The Fontan circulation: a challenge toWilliam Harvey?
... (bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis) and connecting the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries. This action is achieved either by the construction of a composite conduit made of the sinus venarum and a prosthetic patch (intracardiac total cavopulmonary connection), or by an extracardiac c ...
... (bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis) and connecting the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries. This action is achieved either by the construction of a composite conduit made of the sinus venarum and a prosthetic patch (intracardiac total cavopulmonary connection), or by an extracardiac c ...
Heart Smart - Autism Center of Tulsa
... About the Heart. Discuss the function of the heart as a muscle. Discuss location of the heart. Talk about the size of your heart in relation to your fist. Use the About Your Heart handout for basic information and overview. Use the How the Heart Works handout to describe some additional details Part ...
... About the Heart. Discuss the function of the heart as a muscle. Discuss location of the heart. Talk about the size of your heart in relation to your fist. Use the About Your Heart handout for basic information and overview. Use the How the Heart Works handout to describe some additional details Part ...
Acute Right Coronary Ostial Stenosis during Aortic Valve Replacement
... to calcium emboli mobilized during the initial aortotomy, causing occlusion of the proximal RCA. Albeit occurring in the left coronary artery, Pifarre et al. document a similar occurrence, in their patient undergoing AVR.[9] Sanchez-Recalde et al. describe a patient who developed total ostial occlus ...
... to calcium emboli mobilized during the initial aortotomy, causing occlusion of the proximal RCA. Albeit occurring in the left coronary artery, Pifarre et al. document a similar occurrence, in their patient undergoing AVR.[9] Sanchez-Recalde et al. describe a patient who developed total ostial occlus ...
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: is this diastolic heart
... methods and detailed analysis, these methods are difficult to use in patient screening or to perform in large clinical trials. Noninvasive measurements of diastolic function have a low sensitivity, specificity, and predictive accuracy (2). This is caused, at least in part, because all indices of dia ...
... methods and detailed analysis, these methods are difficult to use in patient screening or to perform in large clinical trials. Noninvasive measurements of diastolic function have a low sensitivity, specificity, and predictive accuracy (2). This is caused, at least in part, because all indices of dia ...
Syndrome of Left Ventricular-Right Atrial
... These two cases illustrate an unusual type of abnormal communication between cardiac chambers. Whereas the usual type of defect in the membranous portion of the ventricular septum allows a shunt between the left ventricle and the right ventricle, in each of these patients the shunt through the inter ...
... These two cases illustrate an unusual type of abnormal communication between cardiac chambers. Whereas the usual type of defect in the membranous portion of the ventricular septum allows a shunt between the left ventricle and the right ventricle, in each of these patients the shunt through the inter ...
Cardiac Monitoring Skills
... • Contractility is a measure of the cell’s ability to contract upon electrical stimulus. • These processes are influenced by the autonomic nervous systems & medications. ...
... • Contractility is a measure of the cell’s ability to contract upon electrical stimulus. • These processes are influenced by the autonomic nervous systems & medications. ...
What does an indeterminate troponin really mean?
... disease pathology that does not require cardiac cath or anti-thrombotic agents • Sounds gentler and is often explained away but does have prognostic importance • Treatment strategies are varied based on the underlying pathology and goals of care ...
... disease pathology that does not require cardiac cath or anti-thrombotic agents • Sounds gentler and is often explained away but does have prognostic importance • Treatment strategies are varied based on the underlying pathology and goals of care ...
Bradycardia - Arrhythmia Alliance
... Bradycardia is a term that describes a number of different conditions in which the heart beats at an unusually slow rate. Sinus bradycardia is an unusually slow heartbeat due to normal causes and commonly occurs in athletes or during a state of deep relaxation. This is perfectly normal and should no ...
... Bradycardia is a term that describes a number of different conditions in which the heart beats at an unusually slow rate. Sinus bradycardia is an unusually slow heartbeat due to normal causes and commonly occurs in athletes or during a state of deep relaxation. This is perfectly normal and should no ...
Neural Control of Ventricular Rate in Ambulatory Dogs with Pacing
... Selective placement of the atrial lead yields electrical characteristics suitable for permanent pacing and enables VR to be significantly reduced under HFS. ...
... Selective placement of the atrial lead yields electrical characteristics suitable for permanent pacing and enables VR to be significantly reduced under HFS. ...
Soccer world championship: a challenge for the cardiologist Current Opinion
... cardiac disease, echocardiography with physical or pharmacological stress testing is a valuable tool to detect certain high-risk patients. In addition, left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH) as a structural and functional adaptation to increased wall stress is known to predict cardiac events and mo ...
... cardiac disease, echocardiography with physical or pharmacological stress testing is a valuable tool to detect certain high-risk patients. In addition, left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH) as a structural and functional adaptation to increased wall stress is known to predict cardiac events and mo ...
Abnormal left and right coronary‑to‑aortic arch and main and right
... sometimes of limited value3; in selected patients, scintigraphy can be used to diagnose ischemia and quantify myocardium at risk.4 Possible, but uncommon, complications are endocarditis, myo‑ cardial infarction, sudden death, and fistula rup‑ ture. Surgical or transcatheter closure is usual‑ ly indi ...
... sometimes of limited value3; in selected patients, scintigraphy can be used to diagnose ischemia and quantify myocardium at risk.4 Possible, but uncommon, complications are endocarditis, myo‑ cardial infarction, sudden death, and fistula rup‑ ture. Surgical or transcatheter closure is usual‑ ly indi ...
Secondary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
... Routine use of high-intensity statin therapy for all appropriate patients with clinical ASCVD regardless of baseline cholesterol or LDL-C levels. Ongoing monitoring for adherence and safety. Appropriate adjustment of statin dosing in patient subgroups: 1) at increased risk of toxicity 2) for whom be ...
... Routine use of high-intensity statin therapy for all appropriate patients with clinical ASCVD regardless of baseline cholesterol or LDL-C levels. Ongoing monitoring for adherence and safety. Appropriate adjustment of statin dosing in patient subgroups: 1) at increased risk of toxicity 2) for whom be ...
PAG2.1 Student Dissection of the mammalian heart_v0.238.86
... 1. Spend some time examining the external surfaces of the heart and place your fingers inside the 4 chambers to feel the differences in the thicknesses of the walls. Do not make any cuts at this stage. 2. Identify the coronary artery on the external surface and locate where it comes from the aorta. ...
... 1. Spend some time examining the external surfaces of the heart and place your fingers inside the 4 chambers to feel the differences in the thicknesses of the walls. Do not make any cuts at this stage. 2. Identify the coronary artery on the external surface and locate where it comes from the aorta. ...
High-intensity focused ultrasound
... This means that there is not a lot of information yet about how well it works, how safe it is and which patients will benefit most from it. This leaflet is written to help people who have been offered this procedure to decide whether to agree (consent) to it or not. It does not ...
... This means that there is not a lot of information yet about how well it works, how safe it is and which patients will benefit most from it. This leaflet is written to help people who have been offered this procedure to decide whether to agree (consent) to it or not. It does not ...
the concept of blood circulation in ancient india wsr to the
... Most scientific discoveries of the past 300 to 400 years find initial mention in the Vedas. Human physiology, in particular the circulatory system is one such concept dealt with in the Vedas and later in the Brihat trayee. Not just the organs/structures associated with this system like the Hridaya ( ...
... Most scientific discoveries of the past 300 to 400 years find initial mention in the Vedas. Human physiology, in particular the circulatory system is one such concept dealt with in the Vedas and later in the Brihat trayee. Not just the organs/structures associated with this system like the Hridaya ( ...
Dobutamine stress for evaluation of right ventricular reserve in pulmonary arterial hypertension
... prognostic indices have consistently been derived from either direct measurements of RV function or surrogate indicators of RV dysfunction, such as right atrial pressure (RAP) and cardiac output [3–6]. Despite severe elevation of RV afterload in PAH, symptoms of RV failure do not occur at rest until ...
... prognostic indices have consistently been derived from either direct measurements of RV function or surrogate indicators of RV dysfunction, such as right atrial pressure (RAP) and cardiac output [3–6]. Despite severe elevation of RV afterload in PAH, symptoms of RV failure do not occur at rest until ...
Answers to Mastering Concepts Questions
... your blood pressure. The stethoscope allows the doctor to listen to blood flowing through an artery in your arm. The blood pressure cuff is inflated to a pressure that cuts off blood flow through the artery. The doctor slowly decreases the pressure in the cuff until he or she hears blood again. The ...
... your blood pressure. The stethoscope allows the doctor to listen to blood flowing through an artery in your arm. The blood pressure cuff is inflated to a pressure that cuts off blood flow through the artery. The doctor slowly decreases the pressure in the cuff until he or she hears blood again. The ...
Soccer Training Improves Cardiac Function in Men with Type 2
... Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of soccer training on cardiac function, exercise capacity, and blood pressure in middleage men with T2DM. Methods: Twenty-one men age 49.8 T 1.7 yr with T2DM and no history of cardiovascular disease participated in a soccer training group (n = 12) th ...
... Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of soccer training on cardiac function, exercise capacity, and blood pressure in middleage men with T2DM. Methods: Twenty-one men age 49.8 T 1.7 yr with T2DM and no history of cardiovascular disease participated in a soccer training group (n = 12) th ...
SATS 2014
... and are confident that you will enjoy all the symposia, lectures and abstracts presentation. In addition, we hope that you will ...
... and are confident that you will enjoy all the symposia, lectures and abstracts presentation. In addition, we hope that you will ...
Reduced Myocardial Flow in Heart Failure Patients With Preserved
... criteria were used to identify and exclude those patients in the study with significant left-sided valvular heart disease or infiltrative cardiomyopathy. A final diagnosis of HFpEF was established when all 3 criteria were met: (1) NYHA ≥1 class symptoms, (2) left ventricle ejection fraction ≥50% at ...
... criteria were used to identify and exclude those patients in the study with significant left-sided valvular heart disease or infiltrative cardiomyopathy. A final diagnosis of HFpEF was established when all 3 criteria were met: (1) NYHA ≥1 class symptoms, (2) left ventricle ejection fraction ≥50% at ...
Chronic Training Adaptations - Unit4-aos1
... Heart ejects a greater volume of blood with each beat Stroke volume is greater at rest, during sub-max and max workloads for a trained athlete compared to an untrained person Eg. Average stroke volume at rest: Untrained male - 70-80millilitres/beat, Trained male endurance athlete 100millilitres/ ...
... Heart ejects a greater volume of blood with each beat Stroke volume is greater at rest, during sub-max and max workloads for a trained athlete compared to an untrained person Eg. Average stroke volume at rest: Untrained male - 70-80millilitres/beat, Trained male endurance athlete 100millilitres/ ...
Prov Exam Q`ns C3,4,5,6,7
... 42. Where are the chordae tendineae found? A. in the atria B. in the ventricles C. in the coronary arteries D. in the semilunar valves 43. A person’s blood pressure reading is measured at 150/80. Which of the following is greater than normal? A. systolic pressure B. diameter of veins C. diastolic pr ...
... 42. Where are the chordae tendineae found? A. in the atria B. in the ventricles C. in the coronary arteries D. in the semilunar valves 43. A person’s blood pressure reading is measured at 150/80. Which of the following is greater than normal? A. systolic pressure B. diameter of veins C. diastolic pr ...
Assignment A1
... 6. Suppose an anesthetic enters a capillary below the skin and continues its journey through structures of the circulatory system. Along what sequence of structures does the anesthetic continue its journey? A. B. C. D. ...
... 6. Suppose an anesthetic enters a capillary below the skin and continues its journey through structures of the circulatory system. Along what sequence of structures does the anesthetic continue its journey? A. B. C. D. ...
The Heart
... •Measurements by health professionals are made on the pressure in large arteries •Systolic—pressure at the peak of ventricular contraction •Diastolic—pressure when ventricles relax •Write systolic pressure first and diastolic last (120/80 mm Hg) •Pressure in blood vessels decreases as distance from ...
... •Measurements by health professionals are made on the pressure in large arteries •Systolic—pressure at the peak of ventricular contraction •Diastolic—pressure when ventricles relax •Write systolic pressure first and diastolic last (120/80 mm Hg) •Pressure in blood vessels decreases as distance from ...