Melody TPV Value Summary
... • Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation: the inability of the valve to fully close allowing blood to leak backward into the right ventricle ...
... • Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation: the inability of the valve to fully close allowing blood to leak backward into the right ventricle ...
Mitral Valve Repair Results in Better Right Ventricular Remodelling
... Patients’ demographics, comorbidities and operative data are presented in Table 1. The mean age was 59.5 ± 15.4 years. Twenty-five patients (62.5%) were in slow atrial fibrillation with a mean heart rate of 76 ± 12.7 beats per minute. Twelve hours post-surgery, only 2 patients (5%) remained in AF, w ...
... Patients’ demographics, comorbidities and operative data are presented in Table 1. The mean age was 59.5 ± 15.4 years. Twenty-five patients (62.5%) were in slow atrial fibrillation with a mean heart rate of 76 ± 12.7 beats per minute. Twelve hours post-surgery, only 2 patients (5%) remained in AF, w ...
Echocardiographic studies of the motion of the mitral valve in
... rysm,1° bicuspid aortic valve," and supravalvular aortic stenosis12have been described in recent publications. In this report, echocardiographic manifestations are described in patients with ruptured aortic valvular leaflets in the absence of valvular vegetations (confirmed either at surgery or post ...
... rysm,1° bicuspid aortic valve," and supravalvular aortic stenosis12have been described in recent publications. In this report, echocardiographic manifestations are described in patients with ruptured aortic valvular leaflets in the absence of valvular vegetations (confirmed either at surgery or post ...
S2 File.
... in a short period of time (slice thickness < 1mm). There is need of 60-90 ml of contrast media and the patient carrying out breathing maneuvers. In order to compensate the cyclic heart movement the examination is ECG-triggered. It is not possible, though, to analyze functional parameters and the eva ...
... in a short period of time (slice thickness < 1mm). There is need of 60-90 ml of contrast media and the patient carrying out breathing maneuvers. In order to compensate the cyclic heart movement the examination is ECG-triggered. It is not possible, though, to analyze functional parameters and the eva ...
Valvular Heart Disease and Postoperative Considerations
... to ischemia to the atrioventricular (AV) node or surgical trauma to conduction system. Local edema of the conduction system can also contribute to conduction delays, but these are usually not permanent once the edema resolves. Because the aortic valve is located in close proximity to the conduction ...
... to ischemia to the atrioventricular (AV) node or surgical trauma to conduction system. Local edema of the conduction system can also contribute to conduction delays, but these are usually not permanent once the edema resolves. Because the aortic valve is located in close proximity to the conduction ...
Tunnel type left ventricular outflow tract obstruction: An unusual
... The patient had previously undergone stenting of coarctation of aorta. Left cardiac catheterization and echocardiography revealed normal coronary angiography, bicuspid aortic valve, with severe aortic stenosis, tunnel type LVOT obstraction and severe mitral requrgitation. Concerning the patient’s ec ...
... The patient had previously undergone stenting of coarctation of aorta. Left cardiac catheterization and echocardiography revealed normal coronary angiography, bicuspid aortic valve, with severe aortic stenosis, tunnel type LVOT obstraction and severe mitral requrgitation. Concerning the patient’s ec ...
Myxomatous Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: An Update
... inhibitors failed to improve left ventricular remodeling and function (Dell’Italia, 2002; Perry et al., 2002); whereas, the most recent retrospective study demonstrated that ACE inhibitors have some beneficial effects including a decreased risk of death and a prolonged asymptomatic period in asympto ...
... inhibitors failed to improve left ventricular remodeling and function (Dell’Italia, 2002; Perry et al., 2002); whereas, the most recent retrospective study demonstrated that ACE inhibitors have some beneficial effects including a decreased risk of death and a prolonged asymptomatic period in asympto ...
M-Mode Echocardiography
... Historically, M-mode (motion mode) was the first effective modality for the ultrasonic evaluation of the heart. M-mode echocardiography provides an ice pick, one-dimensional (depth only) view of the heart.1,2 The ultrasound echoes reflected from the various cardiac interfaces are represented as dots ...
... Historically, M-mode (motion mode) was the first effective modality for the ultrasonic evaluation of the heart. M-mode echocardiography provides an ice pick, one-dimensional (depth only) view of the heart.1,2 The ultrasound echoes reflected from the various cardiac interfaces are represented as dots ...
The surgeon`s role in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
... associated with good outcome and acceptable complication rates. The outcome of TAVI has improved over the last few years as centres became more experienced in the procedure. Up to now there is no clear evidence-based benefit for one or the other approach. A careful patient selection for each approac ...
... associated with good outcome and acceptable complication rates. The outcome of TAVI has improved over the last few years as centres became more experienced in the procedure. Up to now there is no clear evidence-based benefit for one or the other approach. A careful patient selection for each approac ...
Echocardiographic Assessment of Aortic Stenosis
... does not exceed 1.0 cm2 at any flow rate. Absence of contractile reserve (failure to increase SV or EF by 20%) is a predictor of a high surgical mortality and poor long-term outcome although valve replacement may improve LV function and outcome even in this subgroup. ...
... does not exceed 1.0 cm2 at any flow rate. Absence of contractile reserve (failure to increase SV or EF by 20%) is a predictor of a high surgical mortality and poor long-term outcome although valve replacement may improve LV function and outcome even in this subgroup. ...
undergoing valve replacement Mitral regurgitation in patients with
... intervention on the mitral valve.[3,17-20] Moreover, in a rather limited population undergoing isolated AVR (58 patients with and 58 patients without grade 2-3+ preoperative MR), Absil et al. found no significant impact of MR on perioperative morbidity and mortality or on midterm survival (mean dura ...
... intervention on the mitral valve.[3,17-20] Moreover, in a rather limited population undergoing isolated AVR (58 patients with and 58 patients without grade 2-3+ preoperative MR), Absil et al. found no significant impact of MR on perioperative morbidity and mortality or on midterm survival (mean dura ...
Cardiac computed tomography for valve disease
... by non-invasive coronary angiography with CCT can reduce morbidity and mortality providing a similar diagnostic accuracy. In addition, given the low overall prevalence of the disease in this group of patients, only a few of them will need additional catheterization to confirm, grade or treat the coro ...
... by non-invasive coronary angiography with CCT can reduce morbidity and mortality providing a similar diagnostic accuracy. In addition, given the low overall prevalence of the disease in this group of patients, only a few of them will need additional catheterization to confirm, grade or treat the coro ...
Phase-resolved velocity measurements in the Valsalva sinus
... 3. Results and Discussions The phases/time instants presented in this work correspond to the bullet points (A, B, C, D and E) in the diagram of Figure 2, representing the typical variation of the instantaneous flow rate with time during a single heart beat cycle. In particular, points A and B are re ...
... 3. Results and Discussions The phases/time instants presented in this work correspond to the bullet points (A, B, C, D and E) in the diagram of Figure 2, representing the typical variation of the instantaneous flow rate with time during a single heart beat cycle. In particular, points A and B are re ...
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: emerging role in poor left
... has been reported in between 7-63% of patients following TAVI, and moderate or severe AR in between 4-37%.2, 3, 12-14 These differences in reported rates of AR may be a reflection of different techniques and methods of assessing and grading AR severity, and possibly of differing techniques of perfor ...
... has been reported in between 7-63% of patients following TAVI, and moderate or severe AR in between 4-37%.2, 3, 12-14 These differences in reported rates of AR may be a reflection of different techniques and methods of assessing and grading AR severity, and possibly of differing techniques of perfor ...
EMBC`2009 - 2nd-paper - final v2
... Gaussians were varied in the same range. As for std variations, these had nearly null impact in the results: the maximum observed average error was 11 msec. Regarding variations of the mean, these had a strong impact on the results as expected: a 45-msec mean average value led to 17.42 msec error. T ...
... Gaussians were varied in the same range. As for std variations, these had nearly null impact in the results: the maximum observed average error was 11 msec. Regarding variations of the mean, these had a strong impact on the results as expected: a 45-msec mean average value led to 17.42 msec error. T ...
Current Status of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
... a mini-thoracotomy and aortotomy, potential advantages over the transapical approach include a reduced risk of myocardial injury and bleeding and an access route more familiar to cardiac surgeons. Valve Function In vitro testing generally suggests performance equivalent or superior to surgically imp ...
... a mini-thoracotomy and aortotomy, potential advantages over the transapical approach include a reduced risk of myocardial injury and bleeding and an access route more familiar to cardiac surgeons. Valve Function In vitro testing generally suggests performance equivalent or superior to surgically imp ...
Acute Right Coronary Ostial Stenosis during Aortic Valve Replacement
... would imply that the aforementioned theories for coronary stenosis are not applicable in this instance. The clinical sequelae in this patient strongly points to calcium emboli mobilized during the initial aortotomy, causing occlusion of the proximal RCA. Albeit occurring in the left coronary artery, ...
... would imply that the aforementioned theories for coronary stenosis are not applicable in this instance. The clinical sequelae in this patient strongly points to calcium emboli mobilized during the initial aortotomy, causing occlusion of the proximal RCA. Albeit occurring in the left coronary artery, ...
Aortic Valve Replacement for Moderate Aortic Stenosis with Severe
... 10–15%, moderate mitral regurgitation, severe right ventricular dysfunction, and severe tricuspid regurgitation. The severity of AS could not be assessed due to image acquisition quality. Of note, an echocardiogram performed 11 months earlier had a normal EF of 55%, mild LV hypertrophy, normal right ...
... 10–15%, moderate mitral regurgitation, severe right ventricular dysfunction, and severe tricuspid regurgitation. The severity of AS could not be assessed due to image acquisition quality. Of note, an echocardiogram performed 11 months earlier had a normal EF of 55%, mild LV hypertrophy, normal right ...
Print - Circulation
... The velocities in the stenotic jet were recorded with continuous-wave Doppler. A meticulous search for the highest velocities was made by recording from the apex, along the right sternal border, from the suprasternal notch, and sometimes also from the right and left supraclavicular regions. The sepa ...
... The velocities in the stenotic jet were recorded with continuous-wave Doppler. A meticulous search for the highest velocities was made by recording from the apex, along the right sternal border, from the suprasternal notch, and sometimes also from the right and left supraclavicular regions. The sepa ...
Sep Summary
... developed aortic regurgitation within 6 months after LVAD implantation. Patients with an opening of the aortic valve during exercise had a lower admission rate because of cardiovascular events during the 2 years follow up period (56% vs. 100%, p=0.005). Among the patients with a closed aortic valve ...
... developed aortic regurgitation within 6 months after LVAD implantation. Patients with an opening of the aortic valve during exercise had a lower admission rate because of cardiovascular events during the 2 years follow up period (56% vs. 100%, p=0.005). Among the patients with a closed aortic valve ...
Interventional Cardiology
... Balloon dilatation (BAV) is obviously performed during rapid right ventricular (RV) pacing in order to predilate the annulus and split the commissures of the aortic valve [4] . Real-time 3D TOE monitoring during this stage confirms the position of the balloon, especially in valves with less calcific ...
... Balloon dilatation (BAV) is obviously performed during rapid right ventricular (RV) pacing in order to predilate the annulus and split the commissures of the aortic valve [4] . Real-time 3D TOE monitoring during this stage confirms the position of the balloon, especially in valves with less calcific ...
Name of presentation
... • Thickened, hyperechoic valves • Vegetation may flop around – MV in diastole, AV in systole ...
... • Thickened, hyperechoic valves • Vegetation may flop around – MV in diastole, AV in systole ...
The sinus of Valsalva relieves abnormal stress on aortic valve
... Compared with studies using mock circulation,1,11,12 simulation studies using the finite element method have advantages in that (1) the shape and the material properties of the model and experimental conditions can be altered and controlled over a wide range, (2) detailed data on the distribution of ...
... Compared with studies using mock circulation,1,11,12 simulation studies using the finite element method have advantages in that (1) the shape and the material properties of the model and experimental conditions can be altered and controlled over a wide range, (2) detailed data on the distribution of ...
What is a heart murmur? - Willows Vets
... resulting in an abnormal squirt of flow, ie. a murmur. This can be likened to putting a thumb over the end of a hose pipe to make the water squirt, rather than pour. Murmurs due to ‘holes in the heart’ A murmur can also occur through a hole in the heart - the murmur is caused by the squirt of blood ...
... resulting in an abnormal squirt of flow, ie. a murmur. This can be likened to putting a thumb over the end of a hose pipe to make the water squirt, rather than pour. Murmurs due to ‘holes in the heart’ A murmur can also occur through a hole in the heart - the murmur is caused by the squirt of blood ...
Morphological and Functional Modeling of the Heart Valves and
... enable dynamic four dimensional scanning of the beating heart over the whole cardiac cycle. Precise morphological and functional knowledge about the valvular apparatus is highly esteemed and it is considered a prerequisite for the entire clinical workflow including diagnosis, therapy-planning, surge ...
... enable dynamic four dimensional scanning of the beating heart over the whole cardiac cycle. Precise morphological and functional knowledge about the valvular apparatus is highly esteemed and it is considered a prerequisite for the entire clinical workflow including diagnosis, therapy-planning, surge ...