learning activity module - selu moodle
... apparatus, the EKG is recorded. Examples of the electrocardiograph include the standard EKG machine, bedside monitors, or telemetry monitors. The placement of electrodes record waveforms, which look different in different positions. The most common lead placement for continuous monitoring is Lead II ...
... apparatus, the EKG is recorded. Examples of the electrocardiograph include the standard EKG machine, bedside monitors, or telemetry monitors. The placement of electrodes record waveforms, which look different in different positions. The most common lead placement for continuous monitoring is Lead II ...
Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography Imaging of
... can be used. Conventional cine k-space GRE images rely on flowing blood to generate bright blood. In the dysfunctional RV, blood velocities are reduced and signal intensity decreases with conventional GRE imaging. With SSFP, the signal intensity remains high since the signal intensity is proportional ...
... can be used. Conventional cine k-space GRE images rely on flowing blood to generate bright blood. In the dysfunctional RV, blood velocities are reduced and signal intensity decreases with conventional GRE imaging. With SSFP, the signal intensity remains high since the signal intensity is proportional ...
Cardiac Resynchronization in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
... shall refer, as do many workers, to atrial tachyarrhythmias simply as AF.15-17, 20 Some arrhythmias stored in an implanted device may not be true AF but rather atrial tachycardias or atrial flutters with rates that exceed the programmable recording threshold. In AF the loss of atrial transport funct ...
... shall refer, as do many workers, to atrial tachyarrhythmias simply as AF.15-17, 20 Some arrhythmias stored in an implanted device may not be true AF but rather atrial tachycardias or atrial flutters with rates that exceed the programmable recording threshold. In AF the loss of atrial transport funct ...
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy in pediatric and
... of sudden death. The proportion of primary prevention in this study was lower than those of western countries. The reasons of this difference may be the difference of genetic background, late introduction of surgical correction of congenital heart disease, and the medico-social tendency of delaying ...
... of sudden death. The proportion of primary prevention in this study was lower than those of western countries. The reasons of this difference may be the difference of genetic background, late introduction of surgical correction of congenital heart disease, and the medico-social tendency of delaying ...
2 Cirie` (Turin), Italy 1National Institute of Cardiology
... (LocaLisa, Medtronic Inc.) for real-time 3D localization of intracardiac electrodes in patients (pts) with atrial flutter referred for cavotricuspid isthmus ablation, to performe a single linear lesion using conventional catheters and to reduce radiation exposure. Methods: we used LocaLisa system in ...
... (LocaLisa, Medtronic Inc.) for real-time 3D localization of intracardiac electrodes in patients (pts) with atrial flutter referred for cavotricuspid isthmus ablation, to performe a single linear lesion using conventional catheters and to reduce radiation exposure. Methods: we used LocaLisa system in ...
... WI, USA). Prior to recording, signals of thorax and abdominal wall motion had to be adequate in different sleep positions. During the entire night, the recording was observed on a monitor and amplification of signals was corrected when necessary. The data were stored on an optical disk by a commerci ...
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... was changed from ABC to CAB—ie.C-To improve circulation,chest compressions have to be given first. The prime reasons for cardiac arrest are heart related causes-primarily changes in heart rate and rhythm,medically termed as ventricular tachycardia and Ventricular fibrillation.Hence,in a situation of ...
... was changed from ABC to CAB—ie.C-To improve circulation,chest compressions have to be given first. The prime reasons for cardiac arrest are heart related causes-primarily changes in heart rate and rhythm,medically termed as ventricular tachycardia and Ventricular fibrillation.Hence,in a situation of ...
ACLS Electrical Therapies - University of Colorado Denver
... V FIB/ pulseless VT treatment • Defibrillate – Biphasic : 120-200 joules – Monophasic: 360 joules – No stacked shocks – CPR for 2 minutes – Minimize interrupting compressions ! ...
... V FIB/ pulseless VT treatment • Defibrillate – Biphasic : 120-200 joules – Monophasic: 360 joules – No stacked shocks – CPR for 2 minutes – Minimize interrupting compressions ! ...
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... • The pumping action of the heart generates blood flow through the vessels along a pressure gradient, always moving from higher- to lower-pressure areas • Pressure results when flow is opposed by resistance • Systemic pressure: • Is highest in the aorta • Declines throughout the length of the pathwa ...
... • The pumping action of the heart generates blood flow through the vessels along a pressure gradient, always moving from higher- to lower-pressure areas • Pressure results when flow is opposed by resistance • Systemic pressure: • Is highest in the aorta • Declines throughout the length of the pathwa ...
Section Four: Pulmonary Artery Waveform Interpretation
... contraction, and the v wave corresponds with LV contraction and left atrial filling. The c wave is rarely visible on the PCWP tracing. As with the RA, RV and PA pressures, it is important to obtain PCWP measurements from a graphic waveform strip with simultaneous ECG in order to ensure utmost accura ...
... contraction, and the v wave corresponds with LV contraction and left atrial filling. The c wave is rarely visible on the PCWP tracing. As with the RA, RV and PA pressures, it is important to obtain PCWP measurements from a graphic waveform strip with simultaneous ECG in order to ensure utmost accura ...
Section Four:
... contraction, and the v wave corresponds with LV contraction and left atrial filling. The c wave is rarely visible on the PCWP tracing. As with the RA, RV and PA pressures, it is important to obtain PCWP measurements from a graphic waveform strip with simultaneous ECG in order to ensure utmost accura ...
... contraction, and the v wave corresponds with LV contraction and left atrial filling. The c wave is rarely visible on the PCWP tracing. As with the RA, RV and PA pressures, it is important to obtain PCWP measurements from a graphic waveform strip with simultaneous ECG in order to ensure utmost accura ...
Myocardial Protection in Neonates and Infants
... solutions results in increased oncotic pressure and increased levels of lactate which is the metabolic end product of glucose in anaerobic conditions. To wash away the lactate the cardioplegia infusions are required to be repeated at small intervals. Newer concepts in cardioplegia have explored the ...
... solutions results in increased oncotic pressure and increased levels of lactate which is the metabolic end product of glucose in anaerobic conditions. To wash away the lactate the cardioplegia infusions are required to be repeated at small intervals. Newer concepts in cardioplegia have explored the ...
THE USE OF ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY TO TREAT
... arrest, ischemic complications and congestive heart failure have also been reported (Yu et al. 2009). Elderly patients and patients with preexisting heart condition seem to be the most vulnerable population group (Tess et al. 2009). In patients with implanted pacemakers, potential cardiac adverse ef ...
... arrest, ischemic complications and congestive heart failure have also been reported (Yu et al. 2009). Elderly patients and patients with preexisting heart condition seem to be the most vulnerable population group (Tess et al. 2009). In patients with implanted pacemakers, potential cardiac adverse ef ...
ABC`s of Chest X-Rays
... good views of the thoracic spine and are more sensitive for pleural effusions. Decubitus films, taken with the patient lying on their side, are occasionally used if the patients are too ill to stand and a lateral view is required. The lordotic film is one taken at an upward angle to obtain a view of ...
... good views of the thoracic spine and are more sensitive for pleural effusions. Decubitus films, taken with the patient lying on their side, are occasionally used if the patients are too ill to stand and a lateral view is required. The lordotic film is one taken at an upward angle to obtain a view of ...
Body cT scanning in Young adults: Examination Indications
... was approved by the institutional review board of three institutions, with waiver of informed consent. The Research Patient Data Registry containing patient medical and billing records was queried, and data were collected from three major university-affiliated hospitals in a single greater metropoli ...
... was approved by the institutional review board of three institutions, with waiver of informed consent. The Research Patient Data Registry containing patient medical and billing records was queried, and data were collected from three major university-affiliated hospitals in a single greater metropoli ...
Anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery from the
... Origin of one pulmonary artery from aorta is a rare congenital anomaly of the great arteries, commonly associated with other cardiac defects. There have been numerous articles regarding this rare anomaly since then, most of them describing the surgical correction of the anomaly but not the radiologi ...
... Origin of one pulmonary artery from aorta is a rare congenital anomaly of the great arteries, commonly associated with other cardiac defects. There have been numerous articles regarding this rare anomaly since then, most of them describing the surgical correction of the anomaly but not the radiologi ...
High intensity intermittent exercise improves cardiac
... Rating of perceived exertion Peak oxygen consumption ...
... Rating of perceived exertion Peak oxygen consumption ...
Vascular-Interventional Radiography
... b. informed consent c. explanation of radiation risk d. pre-procedure time-out 2. intra-procedure 3. post-procedure care instructions B. Patient Assessment and Monitoring (normal and abnormal values; implication for imaging, equipment) 1. physiologic monitoring a. temperature b. ECG 1. equipment and ...
... b. informed consent c. explanation of radiation risk d. pre-procedure time-out 2. intra-procedure 3. post-procedure care instructions B. Patient Assessment and Monitoring (normal and abnormal values; implication for imaging, equipment) 1. physiologic monitoring a. temperature b. ECG 1. equipment and ...
Structure of the circulatory sytem
... The left ventricle has a very strong muscular wall and contracts very strongly. This closes the bicuspid valve to prevent backflow, and pushes the blood through the aortic valve and into the aorta. This is the largest artery and splits taking the blood to different areas of the body The heart contra ...
... The left ventricle has a very strong muscular wall and contracts very strongly. This closes the bicuspid valve to prevent backflow, and pushes the blood through the aortic valve and into the aorta. This is the largest artery and splits taking the blood to different areas of the body The heart contra ...
Circulatory System: The Heart
... Cardiac Rhythm • cycle of events in heart – special names – systole – atrial or ventricular contraction – diastole – atrial or ventricular relaxation ...
... Cardiac Rhythm • cycle of events in heart – special names – systole – atrial or ventricular contraction – diastole – atrial or ventricular relaxation ...
9 Cardiovascular System
... Wall of Artery Compared to Wall of Vein (LM page 126) Observation: Blood Vessel Comparison (LM page 127) 4. Does this layer appear thicker in arteries than in veins? yes 5. Considering the relationship of arteries and veins to the heart, why is this reasonable? Arteries take blood away from the hear ...
... Wall of Artery Compared to Wall of Vein (LM page 126) Observation: Blood Vessel Comparison (LM page 127) 4. Does this layer appear thicker in arteries than in veins? yes 5. Considering the relationship of arteries and veins to the heart, why is this reasonable? Arteries take blood away from the hear ...
Tetralogy of fallot - The department of cardiology, Calicut medical
... - Perloff ‘s text book of congenital heart diseases - Moss and Adams ‘s text book of congenital cardiology - Rudolph text book of pediatric cardiology - Freedom’s natural and modified natural history of cong.heart diseases - Andreson text book of congenital heart disease - Figenbaum’ text book of ec ...
... - Perloff ‘s text book of congenital heart diseases - Moss and Adams ‘s text book of congenital cardiology - Rudolph text book of pediatric cardiology - Freedom’s natural and modified natural history of cong.heart diseases - Andreson text book of congenital heart disease - Figenbaum’ text book of ec ...
Recommendations for the management of individuals with acquired
... scarce. Moreover, little is known about the influence of isometric effort on the progression of ventricular dysfunction, especially if such an activity is only carried out occasionally. In cases of coexistence of cardiac valve dysfunction and other cardiovascular abnormalities, such as arrhythmias o ...
... scarce. Moreover, little is known about the influence of isometric effort on the progression of ventricular dysfunction, especially if such an activity is only carried out occasionally. In cases of coexistence of cardiac valve dysfunction and other cardiovascular abnormalities, such as arrhythmias o ...