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... Deterioration of respiratory status Circulatory instability Cardiac enlargement Tachypnea / apnea Increased CO2 retention Increased requirements for mechanical ventilation ...
... Deterioration of respiratory status Circulatory instability Cardiac enlargement Tachypnea / apnea Increased CO2 retention Increased requirements for mechanical ventilation ...
Notes Chapter 47 Circulatory Systems
... artery b) Diastolic pressure is caused by blood continuously flowing through the artery c) High blood pressure is known as hypertension 3. Capillaries and Veins a. Recall that when the left ventricle contracts, it forces blood into the aorta, the body’s largest artery b. From the aorta, blood travel ...
... artery b) Diastolic pressure is caused by blood continuously flowing through the artery c) High blood pressure is known as hypertension 3. Capillaries and Veins a. Recall that when the left ventricle contracts, it forces blood into the aorta, the body’s largest artery b. From the aorta, blood travel ...
Cardiac applications of optogenetics
... contribution of the ChR2 current during an action potential e data not available in the published neuroscience or cardiac optogenetics literature. Since ChR2 current (IChR2) is both light- and voltagesensitive, its contribution during a dynamically changing membrane voltage is not trivial, and cardi ...
... contribution of the ChR2 current during an action potential e data not available in the published neuroscience or cardiac optogenetics literature. Since ChR2 current (IChR2) is both light- and voltagesensitive, its contribution during a dynamically changing membrane voltage is not trivial, and cardi ...
PULMONARY AIR EMBOLISM
... Pulmonary insufficiency following cardiopulmonary bypass is the most important and commonly encountered complication in open heart surgerl>4 >. Although there had been extensive studies on the clinical and pathological aspect of this process as well as the influence on pulmonary function, there stil ...
... Pulmonary insufficiency following cardiopulmonary bypass is the most important and commonly encountered complication in open heart surgerl>4 >. Although there had been extensive studies on the clinical and pathological aspect of this process as well as the influence on pulmonary function, there stil ...
Clinical Considerations in Rodent Bioimaging
... fiberoptic probes are also available. Although markedly more expensive, they will not induce image artifacts when used with MRI or CT. If a probe must be used that may induce an image artifact, attempts can be made to position it outside of the imaging field. For example, when a CT scan of the abdom ...
... fiberoptic probes are also available. Although markedly more expensive, they will not induce image artifacts when used with MRI or CT. If a probe must be used that may induce an image artifact, attempts can be made to position it outside of the imaging field. For example, when a CT scan of the abdom ...
The relationship between mitral annular systolic velocity and
... pwTDI, correlates more strongly with plasma BNP levels than those measured by M-mode. It provides a simple, sensitive, accurate and reproducible tool for early diagnosis of LV dysfunction [10]. Even though Sm of the MA correlates closely with the EF, they are not directly connected [10]. The relatio ...
... pwTDI, correlates more strongly with plasma BNP levels than those measured by M-mode. It provides a simple, sensitive, accurate and reproducible tool for early diagnosis of LV dysfunction [10]. Even though Sm of the MA correlates closely with the EF, they are not directly connected [10]. The relatio ...
Case Report Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Canalith
... with takotsubo cardiomyopathy is quite favorable (Sealove et al, 2008). However, reported in-hospital mortality rates range from 0 to 8% (Bybee et al, 2004b). The most frequently reported complication is left-sided heart failure with or without pulmonary edema (Bybee et al, 2004b). Infrequently repo ...
... with takotsubo cardiomyopathy is quite favorable (Sealove et al, 2008). However, reported in-hospital mortality rates range from 0 to 8% (Bybee et al, 2004b). The most frequently reported complication is left-sided heart failure with or without pulmonary edema (Bybee et al, 2004b). Infrequently repo ...
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... function, signals from your body cause your heart rate to increase significantly to deliver more blood (and therefore more oxygen) to the body. Your heart rate can increase beyond 100 beats per minute to meet your body's increased needs during physical exertion. Similarly, during periods of rest or ...
... function, signals from your body cause your heart rate to increase significantly to deliver more blood (and therefore more oxygen) to the body. Your heart rate can increase beyond 100 beats per minute to meet your body's increased needs during physical exertion. Similarly, during periods of rest or ...
A dynamical model for generating synthetic electrocardiogram signals
... of the RR-intervals. The two main frequency bands of interest are referred to as the LF band (0.04–0.15 Hz) and the HF band (0.15–0.4 Hz) [10]. Sympathetic tone is believed to influence the LF component whereas both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity have an effect on the HF component [7]. The ...
... of the RR-intervals. The two main frequency bands of interest are referred to as the LF band (0.04–0.15 Hz) and the HF band (0.15–0.4 Hz) [10]. Sympathetic tone is believed to influence the LF component whereas both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity have an effect on the HF component [7]. The ...
Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography in the Neonatal Intensive
... with which these studies can be performed in the NICU is outside the scope of the current writing group, as no good scientific data exist on its use. Recommendations: If strong clinical suspicion of CHD or arrhythmia is present in a newborn, the infant should be clinically assessed by a pediatric ca ...
... with which these studies can be performed in the NICU is outside the scope of the current writing group, as no good scientific data exist on its use. Recommendations: If strong clinical suspicion of CHD or arrhythmia is present in a newborn, the infant should be clinically assessed by a pediatric ca ...
Effects of mitral valve regurgitation in the dog on the right ventricle
... LA at low pressure before the aortic valve opens. This means that the load on the heart is not great as the lesions develop slowly, and the large regurgitant volume is well accommodated for years, as both the LV and LA remodel and remain compliant, accommodating the large volumes (Lord 1976, Pape a ...
... LA at low pressure before the aortic valve opens. This means that the load on the heart is not great as the lesions develop slowly, and the large regurgitant volume is well accommodated for years, as both the LV and LA remodel and remain compliant, accommodating the large volumes (Lord 1976, Pape a ...
I began my Cholesterol Report by documenting beginning figures
... bloodstream and is the main cause of fatty plaque buildup in arteries. High levels of LDL increase the risk for heart disease. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Good cholesterol that the blood carries back to the liver where it can be eliminated. This type of cholesterol can prevent plaque buildup in ...
... bloodstream and is the main cause of fatty plaque buildup in arteries. High levels of LDL increase the risk for heart disease. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Good cholesterol that the blood carries back to the liver where it can be eliminated. This type of cholesterol can prevent plaque buildup in ...
Mutations affecting the formation and function of the cardiovascular
... the lateral plate mesoderm. They form two myocardial tubular primordia on either side of the midline, with a distinct group of cells, the endocardial progenitor cells, sitting medially between them. The myocardial tubes then fuse to enclose the endocardial cells and form the definitive heart tube. B ...
... the lateral plate mesoderm. They form two myocardial tubular primordia on either side of the midline, with a distinct group of cells, the endocardial progenitor cells, sitting medially between them. The myocardial tubes then fuse to enclose the endocardial cells and form the definitive heart tube. B ...
Cardiac metabolism measured noninvasively by hyperpolarized
... Myocardial ischemia associated with coronary artery disease can be studied using several clinical imaging modalities such as x-ray angiography, ultrasound (1), positron emission tomography (PET) (2), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) (3), MR imaging (4,5), NMR spectroscopy (6 – 8), ...
... Myocardial ischemia associated with coronary artery disease can be studied using several clinical imaging modalities such as x-ray angiography, ultrasound (1), positron emission tomography (PET) (2), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) (3), MR imaging (4,5), NMR spectroscopy (6 – 8), ...
Upregulation of eNOS and unchanged energy metabolism in
... and greater mortality after myocardial infarction than nondiabetic patients (64). Clinical studies and experimental animal models have shown that diabetes mellitus is associated with a specific cardiomyopathy independent of hypertension, coronary artery disease, or hyperlipidemia. The underlying mec ...
... and greater mortality after myocardial infarction than nondiabetic patients (64). Clinical studies and experimental animal models have shown that diabetes mellitus is associated with a specific cardiomyopathy independent of hypertension, coronary artery disease, or hyperlipidemia. The underlying mec ...
THE ART OF DIAGNOSTICS
... SAECG: analysis software to detect ventricular late potentials (time domain) Cardiac output measurement SpO2 measurement ...
... SAECG: analysis software to detect ventricular late potentials (time domain) Cardiac output measurement SpO2 measurement ...
Circulatory and Digestive System
... • Incompletely divided heart ≠ imperfect – Perfectly matching with environment ...
... • Incompletely divided heart ≠ imperfect – Perfectly matching with environment ...
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Marfan Syndrome
... valve failure. The notches created in the graft are next reapproximated with pledgetted 4-0 polypropylene to prevent late graft splaying. Holes are cut in the graft opposite the coronary arteries and each coronary button encircled with a Teflon felt “lifesaver” ring pledget for hemostasis and preven ...
... valve failure. The notches created in the graft are next reapproximated with pledgetted 4-0 polypropylene to prevent late graft splaying. Holes are cut in the graft opposite the coronary arteries and each coronary button encircled with a Teflon felt “lifesaver” ring pledget for hemostasis and preven ...
depolarization waves.
... rhythm, called a "nodal, or ideoventricular, rhythm," according to whether the initiation of the impulse is taken up by the sinoatrial node itself or an ectopic focus in the ventricular muscle becomes the pacemaker. ...
... rhythm, called a "nodal, or ideoventricular, rhythm," according to whether the initiation of the impulse is taken up by the sinoatrial node itself or an ectopic focus in the ventricular muscle becomes the pacemaker. ...
Firefighting and the Heart - Cambridge Health Alliance
... hypertension, and obesity) than healthy controls.6,7,9 Furthermore, on-duty CVD events occur almost exclusively in firefighters with previously diagnosed CVD (20% to 30% of all events), firefighters with underlying (often subclinical) structural heart disease, firefighters with a clustering of tradi ...
... hypertension, and obesity) than healthy controls.6,7,9 Furthermore, on-duty CVD events occur almost exclusively in firefighters with previously diagnosed CVD (20% to 30% of all events), firefighters with underlying (often subclinical) structural heart disease, firefighters with a clustering of tradi ...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
... subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) has been developed that does not employ transvenous leads, with the goal of reducing lead-related complications. Background Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) monitor a patient’s heart rate, recognize ventricular fibrillation (VF) or ventricular tachycar ...
... subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) has been developed that does not employ transvenous leads, with the goal of reducing lead-related complications. Background Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) monitor a patient’s heart rate, recognize ventricular fibrillation (VF) or ventricular tachycar ...
Determination of wave speed and wave separation in the arteries
... 1989). Many of these measurements are based upon simultaneous measurements of pressure or flow at two sites in the arteries and the determination of the time it takes a wave to propagate from one site to the other. By their nature, these measurements can only indicate the average wave speed over the ...
... 1989). Many of these measurements are based upon simultaneous measurements of pressure or flow at two sites in the arteries and the determination of the time it takes a wave to propagate from one site to the other. By their nature, these measurements can only indicate the average wave speed over the ...
Cath-lab Crashes and postcardiotomy Failure
... • Marginal hemodynamics in OR, or • Dvlpmt of poor hemodynamics in early postop period ...
... • Marginal hemodynamics in OR, or • Dvlpmt of poor hemodynamics in early postop period ...
Ventricular Electrical Heterogeneity in Experimental Diabetes
... aorta. The ischemic zone was determined by the absence of Evans blue perfusion, and its size was estimated as the area of the figure circumscribed by the leads on the border of the ischemic zone. Limb lead ECGs were monitored in the course of the experiment, and the QRS and QT durations were measure ...
... aorta. The ischemic zone was determined by the absence of Evans blue perfusion, and its size was estimated as the area of the figure circumscribed by the leads on the border of the ischemic zone. Limb lead ECGs were monitored in the course of the experiment, and the QRS and QT durations were measure ...
pet health bulletin - The Animal Medical Center
... murmur? Treatment only commences if your pet’s heart murmur progresses into heart failure. This is when your pet starts exhibiting signs such as collapse, coughing, difficulty breathing, exercise intolerance and lethargy. It is important to visit your veterinarian, at least once a year, to monitor t ...
... murmur? Treatment only commences if your pet’s heart murmur progresses into heart failure. This is when your pet starts exhibiting signs such as collapse, coughing, difficulty breathing, exercise intolerance and lethargy. It is important to visit your veterinarian, at least once a year, to monitor t ...