Ebstein`s Anomaly
... pressure in the right atrium as a result of the leaky tricuspid valve, blue (oxygen-depleted) blood in the right atrium will often cross to the left atrium through the ASD. This results in de-oxygenated blood in the left side of the heart and decreased oxygen levels in the body. ...
... pressure in the right atrium as a result of the leaky tricuspid valve, blue (oxygen-depleted) blood in the right atrium will often cross to the left atrium through the ASD. This results in de-oxygenated blood in the left side of the heart and decreased oxygen levels in the body. ...
INDICATIONS The Medtronic CoreValve system is indicated for
... The safety and efficacy of implanting a second CoreValve bioprosthesis within the initial CoreValve bioprosthesis have not been demonstrated. However, in the event that a second CoreValve bioprosthesis must be implanted within the initial CoreValve bioprosthesis to improve valve function, valve size ...
... The safety and efficacy of implanting a second CoreValve bioprosthesis within the initial CoreValve bioprosthesis have not been demonstrated. However, in the event that a second CoreValve bioprosthesis must be implanted within the initial CoreValve bioprosthesis to improve valve function, valve size ...
Transcatheter Heart Valves
... Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within last 6 months End stage renal disease requiring chronic diaysis Severe (greater than 3+) mitral regurgitation Severe (greater than 3+) aortic regurgitation Pre-existing prosthetic heart valve in the aortic position Iliofemora ...
... Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within last 6 months End stage renal disease requiring chronic diaysis Severe (greater than 3+) mitral regurgitation Severe (greater than 3+) aortic regurgitation Pre-existing prosthetic heart valve in the aortic position Iliofemora ...
Aortic Stenosis Fact Sheet
... The Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a therapy for patients with severe symptomatic native aortic valve stenosis who have been determined by a Heart Team that includes an experienced cardiac surgeon and cardiologist to be inoperab ...
... The Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a therapy for patients with severe symptomatic native aortic valve stenosis who have been determined by a Heart Team that includes an experienced cardiac surgeon and cardiologist to be inoperab ...
Aortic stenosis and CT calcium scoring: is it for - Heart
... allowing comparisons to be made between the assessments of disease severity on the two scans. In particular the authors investigated the agreement between the mean transvalvular gradient on echocardiography and the aortic valve calcium density (AVCd) from CT. AVCd is a simple surrogate of the aortic ...
... allowing comparisons to be made between the assessments of disease severity on the two scans. In particular the authors investigated the agreement between the mean transvalvular gradient on echocardiography and the aortic valve calcium density (AVCd) from CT. AVCd is a simple surrogate of the aortic ...
A common clinical problem
... Now that we have the ability to replace the aortic valve by transcatheter techniques, we have a new problem with the elderly patient: ...
... Now that we have the ability to replace the aortic valve by transcatheter techniques, we have a new problem with the elderly patient: ...
Valvular Heart Disease - Home
... Common: 20% all valvular disease; 80% males Bicuspid valve leaflets thicken, fuse Rheumatic valvulitis leaflets thicken, fuse Idiopathic – Sclerocalcific: chronic wear and teardevelops in the elderly leaflets thicken, fuse Note: Thickening/calcification (without fusing) of the AoV often occurs w ...
... Common: 20% all valvular disease; 80% males Bicuspid valve leaflets thicken, fuse Rheumatic valvulitis leaflets thicken, fuse Idiopathic – Sclerocalcific: chronic wear and teardevelops in the elderly leaflets thicken, fuse Note: Thickening/calcification (without fusing) of the AoV often occurs w ...
Internal features of Heart
... of the right ventricle inferior to the opening of the pulmonary trunk. • The pulmonary valve: consists of three semilunar cusps: anterior, right, and left. ...
... of the right ventricle inferior to the opening of the pulmonary trunk. • The pulmonary valve: consists of three semilunar cusps: anterior, right, and left. ...
case report - Heart
... an apical systolic murmur was noted. There was no history of rheumatic fever. Physical examination revealed a pale wasted man with a temperature of 100-5°F. (38-1°C.). There was evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy and an apical pan-systolic murmur, conducted to the axilla, was heard. A similar ...
... an apical systolic murmur was noted. There was no history of rheumatic fever. Physical examination revealed a pale wasted man with a temperature of 100-5°F. (38-1°C.). There was evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy and an apical pan-systolic murmur, conducted to the axilla, was heard. A similar ...
Cardiac Valves - 02-28-2013
... root and adjacent porcine aorta as a block Coronary arteries tied off Entire unit implanted Dacron covering for ease of sewing/implantation More blood flow through valve due to lack of stent? Difficult to implant ...
... root and adjacent porcine aorta as a block Coronary arteries tied off Entire unit implanted Dacron covering for ease of sewing/implantation More blood flow through valve due to lack of stent? Difficult to implant ...
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
... can rupture causing a dissection. This can be a life threatening emergency. Aneurysms can also occur and be stable for many years and never rupture. Any type of aneurysm discovered will require regular follow up and monitoring to assure its ...
... can rupture causing a dissection. This can be a life threatening emergency. Aneurysms can also occur and be stable for many years and never rupture. Any type of aneurysm discovered will require regular follow up and monitoring to assure its ...
Low Risk PARTNER 3
... Within the past 12 months, I or my spouse/partner have had a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with the organization(s) listed below. ...
... Within the past 12 months, I or my spouse/partner have had a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with the organization(s) listed below. ...
Valvular Disease and Endocarditis - Ipswich-Year2-Med
... Covers and causes destruction to outflow track: valves, mural endocardium. Grows on free edge and chordae tendini On normal and abnormal valves; left > right; lack of circulation to valves makes it hard for antibiotics to work on them. Gross: large friable bulky vegetations; can emboli and cau ...
... Covers and causes destruction to outflow track: valves, mural endocardium. Grows on free edge and chordae tendini On normal and abnormal valves; left > right; lack of circulation to valves makes it hard for antibiotics to work on them. Gross: large friable bulky vegetations; can emboli and cau ...
46. Anatomy of the heart
... Venous drainage of the heart • Coronary sinus – Lies in coronary (AV) sulcus on posterior – Opens directly to right atrium – All venous drainage of the heart eventually flows here ...
... Venous drainage of the heart • Coronary sinus – Lies in coronary (AV) sulcus on posterior – Opens directly to right atrium – All venous drainage of the heart eventually flows here ...
What Your Doctor Said About…..
... Within the muscle of the heart is an electrical system. A master spark plug at the top of the heart gives out an electrical signal, which travels to a junction box. From here, the signal moves downwards to the heart muscle and – like a cattle prod – elicits contraction of heart muscle. The heart emp ...
... Within the muscle of the heart is an electrical system. A master spark plug at the top of the heart gives out an electrical signal, which travels to a junction box. From here, the signal moves downwards to the heart muscle and – like a cattle prod – elicits contraction of heart muscle. The heart emp ...
The Effect of the BAF Chromatin Regulator in Heart Valve Maturation
... Transfer to PBS Dehydrate to 100% EtOH Replace with xylenes Replace with paraffin and fix in blocks ...
... Transfer to PBS Dehydrate to 100% EtOH Replace with xylenes Replace with paraffin and fix in blocks ...
Supraventricular Tachycardia vs. Marfan`s Syndrome
... saw the pediatric cardiologist for a routine follow-up. It was noted that he had developed some mild exercise induced asthma for which he used an inhaled beta agonist on a prn basis. It was also noted that the PI’s four grandparents were alive but all had "heart disease." At this time his pulse was ...
... saw the pediatric cardiologist for a routine follow-up. It was noted that he had developed some mild exercise induced asthma for which he used an inhaled beta agonist on a prn basis. It was also noted that the PI’s four grandparents were alive but all had "heart disease." At this time his pulse was ...
Infective Endocarditis: The Anesthesiologist`s
... coming off bypass to have a postoperative assessment of the surgical techniques offered to the patient.1 In all patients described in our case series, valves were replaced. In two of our patients bioprosthetic valves were used. The literature suggests the use of homografts or tissue valve to reduce ...
... coming off bypass to have a postoperative assessment of the surgical techniques offered to the patient.1 In all patients described in our case series, valves were replaced. In two of our patients bioprosthetic valves were used. The literature suggests the use of homografts or tissue valve to reduce ...
Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic and Mitral Replacement
... high surgical risk.1 Simultaneously, this technique has been increasingly used off-label for the treatment of failing aortic or mitral valve bioprostheses, with promising results.2,3 The aging United States population, increased implantation of surgical bioprosthetic valves,4 and increased risk of r ...
... high surgical risk.1 Simultaneously, this technique has been increasingly used off-label for the treatment of failing aortic or mitral valve bioprostheses, with promising results.2,3 The aging United States population, increased implantation of surgical bioprosthetic valves,4 and increased risk of r ...
PERICARDIAL EFFUSION
... In order to understand how this disease may affect your dog, it is important to understand normal circulation in the heart. Blood drains from the body into the right collecting chamber (called “atrium”) ...
... In order to understand how this disease may affect your dog, it is important to understand normal circulation in the heart. Blood drains from the body into the right collecting chamber (called “atrium”) ...
Aortic Regurgitation
... The aortic valve lies between the left ventricle and the aorta. When the left ventricle relaxes, the aortic valve closes and the mitral valve opens. This allows more blood into the ventricle, ready for the next heartbeat. Aortic regurgitation is sometimes called aortic incompetence or a leaky aortic ...
... The aortic valve lies between the left ventricle and the aorta. When the left ventricle relaxes, the aortic valve closes and the mitral valve opens. This allows more blood into the ventricle, ready for the next heartbeat. Aortic regurgitation is sometimes called aortic incompetence or a leaky aortic ...