experimental studies on the circulatory system of the late chick embryo
... • Present address: Department of Zoology, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. ...
... • Present address: Department of Zoology, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. ...
Delayed-enhancement cardiac MRI in the evaluation of
... ischemic etiology. Nevertheless, the presence of normal coronary arteries may be insufficient to exclude ischemic etiology as some cases, although felt to be a small minority, may be caused by spontaneous recanalization of a previously occluded vessel, embolization with subsequent lysis or vasospasm ...
... ischemic etiology. Nevertheless, the presence of normal coronary arteries may be insufficient to exclude ischemic etiology as some cases, although felt to be a small minority, may be caused by spontaneous recanalization of a previously occluded vessel, embolization with subsequent lysis or vasospasm ...
Acute Chest Pain — Suspected Pulmonary Embolism
... interobserver agreement. Intraobserver and interobserver variability for CTPA have been shown to be very good to the segmental level, better than with V/Q imaging. The overall accuracy of CTPA appears to be very high, and is even higher when combined with clinical assessment and serum D-dimer testin ...
... interobserver agreement. Intraobserver and interobserver variability for CTPA have been shown to be very good to the segmental level, better than with V/Q imaging. The overall accuracy of CTPA appears to be very high, and is even higher when combined with clinical assessment and serum D-dimer testin ...
Absence of the aortic valve cusps with mitral atresia, normal left
... diameter) and the aortic valve cusps could not be found (fig 1). The pulmonary trunk was dilated with a dysplastic pulmonary valve. Saline was injected through a catheter inserted into the aortic arch via the umbilical artery and bubbles passed to the left ventricle. The patient became increasingly ...
... diameter) and the aortic valve cusps could not be found (fig 1). The pulmonary trunk was dilated with a dysplastic pulmonary valve. Saline was injected through a catheter inserted into the aortic arch via the umbilical artery and bubbles passed to the left ventricle. The patient became increasingly ...
Heart Failure: Causes and Nursing Management
... The major causes of heart failure are abnormal heart valves, anemia, and heart defects at birth, coronary artery disease or myocardial acute infarction, heart rhythm disorders, drug-induced heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lifestyle factors and health conditions that could lead ...
... The major causes of heart failure are abnormal heart valves, anemia, and heart defects at birth, coronary artery disease or myocardial acute infarction, heart rhythm disorders, drug-induced heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lifestyle factors and health conditions that could lead ...
Serum Biochemistry, Lipid and Pathology Alterations in Sinclair Minipigs Fed... of Fumonisin B
... There were no differences in heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, maximal rate of change in left ventricular pressure (dP/dtmax, an index of cardiac contractility), left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, tau (an index of left ventricular relaxation), dp/dtmin (another index of left ventricul ...
... There were no differences in heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, maximal rate of change in left ventricular pressure (dP/dtmax, an index of cardiac contractility), left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, tau (an index of left ventricular relaxation), dp/dtmin (another index of left ventricul ...
Underuse of Oral Anticoagulation for Individuals with Atrial
... with nonvalvular AF.3 Risk of stroke has been shown to be five times as high in individuals with AF.4 In addition, data suggest that AF is associated with greater risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, with or without a history of clinical stroke.5 Anticoagulation therapy is a proven and effecti ...
... with nonvalvular AF.3 Risk of stroke has been shown to be five times as high in individuals with AF.4 In addition, data suggest that AF is associated with greater risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, with or without a history of clinical stroke.5 Anticoagulation therapy is a proven and effecti ...
This is an author produced version of a paper published in
... the probability of pixels being classified as either heart tissue or within the endocardium. By sampling the translation distribution of the latent variables, we improve the convergence rate of the algorithm. Our experiments show promising results indicating the usefulness of the Bayesian Probabilit ...
... the probability of pixels being classified as either heart tissue or within the endocardium. By sampling the translation distribution of the latent variables, we improve the convergence rate of the algorithm. Our experiments show promising results indicating the usefulness of the Bayesian Probabilit ...
3434-3439-The impact of the extent and severity of coronary artery
... method for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease17. In contrast, the hemodynamically significance of the coronary stenosis may not be determined with conventional coronary angiography, especially for the intermediate stenosis (30-70%)3,7,11,18. Fractional Flow Reserve measurements are the gold st ...
... method for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease17. In contrast, the hemodynamically significance of the coronary stenosis may not be determined with conventional coronary angiography, especially for the intermediate stenosis (30-70%)3,7,11,18. Fractional Flow Reserve measurements are the gold st ...
OPTIONS FOR TREATMENT - HRS
... 䡲 An event recorder is similar to a Holter monitor, but instead of recording your every heartbeat for long periods, it only records the most current 30 seconds of heart rhythm. When you experience a symptom, however, you will be able to choose to store the 30 seconds of rhythm at the time of the sym ...
... 䡲 An event recorder is similar to a Holter monitor, but instead of recording your every heartbeat for long periods, it only records the most current 30 seconds of heart rhythm. When you experience a symptom, however, you will be able to choose to store the 30 seconds of rhythm at the time of the sym ...
Occlusion of aortopulmonary collateral arteries with
... te closure without complications of this collateral, normalizing the pulmonary circulation. Patients with PA + IVC may have multiple and large collateral arteries without any obstruction, as in this case, producing an excessive amount of blood to the lungs and predisposing to heart failure. Therefor ...
... te closure without complications of this collateral, normalizing the pulmonary circulation. Patients with PA + IVC may have multiple and large collateral arteries without any obstruction, as in this case, producing an excessive amount of blood to the lungs and predisposing to heart failure. Therefor ...
Influence of Torso Model Complexity on the Noninvasive
... Location of premature ectopic ventricular activity was assessed noninvasively in five patients using integral body surface potential maps and inverse solution in terms of a single dipole. Precision of the inverse solution was studied using three different torso models: homogeneous torso model, inhom ...
... Location of premature ectopic ventricular activity was assessed noninvasively in five patients using integral body surface potential maps and inverse solution in terms of a single dipole. Precision of the inverse solution was studied using three different torso models: homogeneous torso model, inhom ...
Morphological expression of the pig coronary sinus and its
... interventricular branch have been described in humans. MB is generally considered a vascular heart variation due to their intermittent or enduring reducing of the arterial lumen, with a possible ischemic effect. Cardiac muscle ischemia may occur during the first 1/3 of diastole due to prolonged coro ...
... interventricular branch have been described in humans. MB is generally considered a vascular heart variation due to their intermittent or enduring reducing of the arterial lumen, with a possible ischemic effect. Cardiac muscle ischemia may occur during the first 1/3 of diastole due to prolonged coro ...
Current and Novel Devices in Structural Heart Disease
... size of the device is selected by measuring the diameter of the septal defect, usually with a soft sizing balloon. The Amplatzer device is available in sizes of 4 mm to 38 mm in the United States. The edge overhang for the atrial disks ranges from 6 mm to 8 mm. The device is easy to deploy except fo ...
... size of the device is selected by measuring the diameter of the septal defect, usually with a soft sizing balloon. The Amplatzer device is available in sizes of 4 mm to 38 mm in the United States. The edge overhang for the atrial disks ranges from 6 mm to 8 mm. The device is easy to deploy except fo ...
The EP Show
... dilated cardiomyopathy benefit from ICDs as primary prophylaxis, but [there is] also no proof ICDs are useless in this population Numerous upcoming trials may shed further light on the issue ...
... dilated cardiomyopathy benefit from ICDs as primary prophylaxis, but [there is] also no proof ICDs are useless in this population Numerous upcoming trials may shed further light on the issue ...
Echocardiographic Evaluation Before Bidirectional Glenn Operation
... (BDG) is often performed in infancy as an intermediate procedure, and results in passive flow of venous return from the upper body through the pulmonary vascular bed. Impedance to blood flow through the pulmonary circulation leads to poor postoperative outcomes after BDG.1–3 In addition, the presenc ...
... (BDG) is often performed in infancy as an intermediate procedure, and results in passive flow of venous return from the upper body through the pulmonary vascular bed. Impedance to blood flow through the pulmonary circulation leads to poor postoperative outcomes after BDG.1–3 In addition, the presenc ...
Virtual Sources and Sinks During Extracellular Field Shocks in
... of the electric impulse and coordinated mechanical contraction. This process is determined by the electric properties of the cells, the extracellular space, and the architecture of the cellular network.1 The same factors also determine how the tissue reacts to an electric field shock applied between ...
... of the electric impulse and coordinated mechanical contraction. This process is determined by the electric properties of the cells, the extracellular space, and the architecture of the cellular network.1 The same factors also determine how the tissue reacts to an electric field shock applied between ...
CIRCULATION OF BODY FLUIDS
... Our body is made of cells. Cells need nutrients and oxygen to survive, and wastes need to be removed from them. Hormones are also needed to be transported from the endocrine glands which secrete them to their respective target cells. This work of transportation of nutrients, gases, wastes and other ...
... Our body is made of cells. Cells need nutrients and oxygen to survive, and wastes need to be removed from them. Hormones are also needed to be transported from the endocrine glands which secrete them to their respective target cells. This work of transportation of nutrients, gases, wastes and other ...
PR Interval
... An ECG is printed on paper covered with a grid of squares. Notice that five small squares on the paper form a larger square. The width of a single small square on ECG paper represents 0.04 seconds. To successfully interpret ECGs, you must have this value committed to memory. Do this now. If each sma ...
... An ECG is printed on paper covered with a grid of squares. Notice that five small squares on the paper form a larger square. The width of a single small square on ECG paper represents 0.04 seconds. To successfully interpret ECGs, you must have this value committed to memory. Do this now. If each sma ...
Strengthen the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic
... remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of northern and central Australia remain some of the highest in the world.1 As these conditions were practically eradicated in Australia, except in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, many health professionals lack the experienc ...
... remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of northern and central Australia remain some of the highest in the world.1 As these conditions were practically eradicated in Australia, except in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, many health professionals lack the experienc ...
NIT Hires First COO
... blood pressure,andhigh blood sugarlevels is essentiallya self-careskill that must be acquired after transplantation." At the NIT, Ms. Liao said, great emphasis is concentrated on teaching the patient to keep the transplant center informed of his orher condition during the waiting period. (NIT person ...
... blood pressure,andhigh blood sugarlevels is essentiallya self-careskill that must be acquired after transplantation." At the NIT, Ms. Liao said, great emphasis is concentrated on teaching the patient to keep the transplant center informed of his orher condition during the waiting period. (NIT person ...
CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Vascular
... Right Left Bilateral Leg Arm For Varicose Veins Reflux ___________ Pre op dialysis mapping Right Left ...
... Right Left Bilateral Leg Arm For Varicose Veins Reflux ___________ Pre op dialysis mapping Right Left ...
Heart failure – biomarker effect and influence on quality of life.
... improved by BNP-guided HF treatment compared to conventional HF treatment or in any of the secondary outcome variables (Paper I). Applying a BNP decrease of at least 40 percent in week 16 (compared to study start) and/or a BNP<300 ng/L demonstrated the best risk reduction for cardiovascular mortalit ...
... improved by BNP-guided HF treatment compared to conventional HF treatment or in any of the secondary outcome variables (Paper I). Applying a BNP decrease of at least 40 percent in week 16 (compared to study start) and/or a BNP<300 ng/L demonstrated the best risk reduction for cardiovascular mortalit ...
S0735109707014052_mmc2
... resonance imaging scan should be used for differentiating STEMI from aortic dissection in patients for whom this distinction is initially unclear. Class IIa Portable echocardiography is reasonable to clarify the diagnosis of STEMI and allow risk stratification of patients with chest pain who present ...
... resonance imaging scan should be used for differentiating STEMI from aortic dissection in patients for whom this distinction is initially unclear. Class IIa Portable echocardiography is reasonable to clarify the diagnosis of STEMI and allow risk stratification of patients with chest pain who present ...
Microsoft Word - VNU
... Electrocardiography, nowadays, is an essential part of the initial evaluation for patients presenting with cardiac complaints. However, an normal electrocardiography can not eliminate absolutely the heart disease. For example, in the case our heart rate is irregular and appears intermittently, if EC ...
... Electrocardiography, nowadays, is an essential part of the initial evaluation for patients presenting with cardiac complaints. However, an normal electrocardiography can not eliminate absolutely the heart disease. For example, in the case our heart rate is irregular and appears intermittently, if EC ...