Thrombolysis in the Era of Intervention
... and subsequently as an intravenous infusion. Streptokinase is isolated from bacteria and hence is antigenic. It should not be reused in any patient for a second STEMI, since pre – formed antibodies can neutralize the standard doses of streptokinase. Therefore, repeat thrombolysis, when required, sho ...
... and subsequently as an intravenous infusion. Streptokinase is isolated from bacteria and hence is antigenic. It should not be reused in any patient for a second STEMI, since pre – formed antibodies can neutralize the standard doses of streptokinase. Therefore, repeat thrombolysis, when required, sho ...
HYPERTENSION AND ARRHYTHMIA
... Impaired left ventricular function: The risk of arrhythmia in hypertensive patients is likewise exacerbated by impaired left ventricular function (systolic or diastolic) as a result of electrical asynchronism. This risk is further increased if the left ventricle is enlarged. As a general rule, at le ...
... Impaired left ventricular function: The risk of arrhythmia in hypertensive patients is likewise exacerbated by impaired left ventricular function (systolic or diastolic) as a result of electrical asynchronism. This risk is further increased if the left ventricle is enlarged. As a general rule, at le ...
View Article - International Society on Hypertension in Blacks
... with a greater mortality and morbidity when compared with Caucasians.5 This propensity for hypertension is thought to be the main mechanism behind the greater diastolic dysfunction9; however studies indicate that other factors may also play a role. Sharp et al looked at 449 White and 60 Afro-Caribbe ...
... with a greater mortality and morbidity when compared with Caucasians.5 This propensity for hypertension is thought to be the main mechanism behind the greater diastolic dysfunction9; however studies indicate that other factors may also play a role. Sharp et al looked at 449 White and 60 Afro-Caribbe ...
Aalborg Universitet QT measurement and heart rate correction during hypoglycemia
... the T wave is known to be sensitive to changes in T wave amplitude, although the method was originally meant for cases with partial T-U fusion [11, 16]. In particular a flattened T wave will cause an overestimation of the QT interval with the SI method when compared to the MA method (Figure 2). Sinc ...
... the T wave is known to be sensitive to changes in T wave amplitude, although the method was originally meant for cases with partial T-U fusion [11, 16]. In particular a flattened T wave will cause an overestimation of the QT interval with the SI method when compared to the MA method (Figure 2). Sinc ...
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... Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor, accounting for 25–50% of cases [20]. They occur most often in patients 30 to 60 years old, with a higher prevalence in women [21,22]. Most occur sporadically, although there have been cases of familial lesions and lesions associated with a clinical ...
... Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor, accounting for 25–50% of cases [20]. They occur most often in patients 30 to 60 years old, with a higher prevalence in women [21,22]. Most occur sporadically, although there have been cases of familial lesions and lesions associated with a clinical ...
Heart Notes and Questions
... Look at the pictures of heart valves in your handout. They are drawn from the perspective of being ABOVE the heart. Why do the AV valves look so different from the Aortic and pulmonary (semilunar) valves? ...
... Look at the pictures of heart valves in your handout. They are drawn from the perspective of being ABOVE the heart. Why do the AV valves look so different from the Aortic and pulmonary (semilunar) valves? ...
Changes in left ventricular filling dynamics with treadmill exercise in
... Dynamic exercise involves a complex interaction of tachycardia, increased sympathetic activation, altered loading conditions, and reduced diastolic LV filling time [4]. The normal ventricle responds with increased elastic recoil secondary to accelerated relaxation [4]. The increase in both E and A w ...
... Dynamic exercise involves a complex interaction of tachycardia, increased sympathetic activation, altered loading conditions, and reduced diastolic LV filling time [4]. The normal ventricle responds with increased elastic recoil secondary to accelerated relaxation [4]. The increase in both E and A w ...
Anomalous Left Main Coronary Artery Originating from the Right
... and his uncontrolled medical co-morbidities have led to significant obstructive coronary disease causing his symptoms. Thus, aggressive medical management has been implemented while the patient’s long term options are being reviewed, with a significant focus on tighter diabetic and lipid control. ...
... and his uncontrolled medical co-morbidities have led to significant obstructive coronary disease causing his symptoms. Thus, aggressive medical management has been implemented while the patient’s long term options are being reviewed, with a significant focus on tighter diabetic and lipid control. ...
How to answer questions about warming up
... The first stage of any warm-up is to perform some kind of cardiovascular exercise such as jogging, gently increasing your heart rate. The second stage is the performance of stretching/flexibility exercises, especially using those joints and muscles that will be most active during the training sessio ...
... The first stage of any warm-up is to perform some kind of cardiovascular exercise such as jogging, gently increasing your heart rate. The second stage is the performance of stretching/flexibility exercises, especially using those joints and muscles that will be most active during the training sessio ...
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
... The results of this meta-analysis strongly support respiratory rehabilitation including at least four weeks of exercise training as part of the spectrum of management for patients with COPD. We found clinically and statistically significant improvements in dyspnea, fatigue and mastery. When compared ...
... The results of this meta-analysis strongly support respiratory rehabilitation including at least four weeks of exercise training as part of the spectrum of management for patients with COPD. We found clinically and statistically significant improvements in dyspnea, fatigue and mastery. When compared ...
Congenital coronary artery dilatation
... three patients. Moreover, in two out of our three patients, the lesion was detected soon after birth. The natural history of these lesions is not fully known. It is very likely that these patients have an increased risk of ischaemic coronary disease. On the other hand, bicuspid aortic valve is one o ...
... three patients. Moreover, in two out of our three patients, the lesion was detected soon after birth. The natural history of these lesions is not fully known. It is very likely that these patients have an increased risk of ischaemic coronary disease. On the other hand, bicuspid aortic valve is one o ...
By Sasha Darwazeh FY1
... ●Cardiac enzymes: troponin-T 12 hours after onset of symptoms ●U+Es: metabolic acidosis, hypokalaemia, hyperkalaemia, ...
... ●Cardiac enzymes: troponin-T 12 hours after onset of symptoms ●U+Es: metabolic acidosis, hypokalaemia, hyperkalaemia, ...
Efficacy, safety and tolerability of metoprolol CR/XL in patients with
... After a single, blind, placebo run-in phase of 2 weeks, patients were randomized to metoprolol CR/XL or placebo, with starting doses of 12.5 mg (NYHA classes III and IV) or 25 mg once daily. It was recommended that the dose be doubled every 2 weeks to a target dose of 200 mg once daily, or the highe ...
... After a single, blind, placebo run-in phase of 2 weeks, patients were randomized to metoprolol CR/XL or placebo, with starting doses of 12.5 mg (NYHA classes III and IV) or 25 mg once daily. It was recommended that the dose be doubled every 2 weeks to a target dose of 200 mg once daily, or the highe ...
Detection of scarred and viable myocardium using a new magnetic
... showed significant stenosis (more than 50% reduction in luminal diameter) of all three major coronary arteries in all patients. They all had at least one totally occluded epicardial coronary artery. Patients who had a contraindication to MRI, or a cardiac arrhythmia that would not permit ECG gating, ...
... showed significant stenosis (more than 50% reduction in luminal diameter) of all three major coronary arteries in all patients. They all had at least one totally occluded epicardial coronary artery. Patients who had a contraindication to MRI, or a cardiac arrhythmia that would not permit ECG gating, ...
Analysis of LeftVentricular Pressure During Isovolumic
... study two estimates of T were made: Tin from the slope of In (pressure) against time, and TEXP by a method of exponential analysis that also estimated the asymptote. These techniques were applied to measurements of left ventricular pressure made at increasing pacing rates in three groups of patients ...
... study two estimates of T were made: Tin from the slope of In (pressure) against time, and TEXP by a method of exponential analysis that also estimated the asymptote. These techniques were applied to measurements of left ventricular pressure made at increasing pacing rates in three groups of patients ...
second-degree heart block (second-degree atrioventricular block
... The heart of the dog or cat is composed of four chambers; the top two chambers are the right and left atria and the bottom two chambers are the right and left ventricles In order to pump blood to the lungs and body, the heart must work in a coordinated fashion; the normal control or “pacemaker” ...
... The heart of the dog or cat is composed of four chambers; the top two chambers are the right and left atria and the bottom two chambers are the right and left ventricles In order to pump blood to the lungs and body, the heart must work in a coordinated fashion; the normal control or “pacemaker” ...
SureScan® Pacing Systems
... • Antitachycardia pacing (ATP) is indicated for termination of atrial tachyarrhythmias in bradycardia patients with one or more of the above pacing indications Contraindications: The Advisa DR MRI and Advisa SR MRI SureScan systems are contraindicated for: • Concomitant implantation with another br ...
... • Antitachycardia pacing (ATP) is indicated for termination of atrial tachyarrhythmias in bradycardia patients with one or more of the above pacing indications Contraindications: The Advisa DR MRI and Advisa SR MRI SureScan systems are contraindicated for: • Concomitant implantation with another br ...
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... Why Our Arteries Become Clogged As We Age By John Colman The aging process damages blood vessels, even when conventional risk factors such as cholesterol and blood pressure are within normal ranges. Despite aggressive intervention with diet, exercise, supplements, and drugs, pathological changes sti ...
... Why Our Arteries Become Clogged As We Age By John Colman The aging process damages blood vessels, even when conventional risk factors such as cholesterol and blood pressure are within normal ranges. Despite aggressive intervention with diet, exercise, supplements, and drugs, pathological changes sti ...
Theme 9. Management of the patients with stable angina
... Resting electrocardiogram (ECG) is indicated in all cases as an initial test, although a normal ECG does not exclude CAD. Evidence of a prior Q-wave on ECG and evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy also increases the probability of angina. If the resting ECG is normal, depending on the likelihood ...
... Resting electrocardiogram (ECG) is indicated in all cases as an initial test, although a normal ECG does not exclude CAD. Evidence of a prior Q-wave on ECG and evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy also increases the probability of angina. If the resting ECG is normal, depending on the likelihood ...
Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty
... New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II refers to patients with cardiac disease, which results in slight limitation of physical activity. These patients are comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea or anginal pain. New York Heart Association (NYHA) ...
... New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II refers to patients with cardiac disease, which results in slight limitation of physical activity. These patients are comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea or anginal pain. New York Heart Association (NYHA) ...
Innovative devices for advanced heart failure
... Despite improvements in medical and device therapies for the treatment of heart failure, the incidence and prevalence of heart failure continue to increase. Given the relative stagnation in new pharmacologic therapies, considerable attention has been given in recent years to device therapies to supp ...
... Despite improvements in medical and device therapies for the treatment of heart failure, the incidence and prevalence of heart failure continue to increase. Given the relative stagnation in new pharmacologic therapies, considerable attention has been given in recent years to device therapies to supp ...
The Journal - The Medical University of South Carolina
... withdrawal of life support and recovery of vital organs, and this does not change at all when brain dead individuals are understood to be in a state of irreversible coma, although still alive — they still satisfy the conditions of the UDDA. Given valid consent for withdrawing life support and for or ...
... withdrawal of life support and recovery of vital organs, and this does not change at all when brain dead individuals are understood to be in a state of irreversible coma, although still alive — they still satisfy the conditions of the UDDA. Given valid consent for withdrawing life support and for or ...