Federal guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of
... requires further investigation. Several studies demonstrated clinical differences between men and women suffering from COPD. With similar bronchial obstruction, women with COPD were shown to have more pronounced bronchial hyperresponsibility and more severe breathlessness compared to men. Oxygenatio ...
... requires further investigation. Several studies demonstrated clinical differences between men and women suffering from COPD. With similar bronchial obstruction, women with COPD were shown to have more pronounced bronchial hyperresponsibility and more severe breathlessness compared to men. Oxygenatio ...
A Comprehensive look At heart structure, function, and health
... C–reactive protein ― used as an indicator for heart disease, C-reactive protein is a test that measures the concentration of a protein in serum that indicates acute inflammation. defibrillator ― medical device used in the defibrillation of the heart. It consists of a central unit and a set of ...
... C–reactive protein ― used as an indicator for heart disease, C-reactive protein is a test that measures the concentration of a protein in serum that indicates acute inflammation. defibrillator ― medical device used in the defibrillation of the heart. It consists of a central unit and a set of ...
The sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome depresses waking vagal M.F. Hilton , M.J. Chappell
... ABSTRACT: The modest daytime hypertension and sympathetic upregulation associated with the sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (SAHS), does not explain the relatively large increased risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality in the SAHS patients population. Therefore, efferent vagal and sympathetic activi ...
... ABSTRACT: The modest daytime hypertension and sympathetic upregulation associated with the sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (SAHS), does not explain the relatively large increased risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality in the SAHS patients population. Therefore, efferent vagal and sympathetic activi ...
Effect of High (200 μg/kg per Minute)
... Choosing a power of 80% and using a 2-sided Wilcoxon signed-rank test at an a-level of 0.05, at least 29 pairs would be required to reach statistical significance based on the above assumptions. Similarly, we hypothesized that high adenosine dose would produce a decrease in DPd/Pa compared to standar ...
... Choosing a power of 80% and using a 2-sided Wilcoxon signed-rank test at an a-level of 0.05, at least 29 pairs would be required to reach statistical significance based on the above assumptions. Similarly, we hypothesized that high adenosine dose would produce a decrease in DPd/Pa compared to standar ...
Atrial Fibrillation in the Setting of Acute Myocardial Infarction
... Clinical characteristics. The overall incidence of atrial fibrillation in this population was 10.4%. The most important univariable predictors of atrial fibrillation were older age, increased heart rate, Killip class, no current smoking and lower systolic blood pressure (Table 1). Other variables as ...
... Clinical characteristics. The overall incidence of atrial fibrillation in this population was 10.4%. The most important univariable predictors of atrial fibrillation were older age, increased heart rate, Killip class, no current smoking and lower systolic blood pressure (Table 1). Other variables as ...
Chapter 16
... Mosby items and derived items © 2010 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. ...
... Mosby items and derived items © 2010 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. ...
4 Jugular Venous Pulse
... in atrial pressure. The fall caused by atrial relaxation completes the a wave and is termed the x descent. During ventricular contraction, which follows atrial contraction, the ventricular pressure rises, and once it exceeds the pressure in the atrium, the tricuspid valve becomes closed. As ventricu ...
... in atrial pressure. The fall caused by atrial relaxation completes the a wave and is termed the x descent. During ventricular contraction, which follows atrial contraction, the ventricular pressure rises, and once it exceeds the pressure in the atrium, the tricuspid valve becomes closed. As ventricu ...
Pericarditis Guide
... normal rhythm. These symptoms should improve when the constrictive pericarditis is treated. Constrictive pericarditis often can be treated with a diuretic, such as furosemide, to treat the fluid retention. If you develop a heart rhythm problem, you may need to take a medication to treat the irregula ...
... normal rhythm. These symptoms should improve when the constrictive pericarditis is treated. Constrictive pericarditis often can be treated with a diuretic, such as furosemide, to treat the fluid retention. If you develop a heart rhythm problem, you may need to take a medication to treat the irregula ...
Cardiac endocrine function is an essential component of the
... binds to its specific receptor. Conversely, the two-terminal amino acid chains (i.e., NH2 and COOH terminus) show a high degree of variability among the natriuretic peptides in terms of both length and composition (Fig. 1). The natriuretic peptide genes encode for the precursor sequences of these ho ...
... binds to its specific receptor. Conversely, the two-terminal amino acid chains (i.e., NH2 and COOH terminus) show a high degree of variability among the natriuretic peptides in terms of both length and composition (Fig. 1). The natriuretic peptide genes encode for the precursor sequences of these ho ...
The Prognostic Value of Left Atrial Peak Reservoir Strain in Acute
... analyzed according to GLS quartiles, using Cochran-Armitage trend test for categorical variables and ANOVA for continuous variables. All tests were 2-sided, and statistical significance was defined as P<0.05. Interobserver and intraobserver reproducibility of PALS and GLS was assessed in 20 randomly ...
... analyzed according to GLS quartiles, using Cochran-Armitage trend test for categorical variables and ANOVA for continuous variables. All tests were 2-sided, and statistical significance was defined as P<0.05. Interobserver and intraobserver reproducibility of PALS and GLS was assessed in 20 randomly ...
Academic paper: Left atrial appendage closure: An emerging option
... Newer, target-specific oral anticoagulants such as dabigatran (a direct thrombin inhibitor) and rivaroxaban and apixaban (both factor Xa inhibitors) do not require monitoring and have fewer drug interactions. But like warfarin, they also confer a risk of serious bleeding.18–20 Most of the studies of ...
... Newer, target-specific oral anticoagulants such as dabigatran (a direct thrombin inhibitor) and rivaroxaban and apixaban (both factor Xa inhibitors) do not require monitoring and have fewer drug interactions. But like warfarin, they also confer a risk of serious bleeding.18–20 Most of the studies of ...
ACC/AHA Guideline
... ACC/AHA 2008 guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease: executive summary: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Hea ...
... ACC/AHA 2008 guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease: executive summary: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Hea ...
Venous Thromboembolism Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
... Conclusions-—We found that incident VTE was associated with future risk of atrial fibrillation. Our findings support the hypothesis that PE may lead to cardiac dysfunctions that, in turn, could trigger atrial fibrillation. ( J Am Heart Assoc. 2013;2:e000483 doi: 10.1161/JAHA.113.000483) Key Words: epid ...
... Conclusions-—We found that incident VTE was associated with future risk of atrial fibrillation. Our findings support the hypothesis that PE may lead to cardiac dysfunctions that, in turn, could trigger atrial fibrillation. ( J Am Heart Assoc. 2013;2:e000483 doi: 10.1161/JAHA.113.000483) Key Words: epid ...
Role of TRP channels in the cardiovascular system
... melastatin, ankyrin, polycystic, and mucolipin TRPs. The majority of these TRP channels are expressed in different cell types including both excitable and nonexcitable cells of the cardiovascular system. Unlike voltage-gated ion channels, TRP channels do not have a typical voltage sensor, but instea ...
... melastatin, ankyrin, polycystic, and mucolipin TRPs. The majority of these TRP channels are expressed in different cell types including both excitable and nonexcitable cells of the cardiovascular system. Unlike voltage-gated ion channels, TRP channels do not have a typical voltage sensor, but instea ...
AHA Scientific Statement
... Collectively, the above-mentioned variables can create a vicious circle of further decreased activity and greater exercise intolerance, leading to secondary complications such as reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and impaired circulation to the lower extremities in str ...
... Collectively, the above-mentioned variables can create a vicious circle of further decreased activity and greater exercise intolerance, leading to secondary complications such as reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and impaired circulation to the lower extremities in str ...
PDF Article
... after which all measurements were repeated. Although associated with brief intravascular volume expansion, mannitol in this amount has been previously shown to exert a net stimulating effect on plasma arginine vasopress .a levels in patients with congestive heart failure (16) . On this day . they we ...
... after which all measurements were repeated. Although associated with brief intravascular volume expansion, mannitol in this amount has been previously shown to exert a net stimulating effect on plasma arginine vasopress .a levels in patients with congestive heart failure (16) . On this day . they we ...
Biomarkers of Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure
... Analytical Issues of ACS Biomarkers; Chapter 3: Clinical Utilization of Biomarkers of Heart Failure; Chapter 4: Analytical Issues of Heart Failure Biomarkers; Chapter 5: Point of Care Testing and Logistics; and Chapter 6: Cardiac Biomarkers and Other Etiologies. Each chapter was spearheaded by a wri ...
... Analytical Issues of ACS Biomarkers; Chapter 3: Clinical Utilization of Biomarkers of Heart Failure; Chapter 4: Analytical Issues of Heart Failure Biomarkers; Chapter 5: Point of Care Testing and Logistics; and Chapter 6: Cardiac Biomarkers and Other Etiologies. Each chapter was spearheaded by a wri ...
Cardiology patient pages. Homocysteine and MTHFR mutations
... recommend extra folate supplementation (usually 4 mg) for women with 2 MTHFR mutations, whereas other practitioners will recommend normal use of prenatal vitamins containing folic acid for a woman who does not have an elevated homocysteine level. There is also conflicting evidence about the relation ...
... recommend extra folate supplementation (usually 4 mg) for women with 2 MTHFR mutations, whereas other practitioners will recommend normal use of prenatal vitamins containing folic acid for a woman who does not have an elevated homocysteine level. There is also conflicting evidence about the relation ...
Developing computational methods for three
... coronary blood flow exhibits greater complexity because coronary flow is influenced by the contraction and relaxation of the ventricles in addition to the interactions between the computational domain and the absent upstream and downstream vasculatures. Unlike flow in other parts of the arterial system, ...
... coronary blood flow exhibits greater complexity because coronary flow is influenced by the contraction and relaxation of the ventricles in addition to the interactions between the computational domain and the absent upstream and downstream vasculatures. Unlike flow in other parts of the arterial system, ...
AUTONOMIC FUNCTION TESTING Clinical Applications and
... • Many “normal” people live with sub-clinical issues or have lifestyles that adversely effect ANS balance • Actual normals are few “Are you healthy or merely symptom free?” 27 June 06 ...
... • Many “normal” people live with sub-clinical issues or have lifestyles that adversely effect ANS balance • Actual normals are few “Are you healthy or merely symptom free?” 27 June 06 ...
European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care
... after PCI and when it should be performed because it has been shown that prognosis did not change whether an exercise stress test was performed routinely after PCI or only after recurrence of symptoms.39-41 Patients complaining of RA with characteristics similar to those prior to PCI may either unde ...
... after PCI and when it should be performed because it has been shown that prognosis did not change whether an exercise stress test was performed routinely after PCI or only after recurrence of symptoms.39-41 Patients complaining of RA with characteristics similar to those prior to PCI may either unde ...
Comprehensive characterisation of hypertensive heart disease left
... cell volume (eccentric LVH: 78±19 mL/m2 vs concentric LVH: 73±15 mL/m2 vs concentric remodelling: 55±9 mL/m2, p<0.05, respectively) and interstitial fibrosis (eccentric LVH: 33±10 mL/m2 vs concentric LVH: 30±10 mL/m2 vs concentricremodelling: 19±2 mL/m2, p<0.05, respectively). LVH had worst circumfer ...
... cell volume (eccentric LVH: 78±19 mL/m2 vs concentric LVH: 73±15 mL/m2 vs concentric remodelling: 55±9 mL/m2, p<0.05, respectively) and interstitial fibrosis (eccentric LVH: 33±10 mL/m2 vs concentric LVH: 30±10 mL/m2 vs concentricremodelling: 19±2 mL/m2, p<0.05, respectively). LVH had worst circumfer ...
Stroke Nursing Conference PP - Photolaterna
... – MRFIT trial (multiple risk factor intervention trial): 350,000 men from ...
... – MRFIT trial (multiple risk factor intervention trial): 350,000 men from ...
Negative Inotropic and Chronotropic Effects of Oxytocin
... Several mechanisms may be involved in oxytocin actions on the heart. We have previously localized oxytocin and oxytocin receptors to atrial cardiomyocytes and shown that oxytocin perfusion stimulates the release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).5 ANP may act on its receptors in the heart to incre ...
... Several mechanisms may be involved in oxytocin actions on the heart. We have previously localized oxytocin and oxytocin receptors to atrial cardiomyocytes and shown that oxytocin perfusion stimulates the release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).5 ANP may act on its receptors in the heart to incre ...
Antihypertensive drug
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. Among the most important and most widely used drugs are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), and beta blockers.Which type of medication to use initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines. The fundamental goal of treatment should be the prevention of the important endpoints of hypertension, such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Patient age, associated clinical conditions and end-organ damage also play a part in determining dosage and type of medication administered. The several classes of antihypertensives differ in side effect profiles, ability to prevent endpoints, and cost. The choice of more expensive agents, where cheaper ones would be equally effective, may have negative impacts on national healthcare budgets. As of 2009, the best available evidence favors the thiazide diuretics as the first-line treatment of choice for high blood pressure when drugs are necessary. Although clinical evidence shows calcium channel blockers and thiazide-type diuretics are preferred first-line treatments for most people (from both efficacy and cost points of view), an ACE inhibitor is recommended by NICE in the UK for those under 55 years old.