HeartWare® Ventricular Assist System
... to provide life-sustaining support for patients with even the most advanced stages of heart failure. ...
... to provide life-sustaining support for patients with even the most advanced stages of heart failure. ...
Appendix _: Glossary
... Electrophysiology (EP) Study – The use of programmed stimulation protocols to assess the electrical activity of the heart in order to diagnose arrhythmias. Fibrillation – A chaotic and unsynchronised quivering of the myocardium during which no effective pumping occurs. Fibrillation may occur in the ...
... Electrophysiology (EP) Study – The use of programmed stimulation protocols to assess the electrical activity of the heart in order to diagnose arrhythmias. Fibrillation – A chaotic and unsynchronised quivering of the myocardium during which no effective pumping occurs. Fibrillation may occur in the ...
Cardiovascular Complications of Cocaine Abuse
... Usually no other cardiac risk factors Toxicology screen EKG: STEMI, T-wave changes, arrhythmias, LVH, LAD ...
... Usually no other cardiac risk factors Toxicology screen EKG: STEMI, T-wave changes, arrhythmias, LVH, LAD ...
Glossary of Cardiology Terms
... Electrophysiology (EP) Study – The use of programmed stimulation protocols to assess the electrical activity of the heart in order to diagnose arrhythmias. Fibrillation – A chaotic and unsynchronised quivering of the myocardium during which no effective pumping occurs. Fibrillation may occur in the ...
... Electrophysiology (EP) Study – The use of programmed stimulation protocols to assess the electrical activity of the heart in order to diagnose arrhythmias. Fibrillation – A chaotic and unsynchronised quivering of the myocardium during which no effective pumping occurs. Fibrillation may occur in the ...
A “Poly-Portfolio” for Secondary Prevention: A Strategy to Reduce
... Major CHD events ⫽ nonfatal MI and CHD death. have consistently shown a 1:1 relation NNT ⫽ number of patients treated to prevent 1 event (nonfatal MI or CHD death, CHD death, or stroke) between LDL reduction and CHD risk over 5 years. reduction in patients with stable CHD and stroke.11 Just complete ...
... Major CHD events ⫽ nonfatal MI and CHD death. have consistently shown a 1:1 relation NNT ⫽ number of patients treated to prevent 1 event (nonfatal MI or CHD death, CHD death, or stroke) between LDL reduction and CHD risk over 5 years. reduction in patients with stable CHD and stroke.11 Just complete ...
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... • Möbitz II AV block • Complete heart block with broad QRS • Ventricular pause > 3s ...
... • Möbitz II AV block • Complete heart block with broad QRS • Ventricular pause > 3s ...
Multiple Cerebral Aneurysms and Brain Metastasis from Primary
... positive staining for smooth muscle actin and HHF35, and focally for desmin. Stainings for myoglobulin, myogenin, myo D1, S100, CD31, CD34, and calretinin were negative. The diagnosis was consistent with myxosarcoma (Fig. 1). Postoperatively, the patient received radiotherapy (4500 cGy/25 fractions) ...
... positive staining for smooth muscle actin and HHF35, and focally for desmin. Stainings for myoglobulin, myogenin, myo D1, S100, CD31, CD34, and calretinin were negative. The diagnosis was consistent with myxosarcoma (Fig. 1). Postoperatively, the patient received radiotherapy (4500 cGy/25 fractions) ...
cardiovascular - congenital disorders
... Tricuspid atresia Transposition of great arteries Total anomalous pulmonary venous return Truncus arteriosus Hypoplastic left heart syndrome ...
... Tricuspid atresia Transposition of great arteries Total anomalous pulmonary venous return Truncus arteriosus Hypoplastic left heart syndrome ...
myocarditis - WordPress.com
... prolonging survival. • Vasodilators : • Nitroglycerin • Sodium nitroprusside. • ACEI (Enalapril) • Diuretics (Furosemide) • Anticoagulation may be advisable as a preventive measure ...
... prolonging survival. • Vasodilators : • Nitroglycerin • Sodium nitroprusside. • ACEI (Enalapril) • Diuretics (Furosemide) • Anticoagulation may be advisable as a preventive measure ...
Arterial baroreflex regulation of blood pressure in patients
... Effects of arterial baroreceptor unloading in heart failure . Of importance, the blood pressure response to carotid sinus unloading (i .e ., deactivation) was significantly attenuated in the patients with heart failure . These observations suggest that the resting blood pressure position on the stim ...
... Effects of arterial baroreceptor unloading in heart failure . Of importance, the blood pressure response to carotid sinus unloading (i .e ., deactivation) was significantly attenuated in the patients with heart failure . These observations suggest that the resting blood pressure position on the stim ...
Ch.12 Cardiovascular.pub
... in the general population. Other specific comparisons were also similar to the Australian data but confidence intervals were wider. ...
... in the general population. Other specific comparisons were also similar to the Australian data but confidence intervals were wider. ...
Cardiology Review Notes by Russ Beach
... 5. In upright position, central venous volume decreases from 30% to 20% with the venous system increasing by about the same amount as blood shifts to the lower part of the body. Since central venous volume serves as a filling reservoir for the ventricles, the volume shift affects stroke volume. 6. T ...
... 5. In upright position, central venous volume decreases from 30% to 20% with the venous system increasing by about the same amount as blood shifts to the lower part of the body. Since central venous volume serves as a filling reservoir for the ventricles, the volume shift affects stroke volume. 6. T ...
The advent of cardiac resynchronization therapy has created a
... the Internet (third party insurers, etc.) in relation to CRT [46–49]. This entity does not exist because HF by definition must have congestion and be symptomatic though the symptoms may sometimes be unimpressive. This mistake is similar to using “class I NYHA HF” to describe HF incorrectly in an asy ...
... the Internet (third party insurers, etc.) in relation to CRT [46–49]. This entity does not exist because HF by definition must have congestion and be symptomatic though the symptoms may sometimes be unimpressive. This mistake is similar to using “class I NYHA HF” to describe HF incorrectly in an asy ...
TIMING AND INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY DR KAILASH
... Indications for intervention 1) Presence or absence of symptoms. 2) Severity of valvular heart disease. 3) Response of the left or right ventricle to the volume or pressure overload caused by VHD. 4) The effect on the pulmonary or systemic ...
... Indications for intervention 1) Presence or absence of symptoms. 2) Severity of valvular heart disease. 3) Response of the left or right ventricle to the volume or pressure overload caused by VHD. 4) The effect on the pulmonary or systemic ...
pericardial effusion
... often sufficient in these cases, Surgery rapid or persistent recurrence is which retains the integrity of the Cytoreductive surgery after patient suggestive of mesothelioma. pleural space and allows normal stabilization may be attempted in ventilation during surgery. selected cases of HSA that have ...
... often sufficient in these cases, Surgery rapid or persistent recurrence is which retains the integrity of the Cytoreductive surgery after patient suggestive of mesothelioma. pleural space and allows normal stabilization may be attempted in ventilation during surgery. selected cases of HSA that have ...
20-2
... • Artificial pacemaker needed if pace is too slow • Extra beats forming at other sites are called ectopic pacemakers – caffeine & nicotine increase activity ...
... • Artificial pacemaker needed if pace is too slow • Extra beats forming at other sites are called ectopic pacemakers – caffeine & nicotine increase activity ...
Gender differences in cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
... (27) in an autopsy study demonstrated that men constitute 77% of all patients dying from coronary artery disease and 90% of patients who had SCD. Women have a lower incidence of sudden death than men in all age groups, with only 34% of coronary events leading to sudden death (28). Additionally, the ...
... (27) in an autopsy study demonstrated that men constitute 77% of all patients dying from coronary artery disease and 90% of patients who had SCD. Women have a lower incidence of sudden death than men in all age groups, with only 34% of coronary events leading to sudden death (28). Additionally, the ...
The Heart
... • Artificial pacemaker needed if pace is too slow • Extra beats forming at other sites are called ectopic pacemakers – caffeine & nicotine increase activity ...
... • Artificial pacemaker needed if pace is too slow • Extra beats forming at other sites are called ectopic pacemakers – caffeine & nicotine increase activity ...
Understanding screening for Pulmonary Arterio-Venous
... lungs will filter out all of the saline bubbles or allow for very slow passage of the bubbles to the left side of the heart. If you have a PAVM, the agitated saline bubbles will appear in the left side of the heart after 3-5 beats of the heart and the test would be considered positive for intrapulmo ...
... lungs will filter out all of the saline bubbles or allow for very slow passage of the bubbles to the left side of the heart. If you have a PAVM, the agitated saline bubbles will appear in the left side of the heart after 3-5 beats of the heart and the test would be considered positive for intrapulmo ...
Cardiac Muscle Mechanics
... results in increased force of contraction (Frank-Starling law of the heart). Second due to the low concentration of Ca++ ion muscle contraction can be enhanced in both strength and speed by increased Ca++ influx ...
... results in increased force of contraction (Frank-Starling law of the heart). Second due to the low concentration of Ca++ ion muscle contraction can be enhanced in both strength and speed by increased Ca++ influx ...
Interior of the heart
... These cavities form two separate pumps on each side of the heart, which are divided by a wall of muscle called the _______________. The ___________________ on each side is called the atrium. This is connected via a sealing valve to the larger, more powerful lower chamber, or _______________. The lef ...
... These cavities form two separate pumps on each side of the heart, which are divided by a wall of muscle called the _______________. The ___________________ on each side is called the atrium. This is connected via a sealing valve to the larger, more powerful lower chamber, or _______________. The lef ...
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment Full length
... pressure + 1/3 (systolic blood pressure − diastolic blood pressure). The cross-sectional arterial wall distensibility coefficient was calculated according to the following equation: distensibility coefficient = 2(D/D)/P (10−3 kPa) [18]. In the present study, measurements were restricted to the right ...
... pressure + 1/3 (systolic blood pressure − diastolic blood pressure). The cross-sectional arterial wall distensibility coefficient was calculated according to the following equation: distensibility coefficient = 2(D/D)/P (10−3 kPa) [18]. In the present study, measurements were restricted to the right ...
Pulse Wave Reflection: Can It Explain the Differences Between
... the peripheral bed. Westerhof et al. (1972) clearly show that changes in peripheral resistance alter the reflection coefficient. We have therefore used such changes to alter pulsewave reflection: serotonin in the pulmonary and nitroprusside in the systemic circulation. Our general hemodynamic result ...
... the peripheral bed. Westerhof et al. (1972) clearly show that changes in peripheral resistance alter the reflection coefficient. We have therefore used such changes to alter pulsewave reflection: serotonin in the pulmonary and nitroprusside in the systemic circulation. Our general hemodynamic result ...
Understanding the Needs of Congestive Heart Failure Patients
... African Americans, followed by Hispanics, Native Americans, and whites respectively. Additionally, acute care CHF patients age sixty-five and older are more likely to spend time in a rehabilitation setting before being discharged home ascompared to patients with CHF who are under age sixty-five. Acc ...
... African Americans, followed by Hispanics, Native Americans, and whites respectively. Additionally, acute care CHF patients age sixty-five and older are more likely to spend time in a rehabilitation setting before being discharged home ascompared to patients with CHF who are under age sixty-five. Acc ...
Favorable Survival after Aortic Valve Replacement Compared to the
... Survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and expected survival was estimated using the Ederer II method, using the ‘survexp’ function within the R statistical program. Expected survival is the survival in a reference population which is similar to the study cohort of patients at the sta ...
... Survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and expected survival was estimated using the Ederer II method, using the ‘survexp’ function within the R statistical program. Expected survival is the survival in a reference population which is similar to the study cohort of patients at the sta ...