80-258-1-SP - International Journal of Health Studies
... ability to manage the challenges posed by a coronary disease, and its role has been evaluated in several coronary populations using the CSE Scale. Based on the results, peer education could be considered as a practical, clinical, effective, and suitable tool to be applied for increasing the CSE, whi ...
... ability to manage the challenges posed by a coronary disease, and its role has been evaluated in several coronary populations using the CSE Scale. Based on the results, peer education could be considered as a practical, clinical, effective, and suitable tool to be applied for increasing the CSE, whi ...
Anti Hypertensive Agents.
... Aldosterone antagonists are not recommended as first-line agents for blood pressure,but spironolactone and eplerenone are both used in the treatment of heart failure. ...
... Aldosterone antagonists are not recommended as first-line agents for blood pressure,but spironolactone and eplerenone are both used in the treatment of heart failure. ...
Thrombolysis for Saddle Pulmonary Embolism and 3
... within interatrial communications, thrombolytic agents were used in only 6 patients.4 Four of the patients survived, and 1 died (the endpoint for the final patient was unknown). The same study reported that surgery was performed in 24 patients, 20 of whom survived. Eleven patients received only hepa ...
... within interatrial communications, thrombolytic agents were used in only 6 patients.4 Four of the patients survived, and 1 died (the endpoint for the final patient was unknown). The same study reported that surgery was performed in 24 patients, 20 of whom survived. Eleven patients received only hepa ...
Project acronym: CARDIOSMART Project full title: Intelligent
... continuous monitoring systems with a high autonomy and a small size. That means we need a continuous link with a medical centre. The state of technology points to GSM mobile communications as the obvious link between patient and specialist to support the transmission. The problem is that a continuou ...
... continuous monitoring systems with a high autonomy and a small size. That means we need a continuous link with a medical centre. The state of technology points to GSM mobile communications as the obvious link between patient and specialist to support the transmission. The problem is that a continuou ...
Dr Mzoneli - Hybrid operatingTheatres
... in a staged manner or same setting is partially answered by performing CABG and carotid artery stenting in these ‘one stop shops’ for some patients.[10] Transcatheter heart valve replacement The concept of transcatheter replacement of cardiac valves is rapidly growing since the first human percutan ...
... in a staged manner or same setting is partially answered by performing CABG and carotid artery stenting in these ‘one stop shops’ for some patients.[10] Transcatheter heart valve replacement The concept of transcatheter replacement of cardiac valves is rapidly growing since the first human percutan ...
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... Physiology of the membranes. Membrane structure and functions. Membrane potential and ionic concentrations. Nernst law and Goldman equation. Electrical model and passive properties of the cell membrane. The ionic basis of action potential. The ionic channels: Na+, K+ and Ca++ channels. The Neurons : ...
... Physiology of the membranes. Membrane structure and functions. Membrane potential and ionic concentrations. Nernst law and Goldman equation. Electrical model and passive properties of the cell membrane. The ionic basis of action potential. The ionic channels: Na+, K+ and Ca++ channels. The Neurons : ...
first aid - essentialsguides
... Step-by-step guide for the new CPR 7. Pinch closed the nose of the victim. Take a normal breath, cover the victim's mouth with yours to create an airtight seal, and then give two, onesecond breaths as you watch for the chest to rise. ...
... Step-by-step guide for the new CPR 7. Pinch closed the nose of the victim. Take a normal breath, cover the victim's mouth with yours to create an airtight seal, and then give two, onesecond breaths as you watch for the chest to rise. ...
Levosimendan in the treatment of acute heart failure, cardiogenic
... All-cause mortality at 180 days was 28% for the dobutamine group compared with a much higher mortality in LIDO (38%) and CASINO (40%). It is conceivable that the differences in mortality in LIDO were due not to a decrease in mortality with levosimendan, but rather to an increase in mortality with th ...
... All-cause mortality at 180 days was 28% for the dobutamine group compared with a much higher mortality in LIDO (38%) and CASINO (40%). It is conceivable that the differences in mortality in LIDO were due not to a decrease in mortality with levosimendan, but rather to an increase in mortality with th ...
management of patients with acute myocardial infarction
... Patients and Methods: We included 12 patients with post myocardial infarction VSR with mean age of 59 years (41-85 years), who underwent elective transcatheter closure. The entry criteria for trans-catheter closure after initial medical stabilization was 1) patients with ventricular septal rupture u ...
... Patients and Methods: We included 12 patients with post myocardial infarction VSR with mean age of 59 years (41-85 years), who underwent elective transcatheter closure. The entry criteria for trans-catheter closure after initial medical stabilization was 1) patients with ventricular septal rupture u ...
Mitral valve regurgitation is a powerful factor of left ventricular
... for the cardiac chambers and hypertrophy. Patients and methods The study included 1432 patients (mean age 54 ±15 years, male – 55%) with MR recorded in the transthoracic echocardiography database. Associations between the stage of MR and other variables in these patients were analyzed. Results M ...
... for the cardiac chambers and hypertrophy. Patients and methods The study included 1432 patients (mean age 54 ±15 years, male – 55%) with MR recorded in the transthoracic echocardiography database. Associations between the stage of MR and other variables in these patients were analyzed. Results M ...
Arrhythmias in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
... long term amiodarone use). Nevertheless, the recurrent development of poorly tolerated arrhythmias in the absence of more suitable alternatives may require its use on a long-term basis; in such cases, the use of the lowest possible effective dose is encouraged. The safety and efficacy profiles of newe ...
... long term amiodarone use). Nevertheless, the recurrent development of poorly tolerated arrhythmias in the absence of more suitable alternatives may require its use on a long-term basis; in such cases, the use of the lowest possible effective dose is encouraged. The safety and efficacy profiles of newe ...
Transthoracic echocardiography in the perioperative setting
... issue for the anesthesiologist in the perioperative period. To ensure this, hemodynamic monitoring tools are applied, including continuous electrocardiogram, systemic and central venous blood pressure, arterial blood samples, central venous oxygenation and cardiac output. However, standard hemodynam ...
... issue for the anesthesiologist in the perioperative period. To ensure this, hemodynamic monitoring tools are applied, including continuous electrocardiogram, systemic and central venous blood pressure, arterial blood samples, central venous oxygenation and cardiac output. However, standard hemodynam ...
Effects of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on the First Heart Sound...
... reduces the risk of adverse outcomes in well selected patients, is cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using an implantable pacemaker for biventricular pacing [3]. However, the benefit of CRT treatment varies greatly among patients. Between 25-40% of treated patients see no benefit [2], and the ...
... reduces the risk of adverse outcomes in well selected patients, is cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using an implantable pacemaker for biventricular pacing [3]. However, the benefit of CRT treatment varies greatly among patients. Between 25-40% of treated patients see no benefit [2], and the ...
Changes in systolic left ventricular function in isolated mitral
... deformation based on strain rate (SR) imaging in patients with isolated mitral regurgitation (MR). Progressive LV dilatation and irreversible myocardial damage as a result of chronic isolated MR are important causes of morbidity and mortality in patients following valve surgery. To date, there is no ...
... deformation based on strain rate (SR) imaging in patients with isolated mitral regurgitation (MR). Progressive LV dilatation and irreversible myocardial damage as a result of chronic isolated MR are important causes of morbidity and mortality in patients following valve surgery. To date, there is no ...
N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide as a Prognostic Predictor in
... prognostic predictor in critical care patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema within 24 hours after admission. Methods: Fifty patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema admitted to our intensive care unit (ICU) were enrolled. They were divided into two groups: a nonsystolic heart failur ...
... prognostic predictor in critical care patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema within 24 hours after admission. Methods: Fifty patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema admitted to our intensive care unit (ICU) were enrolled. They were divided into two groups: a nonsystolic heart failur ...
Does Ivabradine Improve Quality of Life in Cardiovascular Disease
... cardiac remodeling.16 For those that have symptoms (Classes II to IV), the goal is to deter fluid retention, decrease disability, and deter the progression of disease.16 Standard therapy for patients with HF who have a decreased LVEF should consist of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) a ...
... cardiac remodeling.16 For those that have symptoms (Classes II to IV), the goal is to deter fluid retention, decrease disability, and deter the progression of disease.16 Standard therapy for patients with HF who have a decreased LVEF should consist of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) a ...
NSGC Cardiovascular Genetics Pocket Guide
... (e.g. conotruncal defects, left ventricular outflow tract defects) • Multiple relatives with congenital heart defects • Familial or idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
... (e.g. conotruncal defects, left ventricular outflow tract defects) • Multiple relatives with congenital heart defects • Familial or idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
- Reviews in Clinical Medicine
... associated with heart failure, Aging, and other cardiovascular disorders such as atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (6). LA ischemia has been shown to have several possible mechanisms through which it can lead to abnormalities in left ventricular filling in early dias ...
... associated with heart failure, Aging, and other cardiovascular disorders such as atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (6). LA ischemia has been shown to have several possible mechanisms through which it can lead to abnormalities in left ventricular filling in early dias ...
Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on
... domperidone should be initiated at the lowest possible dose in adults. Recent epidemiological studies have shown that the use of domperidone may be associated with an increased risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death, particularly in patients taking daily doses greater than 3 ...
... domperidone should be initiated at the lowest possible dose in adults. Recent epidemiological studies have shown that the use of domperidone may be associated with an increased risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death, particularly in patients taking daily doses greater than 3 ...
coronary heart disease
... You can’t heal a coronary heart disease. However, the right treatment can help you to live well with this condition. Treatment has two goals: to alleviate complaints and to prevent dangerous consequences like heart attacks. The most important thing in any treatment is a healthy lifestyle. This means ...
... You can’t heal a coronary heart disease. However, the right treatment can help you to live well with this condition. Treatment has two goals: to alleviate complaints and to prevent dangerous consequences like heart attacks. The most important thing in any treatment is a healthy lifestyle. This means ...
Constrictive pericarditis after tuberculosis in
... ventricles, followed by lack of additional filling due to compression in mid and late diastole). The black arrows point to the left ventricular pressure tracing, the yellow arrows to the right ventricular pressure tracing. (b) Discordance of ventricular systolic pressures during the respiratory cycl ...
... ventricles, followed by lack of additional filling due to compression in mid and late diastole). The black arrows point to the left ventricular pressure tracing, the yellow arrows to the right ventricular pressure tracing. (b) Discordance of ventricular systolic pressures during the respiratory cycl ...
NT-proBNP testing - Roche Diagnostics (Schweiz)
... Despite declining HF-related hospitalisation rates, HF remains the principal diagnosis in 21 % of hospital admissions.8 With an average duration of 11 days, the length of stay due to HF is considerably longer than other diseases (average length of stay of 7.2 days for all-cause hospitalisation).9,10 ...
... Despite declining HF-related hospitalisation rates, HF remains the principal diagnosis in 21 % of hospital admissions.8 With an average duration of 11 days, the length of stay due to HF is considerably longer than other diseases (average length of stay of 7.2 days for all-cause hospitalisation).9,10 ...
NT-proBNP a cost effective management tool in heart
... Identifying which dyspnoeic patients have HF is difficult. Diagnostic accuracy based on history and clinical assessment is poor, with up to 50 % of patients misdiagnosed.12,13 Symptoms are nonspecific and are difficult to interpret in obese or elderly patients, or those with lung disease,14-16 there ...
... Identifying which dyspnoeic patients have HF is difficult. Diagnostic accuracy based on history and clinical assessment is poor, with up to 50 % of patients misdiagnosed.12,13 Symptoms are nonspecific and are difficult to interpret in obese or elderly patients, or those with lung disease,14-16 there ...