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... injection of Gd (late Gd enhancement imaging) visualize irreversible injury (necrosis in the acute setting and scar at a chronic stage) as areas with high signal intensity. In more severe myocarditis, regional necrosis is frequently observed. ...
... injection of Gd (late Gd enhancement imaging) visualize irreversible injury (necrosis in the acute setting and scar at a chronic stage) as areas with high signal intensity. In more severe myocarditis, regional necrosis is frequently observed. ...
Heart Conduction System
... • SA Node – stimulates contraction at a rate of 60-100 beats/minute – *If the SA Node fails, the AV Node can take over • AV Node – stimulates contraction at a rate of 40-60 beats/minute – *If the AV Node fails, the Purkinje Fibers can take over • Purkinje fibers – stimulate contraction at a rate of ...
... • SA Node – stimulates contraction at a rate of 60-100 beats/minute – *If the SA Node fails, the AV Node can take over • AV Node – stimulates contraction at a rate of 40-60 beats/minute – *If the AV Node fails, the Purkinje Fibers can take over • Purkinje fibers – stimulate contraction at a rate of ...
Pacemakers and AICD`s
... Atrial Fibrillation Total disorganization of atrial activity without effective atrial contraction Can often result in decrease in CO because of ineffective atrial contractions and rapid ventricular response Goals are decreased in ventricular response and conversion to sinus rhythm ...
... Atrial Fibrillation Total disorganization of atrial activity without effective atrial contraction Can often result in decrease in CO because of ineffective atrial contractions and rapid ventricular response Goals are decreased in ventricular response and conversion to sinus rhythm ...
Multislice Computed Tomography (MSCT)
... point of view; in fact, it defines the ability of coronary CTA to determine whether the vessels are normal, i.e., free of atherosclerotic involvement. However, in most cases, very high-quality images are obtained and important therapeutic decisions based directly on these images can be made, thus li ...
... point of view; in fact, it defines the ability of coronary CTA to determine whether the vessels are normal, i.e., free of atherosclerotic involvement. However, in most cases, very high-quality images are obtained and important therapeutic decisions based directly on these images can be made, thus li ...
Valvular heart disease
... history of valvular heart disease. One must weigh the expected surgical morbidity and mortality against the anticipated outcome of medical management alone. Therefore, one must know From the Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois. ...
... history of valvular heart disease. One must weigh the expected surgical morbidity and mortality against the anticipated outcome of medical management alone. Therefore, one must know From the Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois. ...
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN NEWBORNS
... between the left pulmonary artery and the descending aorta(beyond 10 days of life). ...
... between the left pulmonary artery and the descending aorta(beyond 10 days of life). ...
Eur J Heart Fail. 2009 - Universidad de Navarra
... Cardiology5 recommend the implementation of management programmes for patients with HF (Class I, level A), in an attempt to improve medical care while reducing costs. Basically, the two most widely accepted programmes are HF clinics and home-based care programmes. Both start during admission or just ...
... Cardiology5 recommend the implementation of management programmes for patients with HF (Class I, level A), in an attempt to improve medical care while reducing costs. Basically, the two most widely accepted programmes are HF clinics and home-based care programmes. Both start during admission or just ...
Elevated resistin opposed to adiponectin or
... Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of death in developed countries [1]. Despite recent progress in cardiology, global cardiovascular mortality is still very high, exceeding 7 million in 2002 [2]. Multivessel coronary artery disease (MCAD), defined as subcritical or critical stenosis (cr ...
... Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of death in developed countries [1]. Despite recent progress in cardiology, global cardiovascular mortality is still very high, exceeding 7 million in 2002 [2]. Multivessel coronary artery disease (MCAD), defined as subcritical or critical stenosis (cr ...
Doppler echocardiographic quantitation of cross
... the stenosis. When aortic stenosis stenosis, cardiac output may be decreased because of reduced left ventricular fillingvolume. Under such conditions, the pressure gradient across the aortic valve may be inadequate to assess the degree of aortic stenosis. Our exp tal results indicate that even under ...
... the stenosis. When aortic stenosis stenosis, cardiac output may be decreased because of reduced left ventricular fillingvolume. Under such conditions, the pressure gradient across the aortic valve may be inadequate to assess the degree of aortic stenosis. Our exp tal results indicate that even under ...
Preoperative Supervised Exercise Improves
... aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. Background: Functional capacity is an important predictor of postoperative outcomes after elective AAA repair. Improving patients’ preoperative fitness with exercise has the potential to positively influence recovery. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was performed ...
... aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. Background: Functional capacity is an important predictor of postoperative outcomes after elective AAA repair. Improving patients’ preoperative fitness with exercise has the potential to positively influence recovery. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was performed ...
Sexual activity in patients with cardiovascular
... cardiovascular disease because of concern about risk; side effects of medications (diuretics, beta blockers, lipid-lowering drugs); the coexistence of shared risk factors, such as lipid abnormalities, diabetes, smoking, and hypertension; and the presence of psychologic factors Sexual dysfunction aft ...
... cardiovascular disease because of concern about risk; side effects of medications (diuretics, beta blockers, lipid-lowering drugs); the coexistence of shared risk factors, such as lipid abnormalities, diabetes, smoking, and hypertension; and the presence of psychologic factors Sexual dysfunction aft ...
President`s page: the human genome project: implications for
... cardiomyopathies, and others, there will also be an abundance of genes that play a major role as risk factors for disorders, such as atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis, other than the conventional, well-recognized lipid genetic influence.” (2). ...
... cardiomyopathies, and others, there will also be an abundance of genes that play a major role as risk factors for disorders, such as atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis, other than the conventional, well-recognized lipid genetic influence.” (2). ...
Case Study: Failure to Thrive
... Calorie counts to assess oral intake when diet was advanced Notes Percentage of meals eaten ...
... Calorie counts to assess oral intake when diet was advanced Notes Percentage of meals eaten ...
Heart Attack: What Is Your Risk?
... Heart Attack: What Is Your Risk? What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also called a myocardial infarction [MY-oh-CARD-ee-ul in-FARK-shun]) happens when part of the heart does not get enough blood. Fats build up in the blood vessels and block the blood supply to the heart. This is called coronary ...
... Heart Attack: What Is Your Risk? What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also called a myocardial infarction [MY-oh-CARD-ee-ul in-FARK-shun]) happens when part of the heart does not get enough blood. Fats build up in the blood vessels and block the blood supply to the heart. This is called coronary ...
Anesthesia, Special Populations
... Decreased cardiac output, stroke volume, Increased vascular resistance, dilation of veins Decreased saliva production, delayed emptying of stomach ...
... Decreased cardiac output, stroke volume, Increased vascular resistance, dilation of veins Decreased saliva production, delayed emptying of stomach ...
Interpretation of the Chest Radiograph - Part 1 - e-SAFE
... stomach, the oesophagus or the pleural cavities. It is important both to acknowledge their presence, to comment on whether they are correctly placed and to consider what this might suggest about the disease processes within the patient – a history of dyspnoea and an endotracheal tube visible on CXR ...
... stomach, the oesophagus or the pleural cavities. It is important both to acknowledge their presence, to comment on whether they are correctly placed and to consider what this might suggest about the disease processes within the patient – a history of dyspnoea and an endotracheal tube visible on CXR ...
pediatric echocardiography lecture series
... Various types of congenital heart defects occur, and pediatric echocardiography requires knowledge of not only the anatomy of these defects but also the other lesions associated with the defects. Based on this knowledge, there are specialized technical skills in obtaining the correct images to demon ...
... Various types of congenital heart defects occur, and pediatric echocardiography requires knowledge of not only the anatomy of these defects but also the other lesions associated with the defects. Based on this knowledge, there are specialized technical skills in obtaining the correct images to demon ...
Quiz 12
... effect of mild resuscitative cerebral hypothermia after cardiac arrest in dogs: a prospective, randomized study. Crit Care Med. 1993;21: 1348–58. ...
... effect of mild resuscitative cerebral hypothermia after cardiac arrest in dogs: a prospective, randomized study. Crit Care Med. 1993;21: 1348–58. ...
Waon Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease
... patients, and none so far have shown any deterioration in their condition. However, Waon therapy does not appear to be indicated for CHF patients with severe aortic stenosis or severe obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy because the treatment might increase the pressure gradient. Patients with ac ...
... patients, and none so far have shown any deterioration in their condition. However, Waon therapy does not appear to be indicated for CHF patients with severe aortic stenosis or severe obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy because the treatment might increase the pressure gradient. Patients with ac ...
A Case of Supraventricular Tachycardia Associated with
... considered serious and should be evaluated because of potential life-threatening consequences to both mother and fetus. In such patients, close monitoring should occur to prevent maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Patients with mild symptoms and normal hearts need reassurance; treatment wit ...
... considered serious and should be evaluated because of potential life-threatening consequences to both mother and fetus. In such patients, close monitoring should occur to prevent maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Patients with mild symptoms and normal hearts need reassurance; treatment wit ...
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... The results of the univariate analyses of major adverse events during the follow-up period are summarized in Table 2. Univariate analyses showed that the widened QRS duration on EKG, and the renal function, the amount of LV-LGE, LVEDD, and left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) on CMR were as ...
... The results of the univariate analyses of major adverse events during the follow-up period are summarized in Table 2. Univariate analyses showed that the widened QRS duration on EKG, and the renal function, the amount of LV-LGE, LVEDD, and left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) on CMR were as ...
Mountaineering with
... Recommendations Counsel patients with pre-existing pulmonary hypertension against high-altitude travel Continue baseline medications and carry supply of rescue inhalers and prednisone for potential exacerbations ...
... Recommendations Counsel patients with pre-existing pulmonary hypertension against high-altitude travel Continue baseline medications and carry supply of rescue inhalers and prednisone for potential exacerbations ...
MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF UZBEKISTAN
... 1) symptom relief, preservation of the viability of possible large area of myocardium; 2) prevention and treatment of complications. The fight against pain Symptomatic therapy aimed at combating pain, it is important not only to improve the subjective condition of the patient, but also as a means to ...
... 1) symptom relief, preservation of the viability of possible large area of myocardium; 2) prevention and treatment of complications. The fight against pain Symptomatic therapy aimed at combating pain, it is important not only to improve the subjective condition of the patient, but also as a means to ...
Note the Atrioventricular valves are ALWAYS attached/associated
... (LV). This is referred to as ventriculoarterial discordance. D-TGA is the most common form of transposition of the great arteries and in this disorder the ventricles are oriented so that the right ventricle is positioned as normal to the right of the left ventricle but the origin of the aorta is ant ...
... (LV). This is referred to as ventriculoarterial discordance. D-TGA is the most common form of transposition of the great arteries and in this disorder the ventricles are oriented so that the right ventricle is positioned as normal to the right of the left ventricle but the origin of the aorta is ant ...