dividing wall
... The mammalian heart is special in that the electrical stimulation necessary for contraction of its muscles originates from within the heart itself Within the heart there is a network of specialised cardiac muscle cells designed for initiating each heart beat and for the rapid and co-ordinated spread ...
... The mammalian heart is special in that the electrical stimulation necessary for contraction of its muscles originates from within the heart itself Within the heart there is a network of specialised cardiac muscle cells designed for initiating each heart beat and for the rapid and co-ordinated spread ...
Table 1
... ICD interventions was much higher in patients with both severe left ventricular dysfunction and dilatation rather than in patients with non-sustained VT. In addition, recent data from SCDHeFT seemed to confirm that, in a larger population of patients with heart failure and left ventricular ejection ...
... ICD interventions was much higher in patients with both severe left ventricular dysfunction and dilatation rather than in patients with non-sustained VT. In addition, recent data from SCDHeFT seemed to confirm that, in a larger population of patients with heart failure and left ventricular ejection ...
End-stage chronic heart failure - International Society of Drug Bulletins
... QRS-complex might be one of the reasons. Therefore, echocardiographic evaluation is used for indication of CRT in some centres although data are not conclusive yet. Another possibility of insufficient response is the presence of extensive scar tissue in the region of left-lateral wall stimulation [2 ...
... QRS-complex might be one of the reasons. Therefore, echocardiographic evaluation is used for indication of CRT in some centres although data are not conclusive yet. Another possibility of insufficient response is the presence of extensive scar tissue in the region of left-lateral wall stimulation [2 ...
Use and impact of intra-aortic balloon pump on
... In the meta-analysis an overall increase in major bleeding complications and stroke was observed with the use of the IABP6. In addition no benefit on left ventricular function was observed either. Our findings and the findings of the meta-analysis hint into the same direction. The observation that I ...
... In the meta-analysis an overall increase in major bleeding complications and stroke was observed with the use of the IABP6. In addition no benefit on left ventricular function was observed either. Our findings and the findings of the meta-analysis hint into the same direction. The observation that I ...
the file - NHS Brighton and Hove CCG
... daily dose should be taken at least 4 hours before bedtime. 5. Baseline monitoring undertaken (specific to drug) : Supine and standing blood pressure should be taken, recorded and communicated to the GP in the clinic letter Baseline renal function (contra-indicated if creatinine clearance < 30ml/min ...
... daily dose should be taken at least 4 hours before bedtime. 5. Baseline monitoring undertaken (specific to drug) : Supine and standing blood pressure should be taken, recorded and communicated to the GP in the clinic letter Baseline renal function (contra-indicated if creatinine clearance < 30ml/min ...
Calcium channel blockers
... atrial fibrillation). They also may be used after a heart attack, particularly among patients who cannot tolerate beta-blocking drugs, have atrial fibrillation, or require treatment for their angina. (Unlike beta blockers, CCBs have not been shown to reduce mortality or additional heart attacks afte ...
... atrial fibrillation). They also may be used after a heart attack, particularly among patients who cannot tolerate beta-blocking drugs, have atrial fibrillation, or require treatment for their angina. (Unlike beta blockers, CCBs have not been shown to reduce mortality or additional heart attacks afte ...
Prevalence of Left Ventricular Regional Dysfunction in
... possible progression to diagnostically more overt forms with time. In a high risk population (such as positive mutation carrier status or positive family history), the classification of probable ARVD may be particularly relevant. Such patients may not fulfill traditional ARVD criteria, but may have ...
... possible progression to diagnostically more overt forms with time. In a high risk population (such as positive mutation carrier status or positive family history), the classification of probable ARVD may be particularly relevant. Such patients may not fulfill traditional ARVD criteria, but may have ...
Focused Cardiovascular Assessment
... Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer for both men and women among all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) studies among coronary heart disease patients, 90% of patients have had prior exposure to at least one heart disease risk factor tha ...
... Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer for both men and women among all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) studies among coronary heart disease patients, 90% of patients have had prior exposure to at least one heart disease risk factor tha ...
Cardiovasular and Lymphatic Systems Unit 8
... Increased cardiac output is caused by increased heart rate and stroke volume whereas increased resistance is caused by increased blood viscosity or decreased blood vessel diameter Primary (or essential) hypertension can be caused by genetic predisposition, specifically genetic factors influencing re ...
... Increased cardiac output is caused by increased heart rate and stroke volume whereas increased resistance is caused by increased blood viscosity or decreased blood vessel diameter Primary (or essential) hypertension can be caused by genetic predisposition, specifically genetic factors influencing re ...
The Heart韦素丽课件
... three triangular cusps: anterior, posterior and septal Base of cusps are attached to fibrous ring surrounding the atrioventricular orifice. To their free edges and ventricular surfaces are attached chordae tendineae, which connect the cusps to the papillary muscles. ...
... three triangular cusps: anterior, posterior and septal Base of cusps are attached to fibrous ring surrounding the atrioventricular orifice. To their free edges and ventricular surfaces are attached chordae tendineae, which connect the cusps to the papillary muscles. ...
bloodbasics
... • The heart, a muscular organ, is the pump that keeps this transport system moving. • The blood in our bodies is reused constantly • Its movement through the heart and around the body is called circulation. ...
... • The heart, a muscular organ, is the pump that keeps this transport system moving. • The blood in our bodies is reused constantly • Its movement through the heart and around the body is called circulation. ...
Management of Aortic Valve Disease: Review
... Self-Assessment in Cardiology : pp. 33–37 regurgitant aortic valve disease prior to the development of symptoms. The indications for aortic valve replacement with asymptomatic chronic severe aortic insufficiency include new LV systolic dysfunction (defined by the ACC/AHA valve disease guidelines as ...
... Self-Assessment in Cardiology : pp. 33–37 regurgitant aortic valve disease prior to the development of symptoms. The indications for aortic valve replacement with asymptomatic chronic severe aortic insufficiency include new LV systolic dysfunction (defined by the ACC/AHA valve disease guidelines as ...
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
... Patient will have had TEE probe in place for extended period of time ...
... Patient will have had TEE probe in place for extended period of time ...
ANESTHESIA ACLS ! for WRHA Anesthesiology staff
... 3. What is a common but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac arrest management? ...
... 3. What is a common but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac arrest management? ...
Heart Failure With Improved Ejection Fraction: Clinical
... male sex (odds ratio [OR], 0.69), ischemic pathogenesis (OR, 0.41), body mass index (OR, 0.96), diastolic blood pressure (OR, 1.01), LVIDd/BSA (OR, 0.5), β-blocker therapy at baseline (OR, 1.9), and treatment with valsartan (OR, 1.5). Subjects who had higher blood pressure and those treated with a β ...
... male sex (odds ratio [OR], 0.69), ischemic pathogenesis (OR, 0.41), body mass index (OR, 0.96), diastolic blood pressure (OR, 1.01), LVIDd/BSA (OR, 0.5), β-blocker therapy at baseline (OR, 1.9), and treatment with valsartan (OR, 1.5). Subjects who had higher blood pressure and those treated with a β ...
Common long-term HEAP final versionKDg
... Fontan operation, on the other hand, may have preserved systolic function of the systemic ventricle, however, small changes in pulmonary vascular resistance will lead to failure of the Fontan circulation which might be extremely difficult to manage. Good understanding of the underlying anatomy, phys ...
... Fontan operation, on the other hand, may have preserved systolic function of the systemic ventricle, however, small changes in pulmonary vascular resistance will lead to failure of the Fontan circulation which might be extremely difficult to manage. Good understanding of the underlying anatomy, phys ...
CVT103 - Ogeechee Technical College!
... blank spaces after being graded is considered cheating. A student dismissed for cheating or plagiarism will not be eligible for re-entry. ...
... blank spaces after being graded is considered cheating. A student dismissed for cheating or plagiarism will not be eligible for re-entry. ...
Shock Efficacy of Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter
... initially recognized the onset of VF and exhausted therapy with 5 maximum energy shocks. However, these multiple shock deliveries did not terminate ventricular tachyarrhythmia. The device continued to monitor the patient’s rhythm because the detected rate decreased over time as low-amplitude VF cont ...
... initially recognized the onset of VF and exhausted therapy with 5 maximum energy shocks. However, these multiple shock deliveries did not terminate ventricular tachyarrhythmia. The device continued to monitor the patient’s rhythm because the detected rate decreased over time as low-amplitude VF cont ...
Physiologic signals - O6U E
... ability of the heart, for which ultrasound-based (echocardiography) or nuclear medicine tests are used. • Electro-cardiogram (ECG) is one of frequently used and accurate methods for measuring the heart rate. ECG is an expensive device and its use for the measurement of the heart rate only is not eco ...
... ability of the heart, for which ultrasound-based (echocardiography) or nuclear medicine tests are used. • Electro-cardiogram (ECG) is one of frequently used and accurate methods for measuring the heart rate. ECG is an expensive device and its use for the measurement of the heart rate only is not eco ...
Radiofrequency catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in
... patients with structural heart disease is associated with high acute procedural success and good intermediateterm outcomes. In their study on patient with ARVD/C, Ellison et al. [4] did not observe any recurrence of VT during a mean follow-up of 17 months after catheter ablation. However, three pati ...
... patients with structural heart disease is associated with high acute procedural success and good intermediateterm outcomes. In their study on patient with ARVD/C, Ellison et al. [4] did not observe any recurrence of VT during a mean follow-up of 17 months after catheter ablation. However, three pati ...
The 12 Lead ECG Tutorial
... planes together (the front, back, top and bottom) will now give a 3D picture of the heart, and the electrical activity recorded will be a reflection of the subsequent mechanical or muscular contraction with each cardiac beat or cycle. The six precordial leads are those named V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and V ...
... planes together (the front, back, top and bottom) will now give a 3D picture of the heart, and the electrical activity recorded will be a reflection of the subsequent mechanical or muscular contraction with each cardiac beat or cycle. The six precordial leads are those named V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and V ...
Therapeutic Hypothermia
... Therapeutic Hypothermia? • 2005 European Resuscitation Council / American Heart Association 2 • Unconscious adult patients with ROSC after out of hospital VF arrest 2 ...
... Therapeutic Hypothermia? • 2005 European Resuscitation Council / American Heart Association 2 • Unconscious adult patients with ROSC after out of hospital VF arrest 2 ...
Characteristics and outcome among patients having out of
... Objective: To describe the characteristics and outcome of patients who have a cardiac arrest at home compared with elsewhere out of hospital. Patients: Subjects were patients included in the Swedish cardiac arrest registry between 1990 and 1999. The registry covers about 60% of all ambulance organis ...
... Objective: To describe the characteristics and outcome of patients who have a cardiac arrest at home compared with elsewhere out of hospital. Patients: Subjects were patients included in the Swedish cardiac arrest registry between 1990 and 1999. The registry covers about 60% of all ambulance organis ...