diabetic ketoacidosis
... complication of diabetes when the body produces high levels of fatty acids called ketones . It can occur in either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but it is more common in people with type 1 diabetes as they produce little or no insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps the sugar enter the cells to prov ...
... complication of diabetes when the body produces high levels of fatty acids called ketones . It can occur in either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but it is more common in people with type 1 diabetes as they produce little or no insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps the sugar enter the cells to prov ...
The Heart A Muscle Activity
... for their size generally pump a larger volume of blood per pump (known as stroke volume). Athletes tend to have low resting heart rates and high stroke volumes. The efficiency of the heart (as exhibited by a lower resting heart rate) is affected by a number of factors, such as overall physical condi ...
... for their size generally pump a larger volume of blood per pump (known as stroke volume). Athletes tend to have low resting heart rates and high stroke volumes. The efficiency of the heart (as exhibited by a lower resting heart rate) is affected by a number of factors, such as overall physical condi ...
ACLS Jeopordy
... THE CLASSIC RSR' IN V1 IS RBBB. MOBITZ II 2ND DEGREE AV BLOCK IS PRESENT BECAUSE THE PR INTERVALS ARE CONSTANT. ...
... THE CLASSIC RSR' IN V1 IS RBBB. MOBITZ II 2ND DEGREE AV BLOCK IS PRESENT BECAUSE THE PR INTERVALS ARE CONSTANT. ...
Teaching at the Bedside Using CHF as the Model
... and blood pressure. Reduced perfusion (blood flow) to the kidneys stimulates the release of renin – an enzyme which catalyzes the production of the potent vasopressor angiotensin. Angiotensin and its metabolites cause further vasoconstriction, and stimulate increased secretion of the steroid aldoste ...
... and blood pressure. Reduced perfusion (blood flow) to the kidneys stimulates the release of renin – an enzyme which catalyzes the production of the potent vasopressor angiotensin. Angiotensin and its metabolites cause further vasoconstriction, and stimulate increased secretion of the steroid aldoste ...
to find the lecture notes for lecture 14 the Heart click here
... actual electrical conductivity of the heart itself represents the overall spread of activity through the heart during depolarization – sum of all electrical activity measured through the placement of 6 leads on the chest wall (V1 – V6) PLUS 6 limb leads (I, II, III, aVR, aVL and aVF) it's usual to g ...
... actual electrical conductivity of the heart itself represents the overall spread of activity through the heart during depolarization – sum of all electrical activity measured through the placement of 6 leads on the chest wall (V1 – V6) PLUS 6 limb leads (I, II, III, aVR, aVL and aVF) it's usual to g ...
PDF - Circulation Research
... After drawing a control blood sample the plasma volume was measured0 with radioactive iodinated human serum albumen.* A dose of approximately 5 fxc was used for each measurement of plasma volume and samples of blood were drawn 10, 15, and 20 minutes after injection for extrapolation to the time of i ...
... After drawing a control blood sample the plasma volume was measured0 with radioactive iodinated human serum albumen.* A dose of approximately 5 fxc was used for each measurement of plasma volume and samples of blood were drawn 10, 15, and 20 minutes after injection for extrapolation to the time of i ...
Press release sanofi-aventis
... reimburse Multaq for atrial fibrillation patients, the drug is not available on the public formularies of any province in Canada. The CDR review process, when compared to the UK’s National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), has ...
... reimburse Multaq for atrial fibrillation patients, the drug is not available on the public formularies of any province in Canada. The CDR review process, when compared to the UK’s National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), has ...
Cholesterol and Heart Disease
... n July 21, 1990, The Lancet published the findings of Dean Ornish, M.D., who demonstrated that heart disease can actually be reversed without medicines.13 Until then, most doctors were not even attempting to reverse heart disease, even though it was, as it is now, the most common cause of death. Mos ...
... n July 21, 1990, The Lancet published the findings of Dean Ornish, M.D., who demonstrated that heart disease can actually be reversed without medicines.13 Until then, most doctors were not even attempting to reverse heart disease, even though it was, as it is now, the most common cause of death. Mos ...
Oops! Who Forgot to Measure Cardiac Contraction Force (dP/dt)?
... and under the control of the ANS. There are two ANS control systems which regulate the CVS. The first is the centrally driven ANS innervation while the second involves the baroreflexes and modulates the central ANS outflow. Sympathetic nerves innervate both the heart and the vasculature while parasy ...
... and under the control of the ANS. There are two ANS control systems which regulate the CVS. The first is the centrally driven ANS innervation while the second involves the baroreflexes and modulates the central ANS outflow. Sympathetic nerves innervate both the heart and the vasculature while parasy ...
Contemporary Management of Sudden Cardiac Death
... early post-MI are also likely to have more HF and increased risk for other cardiac nonarrhythmic mortality. Although SCD may be aborted with ICD therapy, recent studies have demonstrated that ICD shocks may be associated with increased mortality. Adjunctive therapy for the prevention of recurrent ...
... early post-MI are also likely to have more HF and increased risk for other cardiac nonarrhythmic mortality. Although SCD may be aborted with ICD therapy, recent studies have demonstrated that ICD shocks may be associated with increased mortality. Adjunctive therapy for the prevention of recurrent ...
We Got the Beat Lesson Plan PDF
... of clay, based on what they think it looks like. They can build it either individually or with a partner. Sketch in science notebooks, labeling any known parts or features. (Slide 3) “What is the function of the human heart?” (“What does it do?”) (If students do not say “pump,” lead them in this dir ...
... of clay, based on what they think it looks like. They can build it either individually or with a partner. Sketch in science notebooks, labeling any known parts or features. (Slide 3) “What is the function of the human heart?” (“What does it do?”) (If students do not say “pump,” lead them in this dir ...
Irbesartan in Patients with Heart Failure and Preserved
... in many of the processes associated with this syndrome (including hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis, and vascular dysfunction),7,8 inhibitors of this system have been of particular interest as a therapeutic intervention for these patients.9,10 Although information abou ...
... in many of the processes associated with this syndrome (including hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis, and vascular dysfunction),7,8 inhibitors of this system have been of particular interest as a therapeutic intervention for these patients.9,10 Although information abou ...
What is hemodynamic monitoring? There are both invasive and
... Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) can be calculated from the main arterial pressure (MAP), central venous pressure (CVP) and cardiac output (CO). SVR=MAP-CVP/CO*80 Afterload is not completely measured by vascular resistance. Blood viscosity and valvular resistance will all affect vascular resistanc ...
... Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) can be calculated from the main arterial pressure (MAP), central venous pressure (CVP) and cardiac output (CO). SVR=MAP-CVP/CO*80 Afterload is not completely measured by vascular resistance. Blood viscosity and valvular resistance will all affect vascular resistanc ...
Heart Failure: Definition
... • 1-g/dL Hgb reduction associated with a 20% increase in risk of death Tang WH et al, JACC 2008;51:569-576; Anand I et al, Circulation 2004;110:149-154 ...
... • 1-g/dL Hgb reduction associated with a 20% increase in risk of death Tang WH et al, JACC 2008;51:569-576; Anand I et al, Circulation 2004;110:149-154 ...
The Autonomic Nervous System
... • Different effects are due to different receptors (α1, α2 ,β1, β2) – NTs can be excitatory or inhibitory depending upon the receptor type. In adrenergic receptors, α1 is stimulatory and α2 is inhibitory – Different organs carry different receptors. For example, there are α NE receptors in blood ves ...
... • Different effects are due to different receptors (α1, α2 ,β1, β2) – NTs can be excitatory or inhibitory depending upon the receptor type. In adrenergic receptors, α1 is stimulatory and α2 is inhibitory – Different organs carry different receptors. For example, there are α NE receptors in blood ves ...
Hemodynamic and symptomatic improvement after delayed
... Several studies have shown the efficacy of early thrombolytic treatment on resolving the thromboembolic burden and improving the hemodynamic. Best results are seen if the treatment is initiated within 48 h, but in symptomatic patients, effective thrombolysis can be initiated up to 14 days after the ...
... Several studies have shown the efficacy of early thrombolytic treatment on resolving the thromboembolic burden and improving the hemodynamic. Best results are seen if the treatment is initiated within 48 h, but in symptomatic patients, effective thrombolysis can be initiated up to 14 days after the ...
Functions of the Circulatory System
... When the heart contracts, it produces a wave of fluid pressure in the arteries known as blood pressure. Although blood pressure falls when the heart relaxes between beats, the system still remains under pressure due to the elasticity of the arterial walls. Without that pressure, blood would stop flo ...
... When the heart contracts, it produces a wave of fluid pressure in the arteries known as blood pressure. Although blood pressure falls when the heart relaxes between beats, the system still remains under pressure due to the elasticity of the arterial walls. Without that pressure, blood would stop flo ...
Cardiology Referral Guidelines - Gold Coast Primary Health Network
... dyspnoea/chest pain on exertion should be referred to the hospital. If patient presents with heart failure, suspected endocarditis should be immediately referred to the hospital. ...
... dyspnoea/chest pain on exertion should be referred to the hospital. If patient presents with heart failure, suspected endocarditis should be immediately referred to the hospital. ...
Physician use of beta-adrenergic blocking therapy: a
... such medical concerns and chose another class of pharmaceurecords, the evidence of Table 1 suggests that many cardiolotical agents to avoid potential therapeutic complications. We gists in North America "know the right answer" concerning speculate that this "switch class" tactic has in part contribu ...
... such medical concerns and chose another class of pharmaceurecords, the evidence of Table 1 suggests that many cardiolotical agents to avoid potential therapeutic complications. We gists in North America "know the right answer" concerning speculate that this "switch class" tactic has in part contribu ...
Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure
... The prevalence of ICD implantation in HF patients was 21.6% in our study, with a higher rate amongst patients who were enrolled in a HFP. This may be attributable to the lack of awareness amongst general cardiologists and the high cost of device implantation locally. ...
... The prevalence of ICD implantation in HF patients was 21.6% in our study, with a higher rate amongst patients who were enrolled in a HFP. This may be attributable to the lack of awareness amongst general cardiologists and the high cost of device implantation locally. ...
Heart Block Second Degree
... Second degree heart block may be seen in the setting of acute drug overdose or chronic toxicity, involving drugs that block the AV node and so may include: ...
... Second degree heart block may be seen in the setting of acute drug overdose or chronic toxicity, involving drugs that block the AV node and so may include: ...
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.