Electrocardiography changes in bipolar patients during - EU-GEI
... in the last few years and were proposed as predictors for atrial fibrillation [18]. Given this background, the significant increase in Pmax and in Pmin in BD could be interpreted as disturbed electrical activity that might be related with the long-term lithium use considering the literature indicating ...
... in the last few years and were proposed as predictors for atrial fibrillation [18]. Given this background, the significant increase in Pmax and in Pmin in BD could be interpreted as disturbed electrical activity that might be related with the long-term lithium use considering the literature indicating ...
Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse: Caring
... The author and the publisher of this Work have made every effort to use sources believed to be reliable to provide information that is accurate and compatible with the standards generally accepted at the time of publication. Because medical science is continually advancing, our knowledge base contin ...
... The author and the publisher of this Work have made every effort to use sources believed to be reliable to provide information that is accurate and compatible with the standards generally accepted at the time of publication. Because medical science is continually advancing, our knowledge base contin ...
Pediatric Left Atrial Myxoma: Surgical Excision and Mitral Valve Plasty
... ence of the huge tumor. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated no evidence of brain infarction. Through a median sternotomy incision under cardiopulmonary bypass, the right side of the LA was explored. A mass was noted to be growing within the LA. This giant mass was completely w ...
... ence of the huge tumor. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated no evidence of brain infarction. Through a median sternotomy incision under cardiopulmonary bypass, the right side of the LA was explored. A mass was noted to be growing within the LA. This giant mass was completely w ...
Novel pathophysiological insight and treatment strategies for heart
... largely regulated by the copy number of mtDNA.14 Therefore, mitochondrial injury is reflected by mtDNA damage as well as by a decline in the mitochondrial RNA (mtRNA) transcripts, protein synthesis, and mitochondrial function.15,16 We have recently shown that the increased generation of ROS was asso ...
... largely regulated by the copy number of mtDNA.14 Therefore, mitochondrial injury is reflected by mtDNA damage as well as by a decline in the mitochondrial RNA (mtRNA) transcripts, protein synthesis, and mitochondrial function.15,16 We have recently shown that the increased generation of ROS was asso ...
Blood and Circulation
... around the body, is made mainly of muscle, has its own blood supply through the coronary vessels and that the blood flows to the organs through arteries and returns to the heart through veins. ...
... around the body, is made mainly of muscle, has its own blood supply through the coronary vessels and that the blood flows to the organs through arteries and returns to the heart through veins. ...
European Journal of Heart Failure
... there is heterogeneity within the CSA patient population depending on the proportion of CSR. The ITT subgroup analysis indicated that HFrEF patients with CSA but a low proportion of CSR at baseline (<20%) may have better outcomes when allocated to ASV compared with control.1 This suggests that if CS ...
... there is heterogeneity within the CSA patient population depending on the proportion of CSR. The ITT subgroup analysis indicated that HFrEF patients with CSA but a low proportion of CSR at baseline (<20%) may have better outcomes when allocated to ASV compared with control.1 This suggests that if CS ...
Atrial Fibrillation Program - Feinberg School of Medicine
... experience palpitations, shortness of breath, or decreased exercise capacity, though many patients are entirely without symptoms or feel only a minority of their episodes. Regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms, this reduced blood flow may lead to blood clots in the atrium that can travel ...
... experience palpitations, shortness of breath, or decreased exercise capacity, though many patients are entirely without symptoms or feel only a minority of their episodes. Regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms, this reduced blood flow may lead to blood clots in the atrium that can travel ...
Systolic Ejection Murmurs Chapter 14
... chambers that are open to tack other during diastolic filling. – Mitral valve is part of the left inflow tract – Tricuspid valve is part of the right inflow tract ...
... chambers that are open to tack other during diastolic filling. – Mitral valve is part of the left inflow tract – Tricuspid valve is part of the right inflow tract ...
In vivo cardiac phase response curve elucidates human respiratory
... are called the coupling (interaction) functions. (Following the tradition of the physics literature, we understand coupling as the presence of an interaction between the oscillators, whereas in the biological literature coupling is often understood as a correlation between their outputs, e.g. due to ...
... are called the coupling (interaction) functions. (Following the tradition of the physics literature, we understand coupling as the presence of an interaction between the oscillators, whereas in the biological literature coupling is often understood as a correlation between their outputs, e.g. due to ...
diastolic blood pressure or actually it is baseline systolic
... period” [30]. An exaggerated blood pressure response to heart rate during exercise is predictive of future hypertension independent of other important risk factors and lend further support to the concept that blood pressure measurement during exercise test is a valuable means of identifying normoten ...
... period” [30]. An exaggerated blood pressure response to heart rate during exercise is predictive of future hypertension independent of other important risk factors and lend further support to the concept that blood pressure measurement during exercise test is a valuable means of identifying normoten ...
CardioCase of the Month - STA HealthCare Communications
... ECG The most common ECG abnormality seen in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is T-wave inversion in leads V1 to V3. However, this is a non-specific finding, and may be considered a normal variant in right bundle-branch block (RBBB), women and children under 12 years of age. The epsi ...
... ECG The most common ECG abnormality seen in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is T-wave inversion in leads V1 to V3. However, this is a non-specific finding, and may be considered a normal variant in right bundle-branch block (RBBB), women and children under 12 years of age. The epsi ...
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
... • Can develop early onset severe disease • Mean age at diagnosis of 15 months (Lefbom BK, et al. 2001) ...
... • Can develop early onset severe disease • Mean age at diagnosis of 15 months (Lefbom BK, et al. 2001) ...
symptoms of heart disease
... CARDIOMYOPATHY3 Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. There are many causes of cardiomyopathy, including high blood pressure, infections and diabetes. In some cases, cardiomyopathy can be due to a gene you inherit from your parents. Cardiomyopathy may make the heart muscle become en ...
... CARDIOMYOPATHY3 Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. There are many causes of cardiomyopathy, including high blood pressure, infections and diabetes. In some cases, cardiomyopathy can be due to a gene you inherit from your parents. Cardiomyopathy may make the heart muscle become en ...
Twenty-five years` experience of modified Lecompte procedure for
... mild degree and tricuspid regurgitation of more than moderate degree. Two patients had significant pulmonary stenosis, and 2 patients had pulmonary regurgitation (PR) of more than moderate degree. Repeat cardiac catheterization was performed in 27 survivors (61.4%) to 10.87 6.43 years (range, 0.62 ...
... mild degree and tricuspid regurgitation of more than moderate degree. Two patients had significant pulmonary stenosis, and 2 patients had pulmonary regurgitation (PR) of more than moderate degree. Repeat cardiac catheterization was performed in 27 survivors (61.4%) to 10.87 6.43 years (range, 0.62 ...
electrophysiology of heart
... Effect 0f parasympathetic Stimulation on Prepotential Why parasympathetic causes Prepotential to occur after long time? • Because Parasympathetic Stimulation causes - decreased Na+ influx [entry] - decreased Ca2+ influx [entry] - increased K+ efflux [going outside] • Therefore, membrane potential c ...
... Effect 0f parasympathetic Stimulation on Prepotential Why parasympathetic causes Prepotential to occur after long time? • Because Parasympathetic Stimulation causes - decreased Na+ influx [entry] - decreased Ca2+ influx [entry] - increased K+ efflux [going outside] • Therefore, membrane potential c ...
Vernakalant Hydrochloride for Rapid Conversion of
... Background—The present study assessed the efficacy and safety of vernakalant hydrochloride (RSD1235), a novel compound, for the conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and Results—Patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive vernakalant or placebo and were stratified by AF duration of ...
... Background—The present study assessed the efficacy and safety of vernakalant hydrochloride (RSD1235), a novel compound, for the conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and Results—Patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive vernakalant or placebo and were stratified by AF duration of ...
3. Cardiac Output
... The muscle developed tension is increased upon increasing the initial length ( preload ) up to certain limit .Further increase in muscle length beyond this limit depresses the muscle developed tension and this is not seen in the normal heart but only 4/18/12 in heart failure ...
... The muscle developed tension is increased upon increasing the initial length ( preload ) up to certain limit .Further increase in muscle length beyond this limit depresses the muscle developed tension and this is not seen in the normal heart but only 4/18/12 in heart failure ...
Left ventricular dyssynergy and dispersion as determinant factors of
... Heart failure (HF) patients with severely reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) are at high risk of fatal ventricular arrhythmias, and their condition is associated with worsening of long-term outcome. Such patients can die suddenly and unpredictably from malignant arrhythmias despite ...
... Heart failure (HF) patients with severely reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) are at high risk of fatal ventricular arrhythmias, and their condition is associated with worsening of long-term outcome. Such patients can die suddenly and unpredictably from malignant arrhythmias despite ...
44. Left Main: A Killer
... higher risk for heart disease and heart attack than those who are not depressed; (6) Genetics are involved in the development of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the artery, which causes arterial blockages in the arteries all over the body); (7) Red meat and egg eaters are more prone to develop high ...
... higher risk for heart disease and heart attack than those who are not depressed; (6) Genetics are involved in the development of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the artery, which causes arterial blockages in the arteries all over the body); (7) Red meat and egg eaters are more prone to develop high ...
Vietnamese
... accordingly. Approximately 20% of patients in both arms (Prepopik®, 2L of PEG + E plus two x 5-mg bisacodyl tablets) of clinical trials of Prepopik® had orthostatic changes (changes in blood pressure and/or heart rate) on the day of colonoscopy. In clinical trials orthostatic changes were documented ...
... accordingly. Approximately 20% of patients in both arms (Prepopik®, 2L of PEG + E plus two x 5-mg bisacodyl tablets) of clinical trials of Prepopik® had orthostatic changes (changes in blood pressure and/or heart rate) on the day of colonoscopy. In clinical trials orthostatic changes were documented ...
Cardiac Output and Central Distribution of Blood Flow
... In fetal life, blood shunts continuously right to left across the ductus arteriosus. Doppler velocity waveforms of the ductus arteriosus are characterized by high systolic and low diastolic velocities.35,36 Reproducibility of the velocimetry of peak systolic velocity and the time-velocity integral i ...
... In fetal life, blood shunts continuously right to left across the ductus arteriosus. Doppler velocity waveforms of the ductus arteriosus are characterized by high systolic and low diastolic velocities.35,36 Reproducibility of the velocimetry of peak systolic velocity and the time-velocity integral i ...
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult
... The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) first published guidelines for the evaluation and management of HF in 1995 and published revised guidelines in 2001. Since that time, a great deal of progress has been made in the development of both pharmacological a ...
... The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) first published guidelines for the evaluation and management of HF in 1995 and published revised guidelines in 2001. Since that time, a great deal of progress has been made in the development of both pharmacological a ...