Anatomy of the pig heart: comparisons with normal human cardiac
... moderator band was situated in a much higher position within the porcine right ventricle compared with that of man. The apical components of both porcine ventricles possessed very coarse trabeculations, much broader than those observed in the human ventricles. In general, aortic-mitral fibrous conti ...
... moderator band was situated in a much higher position within the porcine right ventricle compared with that of man. The apical components of both porcine ventricles possessed very coarse trabeculations, much broader than those observed in the human ventricles. In general, aortic-mitral fibrous conti ...
Having a cardiac resynchronisation therapy CRT
... pumping. It is the best way for the doctor to diagnose whether you have heart failure, and if so, why you have it and how best to treat it. What is cardiac resynchronisation? When a heart is failing, there is ‘dyssynchrony’ between the atria and the ventricles (atrioventricular dyssynchrony), and al ...
... pumping. It is the best way for the doctor to diagnose whether you have heart failure, and if so, why you have it and how best to treat it. What is cardiac resynchronisation? When a heart is failing, there is ‘dyssynchrony’ between the atria and the ventricles (atrioventricular dyssynchrony), and al ...
Supraventricular tachycardia: Implications for the intensivist
... PAT WITH BLOCK Automatic AV junctional tachycardia, also known (particularly in pediatrics) as junctional ectopic tachycardia, primarily affects children and infants. It is often incessant. In patients without congenital heart disease, it may present as a tachycardia-mediated cardiomyopathy. This ta ...
... PAT WITH BLOCK Automatic AV junctional tachycardia, also known (particularly in pediatrics) as junctional ectopic tachycardia, primarily affects children and infants. It is often incessant. In patients without congenital heart disease, it may present as a tachycardia-mediated cardiomyopathy. This ta ...
The Role of Adrenal Medullary Catecholamines in
... [62], hypertensive men with initial ECG abnormalities had a higher coronary heart disease mortality (+ 65%) and total mortality (+ 55%) when their blood pressure was treated than the control untreated group. Treatment was usually with thiazide diuretics and it has been suggested that these drugs mig ...
... [62], hypertensive men with initial ECG abnormalities had a higher coronary heart disease mortality (+ 65%) and total mortality (+ 55%) when their blood pressure was treated than the control untreated group. Treatment was usually with thiazide diuretics and it has been suggested that these drugs mig ...
Blood Flow In the Normal Human Retina
... Recently, we have developed a computer algorithm for automated determination of the maximum frequency shift. As we have described,8 Afmax of 34 spectra were determined independently by an experienced examiner and by the computer algorithm. On average, the maximum frequency shifts determined by the a ...
... Recently, we have developed a computer algorithm for automated determination of the maximum frequency shift. As we have described,8 Afmax of 34 spectra were determined independently by an experienced examiner and by the computer algorithm. On average, the maximum frequency shifts determined by the a ...
Poster
... hydroxy-PBDEs. Hydroxy-PBDEs mimic the shape of thyroid hormones allowing them to bind with TTR. Hydroxy-PBDEs can have a stronger affinity to bind to TTR, disrupting the transport of the thyroid hormone necessary for developmental and metabolic processes. An initial study shows a possible correlati ...
... hydroxy-PBDEs. Hydroxy-PBDEs mimic the shape of thyroid hormones allowing them to bind with TTR. Hydroxy-PBDEs can have a stronger affinity to bind to TTR, disrupting the transport of the thyroid hormone necessary for developmental and metabolic processes. An initial study shows a possible correlati ...
Reduced Heart Rate Variability And Mortality Risk In An Elderly
... medications were excluded. The associations between heart rate variability measures and all-cause mortality during 4 years of follow-up were assessed. There were 736 eligible subjects with a mean age (±SD) of 72±6 years. The following five frequency domain measures and three time domain measures wer ...
... medications were excluded. The associations between heart rate variability measures and all-cause mortality during 4 years of follow-up were assessed. There were 736 eligible subjects with a mean age (±SD) of 72±6 years. The following five frequency domain measures and three time domain measures wer ...
Teaching Rounds in Cardiac Electrophysiology
... As discussed above, the 3-dimensional anatomy of the arrhythmia substrate (endocardium, epicardium, and deep myocardium) should be considered when no specific early site is noted endocardially. In some instances, however, no specifically early site for an automatic tachycardia or the complete circui ...
... As discussed above, the 3-dimensional anatomy of the arrhythmia substrate (endocardium, epicardium, and deep myocardium) should be considered when no specific early site is noted endocardially. In some instances, however, no specifically early site for an automatic tachycardia or the complete circui ...
Exercise Treadmill Testing
... • Most predictive clinical finding is a history of chest pain or discomfort. • Myocardial ischemia is the most important cause of chest pain and is most commonly a consequence of underlying coronary disease. • CAD that has not resulted in sufficient luminal occlusion to cause ischemia during stress ...
... • Most predictive clinical finding is a history of chest pain or discomfort. • Myocardial ischemia is the most important cause of chest pain and is most commonly a consequence of underlying coronary disease. • CAD that has not resulted in sufficient luminal occlusion to cause ischemia during stress ...
CARGO II - Allomap
... meaningful way, doubt attends both their validity for evaluation of new therapies - in this field their exclusive use should probably be replaced by their joint consideration together with other factors determining long-term outcome (4) - and their role in long-term follow-up (15). An EMB classifica ...
... meaningful way, doubt attends both their validity for evaluation of new therapies - in this field their exclusive use should probably be replaced by their joint consideration together with other factors determining long-term outcome (4) - and their role in long-term follow-up (15). An EMB classifica ...
Antidepressant therapy and C-reactive protein levels
... protein in 49 in-patients with major depression, all of whom had been drug-free for at least 10 days. A statistically significant difference in protein concentration was found in the patients. Berk et al (1997) also measured C-reactive protein prior to initiation of treatment in patients with major ...
... protein in 49 in-patients with major depression, all of whom had been drug-free for at least 10 days. A statistically significant difference in protein concentration was found in the patients. Berk et al (1997) also measured C-reactive protein prior to initiation of treatment in patients with major ...
Lifestyle management to prevent and treat atrial fibrillation
... increase in post-ablation AF, respectively [36]. In obese subjects, increased left atrial pressure and volume as well as shortening of the effective refractory period have been found to be potential contributing factors to the substrate for AF [37]. Furthermore, in a sheep model, obesity was associa ...
... increase in post-ablation AF, respectively [36]. In obese subjects, increased left atrial pressure and volume as well as shortening of the effective refractory period have been found to be potential contributing factors to the substrate for AF [37]. Furthermore, in a sheep model, obesity was associa ...
Consensus on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
... ECG in young patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the presence of abnormal deep narrow Qwaves; theyre present in 30% of the cases, and sometimes precede the hypertrophy detected in the ECG. (63) These Q-waves are usually present in the derivations that face the inferior and lateral walls of ...
... ECG in young patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the presence of abnormal deep narrow Qwaves; theyre present in 30% of the cases, and sometimes precede the hypertrophy detected in the ECG. (63) These Q-waves are usually present in the derivations that face the inferior and lateral walls of ...
Chapter 5 Towards Vessel Reconstruction from IVUS Data. 5.0.1
... the validation of our model illustrate a good approximation to the image formation process. The 2D IVUS images show a good correspondence between the arterial structures that generate the image structures and their grey level values. The simulations of the regions and tissue transitions of interest ...
... the validation of our model illustrate a good approximation to the image formation process. The 2D IVUS images show a good correspondence between the arterial structures that generate the image structures and their grey level values. The simulations of the regions and tissue transitions of interest ...
Annual Scientific Sessions
... mutual understanding and to learn more about the use of CMR in both daily routine and cutting-edge research. The program will include several new components and we are looking forward to learn which one you like best. We are hoping that whatever your favorite aspect of the meeting will be, you will ...
... mutual understanding and to learn more about the use of CMR in both daily routine and cutting-edge research. The program will include several new components and we are looking forward to learn which one you like best. We are hoping that whatever your favorite aspect of the meeting will be, you will ...
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
... Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a disorder in which normal myocardium is replaced by fibrofatty tissue. This disorder usually involves the right ventricle, but the left ventricle and septum also may be affected. Although the exact prevalence of ARVD is unknown, it is thought to ...
... Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a disorder in which normal myocardium is replaced by fibrofatty tissue. This disorder usually involves the right ventricle, but the left ventricle and septum also may be affected. Although the exact prevalence of ARVD is unknown, it is thought to ...
Abla[on in infants and small children: Results and complica[ons
... higher mortality in infants: 43% of total deaths. Further series and reports did not show higher mortality • AV block: IniJal series showed higher incidence. Use of cryoablaJon and experience with RF have significantly decreased events • Coronary arterial injury: Incidence unknown in infants. S ...
... higher mortality in infants: 43% of total deaths. Further series and reports did not show higher mortality • AV block: IniJal series showed higher incidence. Use of cryoablaJon and experience with RF have significantly decreased events • Coronary arterial injury: Incidence unknown in infants. S ...
Echocardiography Evaluation of Ventricular Septal Defect
... enlargement, valve regurgitation, ventricular function) • Pulmonary pressures (by VSD or TR jet) • Associated lesions ...
... enlargement, valve regurgitation, ventricular function) • Pulmonary pressures (by VSD or TR jet) • Associated lesions ...
Role of Pacing in the Management of Neurocardiogenic
... towards interrupting the reflex cascade (10-12). First line of therapy is maintaining adequate intravascular volume with sufficient fluid and salt intake. If this is not sufficient, then the addition of a mineralocorticoid may be helpful. Of the specific drugs that have been used, beta adrenergic bl ...
... towards interrupting the reflex cascade (10-12). First line of therapy is maintaining adequate intravascular volume with sufficient fluid and salt intake. If this is not sufficient, then the addition of a mineralocorticoid may be helpful. Of the specific drugs that have been used, beta adrenergic bl ...
Cardiac 4D phase-contrast CMR at 9.4 T using self-gated ultra
... acquisition from the center of k-space allows data sampling with echo times below 1 ms, which results in highly reduced flow artifacts [20]. Several studies have already demonstrated that shortening TE most crucially impacts the accuracy of quantitative blood flow measurements [21–23]. Consequently, ...
... acquisition from the center of k-space allows data sampling with echo times below 1 ms, which results in highly reduced flow artifacts [20]. Several studies have already demonstrated that shortening TE most crucially impacts the accuracy of quantitative blood flow measurements [21–23]. Consequently, ...
Low Ejection Fraction (16)
... • Fatigue—this happens because your muscles aren't getting enough oxygen from your blood. • Chronic cough—this is due to fluid buildup in the lungs. • Fluid retention—this happens especially in the legs and feet. In other cases a person might notice symptoms of dyssynchrony when they have a low EF: ...
... • Fatigue—this happens because your muscles aren't getting enough oxygen from your blood. • Chronic cough—this is due to fluid buildup in the lungs. • Fluid retention—this happens especially in the legs and feet. In other cases a person might notice symptoms of dyssynchrony when they have a low EF: ...
Key Terms Cardiovascular Disorders (cont.)
... • Thrombosis = formation of blood clot • Thrombus = blood clot resulting in tissue death • Embolism = obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter carried in the circulation • Embolus = a mass carried in the circulation; usually a blood clot • Blockage is usually blood clot • Blocka ...
... • Thrombosis = formation of blood clot • Thrombus = blood clot resulting in tissue death • Embolism = obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter carried in the circulation • Embolus = a mass carried in the circulation; usually a blood clot • Blockage is usually blood clot • Blocka ...
Understanding your child`s heart Pulmonary stenosis
... What are the risks of valvoplasty? Valvoplasty is usually a very effective form of treatment and carries a very low risk. Ninety-nine out of every 100 children survive.2 In newborn babies with severe pulmonary stenosis, the risk will be greater than this. It is best to talk to your paediatric cardio ...
... What are the risks of valvoplasty? Valvoplasty is usually a very effective form of treatment and carries a very low risk. Ninety-nine out of every 100 children survive.2 In newborn babies with severe pulmonary stenosis, the risk will be greater than this. It is best to talk to your paediatric cardio ...
Prosthetic valves - Cardiologycmc.in
... paravalvular leaks -- incomplete debridement of calcium compromises both suture placement and valve seating Active endocarditis is also a risk factor Late paravalvular leaks are suggestive of prosthetic valve endocarditis generally result in hemolysis In the absence of a paravalvular leak, a normall ...
... paravalvular leaks -- incomplete debridement of calcium compromises both suture placement and valve seating Active endocarditis is also a risk factor Late paravalvular leaks are suggestive of prosthetic valve endocarditis generally result in hemolysis In the absence of a paravalvular leak, a normall ...
American Society of Echocardiography Recommendations for
... minutes.13 A higher initial workload may be appropriate for a younger patient. Both types of exercise examinations provide valuable information for detection of ischemic heart disease and assessment of valvular heart disease. The workload and maximum heart rate achieved tend to be higher with treadm ...
... minutes.13 A higher initial workload may be appropriate for a younger patient. Both types of exercise examinations provide valuable information for detection of ischemic heart disease and assessment of valvular heart disease. The workload and maximum heart rate achieved tend to be higher with treadm ...