Left-Sided Congestive Heart Failure
... Heart muscle is flabby and weak for unknown causes (so-called “idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy” or DCM) Trypanosomiasis (disease caused by the protozoa, Trypanosoma)—rare Toxicity of doxorubicin (a chemotherapeutic drug) to the heart in dogs Inadequate levels of thyroid hormone (known as “ ...
... Heart muscle is flabby and weak for unknown causes (so-called “idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy” or DCM) Trypanosomiasis (disease caused by the protozoa, Trypanosoma)—rare Toxicity of doxorubicin (a chemotherapeutic drug) to the heart in dogs Inadequate levels of thyroid hormone (known as “ ...
What Is Heart Disease?
... Physical Exercise • This should be undertaken for 30-60 minutes at least five times each week,but preferably daily. Walking is the easiest form of exercise for ...
... Physical Exercise • This should be undertaken for 30-60 minutes at least five times each week,but preferably daily. Walking is the easiest form of exercise for ...
17- interior of heart
... It has 2 atria & 2 ventricles. The superior atria are receiving chambers. They are not important in pumping activity. Blood flow into them under low pressure from the veins of the body then to the ventricles. The longitudinal septum which divides the heart is called the interventricular or the inter ...
... It has 2 atria & 2 ventricles. The superior atria are receiving chambers. They are not important in pumping activity. Blood flow into them under low pressure from the veins of the body then to the ventricles. The longitudinal septum which divides the heart is called the interventricular or the inter ...
1- Dilated cardiomyopathy
... myocardial dysfunction - usually present with heart failure and arrhythmias - there are 3 main types of cardiomyopathy: 1- dilated cardiomyopathy 2- hypertrophic 3- restrictive 1- Dilated cardiomyopathy: (DCM) - is characterized by: 1- four-chamber dilation 2- myocardial hypertrophy 3- impairment of ...
... myocardial dysfunction - usually present with heart failure and arrhythmias - there are 3 main types of cardiomyopathy: 1- dilated cardiomyopathy 2- hypertrophic 3- restrictive 1- Dilated cardiomyopathy: (DCM) - is characterized by: 1- four-chamber dilation 2- myocardial hypertrophy 3- impairment of ...
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA Web.indd - National Adrenal Diseases
... The most common sign of pheochromocytoma is high blood pressure which is sometimes sudden and extreme. Symptoms may include anxiety or emotional stress, rapid pulse, palpitations, headache, nausea, vomiting and clammy skin. The patient may be perfectly well for some period of time and then have an a ...
... The most common sign of pheochromocytoma is high blood pressure which is sometimes sudden and extreme. Symptoms may include anxiety or emotional stress, rapid pulse, palpitations, headache, nausea, vomiting and clammy skin. The patient may be perfectly well for some period of time and then have an a ...
MAC 400 brochure english
... standards. Through its collaboration with world-leading cardiologists, GE continues to develop ECG products to the highest standards of quality. With over 40 years‘ heritage in highly reliable ECG analysis and interpretation, you can trust the Marquette® 12SLTM program to support your clinical decis ...
... standards. Through its collaboration with world-leading cardiologists, GE continues to develop ECG products to the highest standards of quality. With over 40 years‘ heritage in highly reliable ECG analysis and interpretation, you can trust the Marquette® 12SLTM program to support your clinical decis ...
06.Heart murmur syndrome congenital and acquired heart disease
... Coarctation of the aorta - congenital narrowing it to a limited area. Constriction of the aorta is found. Coarctation may be isolated or combined with a PDA. Due to the increased aortic pressure on left stomach, causing it to overload. Above the constriction has hypertension, which covers the vessel ...
... Coarctation of the aorta - congenital narrowing it to a limited area. Constriction of the aorta is found. Coarctation may be isolated or combined with a PDA. Due to the increased aortic pressure on left stomach, causing it to overload. Above the constriction has hypertension, which covers the vessel ...
Cardiac, STEMI, and 12-Lead Review
... •Lead II: The postive lead is on the left abdomen or left thigh and the negative lead is also on the right arm. Records the difference of potential between the left leg and the right arm. •Lead III: The postive lead is also on the left abdomen or left lower lateral leg but the negative lead is on th ...
... •Lead II: The postive lead is on the left abdomen or left thigh and the negative lead is also on the right arm. Records the difference of potential between the left leg and the right arm. •Lead III: The postive lead is also on the left abdomen or left lower lateral leg but the negative lead is on th ...
State of the Art Heart - 2012 - UK HealthCare
... the university’s responsibilities to the Commonwealth. We are committed to a strategy emphasizing advanced subspecialty care here in Lexington, while pursuing productive, mutually supportive relationships with regional and rural providers. We recognized efficiency, quality, safety and service as cri ...
... the university’s responsibilities to the Commonwealth. We are committed to a strategy emphasizing advanced subspecialty care here in Lexington, while pursuing productive, mutually supportive relationships with regional and rural providers. We recognized efficiency, quality, safety and service as cri ...
Interesting Case Rounds
... • Up to 25% of pre-eclampsia cases are post-partum – 50% of these cases are beyond 48hrs • 70% of these cases develop convulsions • HEELP syndrome and more classic pre-eclampsia lab work is appreciated only in a minority of late post partum pre-eclampsia, thus have a lower threshold for treating the ...
... • Up to 25% of pre-eclampsia cases are post-partum – 50% of these cases are beyond 48hrs • 70% of these cases develop convulsions • HEELP syndrome and more classic pre-eclampsia lab work is appreciated only in a minority of late post partum pre-eclampsia, thus have a lower threshold for treating the ...
Therapeutic Catheterizations
... – Reduce uremic toxins which may worsen AKI – Provides stability to the high risk patient after the procedure reducing the risks of oliguria, volume overload, and electrolyte imbalance that are associated with short-term mortality. Double lumen catheter is placed in a jugular or femoral vein for blo ...
... – Reduce uremic toxins which may worsen AKI – Provides stability to the high risk patient after the procedure reducing the risks of oliguria, volume overload, and electrolyte imbalance that are associated with short-term mortality. Double lumen catheter is placed in a jugular or femoral vein for blo ...
- The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
... (ICDs) are now routinely prescribed for potential transplant patients. Many patients also have biventricular pacemakers implanted. These therapies improve survival for heart failure patients.5–9 However, with the exception of biventricular pacemakers, they do not appreciably change exercise capacity ...
... (ICDs) are now routinely prescribed for potential transplant patients. Many patients also have biventricular pacemakers implanted. These therapies improve survival for heart failure patients.5–9 However, with the exception of biventricular pacemakers, they do not appreciably change exercise capacity ...
Introduction to Clinical Electrocardiography
... Specific structures of the heart through which the electrical wave travels How that leads to a measurable signal on the surface of the body ...
... Specific structures of the heart through which the electrical wave travels How that leads to a measurable signal on the surface of the body ...
Cardiac drugs - Australian National University
... • Glycosides have a narrow therapeutic window and interactions with many drugs can result in increased toxicity. • Temporarily, both β-AR blockers and phosphodiesterase inhibitors can be used to improve cardiac function. • Ischaemia is ameliorated either by increasing O2 supply (vasodilation; Ca2+ c ...
... • Glycosides have a narrow therapeutic window and interactions with many drugs can result in increased toxicity. • Temporarily, both β-AR blockers and phosphodiesterase inhibitors can be used to improve cardiac function. • Ischaemia is ameliorated either by increasing O2 supply (vasodilation; Ca2+ c ...
Introduction to Clinical Electrocardiography
... Specific structures of the heart through which the electrical wave travels How that leads to a measurable signal on the surface of the body ...
... Specific structures of the heart through which the electrical wave travels How that leads to a measurable signal on the surface of the body ...
Blood vessel health - Mayo Clinic Health Letter
... a training option that promotes both muscle strength and vascular health. ...
... a training option that promotes both muscle strength and vascular health. ...
atrial septal defect
... C. Primum ASD is formed by the failure of the septum primum to fuse with the endocardial cushions. The fossa ovalis is normal. D. Sinus venosus ASD is caused by the malposition of the insertion of the superior or inferior vena cava and is outside the area of the fossa ...
... C. Primum ASD is formed by the failure of the septum primum to fuse with the endocardial cushions. The fossa ovalis is normal. D. Sinus venosus ASD is caused by the malposition of the insertion of the superior or inferior vena cava and is outside the area of the fossa ...
Age-Related Changes in Echocardiographic
... Abstract—Left ventricular (LV) mass and other LV measures have been shown to be heritable. In this study we hypothesized that functional variation in the gene coding for estrogen receptor-␣ (ESR1), known for mediating the effect of estrogens on myocardium, is associated with age-related changes in L ...
... Abstract—Left ventricular (LV) mass and other LV measures have been shown to be heritable. In this study we hypothesized that functional variation in the gene coding for estrogen receptor-␣ (ESR1), known for mediating the effect of estrogens on myocardium, is associated with age-related changes in L ...
New QT and JT correction methods in right bundle branch block in
... for arhythmogenesis. In patients with right bundle branch block (RBBB), the assessment of ventricular repolarization remains controversial. We set out to compute the best derived QT and JT formula correction factors in children with RBBB. Methods: we enrolled a cohort of 96 children with RBBB. In 3 ...
... for arhythmogenesis. In patients with right bundle branch block (RBBB), the assessment of ventricular repolarization remains controversial. We set out to compute the best derived QT and JT formula correction factors in children with RBBB. Methods: we enrolled a cohort of 96 children with RBBB. In 3 ...
the heart - Dr Magrann
... For an artery that has become extremely narrow from plaques, you can do a CORONARY BYPASS. Take another blood vessel graft (a superficial vein from the thigh) and go around the blockage. For double or triple bypasses, that’s how many vessels are affected. People who exercise have the same number of ...
... For an artery that has become extremely narrow from plaques, you can do a CORONARY BYPASS. Take another blood vessel graft (a superficial vein from the thigh) and go around the blockage. For double or triple bypasses, that’s how many vessels are affected. People who exercise have the same number of ...
Chapter 19, Cardiovascular System
... Blood pressure cycles over a 24-hour period BP peaks in the morning due to waxing and waning levels of retinoic acid Extrinsic factors such as age, sex, weight, race, mood, posture, socioeconomic status, and physical activity may also cause BP to vary ...
... Blood pressure cycles over a 24-hour period BP peaks in the morning due to waxing and waning levels of retinoic acid Extrinsic factors such as age, sex, weight, race, mood, posture, socioeconomic status, and physical activity may also cause BP to vary ...
A Thotharam HIV related pulmonaryhypertension in
... conditions.31 It is a life threatening condition with poor prognosis if left untreated. Human immunodeficiency virus–related pulmonary hypertension (HIV-PAH) exists when pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) develops in patients who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and an alternativ ...
... conditions.31 It is a life threatening condition with poor prognosis if left untreated. Human immunodeficiency virus–related pulmonary hypertension (HIV-PAH) exists when pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) develops in patients who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and an alternativ ...
heart dissection
... and vice versa. The aorta is clearly visible at the top, with an atrium on either side, while the ventricles are in the bottom left. ...
... and vice versa. The aorta is clearly visible at the top, with an atrium on either side, while the ventricles are in the bottom left. ...
Backgrounder Pulmonary Hypertension
... PH encompasses multiple disease subtypes, but currently existing treatments are indicated solely for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which accounts for only a small portion of overall PH patients. 6 Fortunately, the management of PAH has evolved significantly over the past decade. 7 For examp ...
... PH encompasses multiple disease subtypes, but currently existing treatments are indicated solely for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which accounts for only a small portion of overall PH patients. 6 Fortunately, the management of PAH has evolved significantly over the past decade. 7 For examp ...