Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention
... performed in the 1970s and 1980s and reviewed in the 1994 AHA scientific statement on cardiac rehabilitation programs1 and the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research guidelines5 revealed a statistically significant reduction in both cardiac and total mortality after completion of cardiac rehabil ...
... performed in the 1970s and 1980s and reviewed in the 1994 AHA scientific statement on cardiac rehabilitation programs1 and the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research guidelines5 revealed a statistically significant reduction in both cardiac and total mortality after completion of cardiac rehabil ...
Pharmacological treatment of left ventricular remodeling: recent trial
... It also improves contractility/relaxation in pacinginduced HF in dogs. Two studies in humans with chronic HF indicate that neuregulin is safe, and may improve cardiac dimensions and function. Phase II and III trials of subcutaneous administration of neuregulin 1 in chronic HF are ongoing (NCT0125140 ...
... It also improves contractility/relaxation in pacinginduced HF in dogs. Two studies in humans with chronic HF indicate that neuregulin is safe, and may improve cardiac dimensions and function. Phase II and III trials of subcutaneous administration of neuregulin 1 in chronic HF are ongoing (NCT0125140 ...
Full text - FNWI (Science) Education Service Centre
... through the body, supplying oxygen to the organs and removing carbon dioxide from the organs. Because of this important function of the heart we would like to measure the contractility of the heart. The contractility of the heart is a measure for the power with which it contracts. To check the contr ...
... through the body, supplying oxygen to the organs and removing carbon dioxide from the organs. Because of this important function of the heart we would like to measure the contractility of the heart. The contractility of the heart is a measure for the power with which it contracts. To check the contr ...
Cardiovascular Disease
... Contributing Risk Factors Four Major Risk Factors that can be changed. Tobacco use. High blood pressure. High levels of cholesterol. Physical inactivity. Obesity. Diabetes. ...
... Contributing Risk Factors Four Major Risk Factors that can be changed. Tobacco use. High blood pressure. High levels of cholesterol. Physical inactivity. Obesity. Diabetes. ...
Pediatric cardiac surgery without homologous blood transfusion
... or chromosomal abnormality (14 patients). Pediatric cardiologists at our outpatient clinic performed the tests when the patients were from 1 to 3 years old. There were no neurodevelopmental deficits in these patients. The lowest hematocrit level was 22.2% ⫾ 3.5% (range 15.7%-30.4%), and the hematocr ...
... or chromosomal abnormality (14 patients). Pediatric cardiologists at our outpatient clinic performed the tests when the patients were from 1 to 3 years old. There were no neurodevelopmental deficits in these patients. The lowest hematocrit level was 22.2% ⫾ 3.5% (range 15.7%-30.4%), and the hematocr ...
treating atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation
... treated. By working closely together, patients and physicians can choose the most appropriate course of care for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. ...
... treated. By working closely together, patients and physicians can choose the most appropriate course of care for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. ...
Early Increase in Left Ventricular Compliance after Myocardial
... statistically significant. Utilizing a more specific index, the passive elastic modulus, however, it was found that LV wall stiffness was significantly diminished in the first hour after acute myocardial infarction. This early decrease in LV wall stiffness may be related to an interaction of normal ...
... statistically significant. Utilizing a more specific index, the passive elastic modulus, however, it was found that LV wall stiffness was significantly diminished in the first hour after acute myocardial infarction. This early decrease in LV wall stiffness may be related to an interaction of normal ...
chronic cor pulmonale
... hypertension, particularly in COPD patients. Similarly, the radiological signs of pulmonary hypertension (increased width of the right descending pulmonary artery) are poorly sensitive and the radiological appearance of a dilated right ventricle is a very late (and inconsistent) sign. The non-invasi ...
... hypertension, particularly in COPD patients. Similarly, the radiological signs of pulmonary hypertension (increased width of the right descending pulmonary artery) are poorly sensitive and the radiological appearance of a dilated right ventricle is a very late (and inconsistent) sign. The non-invasi ...
Chapter 8 The circulatory system
... must be maintained in proper concentrations; these should neither be in excess nor in short supply. For example, if there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood, it ...
... must be maintained in proper concentrations; these should neither be in excess nor in short supply. For example, if there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood, it ...
Full Text
... without rhythm control strategies) was observed in patients with high cardiorespiratory fitness compared with ...
... without rhythm control strategies) was observed in patients with high cardiorespiratory fitness compared with ...
Use of frog ventricle to examine mechanical and electrical activity of
... increase in contractility (11). In the teaching of cardiac physiology, Starling’s law and contractility are often considered separate phenomena. Indeed, until the 1970s the consensus among cardiac physiologists was that myocardial fiber length (Starling’s law) and inotropic state (contractility) wer ...
... increase in contractility (11). In the teaching of cardiac physiology, Starling’s law and contractility are often considered separate phenomena. Indeed, until the 1970s the consensus among cardiac physiologists was that myocardial fiber length (Starling’s law) and inotropic state (contractility) wer ...
Case report: acute inferior myocardial infarction with single
... Transthoracic oesophageal echocardiogram did not reveal any systolic or diastolic dysfunction. He was discharged with aspirin , metoprolol and sublingual glyceryl trinitrate. ...
... Transthoracic oesophageal echocardiogram did not reveal any systolic or diastolic dysfunction. He was discharged with aspirin , metoprolol and sublingual glyceryl trinitrate. ...
Ernest Henry Starling, His Predecessors, and the - SVT ac
... This contradiction was also noted by Sir James Mackenzie, whose first edition of Diseases of the Heart highlighted the disadvantages of dilatation: “[a] certain size of the heart is also necessary for the perfect performance of contractions, and if the chambers be dilated the contractile force is pl ...
... This contradiction was also noted by Sir James Mackenzie, whose first edition of Diseases of the Heart highlighted the disadvantages of dilatation: “[a] certain size of the heart is also necessary for the perfect performance of contractions, and if the chambers be dilated the contractile force is pl ...
File - Dr. Jerry Cronin
... • NE released by postganglionic fibers of cardiac nerves • Epinephrine and NE released by suprarenal (adrenal) medullae • Causes ventricles to contract with more force • Increases ejection fraction and decreases ESV ...
... • NE released by postganglionic fibers of cardiac nerves • Epinephrine and NE released by suprarenal (adrenal) medullae • Causes ventricles to contract with more force • Increases ejection fraction and decreases ESV ...
This educational slide module includes notes and diagrams of slides
... Increased compliance of the ventricles allows for large changes in volume with little rise in pressure. When a ventricle is more compliant, it is able to hold more volume while reflecting a smaller pressure. The compliance curve shifts to the right as compliance is increased, so that for the same v ...
... Increased compliance of the ventricles allows for large changes in volume with little rise in pressure. When a ventricle is more compliant, it is able to hold more volume while reflecting a smaller pressure. The compliance curve shifts to the right as compliance is increased, so that for the same v ...
PATIENT INFORMATION LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS USP
... to slow the worsening of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) in patients with type 2 diabetes who have or had high blood pressure. Losartan potassium tablets have not been studied in children less than 6 years old or in children with certain kidney problems. High Blood Pressure (hypertension). Blo ...
... to slow the worsening of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) in patients with type 2 diabetes who have or had high blood pressure. Losartan potassium tablets have not been studied in children less than 6 years old or in children with certain kidney problems. High Blood Pressure (hypertension). Blo ...
Antibiotic Prophylaxis - Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis
... contained herein with the original source before applying it to patient care. Notice to non-Healthcare Providers: Not Medical Advice. The information contained in the Handbook is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never make changes to your medication, nor adju ...
... contained herein with the original source before applying it to patient care. Notice to non-Healthcare Providers: Not Medical Advice. The information contained in the Handbook is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never make changes to your medication, nor adju ...
Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences
... Concomitant carotid and coronary artery disease: Although the number of patients with concomitant carotid and coronary disease is not too high, they are at high risk in comparison to patients with only carotid or coronary disease. CABG is the treatment of ischemic heart disease. Advances in the fiel ...
... Concomitant carotid and coronary artery disease: Although the number of patients with concomitant carotid and coronary disease is not too high, they are at high risk in comparison to patients with only carotid or coronary disease. CABG is the treatment of ischemic heart disease. Advances in the fiel ...
Is the time constant of the pulmonary circulation truly constant?
... To the Editor: I read with great interest the recent article by DELCROIX et al. [1] on vascular and right ventricular remodelling in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). I found it very informative; however, I would like to comment on some of the statements that were made. In relat ...
... To the Editor: I read with great interest the recent article by DELCROIX et al. [1] on vascular and right ventricular remodelling in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). I found it very informative; however, I would like to comment on some of the statements that were made. In relat ...
Use of Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter
... We found that in a real-world cohort of patients, the use of a primary prevention ICD was associated with a significant survival benefit. Using a propensity analysis, the benefit of a primary prevention ICD remained significant, after controlling for confounding variables that may affect the decisio ...
... We found that in a real-world cohort of patients, the use of a primary prevention ICD was associated with a significant survival benefit. Using a propensity analysis, the benefit of a primary prevention ICD remained significant, after controlling for confounding variables that may affect the decisio ...
Pressure-Independent Hypertrophy of Veins and Pulmonary Arteries
... blood vessels and myocardium of SH rats suggested enhanced protein synthesis and hypertrophy both in the smooth muscle and endothelial cells. Central venous, portal venous and right ventricular pressures were measured in SH rats and were not elevated when compared with corresponding values for WKy r ...
... blood vessels and myocardium of SH rats suggested enhanced protein synthesis and hypertrophy both in the smooth muscle and endothelial cells. Central venous, portal venous and right ventricular pressures were measured in SH rats and were not elevated when compared with corresponding values for WKy r ...
Nova Scotia Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndromes
... In instances where a recommendation is based on the expert consensus, the notation “Consensus Nova Scotia 2006 or 2007” has been indicated. Literature/citations that were used to inform the Consensus Groups as they came to consensus are referenced. Statements that reflect routine medical care or pra ...
... In instances where a recommendation is based on the expert consensus, the notation “Consensus Nova Scotia 2006 or 2007” has been indicated. Literature/citations that were used to inform the Consensus Groups as they came to consensus are referenced. Statements that reflect routine medical care or pra ...
Mitral inertance in humans: critical factor in Doppler - AJP
... through the valve; 3) viscous, which relates the pressure loss because of viscous drag along the walls; and 4) gravitational, which relates to the effects of gravitational vector forces (10). For most stenotic and regurgitant orifices of clinical relevance, the inertial, viscous, and gravitational c ...
... through the valve; 3) viscous, which relates the pressure loss because of viscous drag along the walls; and 4) gravitational, which relates to the effects of gravitational vector forces (10). For most stenotic and regurgitant orifices of clinical relevance, the inertial, viscous, and gravitational c ...
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.