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... evaluates the health of your heart by measuring its electrical activity. It determines if there is an irregular or dangerous heartbeat that can’t be detected with a stethoscope. ...
... evaluates the health of your heart by measuring its electrical activity. It determines if there is an irregular or dangerous heartbeat that can’t be detected with a stethoscope. ...
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
... hypertrophy of the right ventricle occurs in an effort to maintain cardiac output in the presence of increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). ...
... hypertrophy of the right ventricle occurs in an effort to maintain cardiac output in the presence of increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). ...
The Assessment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Patients with
... a useful non-invasive means of assessing left ventricular performance. In contrast to cineangiography it makes no assumption about changes in geometry of the left ventricle; it does not involve the injection of contrast material; it provides an average value over many cardiac cycles rather than over ...
... a useful non-invasive means of assessing left ventricular performance. In contrast to cineangiography it makes no assumption about changes in geometry of the left ventricle; it does not involve the injection of contrast material; it provides an average value over many cardiac cycles rather than over ...
Unstable angina: ST segment depression with positive
... oxygen demand or coronary spasm in patients with angiographically normal coronary anatomy.8A10 It is also important to differentiate between subendocardial ischemia and a “benign” electrical phenomenon of a “concealed” transmural ischemia affecting the inferior reciprocal territory.” The broad spect ...
... oxygen demand or coronary spasm in patients with angiographically normal coronary anatomy.8A10 It is also important to differentiate between subendocardial ischemia and a “benign” electrical phenomenon of a “concealed” transmural ischemia affecting the inferior reciprocal territory.” The broad spect ...
Heart valve surgery - Oxford University Hospitals
... benefits for you will depend on your particular symptoms before the operation. You can expect to see an improvement in your symptoms and the surgery will also help to prevent or reduce the further deterioration of your heart valves. ...
... benefits for you will depend on your particular symptoms before the operation. You can expect to see an improvement in your symptoms and the surgery will also help to prevent or reduce the further deterioration of your heart valves. ...
Double Switch Operation for Failing Systemic Ventricle
... ( Atrial switch operation in TGA) place the morphologic right ventricle & tricuspid valve in the systemic position • The morphologic RV shows significant incidence of progressive ventricular dysfunction & TV regurgitation • Double switch operation (Conversion switch operation) as an alternative in s ...
... ( Atrial switch operation in TGA) place the morphologic right ventricle & tricuspid valve in the systemic position • The morphologic RV shows significant incidence of progressive ventricular dysfunction & TV regurgitation • Double switch operation (Conversion switch operation) as an alternative in s ...
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Patients With Coronary Artery
... initial (emergency department), in-hospital, and afterdischarge management. The cornerstone of the evaluation of CAD in ACS is coronary angiography. The evaluation of CAD in AHFS with coronary angiography, often in conjunction with noninvasive functional imaging to detect ischemic or dysfunctional b ...
... initial (emergency department), in-hospital, and afterdischarge management. The cornerstone of the evaluation of CAD in ACS is coronary angiography. The evaluation of CAD in AHFS with coronary angiography, often in conjunction with noninvasive functional imaging to detect ischemic or dysfunctional b ...
Diastolic heart failure: diagnosis and therapy
... with coronary artery disease. Overall, 39% of the patients initially diagnosed with DHF had a LVEF < 50% at some point after the diagnosis [12]. Recently, a third population of heart failure patients has been described, heart failure with recovered ejection fraction [14]. These patients have a disti ...
... with coronary artery disease. Overall, 39% of the patients initially diagnosed with DHF had a LVEF < 50% at some point after the diagnosis [12]. Recently, a third population of heart failure patients has been described, heart failure with recovered ejection fraction [14]. These patients have a disti ...
Development and clinical evaluation of long-term ECG
... from standard MIT database. The ECG complexes have been recognized with accuracy of 99.5%, cycle classification was accomplished with accuracy of 90.4% and diagnostic classification was made with accuracy 87.6%. Pilot investigation revealed the positive features of the system, i.e. it’s flexibility ...
... from standard MIT database. The ECG complexes have been recognized with accuracy of 99.5%, cycle classification was accomplished with accuracy of 90.4% and diagnostic classification was made with accuracy 87.6%. Pilot investigation revealed the positive features of the system, i.e. it’s flexibility ...
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
... Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a syndrome progressing along different time trajectories, and is unique to each patient. During progression, disease severity and symptoms increase with variable changes on left ventricular (LV) remodelling and, hence, on LV ejection fraction. The heart failure disease ...
... Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a syndrome progressing along different time trajectories, and is unique to each patient. During progression, disease severity and symptoms increase with variable changes on left ventricular (LV) remodelling and, hence, on LV ejection fraction. The heart failure disease ...
LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (LVAD)
... pushes blood through the lungs and back to the left ventricle, but then the LVAD pump pulls the blood out of the left ventricle and pumps it out to the body, taking over most or all of the failed pumping action of the left ventricle. NOTE: The important part to EMS providers is that the pump is a co ...
... pushes blood through the lungs and back to the left ventricle, but then the LVAD pump pulls the blood out of the left ventricle and pumps it out to the body, taking over most or all of the failed pumping action of the left ventricle. NOTE: The important part to EMS providers is that the pump is a co ...
the Cardiac Surgery Family Handbook
... The Heart Institute strives to partner with families to provide the best care for your child. We also look to provide fun and educational opportunities for patients and their families outside the hospital. For more events and information, please visit www.cincinnatichildrens.org/heart-families. ...
... The Heart Institute strives to partner with families to provide the best care for your child. We also look to provide fun and educational opportunities for patients and their families outside the hospital. For more events and information, please visit www.cincinnatichildrens.org/heart-families. ...
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
... instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart instrument used to listen to chest sounds x-ray film of an artery (taken after an injection of contrast medium) x-ray film of the veins(taken after an injection of contrast medium) process of making an x-ray film of a blood vessel record ...
... instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart instrument used to listen to chest sounds x-ray film of an artery (taken after an injection of contrast medium) x-ray film of the veins(taken after an injection of contrast medium) process of making an x-ray film of a blood vessel record ...
Heart Failure Validation Guidelines February 21, 2013
... The review will encompass the entire medical record. The reviewer will be blind to case/control status as determined by the EMR algorithm. The reviewer will be given a patient identifier and validation spreadsheet to record validation results. 1. Is there evidence of HF diagnosed by health care prov ...
... The review will encompass the entire medical record. The reviewer will be blind to case/control status as determined by the EMR algorithm. The reviewer will be given a patient identifier and validation spreadsheet to record validation results. 1. Is there evidence of HF diagnosed by health care prov ...
Premature Ventricular Contractions
... certain hormones, such as adrenaline or thyroid, can cause PVCs. Consuming substances such as alcohol and caffeine can also cause them. ...
... certain hormones, such as adrenaline or thyroid, can cause PVCs. Consuming substances such as alcohol and caffeine can also cause them. ...
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide: A Novel Clinical Tool for
... use of BNP levels for diagnosis of CHF in 1586 patients presenting to the ED with acute dyspnea. The clinical diagnosis of CHF or no CHF was made by 2 independent cardiologists who reviewed all available data for study participants with the exception of BNP measurements. The final diagnosis was deco ...
... use of BNP levels for diagnosis of CHF in 1586 patients presenting to the ED with acute dyspnea. The clinical diagnosis of CHF or no CHF was made by 2 independent cardiologists who reviewed all available data for study participants with the exception of BNP measurements. The final diagnosis was deco ...
(IFRAME) Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
... As a result of all these tests and treatment, is there any guarantee that my dog will live much longer? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in medicine. DCM is a serious disease that must be accurately diagnosed and aggressively treated. Some dogs with DCM do well with treatment; however, some do ...
... As a result of all these tests and treatment, is there any guarantee that my dog will live much longer? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in medicine. DCM is a serious disease that must be accurately diagnosed and aggressively treated. Some dogs with DCM do well with treatment; however, some do ...
The Circulatory System I
... their main purpose is?” After a couple of minutes, I will ask for some volunteers, and may call on students to hear what they’ve come up with, as well as confirm or correct answers. “Today, we’re going to learn about the major components of the systemic circulatory system and how it works. What make ...
... their main purpose is?” After a couple of minutes, I will ask for some volunteers, and may call on students to hear what they’ve come up with, as well as confirm or correct answers. “Today, we’re going to learn about the major components of the systemic circulatory system and how it works. What make ...
Publication - Dallah Hospital
... problems. All beds and rooms are equipped to allow for the direct observation of patients with cardiac problems who were admitted or transferred from the Coronary Care Unit after their condition improved. The facility also allows for the continuous monitoring of patients’ heartbeats by remote, using ...
... problems. All beds and rooms are equipped to allow for the direct observation of patients with cardiac problems who were admitted or transferred from the Coronary Care Unit after their condition improved. The facility also allows for the continuous monitoring of patients’ heartbeats by remote, using ...
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
... ablation in 89 (70 during the first procedure) and/or roofline ablation in 13 (5 during the first procedure). At the time of the first procedure, 32 patients were on amiodarone; at repeat procedures, 6 patients were on amiodarone. Follow-up. Patients were followed for a median of 60 (IQR: 56, 62) mo ...
... ablation in 89 (70 during the first procedure) and/or roofline ablation in 13 (5 during the first procedure). At the time of the first procedure, 32 patients were on amiodarone; at repeat procedures, 6 patients were on amiodarone. Follow-up. Patients were followed for a median of 60 (IQR: 56, 62) mo ...
Atrial Fibrillation - Northwestern Medicine
... These symptoms also may be a sign of other problems. To see if AF is present, it is important to record the heart rhythm when symptoms occur. That is why your doctor may order a portable heart monitor for you to wear at home. ...
... These symptoms also may be a sign of other problems. To see if AF is present, it is important to record the heart rhythm when symptoms occur. That is why your doctor may order a portable heart monitor for you to wear at home. ...
Editorial Circulating MicroRNAs in Cardiovascular Disease
... De Rosa et al also report that levels of cardiomyocyteenriched miRs-499 and 133a increase across the coronary circulation in patients with troponin-positive ACS and that this is not seen in patients without elevated troponin levels. In demonstrating that miRNA levels differ in plasma obtained direct ...
... De Rosa et al also report that levels of cardiomyocyteenriched miRs-499 and 133a increase across the coronary circulation in patients with troponin-positive ACS and that this is not seen in patients without elevated troponin levels. In demonstrating that miRNA levels differ in plasma obtained direct ...
Stereotaxis News: Volume 2 Issue 1
... David Burkhardt utilized the remote magnetic navigation platform to treat a very complex case. This young patient was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD)/cardiomyopathy with a complex endo-epicardiac intramural scar. The patient had an ICD and experienced frequent VT and ...
... David Burkhardt utilized the remote magnetic navigation platform to treat a very complex case. This young patient was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD)/cardiomyopathy with a complex endo-epicardiac intramural scar. The patient had an ICD and experienced frequent VT and ...
PDF - Circulation
... and showed frequent reproducible ventricular arrhythmia. Currently, we have in press a double-blind study which shows reproducibility as high as r = .99 for arrhythmia frequency. There is some week to week variation but this can be partially adjusted for by considering % reduction with two consecuti ...
... and showed frequent reproducible ventricular arrhythmia. Currently, we have in press a double-blind study which shows reproducibility as high as r = .99 for arrhythmia frequency. There is some week to week variation but this can be partially adjusted for by considering % reduction with two consecuti ...