Circulatory System and Blood Review
... Which of the following occurs at the venous end of a capillary bed in a muscle? A. Plasma proteins leave the bloodstream. B. Carbon dioxide and glucose enter the bloodstream. C. Blood pressure forces water to move into the tissues. D. Osmotic pressure causes water to move into the blood. What blood ...
... Which of the following occurs at the venous end of a capillary bed in a muscle? A. Plasma proteins leave the bloodstream. B. Carbon dioxide and glucose enter the bloodstream. C. Blood pressure forces water to move into the tissues. D. Osmotic pressure causes water to move into the blood. What blood ...
Circulatory System
... • Atria contract simultaneously • Atria relax, then ventricles contract • Systole = contraction ...
... • Atria contract simultaneously • Atria relax, then ventricles contract • Systole = contraction ...
Heart Foundation (Victoria) - Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry
... 1. Use local media – TV, radio and newspapers – to educate residents about the warning signs of heart attack. Messages should be tailored to the local community. 2. Encourage people suffering heart attack symptoms – or worried someone close by is suffering a heart attack – to call Triple Zero (000) ...
... 1. Use local media – TV, radio and newspapers – to educate residents about the warning signs of heart attack. Messages should be tailored to the local community. 2. Encourage people suffering heart attack symptoms – or worried someone close by is suffering a heart attack – to call Triple Zero (000) ...
Cisplatin Hydration for Outpatients Chemotherapy
... There is increasing demand to treat more patients as outpatients. Higher doses of cisplatin are being given in DayCare, increasing the strain on the Chemotherapy suites and pharmacy. In order to for patients to be treated as a day case, the regimens have been modified as follows: The maximum dose ...
... There is increasing demand to treat more patients as outpatients. Higher doses of cisplatin are being given in DayCare, increasing the strain on the Chemotherapy suites and pharmacy. In order to for patients to be treated as a day case, the regimens have been modified as follows: The maximum dose ...
Long-term follow-up in optimally treated and stable heart failure
... devices, mortality and morbidity are still considerable.1,2 In addition to optimal medical management, the HF guidelines3 recommend enrolling HF patients in a multidisciplinary care management including follow-up after discharge (by visits, telephone support, or remote monitoring). An important issu ...
... devices, mortality and morbidity are still considerable.1,2 In addition to optimal medical management, the HF guidelines3 recommend enrolling HF patients in a multidisciplinary care management including follow-up after discharge (by visits, telephone support, or remote monitoring). An important issu ...
Slide 1
... blood along its path • Pressure changes occur when we breath which helps bring venous blood back to the heart • Stationary positioning can decrease flow back to the heart for oxygenation © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning ...
... blood along its path • Pressure changes occur when we breath which helps bring venous blood back to the heart • Stationary positioning can decrease flow back to the heart for oxygenation © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning ...
An Adult Patient with Fontan Physiology: A TEE Perspective
... was removed from the RV. The absence of ventricular pump results in low velocity, nonpulsatile pulmonary blood flow, driven only by venous pressures, and critically dependent on low pulmonary vascular resistance [5, 7]. Pulmonary artery blood flow (and, therefore, cardiac output) variation is signif ...
... was removed from the RV. The absence of ventricular pump results in low velocity, nonpulsatile pulmonary blood flow, driven only by venous pressures, and critically dependent on low pulmonary vascular resistance [5, 7]. Pulmonary artery blood flow (and, therefore, cardiac output) variation is signif ...
Assessment of systolic and diastolic cycle duration from
... Abstract: An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. ECG is also used to measure the rate and regularity of heart beats and can be correlated to blood pressure measurement. This paper describes a technique of the determination of systole and diastole cycl ...
... Abstract: An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. ECG is also used to measure the rate and regularity of heart beats and can be correlated to blood pressure measurement. This paper describes a technique of the determination of systole and diastole cycl ...
Transthoracic tissue Doppler study of right ventricular - Heart
... The rhythmic instability was quickly managed with amiodarone and atenolol. During evaluation of the patient’s cardiomyopathy, echocardiography was performed. Left ventricular global function was normal, but hypokinesia of the basal segment of the lateral wall was observed. The right ventricle was en ...
... The rhythmic instability was quickly managed with amiodarone and atenolol. During evaluation of the patient’s cardiomyopathy, echocardiography was performed. Left ventricular global function was normal, but hypokinesia of the basal segment of the lateral wall was observed. The right ventricle was en ...
Longterm Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidney
... between renal function and sex, diabetes, or left ventricular ejection fraction. We considered all variables listed in Table 1 for inclusion in the final statistical model and reached a final parsimonious model, including the following variables: age (continuous), sex (male vs female), left ventricula ...
... between renal function and sex, diabetes, or left ventricular ejection fraction. We considered all variables listed in Table 1 for inclusion in the final statistical model and reached a final parsimonious model, including the following variables: age (continuous), sex (male vs female), left ventricula ...
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Heart (Chapter 20) Cardiovascular
... -Tachycardia = heart rate faster than normal >100 -Ectopic focus: is any part of the heart other than the SA node that generates a heartbeat. For example, if the SA node does not function properly, the part of the heart to produce the action potentials at the next highest frequency is the AV node. - ...
... -Tachycardia = heart rate faster than normal >100 -Ectopic focus: is any part of the heart other than the SA node that generates a heartbeat. For example, if the SA node does not function properly, the part of the heart to produce the action potentials at the next highest frequency is the AV node. - ...
CARDIVASCULAR DRUGS
... Basic cardiovascular physiology and pathology depends on the control of heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure, blood flow, ionic composition, RAAS, vascular endothelium, regulation of tissue perfusion, hypertension, dislipidaemias, atherosclerosis, blood clotting, ischaemic heart disease, cardi ...
... Basic cardiovascular physiology and pathology depends on the control of heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure, blood flow, ionic composition, RAAS, vascular endothelium, regulation of tissue perfusion, hypertension, dislipidaemias, atherosclerosis, blood clotting, ischaemic heart disease, cardi ...
Document
... The ventricular muscle continues to relax even though the volume does not change, giving rise to the period of Isovolumic or Isometric relaxation. ...
... The ventricular muscle continues to relax even though the volume does not change, giving rise to the period of Isovolumic or Isometric relaxation. ...
Echocardiographic abnormalities in patients with COPD at their first hospital admission
... Transthoracic echocardiography was prospectively performed in 342 patients (forced expiratory volume in 1 s 52¡16% predicted) 3 months after discharge. Significant cardiac alterations were present in 64% of patients; 27% left- and 48% right-heart disorders. The most common were right ventricle enlar ...
... Transthoracic echocardiography was prospectively performed in 342 patients (forced expiratory volume in 1 s 52¡16% predicted) 3 months after discharge. Significant cardiac alterations were present in 64% of patients; 27% left- and 48% right-heart disorders. The most common were right ventricle enlar ...
Cardiopulmonary System
... heart function, and takes ECG, usually for 24 hours. Can be blood pressure, and other done at home. readings while heart is stressed. • Percutaneous transluminal • Thrombolytic Therapy: Clotcoronary angioplasty: A busting drugs are given to break balloon is inserted (on a up clots that could be caus ...
... heart function, and takes ECG, usually for 24 hours. Can be blood pressure, and other done at home. readings while heart is stressed. • Percutaneous transluminal • Thrombolytic Therapy: Clotcoronary angioplasty: A busting drugs are given to break balloon is inserted (on a up clots that could be caus ...
Periodontal Management of Patients With
... or below the recommended levels.35,39,41-45 There is little doubt that most patients can safely tolerate epinephrine but patient response can be widely variable and careful monitoring is indicated.35,39 Several controlled studies have confirmed significant changes in heart function when local anesth ...
... or below the recommended levels.35,39,41-45 There is little doubt that most patients can safely tolerate epinephrine but patient response can be widely variable and careful monitoring is indicated.35,39 Several controlled studies have confirmed significant changes in heart function when local anesth ...
Cardiopulmonary System
... heart function, and takes ECG, usually for 24 hours. Can be blood pressure, and other done at home. readings while heart is stressed. • Percutaneous transluminal • Thrombolytic Therapy: Clotcoronary angioplasty: A busting drugs are given to break balloon is inserted (on a up clots that could be caus ...
... heart function, and takes ECG, usually for 24 hours. Can be blood pressure, and other done at home. readings while heart is stressed. • Percutaneous transluminal • Thrombolytic Therapy: Clotcoronary angioplasty: A busting drugs are given to break balloon is inserted (on a up clots that could be caus ...
THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
... * pumps blood to LUNGS * CO2 exhaled & O2 picked up * blood returns to the: C. LEFT ATRIUM * lots of OXYGEN * blood passes through VALVE to: D. LEFT VENTRICLE * pumps blood to entire body through the AORTA - largest ARTERY * 6X stronger than right ventricle ...
... * pumps blood to LUNGS * CO2 exhaled & O2 picked up * blood returns to the: C. LEFT ATRIUM * lots of OXYGEN * blood passes through VALVE to: D. LEFT VENTRICLE * pumps blood to entire body through the AORTA - largest ARTERY * 6X stronger than right ventricle ...
Pulse Wave Analysis
... thermodilution. The result shows linear regression between two methods. The cardiac output calculated by pulse wave factors is accurate even when heart rate, blood pressure, and total peripheral resistance change. To reduce the effects of other factors, pulse wave factors had been tested among diffe ...
... thermodilution. The result shows linear regression between two methods. The cardiac output calculated by pulse wave factors is accurate even when heart rate, blood pressure, and total peripheral resistance change. To reduce the effects of other factors, pulse wave factors had been tested among diffe ...
ITE Review: Cardiovascular
... -remember Well’s, negative test can not exclude moderate or high pretest! V/Q scan -need interpretation in the context of clinical suspicion -low-moderate pretest prob with normal study, excludes significant PE 98% -indeterminate or non-diagnostic will need further testing -high prob with high prete ...
... -remember Well’s, negative test can not exclude moderate or high pretest! V/Q scan -need interpretation in the context of clinical suspicion -low-moderate pretest prob with normal study, excludes significant PE 98% -indeterminate or non-diagnostic will need further testing -high prob with high prete ...
Dilated cardiomyopathy
... Dilated cardiomyopathy is a primary problem of the heart muscle which starts with weakening of the muscle and subsequently results in dilation of the heart chambers. The weakened, dilated heart has decreased pumping, resulting in poor blood flow. If the heart function is severely impaired, this can ...
... Dilated cardiomyopathy is a primary problem of the heart muscle which starts with weakening of the muscle and subsequently results in dilation of the heart chambers. The weakened, dilated heart has decreased pumping, resulting in poor blood flow. If the heart function is severely impaired, this can ...
Learning outcomes
... Clinical relevance The cardiovascular system (CVS) examination is an essential part of a patient’s assessment. A large number of people suffer from cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, ischaemic heart disease or arrhythmias. Cardiovascular pathology causes huge morbidity and mortalit ...
... Clinical relevance The cardiovascular system (CVS) examination is an essential part of a patient’s assessment. A large number of people suffer from cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, ischaemic heart disease or arrhythmias. Cardiovascular pathology causes huge morbidity and mortalit ...
Focused Cardiovascular Assessment
... Smoking: Ask the patient if they smoke cigarettes or other tobacco. Ascertain the pack per year smoking history. This is done by multiplying the number of years the patient has smoked with the number of packs per day they have smoked (Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2011). Alcohol: Ask ...
... Smoking: Ask the patient if they smoke cigarettes or other tobacco. Ascertain the pack per year smoking history. This is done by multiplying the number of years the patient has smoked with the number of packs per day they have smoked (Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2011). Alcohol: Ask ...
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography
... vary between disease states. As will be seen, with CMR these patterns commonly point towards a limited differential diagnosis, or in some cases the specific diagnosis. In the setting of ischemic heart disease, scar delineation has important prognostic utility. It has been shown that CMR with contras ...
... vary between disease states. As will be seen, with CMR these patterns commonly point towards a limited differential diagnosis, or in some cases the specific diagnosis. In the setting of ischemic heart disease, scar delineation has important prognostic utility. It has been shown that CMR with contras ...
Module 6 Revision Booklet File
... economic reasons for differences in the prevalence of AIDS could be considered. The moral obligation of those with the technology and the wealth to help others lacking these things could be discussed. TOK: The different methods of transmission of HIV each carry their own risk. The extent to which in ...
... economic reasons for differences in the prevalence of AIDS could be considered. The moral obligation of those with the technology and the wealth to help others lacking these things could be discussed. TOK: The different methods of transmission of HIV each carry their own risk. The extent to which in ...