Original Article - Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
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Human Physiology
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circulatory system
... pump blood into the ventricles • The ventricles are the real workhorses, they must force the blood away from the heart with sufficient power to push the blood all the way back to the heart. ...
... pump blood into the ventricles • The ventricles are the real workhorses, they must force the blood away from the heart with sufficient power to push the blood all the way back to the heart. ...
Patil Dinesh Bansilal : An Ayurvedic Review Of
... like thirst, tears, Shrama Shwasa(exertional dyspnoea), AdhoVata and cough. i Ayurveda does not only considers physical inactivity as causative factor but also emphasizes on the factors which are responsible for wasting of sharir dhatus which aggravates Vata dosha and affects an important marma like ...
... like thirst, tears, Shrama Shwasa(exertional dyspnoea), AdhoVata and cough. i Ayurveda does not only considers physical inactivity as causative factor but also emphasizes on the factors which are responsible for wasting of sharir dhatus which aggravates Vata dosha and affects an important marma like ...
Effect of Hypertonic Saline on the Pulmonary and Systemic Pressures
... The results presented demonstrate that the rapid intravenous injection of a 20 per cent saline solution causes a very marked rise in pressure in the pulmonary veins, the pulmonary artery, the right heart and the peripheral veins. Left atrial pressure either does not change or decreases, and aortic p ...
... The results presented demonstrate that the rapid intravenous injection of a 20 per cent saline solution causes a very marked rise in pressure in the pulmonary veins, the pulmonary artery, the right heart and the peripheral veins. Left atrial pressure either does not change or decreases, and aortic p ...
Assessment of longitudinal left ventricular systolic function by
... Therefore we evaluated longitudinal left ventricular myocardial function by tissue Doppler echocardiography; strain (S), strain rate (SR), tissue Doppler velocity (TDV) in newly diagnosed mild to moderate hypertensive patients. Methods: Our cross-sectional and observational study population consiste ...
... Therefore we evaluated longitudinal left ventricular myocardial function by tissue Doppler echocardiography; strain (S), strain rate (SR), tissue Doppler velocity (TDV) in newly diagnosed mild to moderate hypertensive patients. Methods: Our cross-sectional and observational study population consiste ...
Echocardiographic Variables After Left Ventricular Assist Device
... patient outcome beyond this period. We postulated that the presence of echocardiographic variables 1 month after surgery suggesting appropriate degree of LV unloading and an adequate forward flow would be important in determining clinical outcomes after the initial successful LVAD implantation. Meth ...
... patient outcome beyond this period. We postulated that the presence of echocardiographic variables 1 month after surgery suggesting appropriate degree of LV unloading and an adequate forward flow would be important in determining clinical outcomes after the initial successful LVAD implantation. Meth ...
Review Article Myocardial energetics and the role of micronutrients
... heart muscle fails to pump blood at a rate to meet the requirements of the metabolizing tissues during ordinary activity [7]. In addition, it was defined as the failure of the heart to deliver oxygen at a rate commensurate with requirements of the metabolizing tissues despite normal filling pressure ...
... heart muscle fails to pump blood at a rate to meet the requirements of the metabolizing tissues during ordinary activity [7]. In addition, it was defined as the failure of the heart to deliver oxygen at a rate commensurate with requirements of the metabolizing tissues despite normal filling pressure ...
Jugular Venous Pulse: Window into the Right Heart
... angles of positioning, the average distance varied between 8 and 10 cm.23 Therefore, adding 5 cm H20 to the vertical distance measured on physical examination may be an accurate estimation of jugular venous pressure for patients in the supine position; however, when the head is elevated, this method ...
... angles of positioning, the average distance varied between 8 and 10 cm.23 Therefore, adding 5 cm H20 to the vertical distance measured on physical examination may be an accurate estimation of jugular venous pressure for patients in the supine position; however, when the head is elevated, this method ...
Caitlin Roscher, 20103525, 2 Ba GEN
... letters. They include Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR) and Mean Arterial Pressure (Pã). Recall that Pã is proportional to the product of Total Peripheral Resistance and Cardiac Output. Two additional buttons labeled "Act Tension" and "Pause" are also included in the lower right quadrant. They provi ...
... letters. They include Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR) and Mean Arterial Pressure (Pã). Recall that Pã is proportional to the product of Total Peripheral Resistance and Cardiac Output. Two additional buttons labeled "Act Tension" and "Pause" are also included in the lower right quadrant. They provi ...
Circulatory System and Blood
... a) Name two structures that exist in the human fetal circulation system that are non-functional in the adult. Outline their function in the fetal circulatory system and explain why they are unnecessary in the adult. (5 marks) b) What effect will the foramen ovale (oval opening) not closing after bir ...
... a) Name two structures that exist in the human fetal circulation system that are non-functional in the adult. Outline their function in the fetal circulatory system and explain why they are unnecessary in the adult. (5 marks) b) What effect will the foramen ovale (oval opening) not closing after bir ...
ECG-gated multidetector-row computed tomography in the
... simultaneously during a spiral CT acquisition. Thus, image reconstruction can be obtained at any desired point throughout the cardiac cycle and the ESV and EDV can be reconstructed to assess ventricular function [6,7] . This acquisition technique is less likely to trigger cardiac arrhythmia. Prospec ...
... simultaneously during a spiral CT acquisition. Thus, image reconstruction can be obtained at any desired point throughout the cardiac cycle and the ESV and EDV can be reconstructed to assess ventricular function [6,7] . This acquisition technique is less likely to trigger cardiac arrhythmia. Prospec ...
Left ventricular PV loop estimation using 3D echo
... The 3D echo measurements are performed in a porcine model. The porcine model is subjected to a nonischemic surgical radius enlargement on the beating heart. In the pigs, the shape and radius of the LV are altered by inserting a pericardial patch supported by a woven graft on the beating heart. Due t ...
... The 3D echo measurements are performed in a porcine model. The porcine model is subjected to a nonischemic surgical radius enlargement on the beating heart. In the pigs, the shape and radius of the LV are altered by inserting a pericardial patch supported by a woven graft on the beating heart. Due t ...
XXXX Nuclear Laboratory
... The nonphysician must work under the direct supervision of the physician, who should be in the immediate vicinity and available in case of emergency situations. The physician should be present to observe the patient continuously when the test is performed on a patient with a recent (within 7-10 days ...
... The nonphysician must work under the direct supervision of the physician, who should be in the immediate vicinity and available in case of emergency situations. The physician should be present to observe the patient continuously when the test is performed on a patient with a recent (within 7-10 days ...
Heart sounds Lecture (2012).
... sound similar to that of aortic regurgitation but occurring during systole rather than diastole. The sound of mitral regurgitation is transmitted to the chest wall mainly through the left ventricle to the apex of the heart. Guyton and Hall ...
... sound similar to that of aortic regurgitation but occurring during systole rather than diastole. The sound of mitral regurgitation is transmitted to the chest wall mainly through the left ventricle to the apex of the heart. Guyton and Hall ...
Analysis of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
... three different modalities. The organs at risk (OAR) being evaluated in this study are the lung, liver, stomach, heart, and spinal cord. Analysis was performed for the volume of lung receiving 5 Gy (V5), 10 Gy (V10), 15 Gy (V15), 20 Gy (V20), 30 Gy (V30), 40 Gy (V40), 50 Gy (V50) as well as the mean ...
... three different modalities. The organs at risk (OAR) being evaluated in this study are the lung, liver, stomach, heart, and spinal cord. Analysis was performed for the volume of lung receiving 5 Gy (V5), 10 Gy (V10), 15 Gy (V15), 20 Gy (V20), 30 Gy (V30), 40 Gy (V40), 50 Gy (V50) as well as the mean ...
Obstructive sleep apnea characteristic in systolic heart failure patients
... characteristics of sleep apnea in patients with heart failure. A retrospective, clinical study was conducted on 29 heart failure patients in our tertiary care center. Patients who reported snoring, witnessed apnea episodes and excessive daytime sleepiness underwent full-night polysomnography. Baseli ...
... characteristics of sleep apnea in patients with heart failure. A retrospective, clinical study was conducted on 29 heart failure patients in our tertiary care center. Patients who reported snoring, witnessed apnea episodes and excessive daytime sleepiness underwent full-night polysomnography. Baseli ...
Y-Adaptor Connection for LV Lead in Upgrading to Biventricular
... clinical deterioration in individuals with normal ventricular function.2-4 However, there are reports showing ventricularly based pacemakers per se might induce ventricular dysfunction and secondarily congestive heart failure. 5,6 Recent clinical studies have shown that either atrialbased or less RV ...
... clinical deterioration in individuals with normal ventricular function.2-4 However, there are reports showing ventricularly based pacemakers per se might induce ventricular dysfunction and secondarily congestive heart failure. 5,6 Recent clinical studies have shown that either atrialbased or less RV ...
Michigan State University Cardiovascular Disease
... • General clinical cardiology, 13 months −−Inpatient cardiology consultation −−CCU −−Exercise testing −−Rehabilitation −−ECG interpretation −−Heart failure and transplant −−Vascular −−Cardiothoracic surgery In the third year, fellows can devote more time to advanced training in invasive and noninvas ...
... • General clinical cardiology, 13 months −−Inpatient cardiology consultation −−CCU −−Exercise testing −−Rehabilitation −−ECG interpretation −−Heart failure and transplant −−Vascular −−Cardiothoracic surgery In the third year, fellows can devote more time to advanced training in invasive and noninvas ...
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (1-28), rat (ANP 1-28)
... in response to stress induced by increased afterload (eg. increased ventricular pressure from aortic stenosis) or injury (eg. myocardial infarction). ANP is secreted in response to: Atrial distention, stretching of the vessel walls Sympathetic stimulation of -adrenoceptors Raised sodium concentratio ...
... in response to stress induced by increased afterload (eg. increased ventricular pressure from aortic stenosis) or injury (eg. myocardial infarction). ANP is secreted in response to: Atrial distention, stretching of the vessel walls Sympathetic stimulation of -adrenoceptors Raised sodium concentratio ...
RPA Newborn Care Guidelines
... Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the commonest human malformations, affecting 6 per 1000 livebirths.They account for 10% of infant deaths and about 50% of deaths from ...
... Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the commonest human malformations, affecting 6 per 1000 livebirths.They account for 10% of infant deaths and about 50% of deaths from ...
Ventricular mass index using magnetic resonance imaging
... and 71% respectively for the VMI compared with 89 and 57% for echocardiography. The calculated ventricular mass index provides an accurate and practical means of estimating pulmonary artery pressure noninvasively in pulmonary hypertension and may provide a more accurate estimate than Doppler echocar ...
... and 71% respectively for the VMI compared with 89 and 57% for echocardiography. The calculated ventricular mass index provides an accurate and practical means of estimating pulmonary artery pressure noninvasively in pulmonary hypertension and may provide a more accurate estimate than Doppler echocar ...
Design and protocols of the GIRAF Prevention Trial: A randomized
... Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and its incidence increases with aging. Cerebrovascular complications represent a major challenge and have been intensively assessed in clinical trials with patients affected by AF. It is known that prevention of ischemic stroke is the m ...
... Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and its incidence increases with aging. Cerebrovascular complications represent a major challenge and have been intensively assessed in clinical trials with patients affected by AF. It is known that prevention of ischemic stroke is the m ...
262 Cardiovascular System - Jordan University of Science and
... pulses to the peripheral arteries. Discuss the function of the veins, venous pressure, venous resistance, venous valve and venous pump. Define the blood venous reservoir and their function. Describe the formation of dorsal aorta. Describe the formation of aortic arches and their fate. Revise the pro ...
... pulses to the peripheral arteries. Discuss the function of the veins, venous pressure, venous resistance, venous valve and venous pump. Define the blood venous reservoir and their function. Describe the formation of dorsal aorta. Describe the formation of aortic arches and their fate. Revise the pro ...