Matters of the Heart (Hypertension, atherosclerosis, arrhythmia) 2
... means we don’t know why these people have hypertension. A much smaller percentage of people with hypertension have secondary hypertension. This is hypertension due to another condition such as renal artery stenosis, endocrine tumors, etc. The evaluation for patients diagnosed with hypertension inclu ...
... means we don’t know why these people have hypertension. A much smaller percentage of people with hypertension have secondary hypertension. This is hypertension due to another condition such as renal artery stenosis, endocrine tumors, etc. The evaluation for patients diagnosed with hypertension inclu ...
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... reported, “Dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E after myocardial infarction: results of the GISSI-Prevenzione trial”. This was a large, prospective, randomized, clinical trial of 11,324 patients who had a recent myocardial infarction. They were randomly assigned ...
... reported, “Dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E after myocardial infarction: results of the GISSI-Prevenzione trial”. This was a large, prospective, randomized, clinical trial of 11,324 patients who had a recent myocardial infarction. They were randomly assigned ...
The importance of long axis function
... leading to improvement in left ventricular function [17-20]. The positive effects of beta blockers regarding a decline in auto antibodies against cardiac receptors [21], is a factor that could play role in treatment of heart failure. Treatment such as angiotensin receptor blockers or angiotensin con ...
... leading to improvement in left ventricular function [17-20]. The positive effects of beta blockers regarding a decline in auto antibodies against cardiac receptors [21], is a factor that could play role in treatment of heart failure. Treatment such as angiotensin receptor blockers or angiotensin con ...
achieving high image quality in half the time or in half the radiation
... a rapid growth in use of both CT and nuclear medicine as well as the higher radiation doses associated with these examinations. Several studies showed the accumulated radiation dose occurs especially in cardiac patients who are exposed to a number of invasive and non invasive procedures involving ra ...
... a rapid growth in use of both CT and nuclear medicine as well as the higher radiation doses associated with these examinations. Several studies showed the accumulated radiation dose occurs especially in cardiac patients who are exposed to a number of invasive and non invasive procedures involving ra ...
Successful Treatment of a Left Main Thrombus by Intracoronary
... cardioplegia during bypass or valve replacement surgery,16 and blunt chest trauma.17 The goal of management in acute MI is restoration of the blood flow as quickly as possible, but there are no specific guidelines for managing the LMCA thrombosis.18 For many years, CABG and PCI have been regarded as ...
... cardioplegia during bypass or valve replacement surgery,16 and blunt chest trauma.17 The goal of management in acute MI is restoration of the blood flow as quickly as possible, but there are no specific guidelines for managing the LMCA thrombosis.18 For many years, CABG and PCI have been regarded as ...
MURMURS AND DYNAMIC AUSCULTATION By Dr Ankur
... and maintains 40 mmHg for 15 seconds Valsalva equivalent: Patient pushes back against examiner’s hand which is pressed downward on mid abdomen. The maneuver is demonstrated and patient practices the maneuver before assessment of murmur Caution : Not to be performed in IHD as it will reduce Coronary ...
... and maintains 40 mmHg for 15 seconds Valsalva equivalent: Patient pushes back against examiner’s hand which is pressed downward on mid abdomen. The maneuver is demonstrated and patient practices the maneuver before assessment of murmur Caution : Not to be performed in IHD as it will reduce Coronary ...
CT Angiography | Clinical Review Criteria
... invasive coronary angiography is the gold standard for coronary artery lumen assessment. It provides high spatial resolution and accurately determines the location, extent, and severity of coronary obstructive lesions. It also allows immediate intervention if needed. Coronary angiography however, is ...
... invasive coronary angiography is the gold standard for coronary artery lumen assessment. It provides high spatial resolution and accurately determines the location, extent, and severity of coronary obstructive lesions. It also allows immediate intervention if needed. Coronary angiography however, is ...
Effects of Congenital Heart Disease on Quality of life
... the quality of life. This study used standardised and pre-defined questionnaires to determine the various components related to quality of life. It was found that the degree of the overall life satisfaction is influenced by the individual perception towards certain aspects important to him. The stud ...
... the quality of life. This study used standardised and pre-defined questionnaires to determine the various components related to quality of life. It was found that the degree of the overall life satisfaction is influenced by the individual perception towards certain aspects important to him. The stud ...
Mitral valve prolapse: diagnosis, treatment and natural
... AL – anterior leaflet of mitral valve; PL – posterior leaflet; PA – pulmonary artery; Ao – aorta. dies show that more than one half of the patients with MPV are asymptomatic and usually have benign course of the disease. Their overall morbidity and mortality is similar to general population (3). How ...
... AL – anterior leaflet of mitral valve; PL – posterior leaflet; PA – pulmonary artery; Ao – aorta. dies show that more than one half of the patients with MPV are asymptomatic and usually have benign course of the disease. Their overall morbidity and mortality is similar to general population (3). How ...
THE HUMAN HEART
... The heart is very important and is therefore carefully protected the ribs protect the heart from being crushed or bumped, thus allowing the heart to beat freely without external pressure the heart is also protected within the thorax by the pericardium, which is fluid filled to prevent friction in ...
... The heart is very important and is therefore carefully protected the ribs protect the heart from being crushed or bumped, thus allowing the heart to beat freely without external pressure the heart is also protected within the thorax by the pericardium, which is fluid filled to prevent friction in ...
Prep for Heart Dissection
... that the front (ventral/anterior) side of the heart has a couple of key features: 1) a large pulmonary trunk/artery that extends off the top of it 2) the darker flaps of the atria. 3) the curve of the entire front side, whereas the backside is much flatter. 4) the left ventricle contains the entire ...
... that the front (ventral/anterior) side of the heart has a couple of key features: 1) a large pulmonary trunk/artery that extends off the top of it 2) the darker flaps of the atria. 3) the curve of the entire front side, whereas the backside is much flatter. 4) the left ventricle contains the entire ...
Protection against methacholine-induced bronchospasm: salbutamol pMDI versus Clickhaler1 DPI M.T. Newhouse
... to the manufacturers9 instructions, achieving an inspiratory flow of 30 L?min-1 (¡25%). Inhalation was from functional residual capacity (FRC) to total lung capacity (TLC), the flow being confirmed by a computerised monitor, which provided a target rate and range for the patient to achieve [17]. Eli ...
... to the manufacturers9 instructions, achieving an inspiratory flow of 30 L?min-1 (¡25%). Inhalation was from functional residual capacity (FRC) to total lung capacity (TLC), the flow being confirmed by a computerised monitor, which provided a target rate and range for the patient to achieve [17]. Eli ...
Exam I
... 1.5 m off the ground. In the sitting position, the top of the martian head is 1.0 m off the ground. The capsule is two meters from floor to ceiling. What is the possible density range compared to mercury of martian blood. Martian blood pressure is 100/50. (7 pts). ...
... 1.5 m off the ground. In the sitting position, the top of the martian head is 1.0 m off the ground. The capsule is two meters from floor to ceiling. What is the possible density range compared to mercury of martian blood. Martian blood pressure is 100/50. (7 pts). ...
Print - Circulation
... with hematoxylin and phyloxine. Selected sections were prepared with phloxine-methylene blue, Mallory's phosphotungstic acid-hematoxylin, the GramWeigert stain for fibrin, and the periodic acidSchiff technique. The mvocardium revealed numerous interstitial lesions many of which were acute and of hig ...
... with hematoxylin and phyloxine. Selected sections were prepared with phloxine-methylene blue, Mallory's phosphotungstic acid-hematoxylin, the GramWeigert stain for fibrin, and the periodic acidSchiff technique. The mvocardium revealed numerous interstitial lesions many of which were acute and of hig ...
Atrial fibrillation - patient information
... • whether you have an underlying cause that needs to be treated Medicines to control atrial fibrillation Medicines called anti-arrhythmics can control atrial fibrillation by: • restoring a normal heart rhythm • controlling the rate at which the heart beats The choice of anti-arrhythmic medicine d ...
... • whether you have an underlying cause that needs to be treated Medicines to control atrial fibrillation Medicines called anti-arrhythmics can control atrial fibrillation by: • restoring a normal heart rhythm • controlling the rate at which the heart beats The choice of anti-arrhythmic medicine d ...
PCI farahani ersali
... dysfunction in patients with CAD have not been well characterized and benefit of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as a treatment strategy is not clear. So the present study aimed to assess the effects of PCI on isolated left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with CAD by using str ...
... dysfunction in patients with CAD have not been well characterized and benefit of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as a treatment strategy is not clear. So the present study aimed to assess the effects of PCI on isolated left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with CAD by using str ...
Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA): Coronary angioplasty is a technique
... arteries. It is carried out in a manner similar to cardiac catheterization. Plastic tubes are inserted through a large artery in your leg and advanced to the opening of the coronary arteries. Small balloons are then placed through these small plastic tubes (catheters) and slid down the coronary arte ...
... arteries. It is carried out in a manner similar to cardiac catheterization. Plastic tubes are inserted through a large artery in your leg and advanced to the opening of the coronary arteries. Small balloons are then placed through these small plastic tubes (catheters) and slid down the coronary arte ...
Respiration and Heart Rate Monitoring from Photoplethysmograph
... for extracting respiratory data from the PPG signal which is very much necessary and challenging. In turn this helps in avoiding the use of another sensor, which will cause discomfort for the subject and also the cost of the respiratory sensor can also be reduced. The extraction of respiratory signa ...
... for extracting respiratory data from the PPG signal which is very much necessary and challenging. In turn this helps in avoiding the use of another sensor, which will cause discomfort for the subject and also the cost of the respiratory sensor can also be reduced. The extraction of respiratory signa ...
Chapter 10 Spreading the Love: The Circulatory System
... conus arteriosus where it joins the pulmonary artery, or trunk. The right ventricle extends downward toward where the heart rests against the diaphragm. A circular opening into the pulmonary trunk is covered by the pulmonary semilunar valve, socalled because of its three crescent-shaped cusps. When ...
... conus arteriosus where it joins the pulmonary artery, or trunk. The right ventricle extends downward toward where the heart rests against the diaphragm. A circular opening into the pulmonary trunk is covered by the pulmonary semilunar valve, socalled because of its three crescent-shaped cusps. When ...
What DoYour Arteries Look Like - Clean or Clogged? Thick or Thin
... Questions and Answers Q. What causes a heart attack? A. A heart attack typically occurs when a plaque within a coronary artery ruptures and clots. This leads to the sudden interruption of the blood supply to the heart muscle. Q. My cholesterol is fine. Why should I worry about having plaq ...
... Questions and Answers Q. What causes a heart attack? A. A heart attack typically occurs when a plaque within a coronary artery ruptures and clots. This leads to the sudden interruption of the blood supply to the heart muscle. Q. My cholesterol is fine. Why should I worry about having plaq ...
June - North American - Congenital Cardiology Today
... more effective than medical therapy, to date, it has not been shown to positively impact survival and in fact, may result in significant long-term sequelae.15-16 Several recent large studies have suggested that ligation is independently associated with the development of chronic lung disease and neu ...
... more effective than medical therapy, to date, it has not been shown to positively impact survival and in fact, may result in significant long-term sequelae.15-16 Several recent large studies have suggested that ligation is independently associated with the development of chronic lung disease and neu ...
Cardiac Memory and Review
... pacing. Once there are only two competing foci (sinus rhythm and a single competing arrhythmia), the change in gradient evolves clearly.8 Not only is the atrial gradient change increased in the setting of an ectopic atrial tachycardia, but this occurs even more so at rapid rates before onset of atri ...
... pacing. Once there are only two competing foci (sinus rhythm and a single competing arrhythmia), the change in gradient evolves clearly.8 Not only is the atrial gradient change increased in the setting of an ectopic atrial tachycardia, but this occurs even more so at rapid rates before onset of atri ...
Approach to bradycardia
... The AV node conducts the electrical impulse from the atria to the ventricles via the bundle of His. There are three forms of AV block: 1st degree block, 2nd degree block, or 3rd degree block. In 1st degree, there is a prolonged P-R interval; however all atrial impulses are conducted to the ventricl ...
... The AV node conducts the electrical impulse from the atria to the ventricles via the bundle of His. There are three forms of AV block: 1st degree block, 2nd degree block, or 3rd degree block. In 1st degree, there is a prolonged P-R interval; however all atrial impulses are conducted to the ventricl ...
Management of Mitral Stenosis - e
... symptoms occurring with high ventricular rates should be treated with a beta blocker, verapamil, or diltiazem. Dietary sodium restriction and diuretic therapy should be used to treat symptoms due to pulmonary congestion. Reduction of preload by oral nitrates may also be beneficial. Prolongation of t ...
... symptoms occurring with high ventricular rates should be treated with a beta blocker, verapamil, or diltiazem. Dietary sodium restriction and diuretic therapy should be used to treat symptoms due to pulmonary congestion. Reduction of preload by oral nitrates may also be beneficial. Prolongation of t ...