Transseptal catheterization via right subclavian vein
... and may also prevent the passage of the transseptal needle through the pelvis. In some patients the tension of the needle on the iliac veins and inferior vena cava may cause great pain and prevent its advancement or manipulation. With massive right atrial enlargement usually due to severe tricuspid ...
... and may also prevent the passage of the transseptal needle through the pelvis. In some patients the tension of the needle on the iliac veins and inferior vena cava may cause great pain and prevent its advancement or manipulation. With massive right atrial enlargement usually due to severe tricuspid ...
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
... cells that directly control heart rate. Although cardiac muscle cannot be consciously controlled, the pacemaker cells respond to signals from the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to speed up or slow down the heart rate. The pacemaker cells can also respond to various hormones that modulate heart rate ...
... cells that directly control heart rate. Although cardiac muscle cannot be consciously controlled, the pacemaker cells respond to signals from the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to speed up or slow down the heart rate. The pacemaker cells can also respond to various hormones that modulate heart rate ...
High-Intensity Aerobic Interval Exercise in Chronic Heart Failure
... Until the late 1980s, heart failure (HF) was widely regarded as a classical contraindication to exercise training in the belief that patients with a severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) had an excessive risk for exercise-related morbidity and mortality. In the 3rd edition of Br ...
... Until the late 1980s, heart failure (HF) was widely regarded as a classical contraindication to exercise training in the belief that patients with a severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) had an excessive risk for exercise-related morbidity and mortality. In the 3rd edition of Br ...
Effects of Sodium Nitroprusside on Left Ventricular Diastolic
... cm3 D5,w) was inftused to lower mean arterial pressure approximately 20-30 mm Hg, and this state was maintained for 20 min. Fick cardiac output, intracardiac pressure measurements, and left ventricular cineangiography were repeated at the end of this period, and then sodium nitroprusside was discont ...
... cm3 D5,w) was inftused to lower mean arterial pressure approximately 20-30 mm Hg, and this state was maintained for 20 min. Fick cardiac output, intracardiac pressure measurements, and left ventricular cineangiography were repeated at the end of this period, and then sodium nitroprusside was discont ...
Ch19.Heart_1
... Multiple defects (tetra = four): (1) Pulmonary trunk too narrow and pulmonary valve stenosed, resulting in (2) hypertrophied right ventricle; (3) ventricular septal defect; (4) aorta opens from both ventricles. ...
... Multiple defects (tetra = four): (1) Pulmonary trunk too narrow and pulmonary valve stenosed, resulting in (2) hypertrophied right ventricle; (3) ventricular septal defect; (4) aorta opens from both ventricles. ...
hypoplastic left heart syndrome
... reconfigure the cardiovascular system to be as efficient as possible despite the lack of an adequate left ventricle. This is attained by creating a univentricular heart and a circulation in series, a so-called Fontan circulation, in which the heart no longer has to maintain both circulations, but on ...
... reconfigure the cardiovascular system to be as efficient as possible despite the lack of an adequate left ventricle. This is attained by creating a univentricular heart and a circulation in series, a so-called Fontan circulation, in which the heart no longer has to maintain both circulations, but on ...
Case Report Contained Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture
... Ventricular free wall rupture occurs up to ten times more frequently than septal or papillary muscle rupture [6]. It progresses from the endocardium to the pericardium and occurs through an area of necrosis. Risk factors for rupture include hypertension, older age, female sex, first infarction, ante ...
... Ventricular free wall rupture occurs up to ten times more frequently than septal or papillary muscle rupture [6]. It progresses from the endocardium to the pericardium and occurs through an area of necrosis. Risk factors for rupture include hypertension, older age, female sex, first infarction, ante ...
pdf english - International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences
... Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular events and rates of new myocardial revascularization in patients with LMCA and triple-vessel lesions undergoing PCI. Methods: Nonrandomized, observational cohort study that evaluated patients with triple-vessel or LMCA diseases undergoing PCI w ...
... Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular events and rates of new myocardial revascularization in patients with LMCA and triple-vessel lesions undergoing PCI. Methods: Nonrandomized, observational cohort study that evaluated patients with triple-vessel or LMCA diseases undergoing PCI w ...
Slide 1
... Capillaries consist of little more than a layer of endothelium and occasional connective tissue. ...
... Capillaries consist of little more than a layer of endothelium and occasional connective tissue. ...
comp3_unit5_lecture_slides
... – Occurs when arteries that supply blood to your heart are blocked. – Angina or a heart attack – Carotid artery disease – Occurs when arteries that supply blood to your brain are blocked. – Stroke – Peripheral arterial disease – Occurs when arteries in your arms, legs and pelvis are blocked – Numbne ...
... – Occurs when arteries that supply blood to your heart are blocked. – Angina or a heart attack – Carotid artery disease – Occurs when arteries that supply blood to your brain are blocked. – Stroke – Peripheral arterial disease – Occurs when arteries in your arms, legs and pelvis are blocked – Numbne ...
The Heart
... heart. It moves through many tubes called arteries and veins, which together are called blood vessels. These blood vessels are attached to the heart. The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. The ones that carry blood back to the heart are called veins. The movement ...
... heart. It moves through many tubes called arteries and veins, which together are called blood vessels. These blood vessels are attached to the heart. The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. The ones that carry blood back to the heart are called veins. The movement ...
view article - Portland Veterinary Specialists
... sinus node owing to a depression of automaticity in the sinus node. This is often difficult to distinguish from sinus node block, in which the impulse is formed normally but a conduction abnormality exists, preventing the impulse from reaching the rest of the heart. Both result in pauses where no P ...
... sinus node owing to a depression of automaticity in the sinus node. This is often difficult to distinguish from sinus node block, in which the impulse is formed normally but a conduction abnormality exists, preventing the impulse from reaching the rest of the heart. Both result in pauses where no P ...
angiotensin ii receptor blockers: more than the alternative
... • Compared the ACE inhibitor ramipril 10 mg daily, the ARB telmisartan 80 mg daily, and the combination of the two drugs in patients with vascular disease or high-risk diabetes with end-organ damage • 8576 assigned to ramipril, 8542 assigned to telmisartan, and 8502 assigned to receive both drugs; e ...
... • Compared the ACE inhibitor ramipril 10 mg daily, the ARB telmisartan 80 mg daily, and the combination of the two drugs in patients with vascular disease or high-risk diabetes with end-organ damage • 8576 assigned to ramipril, 8542 assigned to telmisartan, and 8502 assigned to receive both drugs; e ...
Triphasic mitral inflow velocity with mid
... in sinus rhythm: early diastolic peak from early rapid filling (E) and late filling peak from atrial contraction (A). However, mitral inflow may have additional forward flow velocity during mid-diastole.1,2 The prominent mid-diastolic filling wave, which has been described as an L wave,1 is rarely e ...
... in sinus rhythm: early diastolic peak from early rapid filling (E) and late filling peak from atrial contraction (A). However, mitral inflow may have additional forward flow velocity during mid-diastole.1,2 The prominent mid-diastolic filling wave, which has been described as an L wave,1 is rarely e ...
Electrocardiography: Atrial Fibrillation - e
... ECG findings In AF, atrial activity is completely disorganized, and the atrioventricular (AV) node may be bombarded with more than 350 impulses per minute. No true P wave can be identified. Instead, the baseline appears flat or undulates slightly; this is known as a fibrillatory wave or F wave. Face ...
... ECG findings In AF, atrial activity is completely disorganized, and the atrioventricular (AV) node may be bombarded with more than 350 impulses per minute. No true P wave can be identified. Instead, the baseline appears flat or undulates slightly; this is known as a fibrillatory wave or F wave. Face ...
Slide 1 - bYTEBoss
... – Gloved hand applied directly to the site – It usually takes 4-6 minutes to clot, so pressure should last 6 minutes – Some conditions (a patient on blood thinners) may take longer to clot ...
... – Gloved hand applied directly to the site – It usually takes 4-6 minutes to clot, so pressure should last 6 minutes – Some conditions (a patient on blood thinners) may take longer to clot ...
Study of coronary sinus and its tributaries in pigs
... Comparative anatomy studies, especially of pig organs, have established that there is some similarity with human bodies, however, the knowledge and characterization of hearts venous system of pigs [1, 2] is still essential. Comparative anatomy studies are still limited and do not provide complete de ...
... Comparative anatomy studies, especially of pig organs, have established that there is some similarity with human bodies, however, the knowledge and characterization of hearts venous system of pigs [1, 2] is still essential. Comparative anatomy studies are still limited and do not provide complete de ...
Organs and Their Functions
... The heart is about the size of a human’s fist. It is located on the left side behind your chest bone. The heart circulates blood throughout the body. In Chinese theory, the Heart is literally the Emperor and Sovereign of the body. The Heart has a double role, as did the Chinese sovereign. In traditi ...
... The heart is about the size of a human’s fist. It is located on the left side behind your chest bone. The heart circulates blood throughout the body. In Chinese theory, the Heart is literally the Emperor and Sovereign of the body. The Heart has a double role, as did the Chinese sovereign. In traditi ...
ADA 2011
... body-mass index nor change in LDL-cholesterol concentrations accounted for residual variation in risk. Treatment of 255 (95% CI 150—852) patients with statins for 4 years resulted in one extra case of diabetes. ...
... body-mass index nor change in LDL-cholesterol concentrations accounted for residual variation in risk. Treatment of 255 (95% CI 150—852) patients with statins for 4 years resulted in one extra case of diabetes. ...
prevalence of asymptomatic left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in
... normotesive type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: This descriptive case series study was conducted on 80 normotesive Type 2 diabetic patients at Cardiology Department, PGMI Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from March 2007 to March 2008. Detailed history and physical examination was performed ...
... normotesive type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: This descriptive case series study was conducted on 80 normotesive Type 2 diabetic patients at Cardiology Department, PGMI Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from March 2007 to March 2008. Detailed history and physical examination was performed ...
Determination of right ventricular volume and function using multiple
... investigations, while right ventricular (RV) volume and motion have, at times, been overlooked. Right ventricular function may be impaired in many different disease states, such as congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, coronary heart disease, as well as in inherited cardiomyopathies. For ...
... investigations, while right ventricular (RV) volume and motion have, at times, been overlooked. Right ventricular function may be impaired in many different disease states, such as congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, coronary heart disease, as well as in inherited cardiomyopathies. For ...
Zero CCS occurred in 61%, predicting both normal nuclear
... of symptoms in determining that value. Drs. Timmis and Correia and I all agree that the accuracy of any diagnostic test is dependent on the population in which it is used. Dr. McEvoy says that “the role of CS, if any,” is in “reclassification.” I agree with him that further research is needed to det ...
... of symptoms in determining that value. Drs. Timmis and Correia and I all agree that the accuracy of any diagnostic test is dependent on the population in which it is used. Dr. McEvoy says that “the role of CS, if any,” is in “reclassification.” I agree with him that further research is needed to det ...
In small unicellular organisms, substances move around slowly by
... Fish have a single circulation: heart pumps blood to gills for gas exchange, then to tissues and back to the heart. Birds and mammals have a double circulation: right ventricle pumps blood to lungs. Blood returns to the left atrium and then the left ventricle pumps it to the rest of the body. Blood ...
... Fish have a single circulation: heart pumps blood to gills for gas exchange, then to tissues and back to the heart. Birds and mammals have a double circulation: right ventricle pumps blood to lungs. Blood returns to the left atrium and then the left ventricle pumps it to the rest of the body. Blood ...
- Stereotaxis
... contact are key reasons that magnetic navigation has been repeatedly shown to be more effective than manual pull-wire catheter technologies. This gives remote magnetic navigation a distinct advantage in VT ablation, since the catheter often needs to create deep lesions in challenging anatomical area ...
... contact are key reasons that magnetic navigation has been repeatedly shown to be more effective than manual pull-wire catheter technologies. This gives remote magnetic navigation a distinct advantage in VT ablation, since the catheter often needs to create deep lesions in challenging anatomical area ...
Exercise training reverses exertional oscillatory ventilation in heart failure patients `
... programme on ventilatory and haemodynamic parameters in 96 stable CHF patients with EOV, of whom 52 patients were undergoing a 3-month outpatient exercise training programme and 44 patients served as a control. Our study is a retrospective analysis of data derived from the outpatient cardiac rehabil ...
... programme on ventilatory and haemodynamic parameters in 96 stable CHF patients with EOV, of whom 52 patients were undergoing a 3-month outpatient exercise training programme and 44 patients served as a control. Our study is a retrospective analysis of data derived from the outpatient cardiac rehabil ...