Arrhythmia ToolBox Resources
... following is a basic eight-step method that can be used with any ECG tracing. The key to successfully analyzing ECGs is learning the characteristics or features of each normal and abnormal ECG, and then comparing what one sees on the ECG tracing to those characteristics. Some ECG rhythms may be prof ...
... following is a basic eight-step method that can be used with any ECG tracing. The key to successfully analyzing ECGs is learning the characteristics or features of each normal and abnormal ECG, and then comparing what one sees on the ECG tracing to those characteristics. Some ECG rhythms may be prof ...
Clinical predictors of the defibrillation threshold with the
... artery disease and the use of amiodarone were not significant predictors of the defibrillation threshold. On multivariate analysis, patient gender, ejection fraction, and pulsing technique were independent but weak predictors of the defibrillation threshold. More recently, Brooks et al. (4) examined ...
... artery disease and the use of amiodarone were not significant predictors of the defibrillation threshold. On multivariate analysis, patient gender, ejection fraction, and pulsing technique were independent but weak predictors of the defibrillation threshold. More recently, Brooks et al. (4) examined ...
The Pathophysiology of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
... continued adverse remodeling after therapeutic intervention (such as annuloplasty) should theoretically prevent most recurrences of MR postrepair. Annuloplasty, the hallmark of current treatment strategies, is an effective therapy for ischemic MR but does not directly address the primary cause of is ...
... continued adverse remodeling after therapeutic intervention (such as annuloplasty) should theoretically prevent most recurrences of MR postrepair. Annuloplasty, the hallmark of current treatment strategies, is an effective therapy for ischemic MR but does not directly address the primary cause of is ...
Right Ventricular Ejection Function Assessed by - J
... right ventricular overload. They also suggests that 2-D echocardiography is a useful non-invasive means of assessing right ventricular ejection function. Study Limitations In the present study, there were no cases of coronary heart disease, atrial septal defect or severe pulmonary hypertension in wh ...
... right ventricular overload. They also suggests that 2-D echocardiography is a useful non-invasive means of assessing right ventricular ejection function. Study Limitations In the present study, there were no cases of coronary heart disease, atrial septal defect or severe pulmonary hypertension in wh ...
acc/aha/esc practice guidelines—full text
... Preamble ..................................................................................................xx I. Introduction.................................................................................xx A. Organization of Committee and Evidence Review....xx B. Contents of These Guidelines..... ...
... Preamble ..................................................................................................xx I. Introduction.................................................................................xx A. Organization of Committee and Evidence Review....xx B. Contents of These Guidelines..... ...
A-A Pacemaker Patient Information Booklet.indd
... and would then need to be repositioned. • A small risk of perforation of the lung during the procedure (a pneumothorax) – this is often detected on the chest x-ray that is performed following the pacemaker implant and can sometimes rectify itself without treatment. Very occasionally a small drain ma ...
... and would then need to be repositioned. • A small risk of perforation of the lung during the procedure (a pneumothorax) – this is often detected on the chest x-ray that is performed following the pacemaker implant and can sometimes rectify itself without treatment. Very occasionally a small drain ma ...
Amiodarone Hydrochloride 150 mg/3 mL Name of the
... Onset of dyspnoea or non-productive cough may be related to pulmonary toxicity (see Adverse Effects) such as interstitial pneumonitis. Very rare cases of interstitial pneumonitis have been reported with intravenous amiodarone. A chest x-ray should be performed when the diagnosis is suspected, in pat ...
... Onset of dyspnoea or non-productive cough may be related to pulmonary toxicity (see Adverse Effects) such as interstitial pneumonitis. Very rare cases of interstitial pneumonitis have been reported with intravenous amiodarone. A chest x-ray should be performed when the diagnosis is suspected, in pat ...
Acetaminophen Use in Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): Should we
... b. Increased nitric oxide production from the DA causes vasodilation 2. Opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery allows oxygenated blood to recirculate into the lungs 3. Left-to-right shunting through the PDA results in pulmonary overcirculation, left heart volume overload, and pulmonary e ...
... b. Increased nitric oxide production from the DA causes vasodilation 2. Opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery allows oxygenated blood to recirculate into the lungs 3. Left-to-right shunting through the PDA results in pulmonary overcirculation, left heart volume overload, and pulmonary e ...
Simultaneous mapping of membrane voltage and calcium in
... Zebrafish are a promising model for cardiac development on account of their small size, genetic tractability, and transparency (Milan et al., 2003, 2009). For measurements in vivo, genetically encoded reporters are preferred due to reduced toxicity and the ability to target specific cell types (Tsut ...
... Zebrafish are a promising model for cardiac development on account of their small size, genetic tractability, and transparency (Milan et al., 2003, 2009). For measurements in vivo, genetically encoded reporters are preferred due to reduced toxicity and the ability to target specific cell types (Tsut ...
... assist school athletic department personnel in administering the test. This non-invasive test is set up in “video-game” type format and takes about 30 minutes to complete. The test is administered at the school at no cost to parents. The test tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed, ...
narrow-qrs tachycardias
... If the patient is stable but symptomatic (and symptoms are due to the rapid heart rate), treatment usually includes oxygen, IV access, and vagal maneuvers. If vagal maneuvers do not slow the rate or cause conversion of the tachycardia to a sinus rhythm, the first drug given is usually adenosine. If ...
... If the patient is stable but symptomatic (and symptoms are due to the rapid heart rate), treatment usually includes oxygen, IV access, and vagal maneuvers. If vagal maneuvers do not slow the rate or cause conversion of the tachycardia to a sinus rhythm, the first drug given is usually adenosine. If ...
Six Lead ECG
... are triggered by the coordinated electrical activity of the myocardial cells in the heart. The electrical currents produced by the heart are large and can be recorded through electrodes placed on the skin. The recording is known as an electrocardiogram or ECG (Figure HH-4-B1). When diagnosing the he ...
... are triggered by the coordinated electrical activity of the myocardial cells in the heart. The electrical currents produced by the heart are large and can be recorded through electrodes placed on the skin. The recording is known as an electrocardiogram or ECG (Figure HH-4-B1). When diagnosing the he ...
Six Lead ECG
... are triggered by the coordinated electrical activity of the myocardial cells in the heart. The electrical currents produced by the heart are large and can be recorded through electrodes placed on the skin. The recording is known as an electrocardiogram or ECG (Figure HH-4-B1). When diagnosing the he ...
... are triggered by the coordinated electrical activity of the myocardial cells in the heart. The electrical currents produced by the heart are large and can be recorded through electrodes placed on the skin. The recording is known as an electrocardiogram or ECG (Figure HH-4-B1). When diagnosing the he ...
PDF Article
... the upper absolute value for several dimensions including three minor left ventricular axes and one right ventricular minor axis . When corrected for his body surface area these measurements were all well within the normal range . Clearly body surface area has a direct effect on absolute measurement ...
... the upper absolute value for several dimensions including three minor left ventricular axes and one right ventricular minor axis . When corrected for his body surface area these measurements were all well within the normal range . Clearly body surface area has a direct effect on absolute measurement ...
table of contents
... times, the child with mild aortic stenosis does not require immediate treatment. Periodic visits to the cardiologist may provide the information necessary to determine when or if treatment is necessary. If treatment for aortic valve stenosis is required, the cardiologist may first recommend a cathet ...
... times, the child with mild aortic stenosis does not require immediate treatment. Periodic visits to the cardiologist may provide the information necessary to determine when or if treatment is necessary. If treatment for aortic valve stenosis is required, the cardiologist may first recommend a cathet ...
Simvastatin Modulates Remodeling of Kv4.3 Expression in Rat
... caused by abnormal remodeling of the Kv4-family of transient potassium channels. Inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (statins) have recently been shown to exert pleiotropic protective effects in cardiovascular diseases, including anti-arrhythmias. It is hypothesized that re ...
... caused by abnormal remodeling of the Kv4-family of transient potassium channels. Inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (statins) have recently been shown to exert pleiotropic protective effects in cardiovascular diseases, including anti-arrhythmias. It is hypothesized that re ...
Cardiac norepinephrine transporter protein expression is inversely
... reserpine, while NET binding is increased when NE levels are raised by treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. This is true for other transmitter systems as well. Acetylcholine release influences the uptake of choline by neurons, such that an increase in cholinergic activity and acetylcholine r ...
... reserpine, while NET binding is increased when NE levels are raised by treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. This is true for other transmitter systems as well. Acetylcholine release influences the uptake of choline by neurons, such that an increase in cholinergic activity and acetylcholine r ...
EKG Workshop – Beyond the Basics - AAIM
... becomes to determine if the abnormality is benign or not. This is best done by considering the context of the ECG recording and by determining what disease process is causing the ECG abnormality as mortality is greatly influenced by whether structural heart disease is present of not. The objectives ...
... becomes to determine if the abnormality is benign or not. This is best done by considering the context of the ECG recording and by determining what disease process is causing the ECG abnormality as mortality is greatly influenced by whether structural heart disease is present of not. The objectives ...
Tobacco Cessation Update 2015 - Florida Osteopathic Medical
... • Damages the endothelium lining increases atherosclerotic plaques. • Lowers HDL. • Promotes artery vasoconstriction. • Increases blood pressure. • Raises oxygen demand and decrease O2 delivery of the heart muscle(CO). • Promotes thrombosis. ...
... • Damages the endothelium lining increases atherosclerotic plaques. • Lowers HDL. • Promotes artery vasoconstriction. • Increases blood pressure. • Raises oxygen demand and decrease O2 delivery of the heart muscle(CO). • Promotes thrombosis. ...
Circulatory adaptation to orthostatic stress in
... In two girls and two boys, free standing had to be discontinued after 4-9 rnin because of impending syncope. Subjects returned rapidly to the supine position to prevent actual fainting. The individual BP and HR responses of these four near-fainting subjects are shown in Fig. 3. In the supine positio ...
... In two girls and two boys, free standing had to be discontinued after 4-9 rnin because of impending syncope. Subjects returned rapidly to the supine position to prevent actual fainting. The individual BP and HR responses of these four near-fainting subjects are shown in Fig. 3. In the supine positio ...
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... not curative and the only available method of treating end-stage CHF is a heart transplant. Although heart transplants have been very successful, too few donor hearts are available to address the 30,000 to 50,000 CHF patients requiring some form of permanent cardiac assist in the U.S. each year. In ...
... not curative and the only available method of treating end-stage CHF is a heart transplant. Although heart transplants have been very successful, too few donor hearts are available to address the 30,000 to 50,000 CHF patients requiring some form of permanent cardiac assist in the U.S. each year. In ...
A novel, minimally invasive, segmental myocardial infarction with a
... peripheral oxygen saturation were measured continuously. A neck cut down was performed, and the right carotid artery was canalized. A 4-Fr guide catheter (Cook, Slip-Cath Beacon Tip with custom alteration for use in a rabbit) was advanced retrogradely to the ascending aorta using fluoroscopy and ang ...
... peripheral oxygen saturation were measured continuously. A neck cut down was performed, and the right carotid artery was canalized. A 4-Fr guide catheter (Cook, Slip-Cath Beacon Tip with custom alteration for use in a rabbit) was advanced retrogradely to the ascending aorta using fluoroscopy and ang ...
AED - The Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad
... Automated Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (AICD) ...
... Automated Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (AICD) ...
Basic ECG Rhythm Interpretation
... 90% of hearts, we can anticipate problems that would arise with a compromise of these primary pacemakers such as sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, junctional rhythms and AV Block rhythms. Since the LCA perfuses the anterior wall of the heart, we can anticipate problems that would result from a lack o ...
... 90% of hearts, we can anticipate problems that would arise with a compromise of these primary pacemakers such as sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, junctional rhythms and AV Block rhythms. Since the LCA perfuses the anterior wall of the heart, we can anticipate problems that would result from a lack o ...
