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... – difference between resting and maximal CO – Healthier hearts can have a large increase in C.R. • Athlete 7X C.O. = 35L/minute • Nonathlete 4X C.O. = 20L/minute ...
... – difference between resting and maximal CO – Healthier hearts can have a large increase in C.R. • Athlete 7X C.O. = 35L/minute • Nonathlete 4X C.O. = 20L/minute ...
Bone and Muscles
... Clotting associated with atrial fibrillation and prosthetic heart valves Vitamin K may be used as an antidote when too much warfarin has been given For immediate correction of bleeding: fresh frozen plasma is ...
... Clotting associated with atrial fibrillation and prosthetic heart valves Vitamin K may be used as an antidote when too much warfarin has been given For immediate correction of bleeding: fresh frozen plasma is ...
Final manuscript for IC - Imperial Spiral
... Activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is elevated in patients with heart failure and it has deleterious effects on the heart, peripheral vasculature, kidneys and skeletal muscle.2-7 The majority of this evidence relates to heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).7 In patients ...
... Activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is elevated in patients with heart failure and it has deleterious effects on the heart, peripheral vasculature, kidneys and skeletal muscle.2-7 The majority of this evidence relates to heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).7 In patients ...
Arterial hypertension
... • effect is weaker as at loop diuretics – they excrete about 5 % from Na+ filtrate • most suitable diuretics for long–lasting treatment of hypertension • effect also in vessel wall (↓ volume of Na and ↓reactivity to norepinephrine; regression of media hypertrophy)→ this effect is characteristic for ...
... • effect is weaker as at loop diuretics – they excrete about 5 % from Na+ filtrate • most suitable diuretics for long–lasting treatment of hypertension • effect also in vessel wall (↓ volume of Na and ↓reactivity to norepinephrine; regression of media hypertrophy)→ this effect is characteristic for ...
2013 kcse nyando bio..
... pulmonary vein that transport blood to the auricles (from the rest of the body) and lungs respectively, The pulmonary artery and aorta transport blood to the lungs, and the rest of the body (respectively) The heart is enclosed by pericardium memberane which prevents it from overstretching, the peric ...
... pulmonary vein that transport blood to the auricles (from the rest of the body) and lungs respectively, The pulmonary artery and aorta transport blood to the lungs, and the rest of the body (respectively) The heart is enclosed by pericardium memberane which prevents it from overstretching, the peric ...
July 2011 Newsletter - Cardiology Associates, LLC
... The patient had an uneventful postoperative course. There were no significant problems with arrhythmia or congestive heart failure. An echocardiogram performed approximately four weeks following surgery demonstrated an ejection fraction of 40%, with only mild hypokinesia in the distal apical segment ...
... The patient had an uneventful postoperative course. There were no significant problems with arrhythmia or congestive heart failure. An echocardiogram performed approximately four weeks following surgery demonstrated an ejection fraction of 40%, with only mild hypokinesia in the distal apical segment ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... digoxin, lisinopril, and metoprolol. Although these medications are not likely to be administered by prehospital providers, many patients with heart disease take some or all of them. Paramedics must be familiar with these medications because patients can experience ill effects from them that the par ...
... digoxin, lisinopril, and metoprolol. Although these medications are not likely to be administered by prehospital providers, many patients with heart disease take some or all of them. Paramedics must be familiar with these medications because patients can experience ill effects from them that the par ...
Adrenolytics
... bronchospasm, cold extremities, intermittent claudication (reducing peripheral blood flow) and hypoglycemia. •CNS effects: sleep disturbance, dreams and hallucinations (more common with lipophilic drugs which cross the BBB). ...
... bronchospasm, cold extremities, intermittent claudication (reducing peripheral blood flow) and hypoglycemia. •CNS effects: sleep disturbance, dreams and hallucinations (more common with lipophilic drugs which cross the BBB). ...
Factors associated with excessive bleeding in cardiopulmonary
... CPB in this case. Nevertheless, data on potential interactions between environmental and metabolic variables on one hand, and the genetic predisposition on the other, are still scarce. ...
... CPB in this case. Nevertheless, data on potential interactions between environmental and metabolic variables on one hand, and the genetic predisposition on the other, are still scarce. ...
NEWS H Cardiovascular Research Institute
... eart failure—the weakening of the heart’s pumping ability— can result from heart-muscle damage caused by a heart attack. The right treatment can prevent further damage, improve the heart’s pumping power and possibly even restore heart health. But receiving optimal treatment can be a challenge. Of th ...
... eart failure—the weakening of the heart’s pumping ability— can result from heart-muscle damage caused by a heart attack. The right treatment can prevent further damage, improve the heart’s pumping power and possibly even restore heart health. But receiving optimal treatment can be a challenge. Of th ...
The Long-Term Prognostic Value of Negative Contrast Stress
... For patients at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease, current guidelines recommend the use of non-invasive testing as the first line diagnostic modality [2]. In the US the most common non-invasive tests are nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and stress echocar-diography. Stress echoc ...
... For patients at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease, current guidelines recommend the use of non-invasive testing as the first line diagnostic modality [2]. In the US the most common non-invasive tests are nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and stress echocar-diography. Stress echoc ...
PE Unit 4 Outcome 1 (Part 2) - Engage Education Foundation
... which is the volume pumped by the heart with each stroke. As this is increased the body can easily supply its oxygen demands at a lower heart rate. Increased stroke volume: The amount of blood pumped by the heart is increased. This is predominantly caused by an increase in the cardiac muscle size wh ...
... which is the volume pumped by the heart with each stroke. As this is increased the body can easily supply its oxygen demands at a lower heart rate. Increased stroke volume: The amount of blood pumped by the heart is increased. This is predominantly caused by an increase in the cardiac muscle size wh ...
Global Strain in Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis
... Horten, Norway) speckle tracking software 2-D. GLS was determined as the magnitude of strain at the aortic valve closure, and systolic strain rate (SRS) was determined as the maximal negative SR value during the ejection phase. Both parameters were assessed in all 3 apical planes, and the mean value ...
... Horten, Norway) speckle tracking software 2-D. GLS was determined as the magnitude of strain at the aortic valve closure, and systolic strain rate (SRS) was determined as the maximal negative SR value during the ejection phase. Both parameters were assessed in all 3 apical planes, and the mean value ...
Mouse Left Ventricle Acute Pressure
... ensuring contaminants are not pulled towards the surgical site. Always scrub larger surface area then surgical field. Do not wet large area of skin or fur with alcohol to avoid hypothermia. Consider using drapes to maintain a sterile field and preserve body temperature. Pre-anaesthetize mouse for ca ...
... ensuring contaminants are not pulled towards the surgical site. Always scrub larger surface area then surgical field. Do not wet large area of skin or fur with alcohol to avoid hypothermia. Consider using drapes to maintain a sterile field and preserve body temperature. Pre-anaesthetize mouse for ca ...
Guide to Transthoracic Echocardiography
... A transthoracic echocardiogram (also called an "echo") is an ultrasound examination of the heart. Ultrasound (high frequency sound waves-‐not heard by the human ear) is sent into the body to outline tissu ...
... A transthoracic echocardiogram (also called an "echo") is an ultrasound examination of the heart. Ultrasound (high frequency sound waves-‐not heard by the human ear) is sent into the body to outline tissu ...
Heart PPT
... • What are the four parts of the heart called? • Why does the heart need valves in it? • Where does each side of the heart pump blood? • Why is the left side of the heart thicker than the right side? • Why does the heart need it’s own blood supply if it is full of blood all day? • What would happen ...
... • What are the four parts of the heart called? • Why does the heart need valves in it? • Where does each side of the heart pump blood? • Why is the left side of the heart thicker than the right side? • Why does the heart need it’s own blood supply if it is full of blood all day? • What would happen ...
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
... Receives un-oxygenated blood from the body and the lungs. Expands to accommodate large volumes of blood ...
... Receives un-oxygenated blood from the body and the lungs. Expands to accommodate large volumes of blood ...
Dosage of enalapril for congestive heart failure in USA
... LVEF helps distinguish systolic heart failure from heart failure associated with preserved LVF. EF documentation should be included in the medical record. In a survey sponsored by the University Health Systems Consortium evaluating more than 1450 hospitalized patients with heart failure, disease sev ...
... LVEF helps distinguish systolic heart failure from heart failure associated with preserved LVF. EF documentation should be included in the medical record. In a survey sponsored by the University Health Systems Consortium evaluating more than 1450 hospitalized patients with heart failure, disease sev ...
Circulatory System Packet
... The contraction of the ventricles is referred to as _1_, and the period of ventricular relaxation is called _2_. The monosyllables describing heart sounds during the cardiac cycle are _3_. The first heart sound is a result of closure of the _4_ valves; closure of the _5_ valves causes the second hea ...
... The contraction of the ventricles is referred to as _1_, and the period of ventricular relaxation is called _2_. The monosyllables describing heart sounds during the cardiac cycle are _3_. The first heart sound is a result of closure of the _4_ valves; closure of the _5_ valves causes the second hea ...
Full Paper - Daniel Burkhoff MD PhD
... Background: A treatment based on an interatrial shunt device has been proposed for counteracting elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We tested the theoretical hemodynamic effects of this approach ...
... Background: A treatment based on an interatrial shunt device has been proposed for counteracting elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We tested the theoretical hemodynamic effects of this approach ...
Epicardial Pacing
... • Venous obstructions Leads generally more reliable than epicardial • Pace related impaired ventricular function. implants • Lead infections Procedure more easy • Lead extraction Less thresholds necessity Fast adaptation to new • Interaction with cardiac pacemaker systems valves • Impossible in some ...
... • Venous obstructions Leads generally more reliable than epicardial • Pace related impaired ventricular function. implants • Lead infections Procedure more easy • Lead extraction Less thresholds necessity Fast adaptation to new • Interaction with cardiac pacemaker systems valves • Impossible in some ...
Physiology Midterm Study Guide
... Aerobic Vs. anaerobic respiration in muscle tissue Muscle fatigue vs. central fatigue Oxygen Debt What is a motor unit? How do we recruit them? Flaccid vs. spastic Types of skeletal muscle fibers (slow oxidative, fast oxidative glycolytic, fast glycolitic) – Size, strength, resitance to fatigue, amo ...
... Aerobic Vs. anaerobic respiration in muscle tissue Muscle fatigue vs. central fatigue Oxygen Debt What is a motor unit? How do we recruit them? Flaccid vs. spastic Types of skeletal muscle fibers (slow oxidative, fast oxidative glycolytic, fast glycolitic) – Size, strength, resitance to fatigue, amo ...
Pediatric Cardiovascular Medicine. 2nd Edition Brochure
... standard for a single–volume, clinically focused textbook on this subject. This new edition, revised and updated by contributors representing today s global thought leaders, offers increased coverage of the most important current topics, such as pediatric electrophysiology, congenital heart disease, ...
... standard for a single–volume, clinically focused textbook on this subject. This new edition, revised and updated by contributors representing today s global thought leaders, offers increased coverage of the most important current topics, such as pediatric electrophysiology, congenital heart disease, ...
Cardiac Surgery
... The heart needs to be stopped to repair intracardiac lesions or to improve coronary surgery • Cardiac arrest: irreversible brain damage occurs if circulatory arrest lasts over 3 minutes in normothermia ...
... The heart needs to be stopped to repair intracardiac lesions or to improve coronary surgery • Cardiac arrest: irreversible brain damage occurs if circulatory arrest lasts over 3 minutes in normothermia ...
HERAT PHYSIOLOGY & CONDUTION SYSTEM
... which the ventricle is depolarized and corresponds to the plateau phase of the ventricular action potential T wave - represents ventricular repolarization and is longer in duration than depolarization Q-T interval - represents the time of both ventricular depolarization and repolarization ...
... which the ventricle is depolarized and corresponds to the plateau phase of the ventricular action potential T wave - represents ventricular repolarization and is longer in duration than depolarization Q-T interval - represents the time of both ventricular depolarization and repolarization ...