WD Weaver, CE Fahrenbruch, DD Johnson, AP
... received sodium bicarbonate as initial adjunctive therapy. Asystole occurred after defibrillation with threefold frequency after repeated injection of lidocaine (15 of 59, 25%) compared with patients treated with epinephrine (four of 55, 7%) (p<0.02). There was no difference in the proportion of pat ...
... received sodium bicarbonate as initial adjunctive therapy. Asystole occurred after defibrillation with threefold frequency after repeated injection of lidocaine (15 of 59, 25%) compared with patients treated with epinephrine (four of 55, 7%) (p<0.02). There was no difference in the proportion of pat ...
Modeling left ventricular diastolic dysfunction: classification and key
... left ventricular stroke volume (LVSV) and cardiac output (CO) within the setting of LVDD, we repeated these simulations after first increasing the gain of the LV end-systolic pressure-volume relationship (ELV,ES and ESPT,ES) by 60%. If the diastolic stiffness of the muscle fibers of the wall increas ...
... left ventricular stroke volume (LVSV) and cardiac output (CO) within the setting of LVDD, we repeated these simulations after first increasing the gain of the LV end-systolic pressure-volume relationship (ELV,ES and ESPT,ES) by 60%. If the diastolic stiffness of the muscle fibers of the wall increas ...
Use of automated external defibrillators for children: an update. An
... sufficient current flow (A) for a sufficient length of time to depolarize a critical mass of myocardium. In the 1970s, animal studies established that inadequate current through the myocardium led to unsuccessful defibrillation, whereas too much current resulted in post-resuscitation myocardial dama ...
... sufficient current flow (A) for a sufficient length of time to depolarize a critical mass of myocardium. In the 1970s, animal studies established that inadequate current through the myocardium led to unsuccessful defibrillation, whereas too much current resulted in post-resuscitation myocardial dama ...
Organ Systems - Valhalla High School
... Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. They are the thickest and most muscular of all blood vessels. They need to be able to expand with each beat of the heart. We are familiar with this as our pulse. The largest blood vessel in the body, the Aorta, is considered an art ...
... Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. They are the thickest and most muscular of all blood vessels. They need to be able to expand with each beat of the heart. We are familiar with this as our pulse. The largest blood vessel in the body, the Aorta, is considered an art ...
Marfan Syndrome Clinic
... valve apparatus and clinically important mitral valve regurgitation. The aortic valve and aortic root are commonly affected. Progressive root enlargement is typical and eventually results in aortic valve regurgitation and the propensity to aortic dissection if untreated. Average survival in the Marf ...
... valve apparatus and clinically important mitral valve regurgitation. The aortic valve and aortic root are commonly affected. Progressive root enlargement is typical and eventually results in aortic valve regurgitation and the propensity to aortic dissection if untreated. Average survival in the Marf ...
Valvular Heart Disease and Auscultation
... ▫ Most common cause of adult AS ▫ Most common cause of valve replacement ▫ Years of normal mechanical stress leads to calcium deposits on leaflets ▫ Inflammatory or Infectious component?? ▫ >age 65 2% frank AS, 30% Aortic Sclerosis ...
... ▫ Most common cause of adult AS ▫ Most common cause of valve replacement ▫ Years of normal mechanical stress leads to calcium deposits on leaflets ▫ Inflammatory or Infectious component?? ▫ >age 65 2% frank AS, 30% Aortic Sclerosis ...
Patient , s Guide - Deutsches Herzzentrum München
... extremely difficult cases. The cardiac surgery department is equipped with the latest technology such as intraoperative blood flow measurement, angiography, or 3D echocardiography. New minimally invasive techniques are used whenever suitable. Since June 2007, the German Heart Centre offers catheter- ...
... extremely difficult cases. The cardiac surgery department is equipped with the latest technology such as intraoperative blood flow measurement, angiography, or 3D echocardiography. New minimally invasive techniques are used whenever suitable. Since June 2007, the German Heart Centre offers catheter- ...
PDF file - Via Medica Journals
... study [12], analyzed 409 patients with class III and IV NYHA class heart failure and mean ejection fraction of 23%, among which 84 patients (20%) had atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation was not found to be an independent predictor of mortality after adjustment for clinical covariates in this co ...
... study [12], analyzed 409 patients with class III and IV NYHA class heart failure and mean ejection fraction of 23%, among which 84 patients (20%) had atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation was not found to be an independent predictor of mortality after adjustment for clinical covariates in this co ...
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... with early breast cancer prolonged disease free survival by reducing risk of recurrence an additional 19% (p=0.003) over that offered by tamoxifen when used as initial treatment after surgery, according to data from the Breast International Group (BIG) 1-98 study. Even more importantly, use of Femar ...
... with early breast cancer prolonged disease free survival by reducing risk of recurrence an additional 19% (p=0.003) over that offered by tamoxifen when used as initial treatment after surgery, according to data from the Breast International Group (BIG) 1-98 study. Even more importantly, use of Femar ...
Joseph Winaver, Aaron Hoffman and Zaid Abassi Tony
... compared with placebo (30). Recently, the Eplerenone PostAcute Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Efficacy and Survival (EPHESUS) study showed that addition of eplerenone to optimal medical therapy reduces morbidity and mortality among patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by LV dys ...
... compared with placebo (30). Recently, the Eplerenone PostAcute Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Efficacy and Survival (EPHESUS) study showed that addition of eplerenone to optimal medical therapy reduces morbidity and mortality among patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by LV dys ...
Influence of Patern and Degree of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on
... Atrial fibrillation associated with atrial dilatation is often observed in patients with hypertension [31]. About 40% of patients have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia during Holter monitoring and additional 4% during the exercise test [32]. Until now it is u ...
... Atrial fibrillation associated with atrial dilatation is often observed in patients with hypertension [31]. About 40% of patients have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia during Holter monitoring and additional 4% during the exercise test [32]. Until now it is u ...
View Article
... After the heart rate is calculated, the nurse would begin using the algorithm at step 1 by asking, “Are QRS complexes present?” If the answer is “no,” the rhythm is ventricular fibrillation or asystole (Figure 5). Ventricular fibrillation occurs when areas of normal myocardium in the ventricle alterna ...
... After the heart rate is calculated, the nurse would begin using the algorithm at step 1 by asking, “Are QRS complexes present?” If the answer is “no,” the rhythm is ventricular fibrillation or asystole (Figure 5). Ventricular fibrillation occurs when areas of normal myocardium in the ventricle alterna ...
Artificial Heart
... Experience with the pneumatically powered heart, both in laboratory and in the clinical setting, has confirmed the disadvantage of prestigious passage of power lines. A major break through in this transmission of energy in the form of pressurized fluid across the skin does not appear to be imminent. ...
... Experience with the pneumatically powered heart, both in laboratory and in the clinical setting, has confirmed the disadvantage of prestigious passage of power lines. A major break through in this transmission of energy in the form of pressurized fluid across the skin does not appear to be imminent. ...
time course of isovolumetric relaxation
... and metabolic events, and for these reasons it is difficult to interpret some of the reported changes in left ventricular isovolumetric relaxation rate. For example, angina pectoris is associated with an apparent stiffening of the left ventricular chamber, which is widely thought to be caused by imp ...
... and metabolic events, and for these reasons it is difficult to interpret some of the reported changes in left ventricular isovolumetric relaxation rate. For example, angina pectoris is associated with an apparent stiffening of the left ventricular chamber, which is widely thought to be caused by imp ...
Conduction of Cardiovascular Sound Along Arteries
... a measure of the velocity of conduction. Dow and Hamilton13 used this method successfully in their determination of the pulse wave velocity. The one phonocatheter was eventually drawn as far back as the second heart sound could be recorded. This was four centimeters in dog A, twenty centimeters in d ...
... a measure of the velocity of conduction. Dow and Hamilton13 used this method successfully in their determination of the pulse wave velocity. The one phonocatheter was eventually drawn as far back as the second heart sound could be recorded. This was four centimeters in dog A, twenty centimeters in d ...
Cardiac screening examination of the fetus
... some of the reasons why patients could be referred for this comprehensive evaluation (Table 2)50 . As an example, increased nuchal translucency of greater than 3.5 mm at 11–14 weeks’ gestation, is an indication for a detailed cardiac evaluation even if this measurement subsequently falls into the no ...
... some of the reasons why patients could be referred for this comprehensive evaluation (Table 2)50 . As an example, increased nuchal translucency of greater than 3.5 mm at 11–14 weeks’ gestation, is an indication for a detailed cardiac evaluation even if this measurement subsequently falls into the no ...
Predictors of Conversion of Recent‐Onset Atrial Fibrillation Treated
... Background: Vernakalant is an available drug for the treatment of recent-onset atrial fibrillation, producing conversion between 55% and 87% of the patients treated. In this sense, little is known about the predictors of conversion with this agent. The aim of our study was to analyze the predictors ...
... Background: Vernakalant is an available drug for the treatment of recent-onset atrial fibrillation, producing conversion between 55% and 87% of the patients treated. In this sense, little is known about the predictors of conversion with this agent. The aim of our study was to analyze the predictors ...
Oesophageal Electronic Stethoscope A.N.Nithyaa Subhashree Rajan
... chest of the patient frequently. The heart beats, the breathing as well as the blood pressure (BP) indicates that the patient is alive; it also indicates that there are no complications in weaning off the patient from anesthesia [4]. Monitoring of heartbeats frequently by placing the stethoscope on ...
... chest of the patient frequently. The heart beats, the breathing as well as the blood pressure (BP) indicates that the patient is alive; it also indicates that there are no complications in weaning off the patient from anesthesia [4]. Monitoring of heartbeats frequently by placing the stethoscope on ...
Cardiac Remodeling in Response to 1 Year of Intensive - MET-TEST
... resonance images for assessment of right and left ventricular mass and volumes were obtained at baseline and after 3,6,9, and 12 months of training. Maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) and cardiac output at rest and during exercise (C2H2 rebreathing) were measured at the same time periods. Pulmonary arte ...
... resonance images for assessment of right and left ventricular mass and volumes were obtained at baseline and after 3,6,9, and 12 months of training. Maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) and cardiac output at rest and during exercise (C2H2 rebreathing) were measured at the same time periods. Pulmonary arte ...
Aging-related Changes in Cardiac Extracellular Matrix: Implications
... (HTN) and myocardial infarction (MI) are the two main comorbidities leading to HF in the elderly (age ≥ 65 years). Aging is progressive and results in cardiovascular changes that lead to an aging phenotype and negatively impact disease expression and response to therapy. Aging-related changes contri ...
... (HTN) and myocardial infarction (MI) are the two main comorbidities leading to HF in the elderly (age ≥ 65 years). Aging is progressive and results in cardiovascular changes that lead to an aging phenotype and negatively impact disease expression and response to therapy. Aging-related changes contri ...
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... Can occur with AIDS as a result of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) CMV: Common virus in the herpes virus family that affects 5085% of adults in the US by age 40. Found in saliva, urine, and other body fluids and can be spread through sexual contact or other more casual forms of physical ...
... Can occur with AIDS as a result of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) CMV: Common virus in the herpes virus family that affects 5085% of adults in the US by age 40. Found in saliva, urine, and other body fluids and can be spread through sexual contact or other more casual forms of physical ...
Tonic Influence of the Sympathetic Nervous System on Myocardial
... Original manuscript received January 19, 1976; accepted for publication November 18, 1976. ...
... Original manuscript received January 19, 1976; accepted for publication November 18, 1976. ...
atrial fibrillation - Hamilton Cardiology Associates
... "These medications, such as beta blockers and calcium channel blockers, work on the AV node," says Dr. Andrea Russo of University of Pennsylvania Health System. "They slow the heart rate and may help improve symptoms. However, they do not 'cure' the rhythm abnormality, and patients still require med ...
... "These medications, such as beta blockers and calcium channel blockers, work on the AV node," says Dr. Andrea Russo of University of Pennsylvania Health System. "They slow the heart rate and may help improve symptoms. However, they do not 'cure' the rhythm abnormality, and patients still require med ...
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... pathway is angiotensin II. Angiotensin II binds to AT1 receptors to cause vasoconstriction and fluid retention, both of which lead to an increase in blood pressure. The angiotensin II receptor blockers lower blood pressure by blocking the AT1 receptors. Therefore they have similar ...
... pathway is angiotensin II. Angiotensin II binds to AT1 receptors to cause vasoconstriction and fluid retention, both of which lead to an increase in blood pressure. The angiotensin II receptor blockers lower blood pressure by blocking the AT1 receptors. Therefore they have similar ...