Carcinoid Heart Disease (CHD)
... • No large series have compared the choice of valve prosthesis. ...
... • No large series have compared the choice of valve prosthesis. ...
The Heart is not a Pump
... pump, with highest pressure and lowest volume throughout the system (including the veins) when the heart’s pumping action is highest. However, the volume of blood and venous pressure increase when the heart’s pumping action weakens. -The aorta bends under systole, when it should straighten under the ...
... pump, with highest pressure and lowest volume throughout the system (including the veins) when the heart’s pumping action is highest. However, the volume of blood and venous pressure increase when the heart’s pumping action weakens. -The aorta bends under systole, when it should straighten under the ...
defect and increased pulmonary bloodflow
... ventricular pressures were equal and a bidirectional shunt was present at the ventricular level. A patent foramen ovale was crossed but there was no evidence of an interatrial shunt. The pulmonary/systemic flow ratio was i.2: I and the mean pulmonary venous wedge pressure was 30 mm. Hg. On biplane a ...
... ventricular pressures were equal and a bidirectional shunt was present at the ventricular level. A patent foramen ovale was crossed but there was no evidence of an interatrial shunt. The pulmonary/systemic flow ratio was i.2: I and the mean pulmonary venous wedge pressure was 30 mm. Hg. On biplane a ...
The Relationship between Tpeak-end Interval
... undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for STelevation myocardial infarction, a longer pre-PCI (but not post- PCI) Tp-e predicted all-cause one-year mortality (12). In patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction and ICD therapy, Tp-e predicted both appropriate ICD therapy for ventricu ...
... undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for STelevation myocardial infarction, a longer pre-PCI (but not post- PCI) Tp-e predicted all-cause one-year mortality (12). In patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction and ICD therapy, Tp-e predicted both appropriate ICD therapy for ventricu ...
Serendipity and Drug Discoveries
... curricula completely ignore the process of how discoveries and current concepts came to be accepted.6 There is now little attempt to teach, or even encourage the kind of creativity and complex synthesizing of ideas that once enabled discoverers to perform major breakthroughs. Drastic changes in medi ...
... curricula completely ignore the process of how discoveries and current concepts came to be accepted.6 There is now little attempt to teach, or even encourage the kind of creativity and complex synthesizing of ideas that once enabled discoverers to perform major breakthroughs. Drastic changes in medi ...
Heart and Circulation
... ECG (Electrocardiogram) • An ECG can be used to measure the electrical fields produced within the heart. Doctors can analyze such a ECG to diagnose heart problems. ...
... ECG (Electrocardiogram) • An ECG can be used to measure the electrical fields produced within the heart. Doctors can analyze such a ECG to diagnose heart problems. ...
Unrecognised ventricular dysfunction in COPD
... the overall prevalence of airway obstruction among patients with CHF. Associations between the presence of ventricular dysfunction and airway obstruction with clinical, biochemical and neurohormonal variables were investigated using the Chi-squared test for univariate associations and logistical reg ...
... the overall prevalence of airway obstruction among patients with CHF. Associations between the presence of ventricular dysfunction and airway obstruction with clinical, biochemical and neurohormonal variables were investigated using the Chi-squared test for univariate associations and logistical reg ...
Cardiac - LifeLabs Genetics
... Cardiac arrhythmias are heart rhythm disorders that can lead to sudden cardiac death. Inherited arrhythmias are caused by abnormal electrical activity of the heart that results in irregular heart beats or an abnormal heart rhythm. As many as 1 in 500 people may have an inherited arrhythmia. Long QT ...
... Cardiac arrhythmias are heart rhythm disorders that can lead to sudden cardiac death. Inherited arrhythmias are caused by abnormal electrical activity of the heart that results in irregular heart beats or an abnormal heart rhythm. As many as 1 in 500 people may have an inherited arrhythmia. Long QT ...
Predictors of Right Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
... Background: Right Ventricular (RV) functions are known to have an impact on determining the prognosis of patients with Non-Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy (NICMP). Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the echocardiographic determinants of RV systolic dysfunction in patients with NICMP. Patien ...
... Background: Right Ventricular (RV) functions are known to have an impact on determining the prognosis of patients with Non-Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy (NICMP). Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the echocardiographic determinants of RV systolic dysfunction in patients with NICMP. Patien ...
defect and increased pulmonary bloodflow - Heart
... ventricular pressures were equal and a bidirectional shunt was present at the ventricular level. A patent foramen ovale was crossed but there was no evidence of an interatrial shunt. The pulmonary/systemic flow ratio was i.2: I and the mean pulmonary venous wedge pressure was 30 mm. Hg. On biplane a ...
... ventricular pressures were equal and a bidirectional shunt was present at the ventricular level. A patent foramen ovale was crossed but there was no evidence of an interatrial shunt. The pulmonary/systemic flow ratio was i.2: I and the mean pulmonary venous wedge pressure was 30 mm. Hg. On biplane a ...
Appendix I - Cairdtech
... fluctuations of sinus rhythm cycle length after single ventricular premature beats (VPBs). HRT is a biphasic reaction and can be quantified by two numerical parameters (turbulence onset: TO; and turbulence slope: TS). Both parameters are potent risk stratifiers in post-MI patients which are independ ...
... fluctuations of sinus rhythm cycle length after single ventricular premature beats (VPBs). HRT is a biphasic reaction and can be quantified by two numerical parameters (turbulence onset: TO; and turbulence slope: TS). Both parameters are potent risk stratifiers in post-MI patients which are independ ...
Mortality after partial left ventriculectomy in relation to
... Partial left ventriculectomy (PLV) is an alternative surgical technique for a group of heart disease patients defined as with dilated cardiomyopathies (DCM) [1]. The intention is to benefit patients who suffer from advanced heart failure (HF), in which the diagnosis is reserved and there is a contra ...
... Partial left ventriculectomy (PLV) is an alternative surgical technique for a group of heart disease patients defined as with dilated cardiomyopathies (DCM) [1]. The intention is to benefit patients who suffer from advanced heart failure (HF), in which the diagnosis is reserved and there is a contra ...
cvad tip position
... mediastinal edge (the drawback is that this is obscured by the thymus in young children) and the T6 thoracic vertebrae (count down from the T1 Vertebrae which is joined by first rib) ...
... mediastinal edge (the drawback is that this is obscured by the thymus in young children) and the T6 thoracic vertebrae (count down from the T1 Vertebrae which is joined by first rib) ...
Evaluation of global left ventricular function assessment by dual
... in the present study can be considered a limitation. Some previous studies using other CT systems have examined patients with less delay. It is conceivable that changes in either volume status or heart rate may have influenced the intrinsic volumes of the individual patients over time, thereby influ ...
... in the present study can be considered a limitation. Some previous studies using other CT systems have examined patients with less delay. It is conceivable that changes in either volume status or heart rate may have influenced the intrinsic volumes of the individual patients over time, thereby influ ...
Mortality in patients with TIMI 3 flow after PCI in relation to time delay
... Background. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) performed within 12 h from symptom onset enables complete blood flow restoration in infarct-related artery in 90% of patients. Nevertheless, even with complete restoration of epicardial blood flow in culprit vessel (postprocedural Thrombolysis in ...
... Background. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) performed within 12 h from symptom onset enables complete blood flow restoration in infarct-related artery in 90% of patients. Nevertheless, even with complete restoration of epicardial blood flow in culprit vessel (postprocedural Thrombolysis in ...
Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum
... o Required for systemic venous return to mix with pulmonary venous return in left atrium (LA) o Required for adequate cardiac output (CO) Frequent monitoring of CO Poor CO and perfusion despite a patent PDA Suggests a restrictive atrial septum May require atrial septostomy Coronary sinusoids ...
... o Required for systemic venous return to mix with pulmonary venous return in left atrium (LA) o Required for adequate cardiac output (CO) Frequent monitoring of CO Poor CO and perfusion despite a patent PDA Suggests a restrictive atrial septum May require atrial septostomy Coronary sinusoids ...
NT-proBNP levels, as predictor of left ventricular systolic and
... between BNP levels and Em velocity and stronger correlation for DT and E/Em ratio. The results are comparable with the results of the present study. Dokainish et al. [34] explained partially in the published study that Em velocity correlates better with NT-proBNP levels than E/Em. Changes in NT-proB ...
... between BNP levels and Em velocity and stronger correlation for DT and E/Em ratio. The results are comparable with the results of the present study. Dokainish et al. [34] explained partially in the published study that Em velocity correlates better with NT-proBNP levels than E/Em. Changes in NT-proB ...
Ch 12 Heart Practice Test - Belle Vernon Area School District
... 9. Which of these statements concerning the conduction system of the heart are true? A. The sinoatrial (SA) node of the heart acts as the pacemaker. B. The SA node is located on the upper wall of the left atrium. C. The AV node conducts action potentials rapidly through it. D. Action potentials are ...
... 9. Which of these statements concerning the conduction system of the heart are true? A. The sinoatrial (SA) node of the heart acts as the pacemaker. B. The SA node is located on the upper wall of the left atrium. C. The AV node conducts action potentials rapidly through it. D. Action potentials are ...
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy vs. Cardiac
... myocytes results in tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. Sarcoidosis, on the other hand, is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology characterized by non-caseating granulomas in involved organs. ARVC can be mimicked both clinically and radiologically by cardiac sarcoidosis. In some cas ...
... myocytes results in tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. Sarcoidosis, on the other hand, is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology characterized by non-caseating granulomas in involved organs. ARVC can be mimicked both clinically and radiologically by cardiac sarcoidosis. In some cas ...
Safety and Efficacy of Ivabradine in the Management of Stable
... Coronary artery disease (CAD) is currently the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.1 The presenting symptom in half of patients with CAD is stable angina pectoris, which significantly impairs daily activities in most patients and often leads to premature retirement.2,3 Formal investigati ...
... Coronary artery disease (CAD) is currently the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.1 The presenting symptom in half of patients with CAD is stable angina pectoris, which significantly impairs daily activities in most patients and often leads to premature retirement.2,3 Formal investigati ...
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Heart Failure and
... been proposed by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Canadian Society of Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiology, and are proposed in this document by the Heart Failure Society of America.4e10 Patients with a previously reduced LVEF whose LVEF has returned to n ...
... been proposed by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Canadian Society of Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiology, and are proposed in this document by the Heart Failure Society of America.4e10 Patients with a previously reduced LVEF whose LVEF has returned to n ...
EHRA Accreditation Exam in Cardiac Pacing
... As you know, the EHRA Accreditation process is becoming increasingly recognised as an important step for clinical practice within the EU. This slide kit contains examples of questions from the past EHRA accreditation exam in Cardiac Pacing. At the end of this file you will find the list of correct a ...
... As you know, the EHRA Accreditation process is becoming increasingly recognised as an important step for clinical practice within the EU. This slide kit contains examples of questions from the past EHRA accreditation exam in Cardiac Pacing. At the end of this file you will find the list of correct a ...
Haitian/Creole
... 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 ...
Early Reperfusion Therapy Affects Inducibility, Cycle Length, and
... Key Words: implantable cardioverter-defibrillator 䡲 myocardial infarction 䡲 ischemic heart disease 䡲 ventricular arrhythmia 䡲 reperfusion ...
... Key Words: implantable cardioverter-defibrillator 䡲 myocardial infarction 䡲 ischemic heart disease 䡲 ventricular arrhythmia 䡲 reperfusion ...
Feline Cardiomyopathies
... thus ultimately reducing the pumping function of the heart, and impairing blood flow to the body. The top chambers of the heart, called the atria, help the heart fill with blood. When filling is impaired, the blood can back up into the atria, causing them to become enlarged. The blood vessels from l ...
... thus ultimately reducing the pumping function of the heart, and impairing blood flow to the body. The top chambers of the heart, called the atria, help the heart fill with blood. When filling is impaired, the blood can back up into the atria, causing them to become enlarged. The blood vessels from l ...