Intensive Insulin Therapy in Critically Ill Patients
... At the time of admission to the intensive care unit, patients were randomly assigned to receive either intensive or conventional insulin therapy. Assignments to the treatment groups were made with the use of sealed envelopes, with stratification according to the type of critical illness (Table 1), a ...
... At the time of admission to the intensive care unit, patients were randomly assigned to receive either intensive or conventional insulin therapy. Assignments to the treatment groups were made with the use of sealed envelopes, with stratification according to the type of critical illness (Table 1), a ...
Fetal circulation By
... pumping blood into the lungs most of the blood in the pulmonary artery in shunted across the ductus arteriosus into the aorta -This blood contains less oxygen than that pumped by the left ventricle and supplies the lower parts of the body ...
... pumping blood into the lungs most of the blood in the pulmonary artery in shunted across the ductus arteriosus into the aorta -This blood contains less oxygen than that pumped by the left ventricle and supplies the lower parts of the body ...
valvular heart disease in restrictive and infiltrative cardiomyopathies
... rare heterogeneous group of heart muscle diseases with distinctive clinical and cardiac imaging features • VHD, particularly of M and T valves, is possible, with different mechanisms (functional or sometimes organic), according to the disease subtype ...
... rare heterogeneous group of heart muscle diseases with distinctive clinical and cardiac imaging features • VHD, particularly of M and T valves, is possible, with different mechanisms (functional or sometimes organic), according to the disease subtype ...
Circulatory System
... Endocarditis- inflammation of the membrane that lines the heart and covers the valves. This causes the formation of rough spots in the endocardium,which may lead to the development of a fatal blood clot (thrombus) Rheumatic heart disease- may result from a person having frequent strep throat infec ...
... Endocarditis- inflammation of the membrane that lines the heart and covers the valves. This causes the formation of rough spots in the endocardium,which may lead to the development of a fatal blood clot (thrombus) Rheumatic heart disease- may result from a person having frequent strep throat infec ...
left ventricular hypertrophy
... on the heart due to increased afterload. Afterload is the resistance that needs to be overcome for the ventricle to eject blood out through the aortic or pulmonary valves. Therefore the two commonest causes are: ...
... on the heart due to increased afterload. Afterload is the resistance that needs to be overcome for the ventricle to eject blood out through the aortic or pulmonary valves. Therefore the two commonest causes are: ...
Circulation Gizmo circulatory_gizmo_09-101
... Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 1. Why do you need blood? _____________________________________________________ 2. What organ pushes blood through your body? ___________________________________________________________________ ...
... Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 1. Why do you need blood? _____________________________________________________ 2. What organ pushes blood through your body? ___________________________________________________________________ ...
File
... allowing the atria to respond and complete their contraction before the ventricles contract. This delay reflects the smaller diameter of the fibers here and the fact that they have fewer gap junctions for current flow. Consequently, the AV node conducts impulses more slowly than other parts of the s ...
... allowing the atria to respond and complete their contraction before the ventricles contract. This delay reflects the smaller diameter of the fibers here and the fact that they have fewer gap junctions for current flow. Consequently, the AV node conducts impulses more slowly than other parts of the s ...
Nerve activates contraction
... Atria contract simultaneously Atria relax, then ventricles contract ...
... Atria contract simultaneously Atria relax, then ventricles contract ...
Impact of Atrioventricular Compliance on Pulmonary Artery Pressure
... through analysis of transmitral velocity profiles, deducing a simple equation that relates effective MVA and E-wave downslope; this equation was then validated in vitro, accurately predicting true net compliance. The present study shows that Cn can be calculated noninvasively with good reproducibili ...
... through analysis of transmitral velocity profiles, deducing a simple equation that relates effective MVA and E-wave downslope; this equation was then validated in vitro, accurately predicting true net compliance. The present study shows that Cn can be calculated noninvasively with good reproducibili ...
Sudden atrial fibrillation associated with acute
... in 1978. He found that during the holiday season, December 24 to January 1, and every Saturday to Tuesday, there was a higher incidence of atrial arrhythmias associated with excessive alcohol consumption (1). The most common supraventricular arrhythmia noted was atrial fibrillation. There has been mu ...
... in 1978. He found that during the holiday season, December 24 to January 1, and every Saturday to Tuesday, there was a higher incidence of atrial arrhythmias associated with excessive alcohol consumption (1). The most common supraventricular arrhythmia noted was atrial fibrillation. There has been mu ...
113915_Heart_Disection
... of hearts, we will be working in fairly large groups. Please make sure that you share. If you are not interested in touching or working with the heart, please have a group member report the observations to you. ...
... of hearts, we will be working in fairly large groups. Please make sure that you share. If you are not interested in touching or working with the heart, please have a group member report the observations to you. ...
Impact of metabolic syndrome on the outcome of patients with stable
... lipid-lowering therapy, and number of diseased vessels (P = 0.021; relative risk = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.152–5.472). Interestingly, only MetS and FPG as dependent variables, were significantly associated with mortality, but none of MetS’ other components. FPG of more than 5.6 mmol/l was the major factor r ...
... lipid-lowering therapy, and number of diseased vessels (P = 0.021; relative risk = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.152–5.472). Interestingly, only MetS and FPG as dependent variables, were significantly associated with mortality, but none of MetS’ other components. FPG of more than 5.6 mmol/l was the major factor r ...
cardivascular system - Yeditepe University Pharma Anatomy
... Left Atrium: forms most of the base of the heart. The valveless two pairs of right and left pulmonary veins enter the left atrium. The tubular muscular left auricle creates an extra space. It projects anteriorly. The wall of the left atrium (also right atrium) is trabeculated with pectinate muscles. ...
... Left Atrium: forms most of the base of the heart. The valveless two pairs of right and left pulmonary veins enter the left atrium. The tubular muscular left auricle creates an extra space. It projects anteriorly. The wall of the left atrium (also right atrium) is trabeculated with pectinate muscles. ...
Cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department
... In all patients presenting to the emergency department with acute AF, immediate provision of supplementary oxygen, establishment of an intravenous line, continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, blood pressure and 12 lead ECG is mandatory. In the emergency department assessment of AF (Table 8): It ...
... In all patients presenting to the emergency department with acute AF, immediate provision of supplementary oxygen, establishment of an intravenous line, continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, blood pressure and 12 lead ECG is mandatory. In the emergency department assessment of AF (Table 8): It ...
Enlarged Heart - The Bollinger Group
... organic disease such as valve defects, congenital defects, hypertension, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy. The cardio-thoracic (CT) ratio as determined by chest Xray (CXR) is often used to report heart size. CT is the heart width divided by the width of the chest cavity. Normal CT ratio is ...
... organic disease such as valve defects, congenital defects, hypertension, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy. The cardio-thoracic (CT) ratio as determined by chest Xray (CXR) is often used to report heart size. CT is the heart width divided by the width of the chest cavity. Normal CT ratio is ...
JACC-HF Online Appendix 1- Study Oversight
... 5. Prior heart transplant, left ventricular reduction surgery (LVRS), cardiomyoplasty, passive restraint device (e.g., CorCap™ Cardiac Support Device, Acorn Cardiovascular Inc., St. Paul, MN), surgically implanted LVAD or cardiac shunt. 6. Likely need for an immediate heart transplant or LVAD implan ...
... 5. Prior heart transplant, left ventricular reduction surgery (LVRS), cardiomyoplasty, passive restraint device (e.g., CorCap™ Cardiac Support Device, Acorn Cardiovascular Inc., St. Paul, MN), surgically implanted LVAD or cardiac shunt. 6. Likely need for an immediate heart transplant or LVAD implan ...
Heart Failure - the Helderberg Cardiac Support Group
... – Grade I - no limitation of physical activity – Grade II - slight limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnoea. – Grade III - marked limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary acti ...
... – Grade I - no limitation of physical activity – Grade II - slight limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnoea. – Grade III - marked limitation of physical activity; comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary acti ...
Alfonso Baldi Antonio Abbate, Giuseppe G. L. Biondi
... TUNEL reactions” per the authors, do not result in TUNELpositive staining in their samples. While we wait for further studies, the current study reconfirms the complexity of infarct healing and progression toward heart failure. With the preservation of the cellular component of the granulation tissu ...
... TUNEL reactions” per the authors, do not result in TUNELpositive staining in their samples. While we wait for further studies, the current study reconfirms the complexity of infarct healing and progression toward heart failure. With the preservation of the cellular component of the granulation tissu ...
Delayed Presentation of Ventricular Septal Rupture – A Case Report Case Reports
... Without reperfusion therapy VSR usually occurs in the first week. 3,5, 8,9,10 The median time from the onset of symptoms of AMI to rupture is generally 24 hours or less in patients who are receiving thrombolysis.22 ...
... Without reperfusion therapy VSR usually occurs in the first week. 3,5, 8,9,10 The median time from the onset of symptoms of AMI to rupture is generally 24 hours or less in patients who are receiving thrombolysis.22 ...
compnay reports
... Alternatively, respondents who see the acceptance of coated stents as being on par with other new cardiac devices, believe that the adoption of any new medical technology – no matter how useful – takes time to overcome obstacles – such as reimbursement issues and limited field experience. Sample of ...
... Alternatively, respondents who see the acceptance of coated stents as being on par with other new cardiac devices, believe that the adoption of any new medical technology – no matter how useful – takes time to overcome obstacles – such as reimbursement issues and limited field experience. Sample of ...
Study Guide
... potential, causing the muscle to contract. More calcium outside the cell increases the diffusion gradient, increasing the amount of calcium that moves into the cell and hence the force of contraction. 22. Some part of this question is guaranteed. Probably have to draw a normal wave and identify a di ...
... potential, causing the muscle to contract. More calcium outside the cell increases the diffusion gradient, increasing the amount of calcium that moves into the cell and hence the force of contraction. 22. Some part of this question is guaranteed. Probably have to draw a normal wave and identify a di ...
Successful thrombolytic therapy in a patient with congenital
... on the patient because of the acute coronary syndrome and diagnosed ccTGA during and after the coronary angiography (7). In our case, the ccTGA patient was complaining of chest pain and she had ST segment elevation on ECG, which needed emergency reperfusion treatment, so we treated the patient succe ...
... on the patient because of the acute coronary syndrome and diagnosed ccTGA during and after the coronary angiography (7). In our case, the ccTGA patient was complaining of chest pain and she had ST segment elevation on ECG, which needed emergency reperfusion treatment, so we treated the patient succe ...
Meridians3
... cardiovascular, etc., we are also an energetic system. The meridians are tangible pathways that carry energy into, through, and out of our physical body. Without even being aware they exist, they can serve us. Here are the last four meridians: ...
... cardiovascular, etc., we are also an energetic system. The meridians are tangible pathways that carry energy into, through, and out of our physical body. Without even being aware they exist, they can serve us. Here are the last four meridians: ...
Heart disease does not just affect those in the later years
... condition. He or she will appear healthy and, in many cases, you will have absolutely no idea that something might be wrong. With knowledge of the signs, symptoms and genetic implications, these heart conditions can be diagnosed and treated appropriately. In patients with some heart conditions, 30% ...
... condition. He or she will appear healthy and, in many cases, you will have absolutely no idea that something might be wrong. With knowledge of the signs, symptoms and genetic implications, these heart conditions can be diagnosed and treated appropriately. In patients with some heart conditions, 30% ...