Circulatory System - El Camino College
... Blood pressure in arteries is high. Capillaries have moderate blood pressure. Veins have the lowest blood pressure. All veins have valves in them to flow blood only towards heart. Working muscles, especially in legs and chest help venous blood to return to heart by squeezing veins. Blood Blood: is a ...
... Blood pressure in arteries is high. Capillaries have moderate blood pressure. Veins have the lowest blood pressure. All veins have valves in them to flow blood only towards heart. Working muscles, especially in legs and chest help venous blood to return to heart by squeezing veins. Blood Blood: is a ...
Valve Sparing Surgery for Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve
... the papillary surface.5 The matrix consists of proteoglycans, elastic fibers, and rarely spindle cells. The fibrinous matrix is the hallmark of this tumor. Clinically, most CPF are found incidentally at the time of cardiac investigation for unrelated problem, or at autopsy. 3 The most common clinica ...
... the papillary surface.5 The matrix consists of proteoglycans, elastic fibers, and rarely spindle cells. The fibrinous matrix is the hallmark of this tumor. Clinically, most CPF are found incidentally at the time of cardiac investigation for unrelated problem, or at autopsy. 3 The most common clinica ...
Anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with heart failure
... apex beat) resulting from an abnormality of cardiac structure or function. The diagnosis of HF can be difficult as many of the symptoms of HF are not specific and, therefore, of limited diagnostic value. Many of the signs of HF result from sodium and water retention and resolve quickly with diuretic ...
... apex beat) resulting from an abnormality of cardiac structure or function. The diagnosis of HF can be difficult as many of the symptoms of HF are not specific and, therefore, of limited diagnostic value. Many of the signs of HF result from sodium and water retention and resolve quickly with diuretic ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats
... • Atenolol • Beneficial effects may include slowing of heart rate, correcting irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), platelet inhibition • More effective than diltiazem in controlling blockage of blood flow as the left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta, the main artery of the body (condition known a ...
... • Atenolol • Beneficial effects may include slowing of heart rate, correcting irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), platelet inhibition • More effective than diltiazem in controlling blockage of blood flow as the left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta, the main artery of the body (condition known a ...
ARVC Patient Information
... cause ARVC and finding one, may allow other family members to be able to be tested to see if they also carry the same gene, although it is important to stress that many people who carry genes for the condition may never manifest the disease themselves, however they are still able to pass it on to th ...
... cause ARVC and finding one, may allow other family members to be able to be tested to see if they also carry the same gene, although it is important to stress that many people who carry genes for the condition may never manifest the disease themselves, however they are still able to pass it on to th ...
Heart Disease and the Pregnant Patient Vanita Jain, MD FACOG
... percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty is safe/effective; however medical management should be clearly exhausted before assuming these risks in pregnancy) – Complications typically around 30-32 weeks: pulmonary edema (60% risk), atrial tachyarrhythmia (20% risk), LA clot -> CVA – GOALS: prevent tachycar ...
... percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty is safe/effective; however medical management should be clearly exhausted before assuming these risks in pregnancy) – Complications typically around 30-32 weeks: pulmonary edema (60% risk), atrial tachyarrhythmia (20% risk), LA clot -> CVA – GOALS: prevent tachycar ...
Early and long term outcome of the arterial switch
... TGA. Prostaglandin infusion before surgery was administered in 56% of cases. 2.3. Operative techniques Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was instituted using a single venous cannula or bicaval cannulation in patients with VSD. The myocardial protection was achieved by multidose cold crystalloid cardiople ...
... TGA. Prostaglandin infusion before surgery was administered in 56% of cases. 2.3. Operative techniques Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was instituted using a single venous cannula or bicaval cannulation in patients with VSD. The myocardial protection was achieved by multidose cold crystalloid cardiople ...
Aortic stenosis and systemic hypertension
... The pulse duplicator used in this study has been previously described and validated in detail (14-16). It comprises a fluid reservoir, a gear pump, and adjustable systemic arterial resistance and compliance. The pulsatile flow was provided by a computer-controlled direct-current motor coupled to a g ...
... The pulse duplicator used in this study has been previously described and validated in detail (14-16). It comprises a fluid reservoir, a gear pump, and adjustable systemic arterial resistance and compliance. The pulsatile flow was provided by a computer-controlled direct-current motor coupled to a g ...
Cardiovascular System
... papillary muscles • Open/close AV valves • Prevent valves from opening backwards ...
... papillary muscles • Open/close AV valves • Prevent valves from opening backwards ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
... • impaired ventricular filling due to an abnormally stiff (rigid) ventricle •normal systolic function (early on in disease) •intraventricular pressure rises precipitously with small increases in volume ...
... • impaired ventricular filling due to an abnormally stiff (rigid) ventricle •normal systolic function (early on in disease) •intraventricular pressure rises precipitously with small increases in volume ...
chapter 3 - Bison Academy
... Here one can see the direction of blood flow within the heart. Blood within the left ventricle is expelled through the aortic valve (semi-lunar) into the ascending aorta. This blood is distributed to the systemic circulation and returned to the heart through the superior and inferior vena cava. Next ...
... Here one can see the direction of blood flow within the heart. Blood within the left ventricle is expelled through the aortic valve (semi-lunar) into the ascending aorta. This blood is distributed to the systemic circulation and returned to the heart through the superior and inferior vena cava. Next ...
Echo in Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
... Autopsy: Cardiac involvement in 25%, Clinically: 5% Cardiac manifestations: restrictive cm->dilated ...
... Autopsy: Cardiac involvement in 25%, Clinically: 5% Cardiac manifestations: restrictive cm->dilated ...
Cancer Therapy–Related Cardiac Dysfunction and Heart Failure
... particularly effects of cardiac function have limited patient outcomes, impacting the overall morbidity and mortality adversely.1 Heart failure (HF) as a result of cancer therapy has been linked to a 3.5-fold increased mortality risk compared with idiopathic cardiomyopathy.2 An integrative approach ...
... particularly effects of cardiac function have limited patient outcomes, impacting the overall morbidity and mortality adversely.1 Heart failure (HF) as a result of cancer therapy has been linked to a 3.5-fold increased mortality risk compared with idiopathic cardiomyopathy.2 An integrative approach ...
chapter 20 the cardiovascular system: the heart
... a. systole b. contraction c. repolarization d. diastole 12. Asynchronous, haphazard, ventricular contractions are characteristic of a. interventricular septal defect b. coarctation of the aorta c. ventricular fibrillation d. Tetralogy of Fallot 13. Release of norepinephrine from nerve fibers causes ...
... a. systole b. contraction c. repolarization d. diastole 12. Asynchronous, haphazard, ventricular contractions are characteristic of a. interventricular septal defect b. coarctation of the aorta c. ventricular fibrillation d. Tetralogy of Fallot 13. Release of norepinephrine from nerve fibers causes ...
Fact Sheet: Aortic Stenosis
... Surgical AVR is the gold standard and an effective treatment of severe aortic stenosis and has been proven to provide symptomatic relief and long-term survival in adults. During the surgical valve replacement procedure, the damaged “native” heart valve is removed and replaced with a prosthetic valve ...
... Surgical AVR is the gold standard and an effective treatment of severe aortic stenosis and has been proven to provide symptomatic relief and long-term survival in adults. During the surgical valve replacement procedure, the damaged “native” heart valve is removed and replaced with a prosthetic valve ...
Approach to Management of Atrial Fibrillation in the Indian Scenario
... strategy. If attempts to maintain SR fail over one year’s time, rate control measures should suffice. Amiodarone is being suggested as a default drug because of lack of availability of other anti-arrhythmic medications in India. Rate control drugs: In elderly patients, valvular heart disease patient ...
... strategy. If attempts to maintain SR fail over one year’s time, rate control measures should suffice. Amiodarone is being suggested as a default drug because of lack of availability of other anti-arrhythmic medications in India. Rate control drugs: In elderly patients, valvular heart disease patient ...
Pro`s and Pitfalls in Cardiac Imaging
... • Cancer screening “forget it” • Ordering and not following up ...
... • Cancer screening “forget it” • Ordering and not following up ...
Epidemiology of Acute Myocardial Infarction
... Guidelines for Primary PCI in STEMI Class I •Primary PCI should be performed within 12 hours of onset of STEMI •Primary PCI should be performed within 90 minutes of first medical contact as a systems goal when presenting to a hospital with PCI capability •Primary PCI should be performed within 120 ...
... Guidelines for Primary PCI in STEMI Class I •Primary PCI should be performed within 12 hours of onset of STEMI •Primary PCI should be performed within 90 minutes of first medical contact as a systems goal when presenting to a hospital with PCI capability •Primary PCI should be performed within 120 ...
Abstracts from the 2014 CHA Academic Poster Session
... A 68 year old Latino male with coronary artery disease and coronary artery bypass graft surgery eight years prior presented with symptoms of progressive exertional shortness of breath for the past three months with acute worsening in the preceding three days. He endorsed mild palpitations during the ...
... A 68 year old Latino male with coronary artery disease and coronary artery bypass graft surgery eight years prior presented with symptoms of progressive exertional shortness of breath for the past three months with acute worsening in the preceding three days. He endorsed mild palpitations during the ...
Cardiac resynchronization therapy in the elderly: A realistic
... disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, depression, anemia and renal dysfunction complicate HF care and are prevalent in one form or another for the majority of elderly patients scheduled for CRT [17]. The question of whether older patients with multiple comorbidities will benefit in terms of survival ...
... disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, depression, anemia and renal dysfunction complicate HF care and are prevalent in one form or another for the majority of elderly patients scheduled for CRT [17]. The question of whether older patients with multiple comorbidities will benefit in terms of survival ...
24insomnia
... • Main manifestations: Insomnia, restlessness, or easy to wake up after a short sleep. • Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Hot sensation in the palms and soles, severe palpitation, night sweating, a dry mouth and throat, dizziness, tinnitus, amnesia, seminal emissin, soreness and weakness of the wais ...
... • Main manifestations: Insomnia, restlessness, or easy to wake up after a short sleep. • Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Hot sensation in the palms and soles, severe palpitation, night sweating, a dry mouth and throat, dizziness, tinnitus, amnesia, seminal emissin, soreness and weakness of the wais ...
Symptoms of lung diseases. Dyspnoe, cyanosis, cough, blood
... reduction of alveolar perfusion reduction of alveolar diffusion mixing with venous blood (shunts) ...
... reduction of alveolar perfusion reduction of alveolar diffusion mixing with venous blood (shunts) ...
HLC1464 - Unitec Research Bank
... We have demonstrated that RV function in patients with MR is not influenced by short-term beta-blocker treatment. However, the RV Tei indices were substantially higher than reported normal values [9], suggesting significant RV dysfunction despite normal RVEF. Thus, the Tei index, a measure of global ...
... We have demonstrated that RV function in patients with MR is not influenced by short-term beta-blocker treatment. However, the RV Tei indices were substantially higher than reported normal values [9], suggesting significant RV dysfunction despite normal RVEF. Thus, the Tei index, a measure of global ...
Chapter 18
... – inferior vena cava – below – Coronary sinus – vein from heart – Veins are any large vessel moving blood toward heart. ...
... – inferior vena cava – below – Coronary sinus – vein from heart – Veins are any large vessel moving blood toward heart. ...