Transcatheter Closure Devices for Cardiac Defects
... Although the relationship between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and paradoxical embolus has been controversial for some time, evidence is accumulating that supports a causal relationship between the two. It is estimated that patients with PFO and a history of paradoxical embolism have a 3.4% and 3.8% y ...
... Although the relationship between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and paradoxical embolus has been controversial for some time, evidence is accumulating that supports a causal relationship between the two. It is estimated that patients with PFO and a history of paradoxical embolism have a 3.4% and 3.8% y ...
A survey of German centres performing invasive electrophysiology
... training programme for a ‘heart rhythm specialist’, the Accreditation Committee of the European Heart Rhythm Association as well as national organizations such as the German Cardiac Society have recently published curricula for clinical electrophysiologists.2,3 These curricula define requirements fo ...
... training programme for a ‘heart rhythm specialist’, the Accreditation Committee of the European Heart Rhythm Association as well as national organizations such as the German Cardiac Society have recently published curricula for clinical electrophysiologists.2,3 These curricula define requirements fo ...
A congenital cardiovascular malformation in which there is an
... and right atrioventricular valvar orifices, an interatrial communication immediately above the atrioventricular valve, and a restrictive interventricular communication (interventricular pressure gradient) immediately below the atrioventricular valve. Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Partial (incomplet ...
... and right atrioventricular valvar orifices, an interatrial communication immediately above the atrioventricular valve, and a restrictive interventricular communication (interventricular pressure gradient) immediately below the atrioventricular valve. Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Partial (incomplet ...
Advances in Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... exceptionally thin, an area noted by McAlpine2 as the “unprotected” area at risk of perforation. The posterior wall of the left atrium, including its inferior part, is related to the esophagus and its nerves (vagal nerves), the thoracic aorta, and the coronary sinus (Figure 1C). Its mean thickness i ...
... exceptionally thin, an area noted by McAlpine2 as the “unprotected” area at risk of perforation. The posterior wall of the left atrium, including its inferior part, is related to the esophagus and its nerves (vagal nerves), the thoracic aorta, and the coronary sinus (Figure 1C). Its mean thickness i ...
Venous Thromboembolism Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
... (PE) varies widely,3–6 and most studies are focused on diagnostic purposes.4,5 Moreover, as the temporal sequence of events has not been determined in these studies,3,5,6 the question of cause and effect remains unanswered. The putative association between VTE and atrial fibrillation is strongly supp ...
... (PE) varies widely,3–6 and most studies are focused on diagnostic purposes.4,5 Moreover, as the temporal sequence of events has not been determined in these studies,3,5,6 the question of cause and effect remains unanswered. The putative association between VTE and atrial fibrillation is strongly supp ...
mice −/− formation in apoE myocardial remodeling, and increased
... capillary length (L) per heart was calculated using the volume of the left ventricle (V) according to the formula L ⫽ LV ⫻ V. Intercapillary distance (i.e., the distance between the centers of two adjacent intramyocardial capillaries) was calculated according to a modification of the formula of Henq ...
... capillary length (L) per heart was calculated using the volume of the left ventricle (V) according to the formula L ⫽ LV ⫻ V. Intercapillary distance (i.e., the distance between the centers of two adjacent intramyocardial capillaries) was calculated according to a modification of the formula of Henq ...
The Significance of Second Degree Atrioventricular Block and
... His bundle (H) electrograms were recorded in 15 patients with second degree atrioventricular (A-V) block and bundle branch block and these patients were prospectively followed. Site of block was proximal to H in four (BPH), distal to H in nine (BDH), and undetermined in two (studied during 1:1 condu ...
... His bundle (H) electrograms were recorded in 15 patients with second degree atrioventricular (A-V) block and bundle branch block and these patients were prospectively followed. Site of block was proximal to H in four (BPH), distal to H in nine (BDH), and undetermined in two (studied during 1:1 condu ...
Cardiovascular Phenotype in Turner Syndrome—Integrating
... All-cause mortality is raised in 45,X when compared with mosaic karyotypes (1, 4). An exacerbated prognosis is also to some extent seen in the presence of an isochromosome, and most likely also in karyotypes with Y-chromosome material. Yet, all females with TS face increased morbidity compared with ...
... All-cause mortality is raised in 45,X when compared with mosaic karyotypes (1, 4). An exacerbated prognosis is also to some extent seen in the presence of an isochromosome, and most likely also in karyotypes with Y-chromosome material. Yet, all females with TS face increased morbidity compared with ...
BVS stent (Abbott Vascular)
... 5 patients treated with AMS compared with 10 treated with metal stents QCA was measured on two orthogonal views at 0.2mm intervals throughout the stented segments and a 1cm proximal reference segment before and after administration of 2mg intra-coronary ISDN ...
... 5 patients treated with AMS compared with 10 treated with metal stents QCA was measured on two orthogonal views at 0.2mm intervals throughout the stented segments and a 1cm proximal reference segment before and after administration of 2mg intra-coronary ISDN ...
Pacemaker, ICD, and ICM Evaluations
... Q: What is the minimum amount of information that should be documented in order to bill for an in-person pacemaker programming evaluation (CPT codes 93279-93282)? In order to bill for a pacemaker programming evaluation (i.e., 93279 -93281), stored and measured information on the programmed paramete ...
... Q: What is the minimum amount of information that should be documented in order to bill for an in-person pacemaker programming evaluation (CPT codes 93279-93282)? In order to bill for a pacemaker programming evaluation (i.e., 93279 -93281), stored and measured information on the programmed paramete ...
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in Adults
... veins (LUL PV) [arrows] to the left brachiocephalic vein (LBCV) [arrowhead]. Images were obtained early after injection of IV contrast as study was performed to exclude pulmonary embolism. There is opacification of anomalous LUL PV before contrast has reached the remainder of the pulmonary veins and ...
... veins (LUL PV) [arrows] to the left brachiocephalic vein (LBCV) [arrowhead]. Images were obtained early after injection of IV contrast as study was performed to exclude pulmonary embolism. There is opacification of anomalous LUL PV before contrast has reached the remainder of the pulmonary veins and ...
Aorto-coronary saphenous vein bypass grafting in a patient
... successive coronary angiograms revealed the existence of an anomalous aortic origin of one or more coronary arteries. In only four patients (0-6%) did both coronary arteries arise from the right sinus of Valsalva; in only one case (o 15%) did both arteries originate from a single ostium as in our pa ...
... successive coronary angiograms revealed the existence of an anomalous aortic origin of one or more coronary arteries. In only four patients (0-6%) did both coronary arteries arise from the right sinus of Valsalva; in only one case (o 15%) did both arteries originate from a single ostium as in our pa ...
Bicuspid aortic and pulmonary valves complicated by acute aortic
... concomitant with bilateral bicuspid semilunar valves. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 82:2270–2. Schyma C, Hagemeier L, Madea B. Bloodless aortic dissection. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2013;9:221–4. Dettmeyer R, Schmidt P, Madea B. Two cases of unexpected sudden death due to cystic medionecrosis of the aorta ass ...
... concomitant with bilateral bicuspid semilunar valves. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 82:2270–2. Schyma C, Hagemeier L, Madea B. Bloodless aortic dissection. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2013;9:221–4. Dettmeyer R, Schmidt P, Madea B. Two cases of unexpected sudden death due to cystic medionecrosis of the aorta ass ...
this document. - Metrolina Medical Associates
... • Insulin can cause the cells in your blood vessels to grow more than they should and narrow the passageway used by your blood to get to the heart. • C-peptide is a naturally occurring substance that protects your blood vessels from the damaging effects of insulin. • We measure your C-peptide ...
... • Insulin can cause the cells in your blood vessels to grow more than they should and narrow the passageway used by your blood to get to the heart. • C-peptide is a naturally occurring substance that protects your blood vessels from the damaging effects of insulin. • We measure your C-peptide ...
What is Coumadin - Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence
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tunica media
... the heart contracts (to modulate BP and store energy) and recoil during ventricular relaxation (to maintain more even pressure in large arteries) ...
... the heart contracts (to modulate BP and store energy) and recoil during ventricular relaxation (to maintain more even pressure in large arteries) ...
Cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle
... animal models (16, 38). In skeletal muscle, due to the high metabolic requirements for locomotion, mitochondrial ATP production is also certainly important, with typically 3– 8% of the skeletal muscle volume being mitochondria (23), but this is highly dependent on physical activity. Additionally, st ...
... animal models (16, 38). In skeletal muscle, due to the high metabolic requirements for locomotion, mitochondrial ATP production is also certainly important, with typically 3– 8% of the skeletal muscle volume being mitochondria (23), but this is highly dependent on physical activity. Additionally, st ...
Coronary Artery Spasm: Review and Update
... showing inducible CAS [50]. Therefore, other factors may affect CAS development. ...
... showing inducible CAS [50]. Therefore, other factors may affect CAS development. ...
Full Text
... of electrophysiologic studies: AVNRT induced at baseline and VT, the same as the clinically documented arrhythmia. One unique feature of our case is the demonstration of the interrelationships of 2 different types of tachycardia. VT was initiated by termination of AVNRT, which was induced by double ...
... of electrophysiologic studies: AVNRT induced at baseline and VT, the same as the clinically documented arrhythmia. One unique feature of our case is the demonstration of the interrelationships of 2 different types of tachycardia. VT was initiated by termination of AVNRT, which was induced by double ...
Cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle mitochondrial - AJP
... animal models (16, 38). In skeletal muscle, due to the high metabolic requirements for locomotion, mitochondrial ATP production is also certainly important, with typically 3– 8% of the skeletal muscle volume being mitochondria (23), but this is highly dependent on physical activity. Additionally, st ...
... animal models (16, 38). In skeletal muscle, due to the high metabolic requirements for locomotion, mitochondrial ATP production is also certainly important, with typically 3– 8% of the skeletal muscle volume being mitochondria (23), but this is highly dependent on physical activity. Additionally, st ...
Pulmonary embolism: what have we learned since Virchow?
... pressure was increased by ligation of the pulmonary vein of the lobe that has been embolized. However, the authors noted that emboli to a healthy lung lead to intra-alveolar hemorrhage without necrosis. Chapman et al in 194937 used autologous blood clots to induce pulmonary embolisms in dogs. As wit ...
... pressure was increased by ligation of the pulmonary vein of the lobe that has been embolized. However, the authors noted that emboli to a healthy lung lead to intra-alveolar hemorrhage without necrosis. Chapman et al in 194937 used autologous blood clots to induce pulmonary embolisms in dogs. As wit ...
Computer Assisted Coronary CT Angiography Analysis Disease-Centered Software Development
... pain patients [15]. However, in some situations, such as unstable angina, myocardial ischemia is not associated with an elevated level of cardiac troponin. Further, there are several reasons for cardiac troponin elevation in the absence of ischemic heart disease [16]. Echocardiography: An echocardio ...
... pain patients [15]. However, in some situations, such as unstable angina, myocardial ischemia is not associated with an elevated level of cardiac troponin. Further, there are several reasons for cardiac troponin elevation in the absence of ischemic heart disease [16]. Echocardiography: An echocardio ...
Special Report
... fibrosis, and remodeling. Risk factors also contribute to the development of subclinical cardiovascular diseases, which can be detected by noninvasive modalities such as imaging, biomarkers, and genomics. Subclinical diseases (upper turquoise box) contribute to the development of clinical disease su ...
... fibrosis, and remodeling. Risk factors also contribute to the development of subclinical cardiovascular diseases, which can be detected by noninvasive modalities such as imaging, biomarkers, and genomics. Subclinical diseases (upper turquoise box) contribute to the development of clinical disease su ...