Lecture 20: Heart
... 2. The blood passes into the right ventricle, through the right AV valve (aka tricuspid valve). A. The valve is held into place by chordae tendineae, which are collagen fiber ropes that are connected to the ventricle wall via papillary muscles. 3. Blood is then sent through the pulmonary semiluna ...
... 2. The blood passes into the right ventricle, through the right AV valve (aka tricuspid valve). A. The valve is held into place by chordae tendineae, which are collagen fiber ropes that are connected to the ventricle wall via papillary muscles. 3. Blood is then sent through the pulmonary semiluna ...
Special Article Spontaneous Conversion to Sinus Rhythm of Recent
... The rate of spontaneous conversion in previous studies4,5,15,16）in the placebo groups was less compared to our study, but the duration of Af in these studies usually was longer than 24 hr compared to our study which was less than 24 hr. In addition in our study patients with left ventricular hypertr ...
... The rate of spontaneous conversion in previous studies4,5,15,16）in the placebo groups was less compared to our study, but the duration of Af in these studies usually was longer than 24 hr compared to our study which was less than 24 hr. In addition in our study patients with left ventricular hypertr ...
Distinguishing myocardial infarction type 1 and type 2.
... necrosis, where a condition other than CAD contributes to an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and/or demand, the term „type 2‟ is employed. In critically ill patients, or in patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery, elevated values of cardiac biomarkers may appear, due to direct toxic ...
... necrosis, where a condition other than CAD contributes to an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and/or demand, the term „type 2‟ is employed. In critically ill patients, or in patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery, elevated values of cardiac biomarkers may appear, due to direct toxic ...
Atorvastatin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing
... an active statin. Details of the study design have Secondary end points included death from all been described previously.12,13 causes, all cardiac events combined, and all cerebrovascular events combined. Death from any cause end points other than cardiac disease or cerebrovascular disThe study end ...
... an active statin. Details of the study design have Secondary end points included death from all been described previously.12,13 causes, all cardiac events combined, and all cerebrovascular events combined. Death from any cause end points other than cardiac disease or cerebrovascular disThe study end ...
cardiac muscle
... • Within intercalated discs – two kinds of membrane junctions – Desmosomes – Gap junctions ...
... • Within intercalated discs – two kinds of membrane junctions – Desmosomes – Gap junctions ...
in Elderly People
... 67-79 years, with resting heart rates between 41 and 51 beats/min. Each had chronic sinus bradyeardia as determined from two or more electrocardiograms recorded over a 6-month, or longer period of time. Additional electrocardiographic findings were: first degree AV block in two subjects (PR interval ...
... 67-79 years, with resting heart rates between 41 and 51 beats/min. Each had chronic sinus bradyeardia as determined from two or more electrocardiograms recorded over a 6-month, or longer period of time. Additional electrocardiographic findings were: first degree AV block in two subjects (PR interval ...
Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch in Individuals Undergoing Aortic Valve
... severe aortic valve stenosis from January 2014 to June 2015. Three models of bioprosthesis and a metal prosthesis model were used. Indexed effective orifice area (iEOA) was calculated by dividing the effective orifice area provided by the prosthesis manufacturer by the body surface area of the recip ...
... severe aortic valve stenosis from January 2014 to June 2015. Three models of bioprosthesis and a metal prosthesis model were used. Indexed effective orifice area (iEOA) was calculated by dividing the effective orifice area provided by the prosthesis manufacturer by the body surface area of the recip ...
Electrophysiologic backround for ECG evaluation
... 7) Each abnormality should be taken into accont ...
... 7) Each abnormality should be taken into accont ...
ANPS 020 01-23
... Anatomy of the Heart and the Conduction System The heart lies in the thoracic cavity, in the area called the mediastinum between the two lungs Note that the heart rests on the diaphragm The Heart The heart lies just to the left of midline, posterior to the sternum and ribs 2-4 The wide is lo ...
... Anatomy of the Heart and the Conduction System The heart lies in the thoracic cavity, in the area called the mediastinum between the two lungs Note that the heart rests on the diaphragm The Heart The heart lies just to the left of midline, posterior to the sternum and ribs 2-4 The wide is lo ...
An echocardiogram, also known as a cardiac ultrasound, is a
... WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY PET HAS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM? Prior to the echocardiogram, the cardiologist will evaluate your pet, your pet’s medical history and labwork, and any radiographs that were done (if applicable). Your pet will be brought to a dimly-lit room. The room is dim not only to give the cardiol ...
... WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY PET HAS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM? Prior to the echocardiogram, the cardiologist will evaluate your pet, your pet’s medical history and labwork, and any radiographs that were done (if applicable). Your pet will be brought to a dimly-lit room. The room is dim not only to give the cardiol ...
The gunshot wound of the abdomen and subsequent migration of a
... In the literature there are 100 reported cases of embolism, where various complications were observed in 25% of cases. Mortality in the conservative treatment was 6% [1]. Given the low rate of complications during surgical treatment (1-2%), authors of the majority of works stand for the removal of f ...
... In the literature there are 100 reported cases of embolism, where various complications were observed in 25% of cases. Mortality in the conservative treatment was 6% [1]. Given the low rate of complications during surgical treatment (1-2%), authors of the majority of works stand for the removal of f ...
HEART DISSECTION LAB
... 7. Now you should be able to identify the apex (bottom left "point" of the heart) and the auricles (earlike flaps projecting from the ...
... 7. Now you should be able to identify the apex (bottom left "point" of the heart) and the auricles (earlike flaps projecting from the ...
The Abbott Vascular MULTI-LINK® family of coronary stents are
... tortuosity proximal to or within the lesion, recent acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or evidence of thrombus in target vessel, moderate or severe lesion calcification, multivessel disease, in-stent restenosis, and patients with longer than 24 months follow-up Everolimus has been shown to reduce the ...
... tortuosity proximal to or within the lesion, recent acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or evidence of thrombus in target vessel, moderate or severe lesion calcification, multivessel disease, in-stent restenosis, and patients with longer than 24 months follow-up Everolimus has been shown to reduce the ...
Pediatric Hospitals Bring Low-dose CT to the
... “Children are more sensitive to radiation,” says Dr. Al-Habshan. However, when the hospital’s LightSpeed* VCT received an ASiR upgrade in September 2009, low-dose CT imaging became a reality. “With ASiR, we obtain the same quality images at a much lower dose—it reduces the noise and produces crisp i ...
... “Children are more sensitive to radiation,” says Dr. Al-Habshan. However, when the hospital’s LightSpeed* VCT received an ASiR upgrade in September 2009, low-dose CT imaging became a reality. “With ASiR, we obtain the same quality images at a much lower dose—it reduces the noise and produces crisp i ...
BLOOD FLOW THROUGH THE HEART
... Draw lots of small arrows to show which way the blood would go throughout the circulatory system. (9) Now look at the top diagram. Figure out which way the blood goes when you squeeze the top part of the heart, and draw arrows throughout. The walls of your heart are strong muscles that squeeze the b ...
... Draw lots of small arrows to show which way the blood would go throughout the circulatory system. (9) Now look at the top diagram. Figure out which way the blood goes when you squeeze the top part of the heart, and draw arrows throughout. The walls of your heart are strong muscles that squeeze the b ...
Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Associated With Left Ventricular
... during sleep (r ⫽ 0.27, p ⫽ 0.029), but peak E-wave velocity was not (r ⫽ 0.14, p ⫽ 0.29). Discussion Diastolic dysfunction is a condition with increased resistance to filling of the left ventricle, leading to an inappropriate rise in the diastolic pressure-volume relationship and causing symptoms o ...
... during sleep (r ⫽ 0.27, p ⫽ 0.029), but peak E-wave velocity was not (r ⫽ 0.14, p ⫽ 0.29). Discussion Diastolic dysfunction is a condition with increased resistance to filling of the left ventricle, leading to an inappropriate rise in the diastolic pressure-volume relationship and causing symptoms o ...
Eplerenone shared care guidelines
... To assess the suitability of the patient for treatment and to confirm the diagnosis of heart failure. To discuss the benefits and side effects of treatment with the patient/carer and the need for long term monitoring if applicable. To perform baseline tests and routine tests until the patient ...
... To assess the suitability of the patient for treatment and to confirm the diagnosis of heart failure. To discuss the benefits and side effects of treatment with the patient/carer and the need for long term monitoring if applicable. To perform baseline tests and routine tests until the patient ...
Resident implementation of the 2007 aCC/aha Guidelines on pReopeRative CaRdiaC
... point(s) in twelve clinical scenarios. Additionally, residents were asked if they were aware of, or if they had received lectures on ACC/AHA guidelines. Staff anesthesiologists with training in cardiac and intensive care medicine validated the scenarios. Results: A total of 104 resident participants ...
... point(s) in twelve clinical scenarios. Additionally, residents were asked if they were aware of, or if they had received lectures on ACC/AHA guidelines. Staff anesthesiologists with training in cardiac and intensive care medicine validated the scenarios. Results: A total of 104 resident participants ...
Heart Anatomy
... Q – What is the function of white blood cells? A. To carry oxygen from the lungs. B. To fight infection. C. To create clots. ...
... Q – What is the function of white blood cells? A. To carry oxygen from the lungs. B. To fight infection. C. To create clots. ...
For diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary
... of patients undergoing lower extremity peripheral arterial catheter-based interventions, carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) procedures. It enables clinicians to use decision-making data to implement changes to improve the quality of patient care—whether care is provided i ...
... of patients undergoing lower extremity peripheral arterial catheter-based interventions, carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) procedures. It enables clinicians to use decision-making data to implement changes to improve the quality of patient care—whether care is provided i ...
Predictive factors of difficult implantation procedure in cardiac
... a second more experienced operator (5.7%). Among the remaining four patients, one patient required a surgical epicardial LV lead implantation, and the implantation was not reattempted in the other three patients. The overall success rate of CRT system implantation was 96.2% (102 of 106 patients). Pr ...
... a second more experienced operator (5.7%). Among the remaining four patients, one patient required a surgical epicardial LV lead implantation, and the implantation was not reattempted in the other three patients. The overall success rate of CRT system implantation was 96.2% (102 of 106 patients). Pr ...
How Does it work? Why does my pet need an echocardiogram if we
... focused waves travel through the body and are reflected/partially reflected off different layers of tissue in the body, which produces an image for the ultrasonographer to see. This is the same technology that is used for sonography of pregnancies in humans. ...
... focused waves travel through the body and are reflected/partially reflected off different layers of tissue in the body, which produces an image for the ultrasonographer to see. This is the same technology that is used for sonography of pregnancies in humans. ...
Lab 2
... parts of the heart are in systole, and the length of time both the atria and the ventricles are in diastole. Use a 0.8s cardiac cycle for your example. Describe an ECG and explain how the lengths of systole and diastole can be estimated from an ECG. Information about this is included with Lab 3. 5. ...
... parts of the heart are in systole, and the length of time both the atria and the ventricles are in diastole. Use a 0.8s cardiac cycle for your example. Describe an ECG and explain how the lengths of systole and diastole can be estimated from an ECG. Information about this is included with Lab 3. 5. ...
Worksheets - Wesleyan College Faculty
... 5. Since MacLab records only voltages, how can you use it to record muscle contractions (i.e. changes in muscle length)? ...
... 5. Since MacLab records only voltages, how can you use it to record muscle contractions (i.e. changes in muscle length)? ...