Pectus excavatum
... Pectus excavatum, funnel chest, depressed pulmonary function (Orzalesi and Cook, 1965; sternum, and chonechondrosternon (Ochsner and Polgar and Koop, 1963). The authors who have carried out these investiDeBakey, 1939; Ochsner and Ochsner, 1966) are pseudonyms describing the same deformity of gations ...
... Pectus excavatum, funnel chest, depressed pulmonary function (Orzalesi and Cook, 1965; sternum, and chonechondrosternon (Ochsner and Polgar and Koop, 1963). The authors who have carried out these investiDeBakey, 1939; Ochsner and Ochsner, 1966) are pseudonyms describing the same deformity of gations ...
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... and inability for exercise [7,8,11,17,31]. Their frequency reached over 65 per cent of all infections. Several epidemiological studies point out the increased risk of morbidity from the respiratory tract infections in athletes during the intensive indurance training sessions [13]. Athletes in period ...
... and inability for exercise [7,8,11,17,31]. Their frequency reached over 65 per cent of all infections. Several epidemiological studies point out the increased risk of morbidity from the respiratory tract infections in athletes during the intensive indurance training sessions [13]. Athletes in period ...
Sample Chapter 36 from Runge: Netter`s Cardiology, 2nd Edition
... Dysfunction of any component of the mitral apparatus can cause mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation also frequently occurs in the absence of primary mitral valve disease in patients with cardiomyopathy and ventricular dilation. When the cause of mitral regurgitation is primarily a valve defect ...
... Dysfunction of any component of the mitral apparatus can cause mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation also frequently occurs in the absence of primary mitral valve disease in patients with cardiomyopathy and ventricular dilation. When the cause of mitral regurgitation is primarily a valve defect ...
Linköping University Post Print regional effects of field strength, receiver coil In-vivo
... conventional cine MR imaging. In addition to the 50% signal loss intrinsic to stimulated echo sequences, it differs in terms of both excitation and longitudinal relaxation. In conventional imaging the longitudinal relaxation continuously restores the signal consumed by the excitation, which creates ...
... conventional cine MR imaging. In addition to the 50% signal loss intrinsic to stimulated echo sequences, it differs in terms of both excitation and longitudinal relaxation. In conventional imaging the longitudinal relaxation continuously restores the signal consumed by the excitation, which creates ...
Provisional PDF - BioMed Central
... adaptation of the heart or an indication of left ventricular dysfunction has been a matter of controversy. On the one hand, echocardiography is imaging method in the assessment of cardiac (Tables 2 and 3). Summarizes the echocardiographic characteristics in all groups. LVH was present in MYS, MOC an ...
... adaptation of the heart or an indication of left ventricular dysfunction has been a matter of controversy. On the one hand, echocardiography is imaging method in the assessment of cardiac (Tables 2 and 3). Summarizes the echocardiographic characteristics in all groups. LVH was present in MYS, MOC an ...
New Insights into Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
... general population and up to 8 % of subjects over the age of 80 years (Fuster et al. 2006). AF is associated with decreased quality of life, increased morbidity and a 30 % higher risk of death (Benjamin et al. 1998), and thus is a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality. Up to 15 % of all stro ...
... general population and up to 8 % of subjects over the age of 80 years (Fuster et al. 2006). AF is associated with decreased quality of life, increased morbidity and a 30 % higher risk of death (Benjamin et al. 1998), and thus is a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality. Up to 15 % of all stro ...
FAMILY STUDY Cardiovascular Disease in American Indians (Phase IV)
... the table were not specifically ascertained in Phase I, and thus, persons identified with these conditions in Phase II were prevalent cases. Subsequent new onset events would be incident. Endpoints for Phase IV of the original cohort are shown in Table 1.2. All participants will be contacted within ...
... the table were not specifically ascertained in Phase I, and thus, persons identified with these conditions in Phase II were prevalent cases. Subsequent new onset events would be incident. Endpoints for Phase IV of the original cohort are shown in Table 1.2. All participants will be contacted within ...
syncope: diagnosis and treatment – marc kraus
... evaluated for electrolyte abnormalities, renal function, and to rule out hypoglycemia. In addition, complete blood count is used to detect anemia/ polycythemia or white blood cell abnormalities. However, generally these are uncommon in diseases causing syncope. Imaging studies Echocardiography shoul ...
... evaluated for electrolyte abnormalities, renal function, and to rule out hypoglycemia. In addition, complete blood count is used to detect anemia/ polycythemia or white blood cell abnormalities. However, generally these are uncommon in diseases causing syncope. Imaging studies Echocardiography shoul ...
Bloody gelatinous sputum
... bring them to the physician. The first problem is to identify the anatomic site of hemorrhage. • Blood-Streaked Sputum is usually caused by inflammation in the nose, nasopharynx, gums, larynx, or bronchi. Sometimes it occurs only after severe paroxysms of coughing and may be attributed to trauma. • ...
... bring them to the physician. The first problem is to identify the anatomic site of hemorrhage. • Blood-Streaked Sputum is usually caused by inflammation in the nose, nasopharynx, gums, larynx, or bronchi. Sometimes it occurs only after severe paroxysms of coughing and may be attributed to trauma. • ...
SYNERGY™ - Patient Information Guide
... the risks and benefits of this additional surgery or dental work versus the possible risks from early discontinuation of these medications. If you do require premature discontinuation of these medications because of significant bleeding, then your cardiologist will be carefully monitoring you for ...
... the risks and benefits of this additional surgery or dental work versus the possible risks from early discontinuation of these medications. If you do require premature discontinuation of these medications because of significant bleeding, then your cardiologist will be carefully monitoring you for ...
Contractility and ischemic response of hearts from transgenic mice
... decrease in sensitivity of LVDP to extracellular Ca2+ could be explained by either (i) an increase in myofilament Ca2+ sensitivity of force production, or (ii) altered Ca2+ handling. Loss of β−adrenergic responsiveness in other transgenic mouse models has been correlated with an increased intracellu ...
... decrease in sensitivity of LVDP to extracellular Ca2+ could be explained by either (i) an increase in myofilament Ca2+ sensitivity of force production, or (ii) altered Ca2+ handling. Loss of β−adrenergic responsiveness in other transgenic mouse models has been correlated with an increased intracellu ...
Glucocorticoid receptor alters isovolumetric contraction and restrains
... for life after birth. Hearts of foetal SMGRKO mice, which lack GR in cardiomyocytes and VSM, showed evidence of functional, structural and biochemical immaturity (RogZielinska et al. 2013). Consistent with this, glucocorticoid treatment of primary murine foetal cardiomyocytes, improved contractility ...
... for life after birth. Hearts of foetal SMGRKO mice, which lack GR in cardiomyocytes and VSM, showed evidence of functional, structural and biochemical immaturity (RogZielinska et al. 2013). Consistent with this, glucocorticoid treatment of primary murine foetal cardiomyocytes, improved contractility ...
Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Surgical Treatment
... is feasible even in patients with severe dysfunction of the left ventricle; these patients can be improved, though possibly only temporarily, if ejection fraction is at least 25% and severe pulmonary hypertension or renal and hepatic failure is absent. The aim of these palliative operations is the i ...
... is feasible even in patients with severe dysfunction of the left ventricle; these patients can be improved, though possibly only temporarily, if ejection fraction is at least 25% and severe pulmonary hypertension or renal and hepatic failure is absent. The aim of these palliative operations is the i ...
Antiarrhythmic Drugs - LSU School of Medicine
... consider that with a deeper understanding of cellular electrophysiology, drug companies are now beginning to “tailor” new compounds that might be more effective and less toxic than those in current use, and that some future generation of antiarrhythmic drugs— possibly even some of the investigationa ...
... consider that with a deeper understanding of cellular electrophysiology, drug companies are now beginning to “tailor” new compounds that might be more effective and less toxic than those in current use, and that some future generation of antiarrhythmic drugs— possibly even some of the investigationa ...
Viewing cancer pathophysiology as a lead in understanding cardiac
... ‘in reverse’ one has a means to better understand and ultimately Recently [1], it was emphasized that cardioprotective mech- aid in developing targeted therapeutics for heart/vascular anisms/factors targeting ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury diseases. Along this line, it has been further detailed t ...
... ‘in reverse’ one has a means to better understand and ultimately Recently [1], it was emphasized that cardioprotective mech- aid in developing targeted therapeutics for heart/vascular anisms/factors targeting ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury diseases. Along this line, it has been further detailed t ...
Acute Right Atrial and Ventricular Infarction
... of the right ventricle or right ventricular dysfunction. This has been associated with various factors, such as a) lower oxygen demand in the right ventricular myocardium; b) much higher systolic-diastolic coronary blood flow ratio in the arteries that perfuse the right ventricle13; c) greater capac ...
... of the right ventricle or right ventricular dysfunction. This has been associated with various factors, such as a) lower oxygen demand in the right ventricular myocardium; b) much higher systolic-diastolic coronary blood flow ratio in the arteries that perfuse the right ventricle13; c) greater capac ...
in Man by High-Frequency Components
... groups. The normals tend to show peak distribution at the zero notch count with the count of 3 notches as the maximum for any lead. While there is overlap, the anterior group of infarctions are distributed about a relatively high mean notch count in lead X, while the subjects with postero-inferior i ...
... groups. The normals tend to show peak distribution at the zero notch count with the count of 3 notches as the maximum for any lead. While there is overlap, the anterior group of infarctions are distributed about a relatively high mean notch count in lead X, while the subjects with postero-inferior i ...
Retrieval of a transcatheter pacemaker in sheep after a mid
... for pacemaker patients and the average longevity of the TPS estimated at 10 years, most patients will not survive past 3 TPS devices. The RV and trabeculation will likely accommodate at least 3 devices. Therefore, for the average patient extraction at end of service may not be required. The primary ...
... for pacemaker patients and the average longevity of the TPS estimated at 10 years, most patients will not survive past 3 TPS devices. The RV and trabeculation will likely accommodate at least 3 devices. Therefore, for the average patient extraction at end of service may not be required. The primary ...
F41043841
... tool that is used to assess the electrical and muscular functions of the heart. ECG gives the regular rhythmic activity of the heart by placing the electrodes at specific position of the body[1].Electrocardiography is the first step to detect any heart related problems such as congenital heart defec ...
... tool that is used to assess the electrical and muscular functions of the heart. ECG gives the regular rhythmic activity of the heart by placing the electrodes at specific position of the body[1].Electrocardiography is the first step to detect any heart related problems such as congenital heart defec ...
Coronary Calcification in Body Builders Using Anabolic Steroids
... association of steroid abuse and coronary artery calcification in steroid abusers. Several large studies have indicated that coronary artery calcium is a major risk factor for coronary events, and a recent, large prospective study reported that coronary calcium predicts coronary disease events indep ...
... association of steroid abuse and coronary artery calcification in steroid abusers. Several large studies have indicated that coronary artery calcium is a major risk factor for coronary events, and a recent, large prospective study reported that coronary calcium predicts coronary disease events indep ...
reconstitution of myocardial lymphatic vessels after acute infarction
... fibrosis, rat heart Myocardial ischemia not only injures myocardial cells, but it also affects the morphology and functions of lymphatic vessels (both large diameter vessels and small capillaries) in the myocardium. Cardiac blood vessels and lymphatic vessels play different roles during the course o ...
... fibrosis, rat heart Myocardial ischemia not only injures myocardial cells, but it also affects the morphology and functions of lymphatic vessels (both large diameter vessels and small capillaries) in the myocardium. Cardiac blood vessels and lymphatic vessels play different roles during the course o ...
The spectrum and distribution of imaging findings at coronary
... disease. It is the epidemic of our time and is set to remain so for the foreseeable future. Coronary artery disease is the most common of all cardiovascular illnesses being the second most common non-communicable disease in Kenya (10). Atherosclerosis is a word derived from the Greek term „athera-‟ ...
... disease. It is the epidemic of our time and is set to remain so for the foreseeable future. Coronary artery disease is the most common of all cardiovascular illnesses being the second most common non-communicable disease in Kenya (10). Atherosclerosis is a word derived from the Greek term „athera-‟ ...
Report of the Crystal City Meeting to Maximize the Use of Organs
... The Liver Work Group There is an ethical imperative to address the ever-increasing list of patients waiting for a liver allograft; at the same time, there has been an under-utilization of existing technology and an inefficient use of current liver donor potential. The Liver Work Group identified multi ...
... The Liver Work Group There is an ethical imperative to address the ever-increasing list of patients waiting for a liver allograft; at the same time, there has been an under-utilization of existing technology and an inefficient use of current liver donor potential. The Liver Work Group identified multi ...
Electrocardiographic Evidence for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
... the level of the aortic valve. Here, echocardiography has besometimes called concentric hypertrophy. come extremely important in demonstrating increased septal thickness and systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the anterior Hypertrophy of the left ventricle can be caused by increases in leaflet of the ...
... the level of the aortic valve. Here, echocardiography has besometimes called concentric hypertrophy. come extremely important in demonstrating increased septal thickness and systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the anterior Hypertrophy of the left ventricle can be caused by increases in leaflet of the ...