Spiral Waves and the Heart: Spatiotemporal
... are activated electrically followed by the ventricles. You can see a smooth coordinated electrical wave through the heart during normal sinus rhythm. ...
... are activated electrically followed by the ventricles. You can see a smooth coordinated electrical wave through the heart during normal sinus rhythm. ...
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. ...
Echocardiographic Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension in
... Definitions and Statistical Analysis PH was defined in this study as sPAP of greater than or equal to 45 mm Hg. This value was chosen based on the criteria established by the World Health Organization Symposium on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (1998), which defines mild PH as a sPAP of 40–50 mm Hg. ...
... Definitions and Statistical Analysis PH was defined in this study as sPAP of greater than or equal to 45 mm Hg. This value was chosen based on the criteria established by the World Health Organization Symposium on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (1998), which defines mild PH as a sPAP of 40–50 mm Hg. ...
Ventricular Arrhythmias – Approach to Management in Pregnancy
... Non-pregnant population: • In “normal hearts”, 4% individuals will have more than 100 PVCs/day. In populations with normal 2DE there is no increase in mortality or cardiovascular outcomes. • HOWEVER… • A high burden of ectopy (>10-20%, or >10 000/d) may result in LV dysfunction. • Occurs in as many ...
... Non-pregnant population: • In “normal hearts”, 4% individuals will have more than 100 PVCs/day. In populations with normal 2DE there is no increase in mortality or cardiovascular outcomes. • HOWEVER… • A high burden of ectopy (>10-20%, or >10 000/d) may result in LV dysfunction. • Occurs in as many ...
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 ...
Article Congestive Heart Failure With Preserved Systolic Function: Is
... In a previous, smaller study of 99 patients, Wong et al.2 found that the prevalence of CHF with normal systolic function increased with age and there was a tendency toward female predominance. More recently, Aronow et al.3 showed that female gender and age were independent risk factors for CHF with ...
... In a previous, smaller study of 99 patients, Wong et al.2 found that the prevalence of CHF with normal systolic function increased with age and there was a tendency toward female predominance. More recently, Aronow et al.3 showed that female gender and age were independent risk factors for CHF with ...
1 - Grupo Akros
... My patients had one other factor directing our approach. The patients were not candidates for coronary artery bypass surgery because of the extent of the coronary artery disease based on coronary angiography or their general medical status condition precluded major open heart surgery. Please remembe ...
... My patients had one other factor directing our approach. The patients were not candidates for coronary artery bypass surgery because of the extent of the coronary artery disease based on coronary angiography or their general medical status condition precluded major open heart surgery. Please remembe ...
Angina - GP Ref
... it getting worse, or at least slow down its progress. This is called secondary prevention. For angina, the methods of primary and secondary prevention are much the same. These are :Not Smoking - Cigarettes remove oxygen from the blood. They excite the heart, and make the blood cells stick together. ...
... it getting worse, or at least slow down its progress. This is called secondary prevention. For angina, the methods of primary and secondary prevention are much the same. These are :Not Smoking - Cigarettes remove oxygen from the blood. They excite the heart, and make the blood cells stick together. ...
Increased diastolic time fraction as beneficial adjunct of - AJP
... be closely related to stenosis severity at the onset of stressinduced myocardial ischemia in humans, whereas no such correlation was found with heart rate at the ischemic threshold (7). It has recently been reported that DTF also depends inversely on coronary pressure (24), which is an important det ...
... be closely related to stenosis severity at the onset of stressinduced myocardial ischemia in humans, whereas no such correlation was found with heart rate at the ischemic threshold (7). It has recently been reported that DTF also depends inversely on coronary pressure (24), which is an important det ...
volumetric heart modeling and analysis
... used to model the LV. Parameter detection algorithm tage of prior shape information and guess a similar inifunctions [12] led to a good tial shape. The model should be able to cover the for the LV and RV and inflow and description of the LV shape and variations of the object. However, the complexity ...
... used to model the LV. Parameter detection algorithm tage of prior shape information and guess a similar inifunctions [12] led to a good tial shape. The model should be able to cover the for the LV and RV and inflow and description of the LV shape and variations of the object. However, the complexity ...
incidence and course of acute myocardial infarction complicated by
... most common (71.5%) among different kinds of SVT. SVT prevailed in females and elderly patients with advanced heart failure. Development of paroxysmal SVT in patients with AMI is highly related to larger myocardial necrosis, left atrium dilatation and impaired left ventricular systolic function. Par ...
... most common (71.5%) among different kinds of SVT. SVT prevailed in females and elderly patients with advanced heart failure. Development of paroxysmal SVT in patients with AMI is highly related to larger myocardial necrosis, left atrium dilatation and impaired left ventricular systolic function. Par ...
Assessment of the Right Ventricle by Echocardiography: A Primer for
... Within the RV cavity, there are 3 muscular bands: the parietal band, the septomarginal band, and the moderator band. In abnormal or congenital heart disease, the moderator band may serve as a landmark to differentiate the right from the left ventricle. RV hemodynamic function is physiologically diff ...
... Within the RV cavity, there are 3 muscular bands: the parietal band, the septomarginal band, and the moderator band. In abnormal or congenital heart disease, the moderator band may serve as a landmark to differentiate the right from the left ventricle. RV hemodynamic function is physiologically diff ...
Pathological observations and tissue quantitative assessment of
... 1982 [3]. The epsilon wave of the disease was described in 1984 [4]. ARVC was initially believed to result from defective embryonic development that led to right ventricular dysplasia. Therefore, it was called arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia [3, 5]. It is now known that ARVC is inherited ...
... 1982 [3]. The epsilon wave of the disease was described in 1984 [4]. ARVC was initially believed to result from defective embryonic development that led to right ventricular dysplasia. Therefore, it was called arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia [3, 5]. It is now known that ARVC is inherited ...
THE MECHANISM OF THE ACTION OF THE HYDROGEN ION
... 2. Hines, H. J. C., Katz, L. N., and Long, C. N. H.: Proc. Roy. Soc., Series B, 1926, xcix, 20. Lactic Acid in Mammalian Cardiac Muscle. Part II. The Rigor Mortis Maximum and the Normal Glycogen Content. 3. Katz, L. N., Kerridge, P. I., and Long, C. N. H.: Proc. Roy. Soc., Series B, 1926, xcix, 26. ...
... 2. Hines, H. J. C., Katz, L. N., and Long, C. N. H.: Proc. Roy. Soc., Series B, 1926, xcix, 20. Lactic Acid in Mammalian Cardiac Muscle. Part II. The Rigor Mortis Maximum and the Normal Glycogen Content. 3. Katz, L. N., Kerridge, P. I., and Long, C. N. H.: Proc. Roy. Soc., Series B, 1926, xcix, 26. ...
Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important goal of
... The main treatment for stroke prevention in AF is anticoagulation, which has proven efficacy. The risk for stroke among patients with AF is stratified on the basis of several factors. A commonly used score, the CHADS2 score, assigns 1 point each for the presence of heart failure, hypertension, age 7 ...
... The main treatment for stroke prevention in AF is anticoagulation, which has proven efficacy. The risk for stroke among patients with AF is stratified on the basis of several factors. A commonly used score, the CHADS2 score, assigns 1 point each for the presence of heart failure, hypertension, age 7 ...
Congestive Heart Failure Readmission Strategies
... barriers to health care related to “socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural factors”, have “novel metabolic risk factors for CHF”, and are projected to become a majority population, caring for CHF patients (Vivo, Krim, Cevik, & Witteles, 2009, p 1168). CHF readmissions inside of 30 days regularly oc ...
... barriers to health care related to “socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural factors”, have “novel metabolic risk factors for CHF”, and are projected to become a majority population, caring for CHF patients (Vivo, Krim, Cevik, & Witteles, 2009, p 1168). CHF readmissions inside of 30 days regularly oc ...
induced currents in patient heart in mri: an
... The model used to evaluate the density of induced current has been developed in such a way as to determine currents within three crucial points: the Sinoatrial Node (SAN), the Atrioventricular Node (AVN) and the Aortic Arch (AA). Those specific points have been chosen for their peculiarity: Sinoatri ...
... The model used to evaluate the density of induced current has been developed in such a way as to determine currents within three crucial points: the Sinoatrial Node (SAN), the Atrioventricular Node (AVN) and the Aortic Arch (AA). Those specific points have been chosen for their peculiarity: Sinoatri ...
(AF) patient information - Atrial Fibrillation Association
... body and through the pulmonary artery to the lungs. Normally, the heart beats in a regular, organised way, at a rate of 60-100 beats per minute at rest. This is because it is driven by the sinus node, a specialised group of cells situated in the atria, which emits electrical impulses. The sinus node ...
... body and through the pulmonary artery to the lungs. Normally, the heart beats in a regular, organised way, at a rate of 60-100 beats per minute at rest. This is because it is driven by the sinus node, a specialised group of cells situated in the atria, which emits electrical impulses. The sinus node ...
7.01.131 Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve
... Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under a humanitarian device exception in January 2010 for patients with previous repair of congenital heart disease (CHD) and right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction. Patients wi ...
... Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under a humanitarian device exception in January 2010 for patients with previous repair of congenital heart disease (CHD) and right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction. Patients wi ...
meldonium as a corrector of the morphofunctional state of the heart
... antidiuretic hormone increases when taking certain medicines (barbiturates, morphine, glucocorticoids, potassium chloride, anesthetics), during stress, when carrying out an artificial lung ventilation with positive pressure. Hyperhydration accompanies acute and chronic renal failure [Alcázar Arroyo ...
... antidiuretic hormone increases when taking certain medicines (barbiturates, morphine, glucocorticoids, potassium chloride, anesthetics), during stress, when carrying out an artificial lung ventilation with positive pressure. Hyperhydration accompanies acute and chronic renal failure [Alcázar Arroyo ...
and cardiovascular mortality in type 2 diabetes.
... Intensive glycaemic control leads to increased mortality without reducing major cardiovascular events when compared to standard treatment. Moreover, intensive blood pressure control did not reduce major cardiovascular events but did reduce strokes. In addition, Intensive lipid control does not reduc ...
... Intensive glycaemic control leads to increased mortality without reducing major cardiovascular events when compared to standard treatment. Moreover, intensive blood pressure control did not reduce major cardiovascular events but did reduce strokes. In addition, Intensive lipid control does not reduc ...
How does the heart work? What is cardiomyopathy? What causes
... the heart muscle to recover. In these cases your cat will need to be treated for heart disease initially but can eventually come off medication as the heart recovers. Sadly, in most cases, no underlying disease is discovered (or if it is there is no treatment). If the heart disease is recognised ear ...
... the heart muscle to recover. In these cases your cat will need to be treated for heart disease initially but can eventually come off medication as the heart recovers. Sadly, in most cases, no underlying disease is discovered (or if it is there is no treatment). If the heart disease is recognised ear ...
Nerve activates contraction
... Atria contract simultaneously Atria relax, then ventricles contract Systole = contraction Diastole = relaxation ...
... Atria contract simultaneously Atria relax, then ventricles contract Systole = contraction Diastole = relaxation ...
