Dysnatraemia in Heart Failure: A Descriptive Study
... stay 3. To correlate between the serum sodium levels with other variables such as SBP, blood urea levels, and serum creatinine levels at the time of admission in heart failure patients. ...
... stay 3. To correlate between the serum sodium levels with other variables such as SBP, blood urea levels, and serum creatinine levels at the time of admission in heart failure patients. ...
Fulltext - Jultika
... coronary bypass, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and right heart infarction. Traditionally, treatment has consisted of fluid loading (volume expansion) and the use of inotropic agents. In the present series of studies, an experimental model of acute right heart failure was developed usi ...
... coronary bypass, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and right heart infarction. Traditionally, treatment has consisted of fluid loading (volume expansion) and the use of inotropic agents. In the present series of studies, an experimental model of acute right heart failure was developed usi ...
Human Physiology/The cardiovascular system
... stenosis. Aortic stenosis occurs in this condition usually in patients in their 40s or 50s, an average of 10 years earlier than in people with normal aortic valves. Another common complication of rheumatic fever is thickening and stenosis (partial blocking) of the mitral valve. For patients who have ...
... stenosis. Aortic stenosis occurs in this condition usually in patients in their 40s or 50s, an average of 10 years earlier than in people with normal aortic valves. Another common complication of rheumatic fever is thickening and stenosis (partial blocking) of the mitral valve. For patients who have ...
Physiology of the Right Ventricle
... Measurements of systolic function are ideally load-independent, which means constancy over a wide range of immediate changes in preload or afterload. The requirement is met with an acceptable approximation by Emax in intact hearts. This is because Emax is the only point of the pressure–volume curve ...
... Measurements of systolic function are ideally load-independent, which means constancy over a wide range of immediate changes in preload or afterload. The requirement is met with an acceptable approximation by Emax in intact hearts. This is because Emax is the only point of the pressure–volume curve ...
The Correlation between Right Descending Pulmonary Artery
... pulmonary artery, has been accepted as a sign of pulmonary hypertension (PH). To clarify its diagnostic value, we investigated the relationship between right descending pulmonary artery diameter (RDPAD) and systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP). Methods: In a total of 229 subjects enrolled, SPAP ...
... pulmonary artery, has been accepted as a sign of pulmonary hypertension (PH). To clarify its diagnostic value, we investigated the relationship between right descending pulmonary artery diameter (RDPAD) and systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP). Methods: In a total of 229 subjects enrolled, SPAP ...
Exercise for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
... occurs at a highly reproducible (25) rate pressure product (heart rate times systolic blood pressure) if factors such as time of day, room temperature, and body position are constant (6). Many patients do not demonstrate this classic pattern, suggesting that coronary vasospastic changes contribute t ...
... occurs at a highly reproducible (25) rate pressure product (heart rate times systolic blood pressure) if factors such as time of day, room temperature, and body position are constant (6). Many patients do not demonstrate this classic pattern, suggesting that coronary vasospastic changes contribute t ...
SeismoPen: Pulse Recognition via a Smart Pen
... having the physician carry an additional device an entire day is less convenient than just utilizing a pen for a measurement (see Figure 1). Besides being lightweight, a pen is already carried within the physician’s coat. Furthermore, as will be shown in this paper, a pen can provide precise pulse r ...
... having the physician carry an additional device an entire day is less convenient than just utilizing a pen for a measurement (see Figure 1). Besides being lightweight, a pen is already carried within the physician’s coat. Furthermore, as will be shown in this paper, a pen can provide precise pulse r ...
roles of oxidative stress and the mineralocorticoid receptor in
... MetS.10) The effects of aldosterone are mediated by the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), which belongs to the nuclear receptor superfamily. Aldosterone and MR are thought to contribute both to the development of MetS and to the progression of target organ damage associated with this condition. Renal ...
... MetS.10) The effects of aldosterone are mediated by the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), which belongs to the nuclear receptor superfamily. Aldosterone and MR are thought to contribute both to the development of MetS and to the progression of target organ damage associated with this condition. Renal ...
DIAGNOSIS BY FEELING (Palpation) Pt 3
... It is also considered to reflect the state of the Gathering Qi of the chest (Zong Qi). If the pulsation under this area is regular, and not tight nor rapid, it indicates a good state of the Gathering Qi. If the pulsation is faint but clear, it indicates deficiency of Gathering Qi. ...
... It is also considered to reflect the state of the Gathering Qi of the chest (Zong Qi). If the pulsation under this area is regular, and not tight nor rapid, it indicates a good state of the Gathering Qi. If the pulsation is faint but clear, it indicates deficiency of Gathering Qi. ...
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitor: Beat to Beat
... Introduction Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring is important for the management of cardiovascular diseases. The BP of an individual can vary by tens of millimeters of mercury during 24 hours depending on number of factors that include subject’s physical activity, mental state, use of medications and con ...
... Introduction Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring is important for the management of cardiovascular diseases. The BP of an individual can vary by tens of millimeters of mercury during 24 hours depending on number of factors that include subject’s physical activity, mental state, use of medications and con ...
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Inflammation
... inflammation, and cell death. TNF-α is important in initiating and regulating the cytokine cascade during an inflammatory response. Most of the studies focused on the TNF-α as an immune mediator but its function in cardiac cells is not well defined. This review focuses on the role of TNF-α in acute ...
... inflammation, and cell death. TNF-α is important in initiating and regulating the cytokine cascade during an inflammatory response. Most of the studies focused on the TNF-α as an immune mediator but its function in cardiac cells is not well defined. This review focuses on the role of TNF-α in acute ...
PDF - Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
... unreliable anxiolytics when given alone, unless the animal has central nervous system depression; however, they are able to provide improved sedation when given in combination with opioids and dissociatives [22]. Furthermore, young puppies, unlike adult dogs, are more susceptible to the sedative eff ...
... unreliable anxiolytics when given alone, unless the animal has central nervous system depression; however, they are able to provide improved sedation when given in combination with opioids and dissociatives [22]. Furthermore, young puppies, unlike adult dogs, are more susceptible to the sedative eff ...
Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Patients Presenting
... dyslipidaemia, renal insufficiency, physical inactivity, low socioeconomic status, and increased heart rate are clinical factors less consistently associated with heart failure 20. Other risk factors include biochemical markers such as homocysteine, insulin-like growth factor 1, tumor necrosis facto ...
... dyslipidaemia, renal insufficiency, physical inactivity, low socioeconomic status, and increased heart rate are clinical factors less consistently associated with heart failure 20. Other risk factors include biochemical markers such as homocysteine, insulin-like growth factor 1, tumor necrosis facto ...
Presentation2n - Pheonix India
... • Interest grew after studies on protective effect of volatile agents on myocardium • Propofol,thiopentone,midazolam may all be given • Opioid given in smaller dosages with inhalational agent at .5-1.5 MAC • Isoflurane,sevoflurane and desflurane used • N2O not used because of its tendency to expand ...
... • Interest grew after studies on protective effect of volatile agents on myocardium • Propofol,thiopentone,midazolam may all be given • Opioid given in smaller dosages with inhalational agent at .5-1.5 MAC • Isoflurane,sevoflurane and desflurane used • N2O not used because of its tendency to expand ...
Takotsubo - S. Blake Wachter, MD, PhD Advanced Heart Failure
... to B2-Gi High levels of epinephrine can be prothrombolitic › Controversial to treat with anticoagulation Estrogen? ...
... to B2-Gi High levels of epinephrine can be prothrombolitic › Controversial to treat with anticoagulation Estrogen? ...
A 93-Year-Old Woman with an Abnormal
... The presence of RBBB does not interfere with the interpretation of ST elevation in other leads, nor does it interfere with the recognition of Q waves in the setting of an MI. The previous ECG of this patient shows she has a pre-existing RBBB, making myocardial ischemia less likely; in addition, she ...
... The presence of RBBB does not interfere with the interpretation of ST elevation in other leads, nor does it interfere with the recognition of Q waves in the setting of an MI. The previous ECG of this patient shows she has a pre-existing RBBB, making myocardial ischemia less likely; in addition, she ...
BALLOON VALVULPLASTY OF PULMONIC STENOSIS
... - V1)2 ]. As a guide a pressure gradient (PG) <50mmHg is considered mild, a PG between 50 and 100mmHg is moderately severe and a PG >100mmHg is severe. If there is dynamic outflow tract obstruction this is best seen on spectral Doppler as an exponential increase in velocity. In this situation estima ...
... - V1)2 ]. As a guide a pressure gradient (PG) <50mmHg is considered mild, a PG between 50 and 100mmHg is moderately severe and a PG >100mmHg is severe. If there is dynamic outflow tract obstruction this is best seen on spectral Doppler as an exponential increase in velocity. In this situation estima ...
Left Heart Failure With a Normal Ejection Fraction: Identification of
... Methods and Results: Freehand 3-dimensional echocardiography was used to measure left ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic volumes in 99 asymptomatic normal controls and 2 groups with chronic heart failure: 35 patients with normal ejection fraction with longstanding hypertension (hypertensive ...
... Methods and Results: Freehand 3-dimensional echocardiography was used to measure left ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic volumes in 99 asymptomatic normal controls and 2 groups with chronic heart failure: 35 patients with normal ejection fraction with longstanding hypertension (hypertensive ...
Viscous Fluids
... discussions we restricted ourselves to ideal fluids, those that do not exhibit any frictional properties. Often these can be neglected and the results of the previous chapter applied without any modifications whatsoever. Clearly mass is conserved even in the presence of viscous frictional forces and ...
... discussions we restricted ourselves to ideal fluids, those that do not exhibit any frictional properties. Often these can be neglected and the results of the previous chapter applied without any modifications whatsoever. Clearly mass is conserved even in the presence of viscous frictional forces and ...
Isorhythmic AV Dissociation
... R-P interval of 0.12 sec was reached at the end of the top strip. The P then moved to the left relative to the QRS, so that by the end of the bottom strip, the P was 0.21 sec before the QRS. This oscillation of the P about the QRS was repeated continuously, with a period of about 20 sec. The correla ...
... R-P interval of 0.12 sec was reached at the end of the top strip. The P then moved to the left relative to the QRS, so that by the end of the bottom strip, the P was 0.21 sec before the QRS. This oscillation of the P about the QRS was repeated continuously, with a period of about 20 sec. The correla ...
Q and A-ASD_V3.indd - Adult Congenital Heart Association
... What types of symptoms should I look for? In adulthood, symptoms are often subtle. You may have decreased exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, increased fatigue, irregular heartbeats, palpitations and/or fainting. If left untreated, you might be at increased risk for stroke, heart failure and/or ...
... What types of symptoms should I look for? In adulthood, symptoms are often subtle. You may have decreased exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, increased fatigue, irregular heartbeats, palpitations and/or fainting. If left untreated, you might be at increased risk for stroke, heart failure and/or ...
Frothy pink sputum with left sided heart failure
... • frothy+pink+sputum+with+left+sided+heart+failure November 08, 2015, 22:31 Frothy pink sputum with left sided heart failure Aug 9, 2012 . If the left half of the heart fails (left ventricular failure), fluid will build up. It is important to realise though that left. Acute heart failure may be de n ...
... • frothy+pink+sputum+with+left+sided+heart+failure November 08, 2015, 22:31 Frothy pink sputum with left sided heart failure Aug 9, 2012 . If the left half of the heart fails (left ventricular failure), fluid will build up. It is important to realise though that left. Acute heart failure may be de n ...
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
... that are similar to those of patients with heart suspected. Scintigraphy with specific radioactive failure. tracers can also assist in the recognition of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis34 and should Specialized Testing in Selected Patients be considered in older patients with increased Specific ca ...
... that are similar to those of patients with heart suspected. Scintigraphy with specific radioactive failure. tracers can also assist in the recognition of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis34 and should Specialized Testing in Selected Patients be considered in older patients with increased Specific ca ...
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.