventricular myocytes. KChIP2 expression was unaffected, and expression of other key ion channels was not altered in the CIRP-knockout rats. These data suggest that CIRP selectively regulates KCND2 and KCND3 gene expression in rat heart by preventing excessiv ...
... an approximate doubling of Ito density in ventricular myocytes. KChIP2 expression was unaffected, and expression of other key ion channels was not altered in the CIRP-knockout rats. These data suggest that CIRP selectively regulates KCND2 and KCND3 gene expression in rat heart by preventing excessiv ...
The heart requires glycerol as an energy substrate through
... aortic constriction (TAC) was performed as described previously19 at 10 weeks of age. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed in each mouse using LOGIQe ultrasound system with a 4.0–10.0 MHz linear probe (i12L-RS) (GE Healthcare). Mice were anaesthetized with 0.05 mg/body weight of pentobarbita ...
... aortic constriction (TAC) was performed as described previously19 at 10 weeks of age. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed in each mouse using LOGIQe ultrasound system with a 4.0–10.0 MHz linear probe (i12L-RS) (GE Healthcare). Mice were anaesthetized with 0.05 mg/body weight of pentobarbita ...
2016 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update on New Pharmacological
... perceived conflicts of interest that might arise through relationships with industry or other entities (RWI). All writing committee members and reviewers are required to fully disclose current industry relationships or personal interests, beginning 12 months before initiation of the writing effort. ...
... perceived conflicts of interest that might arise through relationships with industry or other entities (RWI). All writing committee members and reviewers are required to fully disclose current industry relationships or personal interests, beginning 12 months before initiation of the writing effort. ...
A caudorostral wave of RALDH2 conveys anteroposterior
... by regulated activation of the Raldh2 gene within an embryonic domain. Systemic treatment with BMS493 altered the cardiac fate map such that ventricular precursors were found in areas normally devoid of them. Topical application of BMS493 inhibited atrial differentiation in left anterior lateral mes ...
... by regulated activation of the Raldh2 gene within an embryonic domain. Systemic treatment with BMS493 altered the cardiac fate map such that ventricular precursors were found in areas normally devoid of them. Topical application of BMS493 inhibited atrial differentiation in left anterior lateral mes ...
Clinical Update - Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
... values by CT. Epicardial Fat Volume at computed tomography Similarly to echocardiography, EF thickness assessment by CT seems to be more susceptible to interobserver variability, a fact that seems to be minimized by performing the measurement of EF volume (intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.95) ...
... values by CT. Epicardial Fat Volume at computed tomography Similarly to echocardiography, EF thickness assessment by CT seems to be more susceptible to interobserver variability, a fact that seems to be minimized by performing the measurement of EF volume (intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.95) ...
Myocardial Infacrction and ischeamia
... stage of injury – The myocardium is not yet dead and unless rapid intervention is possible then death of the affected area of muscle will certainly follow. In the case of rapid intervention then the area of death may be reduced although even with treatment some necrosis will take place ...
... stage of injury – The myocardium is not yet dead and unless rapid intervention is possible then death of the affected area of muscle will certainly follow. In the case of rapid intervention then the area of death may be reduced although even with treatment some necrosis will take place ...
2003 The European Society of Cardiology
... and the varying methods used in the diagnosis of the condition. Community studies8,9 have consistently shown that the overall fatality of acute heart attacks in the first month is between 30% and 50%, and of these deaths about one-half occur within the first 2 h. This high initial mortality seems to ...
... and the varying methods used in the diagnosis of the condition. Community studies8,9 have consistently shown that the overall fatality of acute heart attacks in the first month is between 30% and 50%, and of these deaths about one-half occur within the first 2 h. This high initial mortality seems to ...
Maintaining Contact for Effective Mapping and Ablation
... with the underlying tissue and the operator does not recognize the lack of contact, inappropriate assumptions may be made regarding the potential for successful ablation or the accuracy of the mapping performed. In addition, operators should recognize the concept that every lesion counts. If, after ...
... with the underlying tissue and the operator does not recognize the lack of contact, inappropriate assumptions may be made regarding the potential for successful ablation or the accuracy of the mapping performed. In addition, operators should recognize the concept that every lesion counts. If, after ...