PROTHROMBIN MUTATION G20210 AND BLOOD CLOTTING What
... Normally, blood is maintained in a fluid state in the body because of a delicate balance between proteins that make clots (also called coagulants or factors) and proteins that prevent clots (also called anticoagulants). Blood clotting occurs when there is damage to the blood vessel. 1st , the platel ...
... Normally, blood is maintained in a fluid state in the body because of a delicate balance between proteins that make clots (also called coagulants or factors) and proteins that prevent clots (also called anticoagulants). Blood clotting occurs when there is damage to the blood vessel. 1st , the platel ...
2.1_Heart_-_Lecture_Notes_for_Angel.S06
... The AV valves open when atrial pressure is greater than ventricular pressure. The AV valves close when atrial pressure is less than ventricular pressure. 1) Tricuspid valve Location - On the right side of the heart between the right atrium and right ventricle. (Think tRicuspid on the Right) Structur ...
... The AV valves open when atrial pressure is greater than ventricular pressure. The AV valves close when atrial pressure is less than ventricular pressure. 1) Tricuspid valve Location - On the right side of the heart between the right atrium and right ventricle. (Think tRicuspid on the Right) Structur ...
Canine and Feline Electrocardiography
... • Without a standardization signal, the ECG paper is merely graph paper. By entering a signal, you place value on each of the smallest squares. ...
... • Without a standardization signal, the ECG paper is merely graph paper. By entering a signal, you place value on each of the smallest squares. ...
Transient Left Bundle Branch Block: An Unusual Electrocardiogram
... evidence of acute plaque rupture; (3) new ECG abnormalities (ST-segment elevation and/or T-wave inversion); and (4) absence of pheochromocytoma or myocarditis. Due to its clinical characteristics, TTC is frequently misdiagnosed as acute coronary syndrome (ACS), or myocarditis. Since the ECG and symp ...
... evidence of acute plaque rupture; (3) new ECG abnormalities (ST-segment elevation and/or T-wave inversion); and (4) absence of pheochromocytoma or myocarditis. Due to its clinical characteristics, TTC is frequently misdiagnosed as acute coronary syndrome (ACS), or myocarditis. Since the ECG and symp ...
Advanced 12 Lead EKG Lecture Worksheet #4
... ____6. Placement of right Precordial leads is identical to the standard Precordial leads except on the right side of the chest. ____7. 0.12 seconds is equal to 120 milliseconds ____8. The axes of leads I, II, and III form an equilateral triangle with the heart at the center. (Einthoven’s triangle). ...
... ____6. Placement of right Precordial leads is identical to the standard Precordial leads except on the right side of the chest. ____7. 0.12 seconds is equal to 120 milliseconds ____8. The axes of leads I, II, and III form an equilateral triangle with the heart at the center. (Einthoven’s triangle). ...
Minimally invasive and transcatheter techniques in high
... [12] and in Europe this number varies between 10 and 30%. In single centers it varies between 0 and 95% [13] . This controversy regarding a single superior procedure is even more debated about in highrisk patients requiring coronary revascular ization. Al-Ruzzeh et al. retrospectively analyzed the ...
... [12] and in Europe this number varies between 10 and 30%. In single centers it varies between 0 and 95% [13] . This controversy regarding a single superior procedure is even more debated about in highrisk patients requiring coronary revascular ization. Al-Ruzzeh et al. retrospectively analyzed the ...
Athersclerosis
... Evidence from in vitro studies suggests that large, buoyant LDL particles are more resistant to oxidative stress and small, dense LDL particles more ...
... Evidence from in vitro studies suggests that large, buoyant LDL particles are more resistant to oxidative stress and small, dense LDL particles more ...
Parasympathetic-mediated atrial fibrillation during tilt test
... can cause atrial fibrillation by different pathways: vagal stimulation shortens the atrial refractory period2–5 and sympathetic hyperactivity increases automatism and microreentry.6 Direct recording of autonomic fibre activity is an invasive approach, and is not suitable for routine clinical evaluatio ...
... can cause atrial fibrillation by different pathways: vagal stimulation shortens the atrial refractory period2–5 and sympathetic hyperactivity increases automatism and microreentry.6 Direct recording of autonomic fibre activity is an invasive approach, and is not suitable for routine clinical evaluatio ...
coronary circulation-anatomy history
... Significance: In the presence of a significant coronary artery obstruction, subendocardial vessels can’t dilate further and suffer the most by way of ischemia. Collaterals: Anastomotic connections between portions of the same coronary artery and between different coronary arteries-diameter-40200 µ. ...
... Significance: In the presence of a significant coronary artery obstruction, subendocardial vessels can’t dilate further and suffer the most by way of ischemia. Collaterals: Anastomotic connections between portions of the same coronary artery and between different coronary arteries-diameter-40200 µ. ...
Cardiac Murmurs
... • There is acute volume overload on left ventricle with an increase in end diastolic volume. At the same time, there is new pathway for LV ejection into a low pressure system into the LA. The left ventricle initially is hypercontractile because it can eject blood back into the LA and out the aortic ...
... • There is acute volume overload on left ventricle with an increase in end diastolic volume. At the same time, there is new pathway for LV ejection into a low pressure system into the LA. The left ventricle initially is hypercontractile because it can eject blood back into the LA and out the aortic ...
Blood Pressure Laboratory
... each local tissue bed in the body gets. As demand to a particular tissue bed increases, the smooth muscles of the arterioles relax and the diameter increases, allowing greater blood flow. As demand to a particular tissue bed decreases, the smooth muscle contracts and the diameter of the arteriole de ...
... each local tissue bed in the body gets. As demand to a particular tissue bed increases, the smooth muscles of the arterioles relax and the diameter increases, allowing greater blood flow. As demand to a particular tissue bed decreases, the smooth muscle contracts and the diameter of the arteriole de ...
Unblock My Heart! - Community Resources for Science
... consequences. Having material blocking the normal blood flow restricts the movement of blood, thus preventing sufficient nutrients and oxygen from reaching all parts of the body. Having plaque material moving though the blood vessels may also result in that material eventually encountering a smaller ...
... consequences. Having material blocking the normal blood flow restricts the movement of blood, thus preventing sufficient nutrients and oxygen from reaching all parts of the body. Having plaque material moving though the blood vessels may also result in that material eventually encountering a smaller ...
Multimodality Imaging Strategies for the Assessment of Aortic Stenosis
... LF-LG AS. In patients with NF-LG AS, previous studies have yielded conflicting results on the effect of AVR on outcomes. This entity may, at least in part, be related to the inherent discrepancy between the cut-point values of AVA (1.0 cm2) and mean gradient (40 mm Hg) proposed in the guidelines to ...
... LF-LG AS. In patients with NF-LG AS, previous studies have yielded conflicting results on the effect of AVR on outcomes. This entity may, at least in part, be related to the inherent discrepancy between the cut-point values of AVA (1.0 cm2) and mean gradient (40 mm Hg) proposed in the guidelines to ...
detection and identification of lbbb and rbbb rhythms in ecg waves
... period of time. With the advancement in technology faster and accurate methods of analysis is required for meeting the present day requirement in telemedicine and automated Biosignal analysis. Even though LBBB and RBBB are not a life threatening abnormality, it is an indicator of hidden problems rel ...
... period of time. With the advancement in technology faster and accurate methods of analysis is required for meeting the present day requirement in telemedicine and automated Biosignal analysis. Even though LBBB and RBBB are not a life threatening abnormality, it is an indicator of hidden problems rel ...
Exenatide infusion decreases atrial natriuretic peptide levels by
... levels were not directly associated with exenatide levels, but were related to the action of the decreased filling pressure during exenatide infusion. In our previous study, we demonstrated that exenatide infusion increased cardiac index as a result of chronotropy, without any changes in stroke volu ...
... levels were not directly associated with exenatide levels, but were related to the action of the decreased filling pressure during exenatide infusion. In our previous study, we demonstrated that exenatide infusion increased cardiac index as a result of chronotropy, without any changes in stroke volu ...
Hand-carried Echocardiography - Hellenic Journal of Cardiology
... Department of Cardiology, Athens General Hospital, Athens, Greece ...
... Department of Cardiology, Athens General Hospital, Athens, Greece ...
Efficacy of Two Streptokinase Formulations in Acute Myocardial
... quality control laboratories,3 but also clinical implications have frequently confirmed this claim through different investigations. More importantly, there are several means by which the efficacy and success rate of a thrombolytic agent in bringing back the patency of vessels can be evaluated. As a ...
... quality control laboratories,3 but also clinical implications have frequently confirmed this claim through different investigations. More importantly, there are several means by which the efficacy and success rate of a thrombolytic agent in bringing back the patency of vessels can be evaluated. As a ...
Role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in cardiac disease, hypertension
... above normal CoQ10 blood levels which may be 2 to 4 times higher. High blood levels may be required to attain an elevation of tissue CoQ10 levels or to rescue defective mitochondrial function. Therapeutic doses of 100–200 mg/day are advocated for the treatment of chronic heart diseases. In patients ...
... above normal CoQ10 blood levels which may be 2 to 4 times higher. High blood levels may be required to attain an elevation of tissue CoQ10 levels or to rescue defective mitochondrial function. Therapeutic doses of 100–200 mg/day are advocated for the treatment of chronic heart diseases. In patients ...
Arrhythmia Overview
... specialized cells in the right atrium, called the sinus node. These "pacemaker" cells send a regular electrical impulse to start the contraction of the heart. A normal heart rate is between 50 and 100 beats per minute. Heart rhythm can be affected by too much alcohol or stress. The most common cause ...
... specialized cells in the right atrium, called the sinus node. These "pacemaker" cells send a regular electrical impulse to start the contraction of the heart. A normal heart rate is between 50 and 100 beats per minute. Heart rhythm can be affected by too much alcohol or stress. The most common cause ...
Tetralogy of Fallot - American Heart Association
... with them, it will be helpful to review normal heart function. What is it? Tetralogy of Fallot has four key features. A ventricular septal defect (VSD; a hole between the ventricles) and obstruction from the right ventricle to the lungs (pulmonary stenosis) are the most important. Also, the aorta (t ...
... with them, it will be helpful to review normal heart function. What is it? Tetralogy of Fallot has four key features. A ventricular septal defect (VSD; a hole between the ventricles) and obstruction from the right ventricle to the lungs (pulmonary stenosis) are the most important. Also, the aorta (t ...
Properties of Cardiac Muscle
... the stronger will be the force of its contraction; However, overstretching the fiber as in heart failure its power of contractility decreases’ i.e. within limits, the power of contraction is directly proportional to the initial length of the ms. ■ Cardiac ms accommodates itself (up to certain limit) ...
... the stronger will be the force of its contraction; However, overstretching the fiber as in heart failure its power of contractility decreases’ i.e. within limits, the power of contraction is directly proportional to the initial length of the ms. ■ Cardiac ms accommodates itself (up to certain limit) ...
Importance of Atrial Compliance in Cardiac Performance
... caval veins are partially collapsed. This finding corroborates the importance of a compliant atrium at the inlet of the artificial heart ventricle, because the artificial heart actively sucks blood and collapse of the caval veins would occur without such an atrium. The observed dissociation of the m ...
... caval veins are partially collapsed. This finding corroborates the importance of a compliant atrium at the inlet of the artificial heart ventricle, because the artificial heart actively sucks blood and collapse of the caval veins would occur without such an atrium. The observed dissociation of the m ...
Ejection fraction determination without planimetry by two
... left ventricular apex to the base of the mitral valve in endsystole and end-diastole (Fig. 2). Then using formula (4), the ejection fraction was calculated. In method B, we considered the ventricle to comprise three regions, each contributing one-third to the total ejection fraction. This was done t ...
... left ventricular apex to the base of the mitral valve in endsystole and end-diastole (Fig. 2). Then using formula (4), the ejection fraction was calculated. In method B, we considered the ventricle to comprise three regions, each contributing one-third to the total ejection fraction. This was done t ...