Technique and Outcomes of Pulmonary Endarterectomy Surgery
... is instituted with high ascending aortic cannulation and two caval cannulas. These cannulase must be sufficiently inserted into the superior and inferior vena cavae to enable subsequent opening of the right atrium. The heart is emptied on bypass, and a temporary PA vent is placed in the midline of t ...
... is instituted with high ascending aortic cannulation and two caval cannulas. These cannulase must be sufficiently inserted into the superior and inferior vena cavae to enable subsequent opening of the right atrium. The heart is emptied on bypass, and a temporary PA vent is placed in the midline of t ...
Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise (cont`d)
... Ambient heart rate (or BP) is frequently confused with resting heart rate. Ambient heart rate is measured when the body is awake but sedentary – for example, when you are resting in a sitting position but are awake and involved in a sedentary activity such as working on a computer, watching televisi ...
... Ambient heart rate (or BP) is frequently confused with resting heart rate. Ambient heart rate is measured when the body is awake but sedentary – for example, when you are resting in a sitting position but are awake and involved in a sedentary activity such as working on a computer, watching televisi ...
Pig Heart Dissection
... Left ventricle - lower chamber to your right Right atria - upper chamber to your left Right ventricle - lower chamber to your left\ 2. While the heart is still in this position in the dissecting pan, locate these blood vessels at the broad end of the heart: Coronary artery this blood vesse ...
... Left ventricle - lower chamber to your right Right atria - upper chamber to your left Right ventricle - lower chamber to your left\ 2. While the heart is still in this position in the dissecting pan, locate these blood vessels at the broad end of the heart: Coronary artery this blood vesse ...
ESDM-chapter2-Cardiovascular system
... Bleeding from a large blood vessel may be too rapid to permit the formation of a clot. Hemorrhage is the term for profuse bleeding. Perfusion refers to the circulation of blood through an organ or a structure. Hypo perfusion is the inadequate circulation of blood through an organ or a structure. The ...
... Bleeding from a large blood vessel may be too rapid to permit the formation of a clot. Hemorrhage is the term for profuse bleeding. Perfusion refers to the circulation of blood through an organ or a structure. Hypo perfusion is the inadequate circulation of blood through an organ or a structure. The ...
Transplantation of the heart and both lungs
... It is estimated that an unknown, yet possibly large, number of patients would benefit from transplantation of the heart and both lungs if technically, physiologicailly, and immunologically feasible. In this paper we attempt to explore the main non-immunological areas in which we feel that cardiopulm ...
... It is estimated that an unknown, yet possibly large, number of patients would benefit from transplantation of the heart and both lungs if technically, physiologicailly, and immunologically feasible. In this paper we attempt to explore the main non-immunological areas in which we feel that cardiopulm ...
Ch 21: Cardiovascular System - The Heart -
... Ensures the unidirectional flow of blood through both the heart and the blood vessels. Backflow of blood is prevented by valves within the heart. Acts like two independent, side-by-side pumps that work independently but at the same rate. (double circuit) – one directs blood to the lungs for gas exch ...
... Ensures the unidirectional flow of blood through both the heart and the blood vessels. Backflow of blood is prevented by valves within the heart. Acts like two independent, side-by-side pumps that work independently but at the same rate. (double circuit) – one directs blood to the lungs for gas exch ...
Biofreedom Backgrounder
... steadily released over a period of months from a polymer coating on the stent. BioFreedom is a polymer-free drug-coated stent (DCS) where the drug, Biolimus A9™ (BA9™), is transferred relatively rapidly - over a period of approximately 50 hours - from the microstructured abluminal (outer) surface of ...
... steadily released over a period of months from a polymer coating on the stent. BioFreedom is a polymer-free drug-coated stent (DCS) where the drug, Biolimus A9™ (BA9™), is transferred relatively rapidly - over a period of approximately 50 hours - from the microstructured abluminal (outer) surface of ...
Protocol of fMCG
... A high quality averaged fetal PQRST-complex is required for the determination of the time intervals. Band pass (1 – 200/500 Hz) filtered raw data is recommended to be used after template or R-peak based averaging. Smoothing filters may be used for template definition and search. To reduce the influe ...
... A high quality averaged fetal PQRST-complex is required for the determination of the time intervals. Band pass (1 – 200/500 Hz) filtered raw data is recommended to be used after template or R-peak based averaging. Smoothing filters may be used for template definition and search. To reduce the influe ...
Circulatory System
... • If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because ...
... • If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because ...
Cardiovascular Lecture-2
... autorhythmic, it does not rely on the central nervous system to sustain a lifelong heartbeat. When transplanted hearts are rewarmed following cardiopulmonary bypass, they once again begin to beat without the need to connect outside nerves or use life-long pacemaker devices. ...
... autorhythmic, it does not rely on the central nervous system to sustain a lifelong heartbeat. When transplanted hearts are rewarmed following cardiopulmonary bypass, they once again begin to beat without the need to connect outside nerves or use life-long pacemaker devices. ...
PDF Article
... I or II angina, with or without a history of myocardial infarction, or 2) were asymptomaticafter documented myocardial infarction >3 weeks before randomization. Exclusion criteria and other details of the study design have been described previously (8). Each patient’s smoking history was collected p ...
... I or II angina, with or without a history of myocardial infarction, or 2) were asymptomaticafter documented myocardial infarction >3 weeks before randomization. Exclusion criteria and other details of the study design have been described previously (8). Each patient’s smoking history was collected p ...
First-in-Man Implantation of Left Ventricular
... approach to the remodeling itself is a mechanical intervention to decrease the LV volume or constrain the ventricle from further enlargement. Several surgical approaches have been advocated in patients with a dilated LV, including partial left ventriculectomy (Batista procedure), cardiomyoplasty, an ...
... approach to the remodeling itself is a mechanical intervention to decrease the LV volume or constrain the ventricle from further enlargement. Several surgical approaches have been advocated in patients with a dilated LV, including partial left ventriculectomy (Batista procedure), cardiomyoplasty, an ...
Circulatory System
... • If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because ...
... • If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because ...
Poor Prognosis of Japanese Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
... Chronic heart failure with preserved LVEF is also known as ‘diastolic heart failure’ (DHF),14,15 and its prognosis and clinical profile are still controversial. Initially, the prognosis of patients with DHF was considered to be better than that of patients with reduced LVEF;16 however, more recent s ...
... Chronic heart failure with preserved LVEF is also known as ‘diastolic heart failure’ (DHF),14,15 and its prognosis and clinical profile are still controversial. Initially, the prognosis of patients with DHF was considered to be better than that of patients with reduced LVEF;16 however, more recent s ...
Hypothermia and SSI
... • Animal study • Hypothermia increased levels of interleukin 10 and decreased levels of interleukin 2 • This profile is similar to other proinfectious state as burn and hemorrhagic choc. ...
... • Animal study • Hypothermia increased levels of interleukin 10 and decreased levels of interleukin 2 • This profile is similar to other proinfectious state as burn and hemorrhagic choc. ...
Lab Topic 28 Investigating Circulatory Systems General
... How do arteries and veins differ in structure and function? Which contain blood under higher pressure? Which have relatively thicker layers of muscle in their walls? Where in these sections is the endothelium? The muscle layers? The blood cells? How many cell layers thick are the walls of a capillar ...
... How do arteries and veins differ in structure and function? Which contain blood under higher pressure? Which have relatively thicker layers of muscle in their walls? Where in these sections is the endothelium? The muscle layers? The blood cells? How many cell layers thick are the walls of a capillar ...
systolic pressure
... Semilunar valves are forced open Both AV valves are closed Phase 3: Atrial and Ventricular Diastole Both atria and both ventricles are in diastole Both AV valves are open The semilunar valves are closed ...
... Semilunar valves are forced open Both AV valves are closed Phase 3: Atrial and Ventricular Diastole Both atria and both ventricles are in diastole Both AV valves are open The semilunar valves are closed ...
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
... Interstitial or intera alveolar pulmonary edema Secondary to ventricular failure Symptom starts 2-4 hours after sleeping, patient arise from sleep feeling short of breath Symptom ameliorated by sitting on the side of bed and take about 15-30 min ...
... Interstitial or intera alveolar pulmonary edema Secondary to ventricular failure Symptom starts 2-4 hours after sleeping, patient arise from sleep feeling short of breath Symptom ameliorated by sitting on the side of bed and take about 15-30 min ...
Cardiogenic Shock
... pressures may be present. A mitral regurgitation murmur (holosystolic, usually at the apex) or a VSD murmur (harsh, holosystolic at the sternal border) can help in diagnosing these causes. Patients with a free wall rupture that is partially contained may have a pericardial friction rub. ...
... pressures may be present. A mitral regurgitation murmur (holosystolic, usually at the apex) or a VSD murmur (harsh, holosystolic at the sternal border) can help in diagnosing these causes. Patients with a free wall rupture that is partially contained may have a pericardial friction rub. ...
Full Paper - Daniel Burkhoff MD PhD
... implantation on the SSD. The implantation procedure and electrical characteristics of CCM signals have been detailed previously.7 To eliminate bias and optimize consistency of results, all CPX tests were assessed in a central core laboratory (Appendix 2). VAT values were determined with the V-slope ...
... implantation on the SSD. The implantation procedure and electrical characteristics of CCM signals have been detailed previously.7 To eliminate bias and optimize consistency of results, all CPX tests were assessed in a central core laboratory (Appendix 2). VAT values were determined with the V-slope ...
Pharmacological treatment of left ventricular remodeling: recent trial
... early [1] and delayed postinfarction phenomenon [2] , was named as remodeling later on [3] , and eventually defined as cardiac remodeling during the International Forum on Cardiac Remodeling in Apr 1998 [4] . It is defined as genome expression, molecular, cellular and interstitial changes that are m ...
... early [1] and delayed postinfarction phenomenon [2] , was named as remodeling later on [3] , and eventually defined as cardiac remodeling during the International Forum on Cardiac Remodeling in Apr 1998 [4] . It is defined as genome expression, molecular, cellular and interstitial changes that are m ...
Regulation of blood circulation
... Regulation of blood circulation • Embryologically the circulatory system develops from mesoderm or mesenchyme. Mesoderm cells when spread in the blastocoel, enclose the blastocoel in them thus forming blood vessels. ...
... Regulation of blood circulation • Embryologically the circulatory system develops from mesoderm or mesenchyme. Mesoderm cells when spread in the blastocoel, enclose the blastocoel in them thus forming blood vessels. ...
Cardiac Valve Replacement Surgery
... cm2 usually does not produce symptoms at rest. However, if there is an increase in transmitral flow or a decrease in the diastolic filling period, there will be a rise in left atrial pressure and development of symptoms. The first symptoms of dyspnea in patients with mild MS are usually precipitated ...
... cm2 usually does not produce symptoms at rest. However, if there is an increase in transmitral flow or a decrease in the diastolic filling period, there will be a rise in left atrial pressure and development of symptoms. The first symptoms of dyspnea in patients with mild MS are usually precipitated ...
Acute Management of Wide QRS
... Patients with paroxysmal arrhythmias are most often asymptomatic at the time of evaluation. Arrhythmia-related symptoms include palpitations; fatigue; lightheadedness; chest discomfort; dyspnea; presyncope; or, more rarely, syncope. ...
... Patients with paroxysmal arrhythmias are most often asymptomatic at the time of evaluation. Arrhythmia-related symptoms include palpitations; fatigue; lightheadedness; chest discomfort; dyspnea; presyncope; or, more rarely, syncope. ...
Cardiovascular Features of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection
... Manuscript received January 18, 2006; revised manuscript received August 8, 2006, accepted August 14, 2006. ...
... Manuscript received January 18, 2006; revised manuscript received August 8, 2006, accepted August 14, 2006. ...