Foetal circulation
... Most of the relatively O2 rich blood that comes up the ascending aorta from the left ventricle will end up at the head and upper extremeties (the vessels feeding these areas come off the aorta prior to the DA union point) The patency of the DA is maintained by the relatively low O2 tension and the v ...
... Most of the relatively O2 rich blood that comes up the ascending aorta from the left ventricle will end up at the head and upper extremeties (the vessels feeding these areas come off the aorta prior to the DA union point) The patency of the DA is maintained by the relatively low O2 tension and the v ...
The Preparticipation Physical Exam
... population of athletes to screen, major cost-benefit considerations, and the recognition that it is impossible to absolutely eliminate the risks associated with competitive sports.” “Adaptations to training include a variety of abnormal 12-lead ECG patterns in about 40% of elite athletes, which not ...
... population of athletes to screen, major cost-benefit considerations, and the recognition that it is impossible to absolutely eliminate the risks associated with competitive sports.” “Adaptations to training include a variety of abnormal 12-lead ECG patterns in about 40% of elite athletes, which not ...
Ventricular Fibrillation / Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
... For Biphasic devices shock with energy levels following manufacturers’ recommendations (120 – 200 J). If unknown use the maximum available. For monophasic devices use 360 J. Pre-Medical Control PARAMEDIC 1. Follow the Cardiac Arrest – General Protocol. 2. Defibrillate and then continue CPR for 2 min ...
... For Biphasic devices shock with energy levels following manufacturers’ recommendations (120 – 200 J). If unknown use the maximum available. For monophasic devices use 360 J. Pre-Medical Control PARAMEDIC 1. Follow the Cardiac Arrest – General Protocol. 2. Defibrillate and then continue CPR for 2 min ...
Photosynthesis
... associated with one heart beat. Each cardiac cycle takes about 8 tenths of one second. During each cardiac cycle pressure changes occur within the chambers of the heart as they relax and contract. As the chambers relax, they fill with blood, diastole. When the chambers contract, this is ...
... associated with one heart beat. Each cardiac cycle takes about 8 tenths of one second. During each cardiac cycle pressure changes occur within the chambers of the heart as they relax and contract. As the chambers relax, they fill with blood, diastole. When the chambers contract, this is ...
Guide to Palpitations in Primary Care
... As stated in definitions palpitations does not necessarily indicate cardiac dysrhythmia but an unusual pounding sensation. Hence people presenting to the clinician in primary care generally use this term correctly but in its broadest sense. It is for the clinician to define exactly what they mean. P ...
... As stated in definitions palpitations does not necessarily indicate cardiac dysrhythmia but an unusual pounding sensation. Hence people presenting to the clinician in primary care generally use this term correctly but in its broadest sense. It is for the clinician to define exactly what they mean. P ...
Identification of Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) of
... oscilloscope, recorded on ECG paper, or stored in memory. The electric current generated by atrial depolarization is recorded as the P wave, and that generated by ventricular depolarization is recorded as the Q, R, and S waves: the QRS complex. Atrial repolarization is recorded as the atrial T wave ...
... oscilloscope, recorded on ECG paper, or stored in memory. The electric current generated by atrial depolarization is recorded as the P wave, and that generated by ventricular depolarization is recorded as the Q, R, and S waves: the QRS complex. Atrial repolarization is recorded as the atrial T wave ...
Prognostic Role of Pericardial Fluid Cytology in Cardiac Tamponade
... difference between the pericardial cytology-positive group and pericardial cytology-negative group of patients. To avoid inclusion of patients with nonmalignant causes of cardiac tamponade in the cytologically negative group, and to ensure that the malignant pericardial effusion originated from lung ...
... difference between the pericardial cytology-positive group and pericardial cytology-negative group of patients. To avoid inclusion of patients with nonmalignant causes of cardiac tamponade in the cytologically negative group, and to ensure that the malignant pericardial effusion originated from lung ...
CLARITY/COMMIT Global Media Coverage
... “…new studies report significant progress in heart attack…adding the drug Plavix can help prevent a second heart attack…this approach is being called the first big advance in heart attack care in more than a decade…” ...
... “…new studies report significant progress in heart attack…adding the drug Plavix can help prevent a second heart attack…this approach is being called the first big advance in heart attack care in more than a decade…” ...
Short- and mid-term results of resection of discrete subaortic
... lived in distant provinces of the country. Despite these drawbacks, we still believe that our findings are relevant. In conclusion, discrete subaortic stenosis is commonly diagnosed incidentally, as it is not frequently present at birth and often develops later. It is asymptomatic in more than half ...
... lived in distant provinces of the country. Despite these drawbacks, we still believe that our findings are relevant. In conclusion, discrete subaortic stenosis is commonly diagnosed incidentally, as it is not frequently present at birth and often develops later. It is asymptomatic in more than half ...
2-9 VFib PulselessVT - Detroit East Medical Control Authority
... For Biphasic devices shock with energy levels following manufacturers’ recommendations (120 – 200 J). If unknown use the maximum available. For monophasic devices use 360 J. Pre-Medical Control PARAMEDIC 1. Follow the Cardiac Arrest – General Protocol. 2. Defibrillate and then continue CPR for 2 min ...
... For Biphasic devices shock with energy levels following manufacturers’ recommendations (120 – 200 J). If unknown use the maximum available. For monophasic devices use 360 J. Pre-Medical Control PARAMEDIC 1. Follow the Cardiac Arrest – General Protocol. 2. Defibrillate and then continue CPR for 2 min ...
2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary
... forced hot air, warmed IV fluids, warm water packs) but no invasive devices. Use of these methods requires careful monitoring for hemodynamic changes and tissue injury from external heating devices. Some researchers believe that active external rewarming contributes to "afterdrop" (continued drop in ...
... forced hot air, warmed IV fluids, warm water packs) but no invasive devices. Use of these methods requires careful monitoring for hemodynamic changes and tissue injury from external heating devices. Some researchers believe that active external rewarming contributes to "afterdrop" (continued drop in ...
One Leaflet or Two?
... Of such cases, congenital mitral stenosis, atresia, accessory valvular ...
... Of such cases, congenital mitral stenosis, atresia, accessory valvular ...
Early Heart Attack Care - Southern Ohio Medical Center
... • Call 9-1-1 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room. • Don’t go to your doctors office or wait for an appointment. • Recognize the subtle danger signs and act on them before damage occurs. ...
... • Call 9-1-1 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room. • Don’t go to your doctors office or wait for an appointment. • Recognize the subtle danger signs and act on them before damage occurs. ...
Listen to your Heart!
... There are tubes called blood vessels leading into and out of your heart. Nearly every part of your body has blood vessels. The blood vessels that take blood from your body back to your heart are called veins. The blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs then to the different part ...
... There are tubes called blood vessels leading into and out of your heart. Nearly every part of your body has blood vessels. The blood vessels that take blood from your body back to your heart are called veins. The blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs then to the different part ...
Slide 1
... Secundum type defects are observed in 80% of cases. These are characterized by defects involving the foramen ovale and (usually) a defect in the septum primum. Sinus venosus defects are usually positioned near the entrance of the superior vena cava. These are generally associated with anomalous entr ...
... Secundum type defects are observed in 80% of cases. These are characterized by defects involving the foramen ovale and (usually) a defect in the septum primum. Sinus venosus defects are usually positioned near the entrance of the superior vena cava. These are generally associated with anomalous entr ...
ESC Expert consensus document on angiotensin converting
... decrease in angiotensin-II and aldosterone levels and an increase in renin release and angiotensin I levels.16;17;18 Since angiotensin-II increases peripheral and central sympathetic outflow and stimulates the release of catecholamines from the adrenal medulla,7 ACE-I reduce the plasma levels of epi ...
... decrease in angiotensin-II and aldosterone levels and an increase in renin release and angiotensin I levels.16;17;18 Since angiotensin-II increases peripheral and central sympathetic outflow and stimulates the release of catecholamines from the adrenal medulla,7 ACE-I reduce the plasma levels of epi ...
The Heart - The Dublin School of Grinds
... David Lewis is the specialist Junior Certificate Science teacher at The Dublin School of Grinds. David’s in-depth knowledge of the syllabus and its marking scheme characterise his expert level of ...
... David Lewis is the specialist Junior Certificate Science teacher at The Dublin School of Grinds. David’s in-depth knowledge of the syllabus and its marking scheme characterise his expert level of ...
Induction Ovens and Electromagnetic Interference - UNIV.
... industry and those that are present in the nonindustrial and home environments may interfere with pacemaker function. Medical equipment, like electrocautery used during surgery, diathermy to treat muscle strain, or magnetic resonance imaging are well-described sources of interference.8,9 Many potent ...
... industry and those that are present in the nonindustrial and home environments may interfere with pacemaker function. Medical equipment, like electrocautery used during surgery, diathermy to treat muscle strain, or magnetic resonance imaging are well-described sources of interference.8,9 Many potent ...
Expert consensus document on angiotensin converting enzyme
... decrease in angiotensin-II and aldosterone levels and an increase in renin release and angiotensin I levels.16;17;18 Since angiotensin-II increases peripheral and central sympathetic outflow and stimulates the release of catecholamines from the adrenal medulla,7 ACE-I reduce the plasma levels of epi ...
... decrease in angiotensin-II and aldosterone levels and an increase in renin release and angiotensin I levels.16;17;18 Since angiotensin-II increases peripheral and central sympathetic outflow and stimulates the release of catecholamines from the adrenal medulla,7 ACE-I reduce the plasma levels of epi ...
anomalous pulmonary venous return with stenosis in
... the right vena cava superior is formed (R-SVC) and the vena azygos, and the left-hand side evolves into the left sinus venosus, from which the left vena cava superior and coronary sinus are formed, and from the umbilical and vitilline system the inferior vena cava, ductus venosus and portal vein are ...
... the right vena cava superior is formed (R-SVC) and the vena azygos, and the left-hand side evolves into the left sinus venosus, from which the left vena cava superior and coronary sinus are formed, and from the umbilical and vitilline system the inferior vena cava, ductus venosus and portal vein are ...
Biology - Edexcel
... the questions in the spaces provided t Answer – there may be more space than you need. ...
... the questions in the spaces provided t Answer – there may be more space than you need. ...
Presentación de PowerPoint
... A) In overdose ventricular dysrhythmias and seizures have been reported. Patients should be monitored for ventricular tachydysrhythmias and provided with supportive care. No specific antidote exists. B) EMESIS: Ipecac-induced emesis is not recommended because of the potential for seizures. C) GASTRI ...
... A) In overdose ventricular dysrhythmias and seizures have been reported. Patients should be monitored for ventricular tachydysrhythmias and provided with supportive care. No specific antidote exists. B) EMESIS: Ipecac-induced emesis is not recommended because of the potential for seizures. C) GASTRI ...
Evidence of Time-Varying Myocardial Contribution by In Vivo
... Abstract—Cardiac volume can be estimated by a conductance catheter system. Both blood and myocardium are conductive, but only the blood conductance is desired. Therefore, the parallel myocardium contribution should be removed from the total measured conductance. Several methods have been developed t ...
... Abstract—Cardiac volume can be estimated by a conductance catheter system. Both blood and myocardium are conductive, but only the blood conductance is desired. Therefore, the parallel myocardium contribution should be removed from the total measured conductance. Several methods have been developed t ...
blood
... heart is about the same size as your fist, and if you're an adult, it's about the same size as two fists. • Your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 35 million times in a year. During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion ...
... heart is about the same size as your fist, and if you're an adult, it's about the same size as two fists. • Your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 35 million times in a year. During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion ...
diseases of the cardiovascular system
... AN UNKNOWN CAUSE (viral?, carnitine deficiency?) Decreased contractility = decreased cardiac output CO (CARDIAC OUTPUT) = SV (STROKE VOLUME) X HR (HEART RATE) ...
... AN UNKNOWN CAUSE (viral?, carnitine deficiency?) Decreased contractility = decreased cardiac output CO (CARDIAC OUTPUT) = SV (STROKE VOLUME) X HR (HEART RATE) ...