Right Ventricular Thrombus Mimicking a Myxoma in a
... Initial Presentation and History A 19-year-old African American man with no significant past medical history presented to his primary care physician with a chief complaint of having had shortness of breath over the previous 2 months. He had been seen in the emergency departments of 3 different hospi ...
... Initial Presentation and History A 19-year-old African American man with no significant past medical history presented to his primary care physician with a chief complaint of having had shortness of breath over the previous 2 months. He had been seen in the emergency departments of 3 different hospi ...
CardioVascular Disease
... Target Heart Rate- when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. Where You want to be for cardiovascular exercise. Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60 - 85%) Predicted Maximum HR ...
... Target Heart Rate- when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. Where You want to be for cardiovascular exercise. Target Heart Rate (HR) Zone (60 - 85%) Predicted Maximum HR ...
MADIT-I and MADIT-II
... disease and advanced left ventricular dysfunction, without requiring screening for ventricular arrhythmias or inducibility by electrophysiologic testing. Taken together, these two trials, as well as the results from several other randomized ICD trials, indicate that ICD therapy is indicated in coron ...
... disease and advanced left ventricular dysfunction, without requiring screening for ventricular arrhythmias or inducibility by electrophysiologic testing. Taken together, these two trials, as well as the results from several other randomized ICD trials, indicate that ICD therapy is indicated in coron ...
Myocardial Contractility and Assessment of Cardiac Function
... pressure is related to the severity of mitral valve stenosis. As the LA enlarges, the incidence of all types of atrial arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, increases, which may predispose to pulmonary edema and thromboembolism. The increase in pulmonary venous pressure is another outcome t ...
... pressure is related to the severity of mitral valve stenosis. As the LA enlarges, the incidence of all types of atrial arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, increases, which may predispose to pulmonary edema and thromboembolism. The increase in pulmonary venous pressure is another outcome t ...
The influence of a low ejection fraction on long-term
... 137 patients (pts) had a preoperative left-ventricular EF 35%. Follow-up was completed in 97% of patients. Results: Mean follow-up was 66 34 months. Rate of grafts per pts was comparable in both groups. Overall 30-day mortality was 1.7% (1.5% EF >35% pts vs 2.9% in EF 35% pts; p = 0.19). Ten-yea ...
... 137 patients (pts) had a preoperative left-ventricular EF 35%. Follow-up was completed in 97% of patients. Results: Mean follow-up was 66 34 months. Rate of grafts per pts was comparable in both groups. Overall 30-day mortality was 1.7% (1.5% EF >35% pts vs 2.9% in EF 35% pts; p = 0.19). Ten-yea ...
Prophylactic Pre-Operative Coronary Revascularization
... because of unsuitable coronary anatomy, poor runoff, multiple small-vessel disease, or chronic total obstructions not amenable to percutaneous coronary intervention, or because they are too sick for CABG. Subsequently, the DECREASE-V trial patients suffered exceptionally high perioperative (11% to 2 ...
... because of unsuitable coronary anatomy, poor runoff, multiple small-vessel disease, or chronic total obstructions not amenable to percutaneous coronary intervention, or because they are too sick for CABG. Subsequently, the DECREASE-V trial patients suffered exceptionally high perioperative (11% to 2 ...
high total leukocyte count and heart failure after myocardial infarction
... and remodeling like BNP (Brain Type Natruretic Peptide), PRO -BNP, and indicators of systemic inflammation like CRP, TLC and elevated neutrophil count. Markers of myocyte injury, including troponins, heart-type fatty acide binding protein, and myosin light chain-1, may further improve heart failure ...
... and remodeling like BNP (Brain Type Natruretic Peptide), PRO -BNP, and indicators of systemic inflammation like CRP, TLC and elevated neutrophil count. Markers of myocyte injury, including troponins, heart-type fatty acide binding protein, and myosin light chain-1, may further improve heart failure ...
Cardiology Review
... This presentation will provide an overview of cyanotic, acyanotic, obstructive, and other congenital heart defects. There will also be a brief discussion regarding tacharrhythmias, brady arrhythmias, and pulseless ...
... This presentation will provide an overview of cyanotic, acyanotic, obstructive, and other congenital heart defects. There will also be a brief discussion regarding tacharrhythmias, brady arrhythmias, and pulseless ...
Prescribing Information
... pooling of blood and decreases venous return to the heart, thereby reducing ventricular enddiastolic pressure and volume (preload). The action on arterial and at higher doses arteriolar vessels, reduces the systemic vascular resistance (afterload). This in turn reduces the cardiac work. The effects ...
... pooling of blood and decreases venous return to the heart, thereby reducing ventricular enddiastolic pressure and volume (preload). The action on arterial and at higher doses arteriolar vessels, reduces the systemic vascular resistance (afterload). This in turn reduces the cardiac work. The effects ...
Full Text PDF
... catheterization (PAC) by means of the Swan–Ganz catheter [1, 2]. For more than 40 years the cardiac output (CO) has been measured by means of the thermodilution method [2]. In spite of numerous disadvantages connected with invasiveness and high susceptibility to disturbances the PAC and thermodiluti ...
... catheterization (PAC) by means of the Swan–Ganz catheter [1, 2]. For more than 40 years the cardiac output (CO) has been measured by means of the thermodilution method [2]. In spite of numerous disadvantages connected with invasiveness and high susceptibility to disturbances the PAC and thermodiluti ...
Devices that keep the heart beating
... heart transplant. Previous models of these surgically implanted mechanical pumps were too large to be placed in the upper abdomen of some people • C omprehensive review of drug coated stents to address concerns about their safety. FDA has concluded that these stents are safe and effective when used ...
... heart transplant. Previous models of these surgically implanted mechanical pumps were too large to be placed in the upper abdomen of some people • C omprehensive review of drug coated stents to address concerns about their safety. FDA has concluded that these stents are safe and effective when used ...
VBWG - Policlinico di Monza
... • Medicare sample of diabetic adults age ≥65 years (1994–1999): – HF prevalence in 1994: 22.4% – Annual HF incidence: 7.9% – Similar incidence by sex and race – Significant ↑ with age and diabetes-related comorbidities • National registry of >100,000 patients hospitalized with HF (mean age 72.4 ye ...
... • Medicare sample of diabetic adults age ≥65 years (1994–1999): – HF prevalence in 1994: 22.4% – Annual HF incidence: 7.9% – Similar incidence by sex and race – Significant ↑ with age and diabetes-related comorbidities • National registry of >100,000 patients hospitalized with HF (mean age 72.4 ye ...
Circulatory System
... FYI: All warm blooded vertebrates (Birds and mammals) have four chambered hearts. All cold blooded vertebrates (except crocodilians) have three chambered hearts. Fish have 2 chambered hearts Since the heart and circulatory system is a closed repeating pathway, it’s hard to say where it all starts. L ...
... FYI: All warm blooded vertebrates (Birds and mammals) have four chambered hearts. All cold blooded vertebrates (except crocodilians) have three chambered hearts. Fish have 2 chambered hearts Since the heart and circulatory system is a closed repeating pathway, it’s hard to say where it all starts. L ...
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... From Conductance to Volume The original P-V catheters designed for larger experimental animals and humans consisted of 8 –12 equally spaced electrodes, with a micromanometer mounted between electrodes 3 and 4 so it would lie within the LV. The catheter was placed with its distal tip in the LV apex, ...
... From Conductance to Volume The original P-V catheters designed for larger experimental animals and humans consisted of 8 –12 equally spaced electrodes, with a micromanometer mounted between electrodes 3 and 4 so it would lie within the LV. The catheter was placed with its distal tip in the LV apex, ...
Assessment of Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure by High Temporal
... (CTEPH). So far, MRI has not been able to produce precise measurements of mPAP. The purpose of the study was to create a model for estimating mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) in patients with CTEPH by high temporal resolution phase-contrast MR imaging ( ...
... (CTEPH). So far, MRI has not been able to produce precise measurements of mPAP. The purpose of the study was to create a model for estimating mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) in patients with CTEPH by high temporal resolution phase-contrast MR imaging ( ...
distribution of edema
... This process initiates the edema-forming sequence of events described above, including activation of the RAAS (ReninAngitensin-Aldosterone-System). The edema is diffuse, symmetric, and most prominent in the dependent areas; as a consequence, periorbital edema is most prominent in the morning. ...
... This process initiates the edema-forming sequence of events described above, including activation of the RAAS (ReninAngitensin-Aldosterone-System). The edema is diffuse, symmetric, and most prominent in the dependent areas; as a consequence, periorbital edema is most prominent in the morning. ...
vsd closure following pulmonary artery banding in congenital vsd
... found mortality of 9% for two-stage closure of VSD following PA-Banding. ...
... found mortality of 9% for two-stage closure of VSD following PA-Banding. ...
TETRALOGY OF FALLOT: a case report and dental
... INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular diseases represents a wide spread heterogeneous group of conditions that have significant morbidity and mortality. The available data about oral findings and dental management of patients presenting with Tetralogy of Fallot, even though a most common form of congenital he ...
... INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular diseases represents a wide spread heterogeneous group of conditions that have significant morbidity and mortality. The available data about oral findings and dental management of patients presenting with Tetralogy of Fallot, even though a most common form of congenital he ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Longer Respiratory Event Lengths in Patients with
... [10]. Our previous [26] and current results show that AHI is not a good measure of OSA severity, at least in patients with HF. Routine measurements of respiratory event lengths could provide more insight into severity of SDB, regardless of whether the aetiology is being primarily obstructive or cent ...
... [10]. Our previous [26] and current results show that AHI is not a good measure of OSA severity, at least in patients with HF. Routine measurements of respiratory event lengths could provide more insight into severity of SDB, regardless of whether the aetiology is being primarily obstructive or cent ...
heart attack
... Cerebral Vascular Accident: Death (necrosis) of a portion of brain tissue caused by obstruction or rupture of a cerebral artery and interruption of normal blood flow to a part of the brain ___% Obstructive or ischemic ___% Hemorrhagic (____________ ruptures) - aneurysm is a weakening and ballooning ...
... Cerebral Vascular Accident: Death (necrosis) of a portion of brain tissue caused by obstruction or rupture of a cerebral artery and interruption of normal blood flow to a part of the brain ___% Obstructive or ischemic ___% Hemorrhagic (____________ ruptures) - aneurysm is a weakening and ballooning ...
GAC Module 7.pptx
... This module has been prepared for the ongoing education of registered nurses. Nursing autonomy of practice and nursing career development places a priority on a lifelong commitment to the principles of education and professional development. The knowledge base of nursing theory and practice is expan ...
... This module has been prepared for the ongoing education of registered nurses. Nursing autonomy of practice and nursing career development places a priority on a lifelong commitment to the principles of education and professional development. The knowledge base of nursing theory and practice is expan ...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
... Proteins in the wall of the aorta, called elastin and collagen provide strength and flexibility to this large artery. This is similar to muscles and tendons providing strength to the arms and legs. Aneurysms are caused by a progressive breakdown of these proteins that lead to a weakness of the wall ...
... Proteins in the wall of the aorta, called elastin and collagen provide strength and flexibility to this large artery. This is similar to muscles and tendons providing strength to the arms and legs. Aneurysms are caused by a progressive breakdown of these proteins that lead to a weakness of the wall ...
Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies
... ► associated with certain strains of Group A betahemolytic streptococcal infections ► the streptococcal organism stimulated antibody production to host tissues CT of heart, joints, CNS, subcutaneous tissues, skin ...
... ► associated with certain strains of Group A betahemolytic streptococcal infections ► the streptococcal organism stimulated antibody production to host tissues CT of heart, joints, CNS, subcutaneous tissues, skin ...
efectele recuperǎrii cardiovasculare asupra pacienţilor internaţi în
... same time, 85.87% of the patients benefited from carbon dioxide baths. Their therapeutic effects are due to the action of CO2. CO2 induces cutaneous arterial vasodilatation, decreasing blood pressure values. It also causes an increase of cardiac output, while decreasing blood pressure and heart rate ...
... same time, 85.87% of the patients benefited from carbon dioxide baths. Their therapeutic effects are due to the action of CO2. CO2 induces cutaneous arterial vasodilatation, decreasing blood pressure values. It also causes an increase of cardiac output, while decreasing blood pressure and heart rate ...
Increased HR →Decreased SV Increased Contractility → Decreased
... Increased HR Decreased SV For example, increasing HR will decrease both systolic and diastolic periods; with the diastolic period being the most affected one, hence decreasing the filling time. Decreased filling time will decrease EDV. Lower EDV means lower SV. The opposite is true. ...
... Increased HR Decreased SV For example, increasing HR will decrease both systolic and diastolic periods; with the diastolic period being the most affected one, hence decreasing the filling time. Decreased filling time will decrease EDV. Lower EDV means lower SV. The opposite is true. ...