3SuddEn CARdiAC ARREST All StAFF AwAREnESS
... AED). Anyone who is unresponsive and not breathing normally, needs CPR and the AED. • A sudden cardiac arrest victim may have some seizure-like jerking also. • The response should be handled by the best-trained personnel available. Do not wait for EMS to arrive-average EMS response time is 6-12 mi ...
... AED). Anyone who is unresponsive and not breathing normally, needs CPR and the AED. • A sudden cardiac arrest victim may have some seizure-like jerking also. • The response should be handled by the best-trained personnel available. Do not wait for EMS to arrive-average EMS response time is 6-12 mi ...
Right ventricular failure in congenital heart disease
... and atrioventricular block may have profound hemodynamic effects18). In patients with RV dysfunction and valvular heart disease or CHD, corrective surgery or percutaneous intervention should be considered in suitable candidates18,39,40). Clinically, the assessment of optimal preload in RV failure r ...
... and atrioventricular block may have profound hemodynamic effects18). In patients with RV dysfunction and valvular heart disease or CHD, corrective surgery or percutaneous intervention should be considered in suitable candidates18,39,40). Clinically, the assessment of optimal preload in RV failure r ...
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... the enzyme reactions. In those cases where temperature control was not available, as long as the reaction temperature was known the final results could be corrected to the standard temperature of 32°C, which was arbitrarily chosen. Variations in pH and buffer concentration were also studied and stan ...
... the enzyme reactions. In those cases where temperature control was not available, as long as the reaction temperature was known the final results could be corrected to the standard temperature of 32°C, which was arbitrarily chosen. Variations in pH and buffer concentration were also studied and stan ...
Continuous positive airway pressure decreases myocardial oxygen
... decrease in the work of breathing and consequently blood flow to respiratory muscles. Our present study also documented a rise in PCWP. This finding has also been made previously in CHF and control subjects [10]. It should be noted that the measurement of the PCWP in the context of CPAP is confounde ...
... decrease in the work of breathing and consequently blood flow to respiratory muscles. Our present study also documented a rise in PCWP. This finding has also been made previously in CHF and control subjects [10]. It should be noted that the measurement of the PCWP in the context of CPAP is confounde ...
Circulatory System Part 2
... Bronchial Arteries – blood pumped into lungs to “feed” lungs; these arteries come off the aorta (oxygen rich blood comes from the aorta) Coronary arteries – arteries that come off aorta and “feed” heart (oxygen rich blood) – blood can only “feed” the cells of the myocardium when the heart is not con ...
... Bronchial Arteries – blood pumped into lungs to “feed” lungs; these arteries come off the aorta (oxygen rich blood comes from the aorta) Coronary arteries – arteries that come off aorta and “feed” heart (oxygen rich blood) – blood can only “feed” the cells of the myocardium when the heart is not con ...
heart
... The Body’s Transport System • Made up of the heart, blood and a series of blood vessels. • Functions: 1. Delivers nutrients and oxygen to the body cells. 2. Carries carbon dioxide and other wastes away from the body cells. 3. Protects the body from disease and infection. ...
... The Body’s Transport System • Made up of the heart, blood and a series of blood vessels. • Functions: 1. Delivers nutrients and oxygen to the body cells. 2. Carries carbon dioxide and other wastes away from the body cells. 3. Protects the body from disease and infection. ...
Cardiotoxic properties of interferon
... pains, percutaneous or surgical interventions on coronary vessels or being under current treatment due to angina pectoris must be assessed using an electrocardiographic exercise test. Changes in the ST segment during exercise on the treadmill, the load of tolerated effort, the changes in arterial pr ...
... pains, percutaneous or surgical interventions on coronary vessels or being under current treatment due to angina pectoris must be assessed using an electrocardiographic exercise test. Changes in the ST segment during exercise on the treadmill, the load of tolerated effort, the changes in arterial pr ...
Cardiac Muscle
... • A myocardial infarct is an area of heart tissue in which the cardiac cells have died; it is generally a result of ischemia. • During fibrillation, the normal pattern of the ECG is totally lost, and the heart ceases to act as a functioning pump. • Because the atria and ventricles are separated from ...
... • A myocardial infarct is an area of heart tissue in which the cardiac cells have died; it is generally a result of ischemia. • During fibrillation, the normal pattern of the ECG is totally lost, and the heart ceases to act as a functioning pump. • Because the atria and ventricles are separated from ...
Intracardiac Fistulae: A Rare Complication of Infective
... A definitive diagnosis from imaging is therefore necessary. TEE is a superior method of investigation for detecting endocarditis vegetations. The literature generally reports sensitivity values ranging from 85% to 100% [Shapiro 1994; Reynolds 2003; Lester 2007]; however, the specificity of TEE evaluat ...
... A definitive diagnosis from imaging is therefore necessary. TEE is a superior method of investigation for detecting endocarditis vegetations. The literature generally reports sensitivity values ranging from 85% to 100% [Shapiro 1994; Reynolds 2003; Lester 2007]; however, the specificity of TEE evaluat ...
Biomarkers in cardiac diseases
... Type 3: sudden cardiac death when biomarkers value are not available with new ischemic ECG changes or new LBBB Type 4 and 5: MI related to revascularization procedures ...
... Type 3: sudden cardiac death when biomarkers value are not available with new ischemic ECG changes or new LBBB Type 4 and 5: MI related to revascularization procedures ...
252Ch21
... • Cardiac output = stroke volume x heart rate • Other factors that influence blood flow – blood pressure • blood flows from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure ...
... • Cardiac output = stroke volume x heart rate • Other factors that influence blood flow – blood pressure • blood flows from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure ...
Melbourne Heart Rhythm Ventricular Tachycardia in Structurally
... The catheters are positioned in your heart using X-Ray guidance. Once the catheters are in place you may feel your heart being stimulated and usually your abnormal heart rhythm will be induced. It is very important that we can induce the VT or the ventricular ectopics at the time of the procedure as ...
... The catheters are positioned in your heart using X-Ray guidance. Once the catheters are in place you may feel your heart being stimulated and usually your abnormal heart rhythm will be induced. It is very important that we can induce the VT or the ventricular ectopics at the time of the procedure as ...
Circulation - Mrs. Towers` Classroom
... 17. Based on its function, the heart is often referred to as a “double pump”. Which of the following would explain this? A. The heart has two sets of valves. B. The heart is controlled by both nerves and hormones. C. The heart moves blood through two circulatory pathways. D. The heart moves blood co ...
... 17. Based on its function, the heart is often referred to as a “double pump”. Which of the following would explain this? A. The heart has two sets of valves. B. The heart is controlled by both nerves and hormones. C. The heart moves blood through two circulatory pathways. D. The heart moves blood co ...
Resting heart rate and cardiovascular events: time for a new crusade?
... which can be summarized by plaque growth. During this period the plaque evolves gradually from the ‘fatty streak’ to the advanced plaque under the influence of the risk factors fighting against protective mechanisms. Since the first Framingham study launched in 1948,1,2 several modifiable risk facto ...
... which can be summarized by plaque growth. During this period the plaque evolves gradually from the ‘fatty streak’ to the advanced plaque under the influence of the risk factors fighting against protective mechanisms. Since the first Framingham study launched in 1948,1,2 several modifiable risk facto ...
How Blood Travels through the Body:
... vessel branches, so the droplet could move into the smaller arteries leading to the head or arms. Let ’s assume this droplet travels down toward the legs. The largest artery divides to carry blood to each leg. This droplet of blood goes into one of the branches. From here, the blood travels in small ...
... vessel branches, so the droplet could move into the smaller arteries leading to the head or arms. Let ’s assume this droplet travels down toward the legs. The largest artery divides to carry blood to each leg. This droplet of blood goes into one of the branches. From here, the blood travels in small ...
Exam #2 - Florida International University
... D) sensory receptors respond exclusively to one energy modality E) each sensory receptor can only be stimulated by a unique energy modality 54. Sensory receptors are capable of converting __________. A) one energy modality into several different modalities B) different energy modalities into mechani ...
... D) sensory receptors respond exclusively to one energy modality E) each sensory receptor can only be stimulated by a unique energy modality 54. Sensory receptors are capable of converting __________. A) one energy modality into several different modalities B) different energy modalities into mechani ...
2- Unstable Angina
... of ST – segment depression, due to reversible abnormalities of myocardial metabolism, and usually occurs with autonomic dysfunction (as in DM) diabetes ...
... of ST – segment depression, due to reversible abnormalities of myocardial metabolism, and usually occurs with autonomic dysfunction (as in DM) diabetes ...
Cardiac extracellular matrix: a dynamic entity
... sium and around arteries. Fibrillin increased in the interstitium and accumulated in microscopic scars after the induction of cardiac fibrosis by angiotensin II or deoxycorticosterone acetate. Furthermore, angiotensin II and transforming growth factor-1 enhanced the synthesis of fibrillin by cardia ...
... sium and around arteries. Fibrillin increased in the interstitium and accumulated in microscopic scars after the induction of cardiac fibrosis by angiotensin II or deoxycorticosterone acetate. Furthermore, angiotensin II and transforming growth factor-1 enhanced the synthesis of fibrillin by cardia ...
CARDIOTHORACIC RADIOLOGY FELLOWSHIP MALLINCKRODT
... includes all aspects of chest radiography and CT/MR cardiac imaging, as well as training in all facets of Computed Body Tomography and Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations, for which the Chest Radiology Section has collaborative staffing responsibility. The Institute maintains the latest in ...
... includes all aspects of chest radiography and CT/MR cardiac imaging, as well as training in all facets of Computed Body Tomography and Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations, for which the Chest Radiology Section has collaborative staffing responsibility. The Institute maintains the latest in ...
ACQUIRED DISEASES OF PREGNANCY ANTICOAGULATION IN
... (according to weight and target anti-Xa level 4-6 hours post-dose 0.81.2 U/mL in patients with a warfarin dose required of >5 mg/day OAC discontinued and UFH (a PTT ≥2× control) or adjusted-dose LMWH (anti-Xa level 4-6 hours post-dose 0.8-1.2 U/mL) started at the ...
... (according to weight and target anti-Xa level 4-6 hours post-dose 0.81.2 U/mL in patients with a warfarin dose required of >5 mg/day OAC discontinued and UFH (a PTT ≥2× control) or adjusted-dose LMWH (anti-Xa level 4-6 hours post-dose 0.8-1.2 U/mL) started at the ...
Blood Vessels
... maintain the stability of the interstitial fluid and distributes heat. Vital in ...
... maintain the stability of the interstitial fluid and distributes heat. Vital in ...
Haemodynamic Monitoring Learning Package
... pressure rise caused by the rebound of the wave from the periphery. If circulation is “shut down” the incisure occurs higher up the pressure downstroke. If peripherally dilated it occurs further down the pressure downstroke or may even appear as a second small pressure wave. ...
... pressure rise caused by the rebound of the wave from the periphery. If circulation is “shut down” the incisure occurs higher up the pressure downstroke. If peripherally dilated it occurs further down the pressure downstroke or may even appear as a second small pressure wave. ...