Left ventricular filling pressure in male patients with type 2 diabetes
... occurs through a variety of mechanisms. Current evidence indicates that myocardial damage in diabetic patients affects diastolic function before systolic function [3]. Patients who develop HF in the setting of diastolic dysfunction have increased left ventricular filling pressures (LVF) that can occ ...
... occurs through a variety of mechanisms. Current evidence indicates that myocardial damage in diabetic patients affects diastolic function before systolic function [3]. Patients who develop HF in the setting of diastolic dysfunction have increased left ventricular filling pressures (LVF) that can occ ...
Atherosclerosis - Shantou University
... •Most important risk factor in coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular accidents. Also lead to cardiac hypertrophy-heart failure; aortic dissection; renal failure. 90-95% are idiopathic and apparently primary (essential), 5-10% secondary to renal disease and others. 5% of patients-malignant hyper ...
... •Most important risk factor in coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular accidents. Also lead to cardiac hypertrophy-heart failure; aortic dissection; renal failure. 90-95% are idiopathic and apparently primary (essential), 5-10% secondary to renal disease and others. 5% of patients-malignant hyper ...
- OPENPediatrics
... • QRS complex = ventricular contraction • ST segment = time between end of ventricular depolarization and onset of repolarization • Elevation or depression of ST segment may indicate heart muscle ischemia • QT interval = time between complete ventricular depolarization and repolarization • Prolo ...
... • QRS complex = ventricular contraction • ST segment = time between end of ventricular depolarization and onset of repolarization • Elevation or depression of ST segment may indicate heart muscle ischemia • QT interval = time between complete ventricular depolarization and repolarization • Prolo ...
post-myocardial infarction arrhythmia risk
... importance. The clinical translation of the negative results by the two investigations for the patients with identified cardiac diseases consists in the exclusion of need for further investigations or antiarrhythmic therapeutical interventions. The reality is not quite as simple, because the arrhyth ...
... importance. The clinical translation of the negative results by the two investigations for the patients with identified cardiac diseases consists in the exclusion of need for further investigations or antiarrhythmic therapeutical interventions. The reality is not quite as simple, because the arrhyth ...
Uremic autonomic neuropathy studied by spectral analysis of heart
... were not undergoing dialysis showed a lesser degree of depression. In another study, six uremic patients on chronic intermittent hemodialysis exhibited reduced blood pressure and heart rate short-term variabilities, with a dramatic reduction in the amplitude of the 0.1 Hz component of systolic and d ...
... were not undergoing dialysis showed a lesser degree of depression. In another study, six uremic patients on chronic intermittent hemodialysis exhibited reduced blood pressure and heart rate short-term variabilities, with a dramatic reduction in the amplitude of the 0.1 Hz component of systolic and d ...
Clinical course - the Australian Resuscitation Council
... • B : looks cyanosed, RR 40 min-1, SpO2 85% on 15 l min-1 of oxygen with non-rebreathe bag • C : P 140 min-1 sinus tachycardia, BP 70/40 mmHg • D : anxious and distressed ...
... • B : looks cyanosed, RR 40 min-1, SpO2 85% on 15 l min-1 of oxygen with non-rebreathe bag • C : P 140 min-1 sinus tachycardia, BP 70/40 mmHg • D : anxious and distressed ...
Cardiovascular System - AP Biology
... Diastole: the “relaxation phase”; the longer phase. During this phase, the atrioventricular valves are open allowing blood to enter the atria and pour into the ventricles of the heart Systole: the “contraction phase.” During this part of the heartbeat, the semilunar valves are open as the ventricles ...
... Diastole: the “relaxation phase”; the longer phase. During this phase, the atrioventricular valves are open allowing blood to enter the atria and pour into the ventricles of the heart Systole: the “contraction phase.” During this part of the heartbeat, the semilunar valves are open as the ventricles ...
Ischemic heart disease
... infarction is uncommon after CAB, with less than 5% of patients suffering an MI in the first 5 years. Preoperative ejection fraction has no correlation with postoperative incidence of sudden death. F, Poor preoperative LV function is the most significant risk factor for sudden death after CAB. B ...
... infarction is uncommon after CAB, with less than 5% of patients suffering an MI in the first 5 years. Preoperative ejection fraction has no correlation with postoperative incidence of sudden death. F, Poor preoperative LV function is the most significant risk factor for sudden death after CAB. B ...
Quiz 3 - SNACC
... Early studies indicated that isoflurane caused coronary steal and should therefore be avoided in patients with coronary heart disease. Subsequently, more detailed trials have disputed this and have shown that as long as coronary perfusion pressure is maintained, isoflurane does not cause coronary st ...
... Early studies indicated that isoflurane caused coronary steal and should therefore be avoided in patients with coronary heart disease. Subsequently, more detailed trials have disputed this and have shown that as long as coronary perfusion pressure is maintained, isoflurane does not cause coronary st ...
Cardiovascular System & Disease
... Regular exercises strengthens heart muscle Ventricular mass (echocardiography) increases (210-300g) Force of contraction , more blood expelled per beat (SV ) ...
... Regular exercises strengthens heart muscle Ventricular mass (echocardiography) increases (210-300g) Force of contraction , more blood expelled per beat (SV ) ...
Small vs Large Surface Area Electrodes measurement
... very large area (within limits) since the large area will average the signal more than a smaller one. The failure to clearly point out the unique and almost artificial circumstances of their experiments is illustrated in their table 1. The results demonstrate how the 1 KU load, in combination with t ...
... very large area (within limits) since the large area will average the signal more than a smaller one. The failure to clearly point out the unique and almost artificial circumstances of their experiments is illustrated in their table 1. The results demonstrate how the 1 KU load, in combination with t ...
Heart rate as a treatable cardiovascular risk factor
... public health problem worldwide.1 Despite modern therapy including intensive pharmacological treatment and interventional revascularization procedures, affected patients still suffer high event rates, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular death. ...
... public health problem worldwide.1 Despite modern therapy including intensive pharmacological treatment and interventional revascularization procedures, affected patients still suffer high event rates, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular death. ...
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome | SpringerLink
... univentricular palliation typically includes three operations. The first stage of palliation, or the Norwood operation, is performed at birth. The second stage is a bidirectional Glenn operation, usually undertaken at 6 to 8 months of age. The third, and final, stage is the Fontan operation, which c ...
... univentricular palliation typically includes three operations. The first stage of palliation, or the Norwood operation, is performed at birth. The second stage is a bidirectional Glenn operation, usually undertaken at 6 to 8 months of age. The third, and final, stage is the Fontan operation, which c ...
Non-invasive measurement of arterial pressure
... systolic and diastolic values and are not capable of monitoring blood pressure continuously. Plethysmographic methods, on the other hand, do not have this shortcoming. They are based on the observation that transmission of infrared light through a fingertip, for instance, will depend on the current ...
... systolic and diastolic values and are not capable of monitoring blood pressure continuously. Plethysmographic methods, on the other hand, do not have this shortcoming. They are based on the observation that transmission of infrared light through a fingertip, for instance, will depend on the current ...
Chapter 19 Circulartory System
... • nodal rhythm – if SA node is damaged, heart rate is set by AV node, 40 to 50 bpm • intrinsic ventricular rhythm – if both SA and AV nodes are not functioning, rate set at 20 to 40 bpm – this requires pacemaker to sustain life ...
... • nodal rhythm – if SA node is damaged, heart rate is set by AV node, 40 to 50 bpm • intrinsic ventricular rhythm – if both SA and AV nodes are not functioning, rate set at 20 to 40 bpm – this requires pacemaker to sustain life ...
AC02 - Asystole and PEA - Contra Costa Health Services
... • The AutoPulse device is limited to 80 compressions/minute, which is acceptable when using this device during cardiac arrest. • SURVIVAL FROM PEA OR ASYSTOLE is based on identifying and correcting the CAUSE: consider a broad differential diagnosis with early and aggressive treatment of possible cau ...
... • The AutoPulse device is limited to 80 compressions/minute, which is acceptable when using this device during cardiac arrest. • SURVIVAL FROM PEA OR ASYSTOLE is based on identifying and correcting the CAUSE: consider a broad differential diagnosis with early and aggressive treatment of possible cau ...
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... this quest entered a crucial new phase as doctors at several U.S. hospitals began the initial clinical trials of a grapefruit-size plastic-and-titanium machine called the AbioCor. Developed by Abiomed, a company based in Danvers, Mass., the AbioCor is the first replacement heart to be completely encl ...
... this quest entered a crucial new phase as doctors at several U.S. hospitals began the initial clinical trials of a grapefruit-size plastic-and-titanium machine called the AbioCor. Developed by Abiomed, a company based in Danvers, Mass., the AbioCor is the first replacement heart to be completely encl ...
Factors Influencing the Rate of Flow Through Continuous
... potential confounders that must be addressed. First, pacing-induced increases in HR under resting conditions ...
... potential confounders that must be addressed. First, pacing-induced increases in HR under resting conditions ...
Replacement of the aortic valve with a
... valve (7, 11, 12). Thrombus in this location may embolize during the cardiac cycle or alternatively mature into a fibrous membrane obstructing the outflow tract. The latter event, as seen in one of our patients, may be difficult to detect by standard screening techniques such as echocardiography. Thromb ...
... valve (7, 11, 12). Thrombus in this location may embolize during the cardiac cycle or alternatively mature into a fibrous membrane obstructing the outflow tract. The latter event, as seen in one of our patients, may be difficult to detect by standard screening techniques such as echocardiography. Thromb ...
Pulmonary arterial compliance and exercise capacity after pulmonary endarterectomy
... Clinical characteristics of the patients and changes occurring over a 5-year follow-up The baseline characteristics of the 296 patients enrolled in the present study are shown in table 1. No patient started an off-label therapy with pulmonary arterial hypertension drugs as a bridge to PEA, patients ...
... Clinical characteristics of the patients and changes occurring over a 5-year follow-up The baseline characteristics of the 296 patients enrolled in the present study are shown in table 1. No patient started an off-label therapy with pulmonary arterial hypertension drugs as a bridge to PEA, patients ...
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Effects of Different Training
... function which is known as “athlete’s heart”. (1-4). Athlete's heart is usually an incidental finding during a routine screening or during tests for other medical issues. An enlarged heart can be seen at echocardiography or sometimes on a chest X-ray. Left ventricular hypertrophy is less than 13 mm ...
... function which is known as “athlete’s heart”. (1-4). Athlete's heart is usually an incidental finding during a routine screening or during tests for other medical issues. An enlarged heart can be seen at echocardiography or sometimes on a chest X-ray. Left ventricular hypertrophy is less than 13 mm ...