Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
... needed by diverse physicians, these Guidelines should be considered as a compromise between heterogeneous requirements. The new features of this Guidelines document are: † A joint Task Force of the ESC and of the ERS has developed these Guidelines. In addition, members of the International Society f ...
... needed by diverse physicians, these Guidelines should be considered as a compromise between heterogeneous requirements. The new features of this Guidelines document are: † A joint Task Force of the ESC and of the ERS has developed these Guidelines. In addition, members of the International Society f ...
PDF (Thesis_Part2)
... Chapter 2 provides essential background information for the research presented. We review heart development in vertebrates and explain why zebrafish are the model system of choice to study dynamic cardiac function. We provide evidence that hemodynamic forces contribute to normal and abnormal heart d ...
... Chapter 2 provides essential background information for the research presented. We review heart development in vertebrates and explain why zebrafish are the model system of choice to study dynamic cardiac function. We provide evidence that hemodynamic forces contribute to normal and abnormal heart d ...
Final Protocol - Word 569 KB - Medical Services Advisory Committee
... Treatment-resistant hypertension is considered the most severe and high-risk group amongst all hypertension categories (Doumas et al 2010) as the uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of cardiovascular and kidney morbidity. Daugherty et al (2012) reported a 50 per cent increase in card ...
... Treatment-resistant hypertension is considered the most severe and high-risk group amongst all hypertension categories (Doumas et al 2010) as the uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of cardiovascular and kidney morbidity. Daugherty et al (2012) reported a 50 per cent increase in card ...
Ventricular Dysfunction s/p Heart Transplantation
... Symptoms of low cardiac outputdyspnea,syncope,orthopnea ...
... Symptoms of low cardiac outputdyspnea,syncope,orthopnea ...
Long Eustachian valve interfering with the access to coronary sinus
... pacemaker implantation. Other anatomic barriers within the right atrium, which can hinder CS cannulation are the Thebesian and Vieussens valves and the Chiari network. Thebesian valve is the valve at the CS orifice and Vieussens valve is present at the orifice of the great cardiac vein where it drai ...
... pacemaker implantation. Other anatomic barriers within the right atrium, which can hinder CS cannulation are the Thebesian and Vieussens valves and the Chiari network. Thebesian valve is the valve at the CS orifice and Vieussens valve is present at the orifice of the great cardiac vein where it drai ...
Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis and Treatment
... and preserved left ventricular systolic function, whereas amiodarone and dofetilide are preferred in patients with heart failure.4 Patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may use the “pill-in-the-pocket” approach with flecainide or propafenone, which involves taking a pill when an episode begin ...
... and preserved left ventricular systolic function, whereas amiodarone and dofetilide are preferred in patients with heart failure.4 Patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may use the “pill-in-the-pocket” approach with flecainide or propafenone, which involves taking a pill when an episode begin ...
Cooling Power of the ThermoSuit System
... The above cooling power advantage of the ThermoSuit cooling device may seem surprising given the results previously reported by English and Hemmerling [9] comparing gel-faced cooling pads and cold water immersion. These authors reported comparable heat transfer coefficients for the pads and 10°C wa ...
... The above cooling power advantage of the ThermoSuit cooling device may seem surprising given the results previously reported by English and Hemmerling [9] comparing gel-faced cooling pads and cold water immersion. These authors reported comparable heat transfer coefficients for the pads and 10°C wa ...
Trans-Radial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in
... on-screen response of catheters and angioplasty wires to normal manipulation (torquing). Consequently, although it may aid image interpretation, we found this technique unhelpful for PCI. Trans-radial coronary angiography and angioplasty have emerged as safe, feasible, and effective alternative with ...
... on-screen response of catheters and angioplasty wires to normal manipulation (torquing). Consequently, although it may aid image interpretation, we found this technique unhelpful for PCI. Trans-radial coronary angiography and angioplasty have emerged as safe, feasible, and effective alternative with ...
Improving risk stratification in non-ST
... G1 (GRACE < 141; CRUSADE < 41); G2 (GRACE < 141; CRUSADE ≥ 41); G3 (GRACE ≥ 141; CRUSADE < 41); G4 (GRACE ≥ 141; CRUSADE ≥ 41). Results. — Outcomes and variables estimating clinical severity, such as admission Killip-Kimbal class and left ventricular systolic dysfunction, deteriorated progressively ...
... G1 (GRACE < 141; CRUSADE < 41); G2 (GRACE < 141; CRUSADE ≥ 41); G3 (GRACE ≥ 141; CRUSADE < 41); G4 (GRACE ≥ 141; CRUSADE ≥ 41). Results. — Outcomes and variables estimating clinical severity, such as admission Killip-Kimbal class and left ventricular systolic dysfunction, deteriorated progressively ...
Atypical Chest Pain: Evidence of Intercostobrachial Nerve
... Methods: CRPS patients and normal controls volunteered to participate in our study. Each individual was examined to meet inclusion criteria. Patients’ report of chest pain history was collected from every participant. Pressure algometry was used to measure pressure sensitivity in the axilla, anterio ...
... Methods: CRPS patients and normal controls volunteered to participate in our study. Each individual was examined to meet inclusion criteria. Patients’ report of chest pain history was collected from every participant. Pressure algometry was used to measure pressure sensitivity in the axilla, anterio ...
Unbalanced Atrioventricular Septal Defect – A CHSS Inception
... Patients who meet the eligibility criteria but are known to have passed away before being consented will be enrolled in the study. However their families will not be contacted for consent, follow-up or for any other study related purpose. 4.b. Follow-Up: Upon consent (and authorization, as applicabl ...
... Patients who meet the eligibility criteria but are known to have passed away before being consented will be enrolled in the study. However their families will not be contacted for consent, follow-up or for any other study related purpose. 4.b. Follow-Up: Upon consent (and authorization, as applicabl ...
Update on Pediatric Anesthesia
... • The procedure was expected to be very short, and general anesthesia with inhalational induction and maintenance, but without tracheal intubation, was planned. Anesthesia was induced by a resident under the direct supervision of a senior anesthesiologist with inhaled sevoflurane in a 50/50% (5 l/mi ...
... • The procedure was expected to be very short, and general anesthesia with inhalational induction and maintenance, but without tracheal intubation, was planned. Anesthesia was induced by a resident under the direct supervision of a senior anesthesiologist with inhaled sevoflurane in a 50/50% (5 l/mi ...
sick sinus syndrome
... Most dogs are greater than 6 years of age Predominant Sex Female SIGNS/OBSERVED CHANGES in the ANIMAL ...
... Most dogs are greater than 6 years of age Predominant Sex Female SIGNS/OBSERVED CHANGES in the ANIMAL ...
AFA Ablation for AF Booklet.indd
... procedure. Sometimes it is impossible to tell if these adverse effects are linked to the procedure or just coincidence. In other words, it would not have been mentioned as a potential complication during the consent process prior to the procedure. An example of an unintended consequence could be the ...
... procedure. Sometimes it is impossible to tell if these adverse effects are linked to the procedure or just coincidence. In other words, it would not have been mentioned as a potential complication during the consent process prior to the procedure. An example of an unintended consequence could be the ...
Your heart
... Angina It’s easy to dismiss chest pain and other less typical symptoms. However, if you have any symptoms that you think may be related to heart disease and you have risk factors, it’s best to consult your doctor who can help to determine whether the pain is a cause for concern. What is it? When the ...
... Angina It’s easy to dismiss chest pain and other less typical symptoms. However, if you have any symptoms that you think may be related to heart disease and you have risk factors, it’s best to consult your doctor who can help to determine whether the pain is a cause for concern. What is it? When the ...
Chapter 6 Interpretation of Clinical Exercise Test Results
... depiction of disease severity and indicate poor prognosis. Also appears to reflect cardiac function in patients with heart failure (4,8). CVD, cardiovascular disease; ECG, electrocardiographic; LV, left ventricular; MET, metabolic equivalent; MI, myocardial infarction; PVC, premature ventricular con ...
... depiction of disease severity and indicate poor prognosis. Also appears to reflect cardiac function in patients with heart failure (4,8). CVD, cardiovascular disease; ECG, electrocardiographic; LV, left ventricular; MET, metabolic equivalent; MI, myocardial infarction; PVC, premature ventricular con ...
ECG Filtering
... records the electrical activity of the heart from electrodes placed on the skin in specific locations ...
... records the electrical activity of the heart from electrodes placed on the skin in specific locations ...
Embryology of the Body Cavities and Diaphragm (and some heart) As
... o Innervation of the diaphragm arises early, when septum transversum lies near cervical somites Hence why the phrenic nn. Arise from cervical nn. 3-5 Periphery of diaphragm innervated by intercostal nn. o 4 SEPARATE EMBRYONIC TISSUES TO COMPLETE DIAPHRAGM ...
... o Innervation of the diaphragm arises early, when septum transversum lies near cervical somites Hence why the phrenic nn. Arise from cervical nn. 3-5 Periphery of diaphragm innervated by intercostal nn. o 4 SEPARATE EMBRYONIC TISSUES TO COMPLETE DIAPHRAGM ...
Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation: Selecting the Procedure for the
... This manuscript aims to review the current knowledge in the field of surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), including a brief discussion regarding the standard Maze procedure, its variants, minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures and hybrid treatments, which briefly summarizes the advant ...
... This manuscript aims to review the current knowledge in the field of surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), including a brief discussion regarding the standard Maze procedure, its variants, minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures and hybrid treatments, which briefly summarizes the advant ...
Impaired renal function among children in Alexandria, Egypt
... and symptoms may be dominated or modified by the precipitating disease.15 A variety of congenital abnormalities were found to increase the risk of development of impaired renal function. The most important of these were abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract. Since, almost two thirds of these p ...
... and symptoms may be dominated or modified by the precipitating disease.15 A variety of congenital abnormalities were found to increase the risk of development of impaired renal function. The most important of these were abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract. Since, almost two thirds of these p ...
Cheatham Platinum (CP) and Palmaz stents for
... Stents have been used widely during the last 20 years to treat stenotic lesions in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Classical indications are stenotic lesions of the aorta, the systemic veins, the pulmonary outflow and the pulmonary arteries1. The recent introduction of the covered sten ...
... Stents have been used widely during the last 20 years to treat stenotic lesions in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Classical indications are stenotic lesions of the aorta, the systemic veins, the pulmonary outflow and the pulmonary arteries1. The recent introduction of the covered sten ...
Cardiac Murmurs
... Systolic ejection murmurs. These are described as crescendo- decrescendo murmurs; their intensity peaks in early or mid systole(see Figure 2). Ejection murmurs result from some type of outflow obstruction. Important causes include aortic stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, and hypertrophic obstructive car ...
... Systolic ejection murmurs. These are described as crescendo- decrescendo murmurs; their intensity peaks in early or mid systole(see Figure 2). Ejection murmurs result from some type of outflow obstruction. Important causes include aortic stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, and hypertrophic obstructive car ...
Reflux of Contrast Medium into the Inferior Vena Cava on
... Three-hundred fifty-nine (37.1%) patients died during a median follow-up of 40 months (range 0-50 months) following the performance of the CTPA scan. Mortality analysis using Cox proportional hazard models revealed that a reflux grade of 4-6 was associated with increased mortality, with a crude HR ( ...
... Three-hundred fifty-nine (37.1%) patients died during a median follow-up of 40 months (range 0-50 months) following the performance of the CTPA scan. Mortality analysis using Cox proportional hazard models revealed that a reflux grade of 4-6 was associated with increased mortality, with a crude HR ( ...
Impaired left ventricular relaxation in hypertrophic
... been recognized for almost 30 years . Although the obstruction to left ventricular outflow was the focus of attention in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the 1960s, it was recognized that some patients could be more disabled from abnormal diastolic filling than from the outflow obstruction in systole ...
... been recognized for almost 30 years . Although the obstruction to left ventricular outflow was the focus of attention in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the 1960s, it was recognized that some patients could be more disabled from abnormal diastolic filling than from the outflow obstruction in systole ...
Print this article - Medical Journal of Indonesia
... Intracardiac thrombus may persist in some cases even after anticoagulant therapy. This opens a possibility to add a potent thrombolytic agent into therapeutic regimen without increasing bleeding risk any further. Increasing evidence showed a promising efficacy and safety of oral fibrin specific lumb ...
... Intracardiac thrombus may persist in some cases even after anticoagulant therapy. This opens a possibility to add a potent thrombolytic agent into therapeutic regimen without increasing bleeding risk any further. Increasing evidence showed a promising efficacy and safety of oral fibrin specific lumb ...