Myocardial Performance Index or Tei Index
... ventricular ejection time) was considered more reliable than Weissler’s “systolic time interval” since it included both isovolumic contraction and relaxation. However, in patients with disturbances of stimulus conduction (e.g. complete left bundle branch block) the time interval of electromechanical ...
... ventricular ejection time) was considered more reliable than Weissler’s “systolic time interval” since it included both isovolumic contraction and relaxation. However, in patients with disturbances of stimulus conduction (e.g. complete left bundle branch block) the time interval of electromechanical ...
Using image-based CFD to investigate the intracardiac turbulence
... patient-specific deformation Once the N − 1 mappings ψi are computed, a patient-specific computational grid must be extracted from the template image and warped thanks to the computed deformations. The template image corresponding to volumetric data I0 is imported into an image processing software ( ...
... patient-specific deformation Once the N − 1 mappings ψi are computed, a patient-specific computational grid must be extracted from the template image and warped thanks to the computed deformations. The template image corresponding to volumetric data I0 is imported into an image processing software ( ...
EFFECTIVENESS OF DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE ON BLOOD
... methods. Deep breathing exercise is one of the exercise and relaxation technique which helps to decrease the blood pressure and maintain their health in optimal state. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of deep breathing exercise on blood pressure among patients with hypertension ...
... methods. Deep breathing exercise is one of the exercise and relaxation technique which helps to decrease the blood pressure and maintain their health in optimal state. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of deep breathing exercise on blood pressure among patients with hypertension ...
Full Text
... device that also has defibrillation capabilities. A variety of unresolved issues include the role of CRT for patients with NYHA functional class II symptoms or with atrial fibrillation, prospective identification of responders to CRT, and the role of CRT in other categories of patients. ...
... device that also has defibrillation capabilities. A variety of unresolved issues include the role of CRT for patients with NYHA functional class II symptoms or with atrial fibrillation, prospective identification of responders to CRT, and the role of CRT in other categories of patients. ...
Valve Disease - Dr Diana Holdright
... extremely fine structures, less than 4 mm thick, and are subjected to tremendous pressure gradients across them, averaging more than 100 mmHg on the left side of the heart with every beat. In the early stages of valve disease there are no symptoms, although the noise generated by a narrowed or leaki ...
... extremely fine structures, less than 4 mm thick, and are subjected to tremendous pressure gradients across them, averaging more than 100 mmHg on the left side of the heart with every beat. In the early stages of valve disease there are no symptoms, although the noise generated by a narrowed or leaki ...
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Cats
... How Is This Condition Diagnosed? Your veterinarian may note an irregularity in the heartbeat when listening to your pet’s heart with a stethoscope. An electrocardiogram (ECG) can provide additional information to further define the type of arrhythmia present. If your veterinarian suspects that the ...
... How Is This Condition Diagnosed? Your veterinarian may note an irregularity in the heartbeat when listening to your pet’s heart with a stethoscope. An electrocardiogram (ECG) can provide additional information to further define the type of arrhythmia present. If your veterinarian suspects that the ...
Cardiovascular notes File
... of heartbeats) b/c each pulse wave is generated by contraction of heart -average resting heart rate for adults is 70-90 beats per minute (bpm) -children is 80-140 bpm; higher b/c of higher metabolic rate -adult pulse over 100 bpm is called tachycardia -adult pulse rate below 60 bpm is called bradyca ...
... of heartbeats) b/c each pulse wave is generated by contraction of heart -average resting heart rate for adults is 70-90 beats per minute (bpm) -children is 80-140 bpm; higher b/c of higher metabolic rate -adult pulse over 100 bpm is called tachycardia -adult pulse rate below 60 bpm is called bradyca ...
Acute Care Case Study Paper
... Acute coronary syndrome is essentially the acute on chronic of CAD. It applies to individuals who experience an acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina. Through evaluation of laboratory data, diagnostic testing, and self-report, PG was found to have both of these occur within a very short ti ...
... Acute coronary syndrome is essentially the acute on chronic of CAD. It applies to individuals who experience an acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina. Through evaluation of laboratory data, diagnostic testing, and self-report, PG was found to have both of these occur within a very short ti ...
What is Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT)?
... “stronger” than clopidogrel, and are a little better at decreasing the complications of blood clots. These two stronger agents, however, slightly increase bleeding. Prasugrel should not be prescribed if you have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). ...
... “stronger” than clopidogrel, and are a little better at decreasing the complications of blood clots. These two stronger agents, however, slightly increase bleeding. Prasugrel should not be prescribed if you have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). ...
The Heart_ Pressure-Propulsion Pump or Organ of Impedance?
... A number of other examples challenge the understanding of the basic tenets of circulation, such as the curious phenomenon of increase in cardiac output during aortic cross-clamp by up to 25% in a controlled experimental setting13 and, in some patients, during aortic surgery.14 The Fontan repair used ...
... A number of other examples challenge the understanding of the basic tenets of circulation, such as the curious phenomenon of increase in cardiac output during aortic cross-clamp by up to 25% in a controlled experimental setting13 and, in some patients, during aortic surgery.14 The Fontan repair used ...
Do intravascular hypo- and hypervolaemia result in changes in
... Background: Hypovolaemia is generally believed to induce centralization of blood volume. Therefore, we evaluated whether induced hypo- and hypervolaemia result in changes in central blood volumes (pulmonary blood volume (PBV), intrathoracic blood volume (ITBV)) and we explored the effects on the dis ...
... Background: Hypovolaemia is generally believed to induce centralization of blood volume. Therefore, we evaluated whether induced hypo- and hypervolaemia result in changes in central blood volumes (pulmonary blood volume (PBV), intrathoracic blood volume (ITBV)) and we explored the effects on the dis ...
Mitral annular plane systolic excursion on
... Current guidelines for the diagnosis of heart failure with normal or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) are based on measurements at rest. However, in HFpEF ventricular dysfunction is more apparent on exercise. We hypothesized that Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) which is easy to ac ...
... Current guidelines for the diagnosis of heart failure with normal or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) are based on measurements at rest. However, in HFpEF ventricular dysfunction is more apparent on exercise. We hypothesized that Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) which is easy to ac ...
University of Michigan Health System Internal Medicine Residency Cardiology Curriculum: Inpatient Service
... 9. Aortic dissection 10. Pulmonary hypertension 11. Pericardial disease, including: tamponade and constriction 12. Heart disease in women 13. Peripheral vascular disease 14. Cardiac trauma ii. By completion of the rotation as HO3, residents should additionally demonstrate such knowledge and manageme ...
... 9. Aortic dissection 10. Pulmonary hypertension 11. Pericardial disease, including: tamponade and constriction 12. Heart disease in women 13. Peripheral vascular disease 14. Cardiac trauma ii. By completion of the rotation as HO3, residents should additionally demonstrate such knowledge and manageme ...
The Impact of Fetal Echocardiography on Outcome of Patients with
... First of all, we analyzed the relationship between place of delivery and the moment of diagnosis. Our data suggest that prenatal scanning has clearly affected the choice of hospital for delivery. All infants diagnosed prenatally were born in referral centers for pediatric cardiology, compared with j ...
... First of all, we analyzed the relationship between place of delivery and the moment of diagnosis. Our data suggest that prenatal scanning has clearly affected the choice of hospital for delivery. All infants diagnosed prenatally were born in referral centers for pediatric cardiology, compared with j ...
MRI as a Lifesaving Tool in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
... enhancement indicates areas of fibrosis ...
... enhancement indicates areas of fibrosis ...
notes - Anatomy with Dr. Mumaugh
... Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart Atrioventricular (AV) valves lie between the atria and the ventricles o Tricuspid and bicuspid Semilunar valve lies between the ventricles and the great vessels o Aortic and pulmonary ...
... Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart Atrioventricular (AV) valves lie between the atria and the ventricles o Tricuspid and bicuspid Semilunar valve lies between the ventricles and the great vessels o Aortic and pulmonary ...
THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
... • Pressure is the force something exerts over a given area. • Blood exerts a pressure, called blood pressure, on the walls of the blood vessels. • Blood pressure is caused by the force with which the ventricles contract. • The farther away from the contracting ventricle the blood moves, the lower th ...
... • Pressure is the force something exerts over a given area. • Blood exerts a pressure, called blood pressure, on the walls of the blood vessels. • Blood pressure is caused by the force with which the ventricles contract. • The farther away from the contracting ventricle the blood moves, the lower th ...
GIANT Flutter Waves in ECG Lead V1: a Marker of Pulmonary
... Atrial flutter (AFl) may exist with or without underlying structural heart disease. Typical AFl presents as a “sawtooth” pattern on the ECG – with inverted flutter (F) waves in the inferior leads and upright F waves in V1. This morphology offers no direct clues as to the underlying cardiac disorder, ...
... Atrial flutter (AFl) may exist with or without underlying structural heart disease. Typical AFl presents as a “sawtooth” pattern on the ECG – with inverted flutter (F) waves in the inferior leads and upright F waves in V1. This morphology offers no direct clues as to the underlying cardiac disorder, ...
Dressler`s Syndrome - International Cardiovascular Forum Journal
... (NMR) would represent the gold standard [3]. Etiology of DS is not clearly established, but an immunologic pathogenesis has been suggested, secondary to the release of cardiac antigens during cardiovascular events. This could stimulate antibodies formation, with further formation of immune complexes ...
... (NMR) would represent the gold standard [3]. Etiology of DS is not clearly established, but an immunologic pathogenesis has been suggested, secondary to the release of cardiac antigens during cardiovascular events. This could stimulate antibodies formation, with further formation of immune complexes ...
FOCUS ON: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
... Assessment: Patient with chronic atrial fibrillation, rate controlled with beta blocker, with stable congestive heart failure. Remains on chronic warfarin, INR therapeutic. 427.31 Atrial fibrillation 428.0 Congestive heart failure, unspecified V58.61 Long-term (current) use of anticoagul ...
... Assessment: Patient with chronic atrial fibrillation, rate controlled with beta blocker, with stable congestive heart failure. Remains on chronic warfarin, INR therapeutic. 427.31 Atrial fibrillation 428.0 Congestive heart failure, unspecified V58.61 Long-term (current) use of anticoagul ...
Heart Study Guide
... Explain how your heart reacts when you exercise and why this happens. When you exercise your heart rate increases because your body needs more oxygen when it works harder. Red blood cells carry the oxygen and the heart pumps those through the body. The faster the heart pumps the more oxygen the body ...
... Explain how your heart reacts when you exercise and why this happens. When you exercise your heart rate increases because your body needs more oxygen when it works harder. Red blood cells carry the oxygen and the heart pumps those through the body. The faster the heart pumps the more oxygen the body ...
A case report of Truncus Arteriosus Communis (TAC) and genetic
... like her second pregnancy but this time has not resulted in abortion. Monographic examinations had not shown cardiac or ventricle disorder. Patient was in seated position but then turned to head position. Delivery was in 40 th week of pregnancy without any problem. Amniotic fluid was green. Length o ...
... like her second pregnancy but this time has not resulted in abortion. Monographic examinations had not shown cardiac or ventricle disorder. Patient was in seated position but then turned to head position. Delivery was in 40 th week of pregnancy without any problem. Amniotic fluid was green. Length o ...
Effects of Ambient Temperature on Oxygen Consumption
... concentration, and a hemoglobin binding capacity of 1.36. Studies in this laboratory have previously shown that this calculation provides accurate values for On content (16). Cardiac output was calculated by the direct Fick equation from VOz and the difference between aortic and pulmonary arterial b ...
... concentration, and a hemoglobin binding capacity of 1.36. Studies in this laboratory have previously shown that this calculation provides accurate values for On content (16). Cardiac output was calculated by the direct Fick equation from VOz and the difference between aortic and pulmonary arterial b ...
GIANT Flutter Waves in ECG Lead V1: a Marker of Pulmonary
... Atrial flutter (AFl) may exist with or without underlying structural heart disease. Typical AFl presents as a “sawtooth” pattern on the ECG – with inverted flutter (F) waves in the inferior leads and upright F waves in V1. This morphology offers no direct clues as to the underlying cardiac disorder, ...
... Atrial flutter (AFl) may exist with or without underlying structural heart disease. Typical AFl presents as a “sawtooth” pattern on the ECG – with inverted flutter (F) waves in the inferior leads and upright F waves in V1. This morphology offers no direct clues as to the underlying cardiac disorder, ...
Relation between Doppler transmitral flow and wall motion
... we sought to evaluate whether changes in Doppler transmitral flow profile are related to the severity and extent of dipyridamole-induced wall motion abnormalities in patients with coronary artery disease. Thirty-five patients (mean age 61.3 ± 12 years, 21 men) with known coronary artery disease (³ 7 ...
... we sought to evaluate whether changes in Doppler transmitral flow profile are related to the severity and extent of dipyridamole-induced wall motion abnormalities in patients with coronary artery disease. Thirty-five patients (mean age 61.3 ± 12 years, 21 men) with known coronary artery disease (³ 7 ...