AHA/ADA Scientific Statement
... Lifestyle modification deserves primary emphasis in all diabetic individuals. Patients should focus on the reduction of saturated fat and cholesterol intake, weight loss (if indicated), and increases in dietary fiber and physical activity. These lifestyle changes have been shown to improve the lipid ...
... Lifestyle modification deserves primary emphasis in all diabetic individuals. Patients should focus on the reduction of saturated fat and cholesterol intake, weight loss (if indicated), and increases in dietary fiber and physical activity. These lifestyle changes have been shown to improve the lipid ...
Lesson 11.1: Learning the Key Terms
... At what rate does the SA node tell the heart to beat? How does the SA node communicate this to the heart? ...
... At what rate does the SA node tell the heart to beat? How does the SA node communicate this to the heart? ...
(5)ANTI-ARRHYTHMICS
... Ganglion-blocking activity may cause vasodilation and hypotension but these effects are less pronounced than those of quinidine (because of no alpha blocking effect 2.) 1+2 →less ANS induced A/E Most troublesome adverse effect with long-term therapy is a lupus-like syndrome with NBME rash, art ...
... Ganglion-blocking activity may cause vasodilation and hypotension but these effects are less pronounced than those of quinidine (because of no alpha blocking effect 2.) 1+2 →less ANS induced A/E Most troublesome adverse effect with long-term therapy is a lupus-like syndrome with NBME rash, art ...
Focused Cardiovascular Assessment
... 3. Recognize abnormal cardiovascular assessment findings associated with inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. ...
... 3. Recognize abnormal cardiovascular assessment findings associated with inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. ...
Atrial Fibrillation
... Class Ia (quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide), class Ic (flecainide, propafenone), and class III (amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide), class I associated with increase mortality. ► Amiodarone is the most effective agent and can be used in the setting of LV dysfunction, CAD, LVH…etc. However, it has ...
... Class Ia (quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide), class Ic (flecainide, propafenone), and class III (amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide), class I associated with increase mortality. ► Amiodarone is the most effective agent and can be used in the setting of LV dysfunction, CAD, LVH…etc. However, it has ...
Red blood cells Fibrin
... Agglutination can be used for blood typing. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. ...
... Agglutination can be used for blood typing. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. ...
chapt13_lecture
... Agglutination can be used for blood typing. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. ...
... Agglutination can be used for blood typing. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. ...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Children`s Cardiomyopathy Foundation
... Several types of medications are used in children with DCM to treat heart failure symptoms and to stop the heart from deteriorating. Common medications include angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, lisinopril) to relax the arteries and decrease the heart’s workload, d ...
... Several types of medications are used in children with DCM to treat heart failure symptoms and to stop the heart from deteriorating. Common medications include angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, lisinopril) to relax the arteries and decrease the heart’s workload, d ...
Severe Aortic Stenosis - Loma Linda University Medical Center
... 130/90 mm Hg or a history of hypertension and being on antihypertensive medications. Diabetes mellitus was defined as fasting blood sugar greater than 125 mg/dL or being on a regimen of antidiabetic agents. Renal insufficiency was defined as serum creatinine of 2 mg/dL or greater. Coronary artery di ...
... 130/90 mm Hg or a history of hypertension and being on antihypertensive medications. Diabetes mellitus was defined as fasting blood sugar greater than 125 mg/dL or being on a regimen of antidiabetic agents. Renal insufficiency was defined as serum creatinine of 2 mg/dL or greater. Coronary artery di ...
CVS File - Marjon Moodle
... provided by the blood, so if your blood flow is restricted or stopped, brain cells will begin to die. This can cause brain damage and possibly death. A stroke is therefore a medical emergency and prompt treatment is essential. The sooner a person who has had a stroke receives treatment, the less dam ...
... provided by the blood, so if your blood flow is restricted or stopped, brain cells will begin to die. This can cause brain damage and possibly death. A stroke is therefore a medical emergency and prompt treatment is essential. The sooner a person who has had a stroke receives treatment, the less dam ...
Atrial Septal Defect
... Severity of symptoms often depends on the size of the hole. Large ASDs may cause fatigue, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmia, and/or an enlarged heart. ...
... Severity of symptoms often depends on the size of the hole. Large ASDs may cause fatigue, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmia, and/or an enlarged heart. ...
Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes
... Importance of Rapid Reperfusion in STEMI “…Expeditious restoration of flow in the obstructed infarct artery after the onset of symptoms in patients with STEMI is a key determinant of short- and long-term outcomes…” 30 minutes of delay = 8% increase in relative risk of 1-year mortality Antman EM, An ...
... Importance of Rapid Reperfusion in STEMI “…Expeditious restoration of flow in the obstructed infarct artery after the onset of symptoms in patients with STEMI is a key determinant of short- and long-term outcomes…” 30 minutes of delay = 8% increase in relative risk of 1-year mortality Antman EM, An ...
Capability of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and Amino
... In the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure in the adult, it has been suggested that 4 stages be considered in the evolution of heart failure (heart failure stages A through D) (4 ). Typically, in asymptomatic ...
... In the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure in the adult, it has been suggested that 4 stages be considered in the evolution of heart failure (heart failure stages A through D) (4 ). Typically, in asymptomatic ...
ischemic heart disease: an overview
... for the treatment of ischemic heart disease. When selecting the most appropriate pharmacologic treatment for an individual patient, specific consideration should be given to agents that have been proven to improve prognosis. An in-depth discussion of these agents is beyond the scope of this paper; r ...
... for the treatment of ischemic heart disease. When selecting the most appropriate pharmacologic treatment for an individual patient, specific consideration should be given to agents that have been proven to improve prognosis. An in-depth discussion of these agents is beyond the scope of this paper; r ...
Chapter 40
... Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Diuretics (thiazides, furosemide), spironolactone (Aldactone) Some beta blockers ...
... Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Diuretics (thiazides, furosemide), spironolactone (Aldactone) Some beta blockers ...
atrial septal defect?
... The mission of the HeartCenterOnline is to be the premier cardiovascular specialized health care site on the Internet, to provide cardiovascular patients, their families and other site visitors with the tools they need to better understand the complex nature of heart-related conditions, treatments a ...
... The mission of the HeartCenterOnline is to be the premier cardiovascular specialized health care site on the Internet, to provide cardiovascular patients, their families and other site visitors with the tools they need to better understand the complex nature of heart-related conditions, treatments a ...
oxytocin for post partum hemorrhage
... For the management of postpartum hemorrhage due to presumed uterine atony, when an immediate contractile response is desired. Mechanism of Action Oxytocin indirectly stimulated contraction of uterine smooth muscle by increasing the sodium permeability of uterine myometrial tissue. The drug increases ...
... For the management of postpartum hemorrhage due to presumed uterine atony, when an immediate contractile response is desired. Mechanism of Action Oxytocin indirectly stimulated contraction of uterine smooth muscle by increasing the sodium permeability of uterine myometrial tissue. The drug increases ...
Slide 1
... degree bend and generated largely by a drag effect, ie hydrodynamic pushing force of flow directly on the leaflets ...
... degree bend and generated largely by a drag effect, ie hydrodynamic pushing force of flow directly on the leaflets ...
Eplerenone shared care guidelines
... To assess the suitability of the patient for treatment and to confirm the diagnosis of heart failure. To discuss the benefits and side effects of treatment with the patient/carer and the need for long term monitoring if applicable. To perform baseline tests and routine tests until the patient ...
... To assess the suitability of the patient for treatment and to confirm the diagnosis of heart failure. To discuss the benefits and side effects of treatment with the patient/carer and the need for long term monitoring if applicable. To perform baseline tests and routine tests until the patient ...
Objectives - LSU School of Medicine
... 1. Explain the relationship between flow, pressure and resistance. 2. Explain the relationship between pressure, height, gravity and density. 3. Explain the concepts of volume, flow and velocity. 4. Explain Poiseuille's Law and describe how length, radius and viscosity influence resistance. 5. E ...
... 1. Explain the relationship between flow, pressure and resistance. 2. Explain the relationship between pressure, height, gravity and density. 3. Explain the concepts of volume, flow and velocity. 4. Explain Poiseuille's Law and describe how length, radius and viscosity influence resistance. 5. E ...
The 2014 American College of Cardiology ACC/American Heart
... (using a contemporary assay) should be obtained at presentation and at 3 to 6 hours after symptom onset. Risk scores can help assess prognosis. In patients with symptoms consistent with ACS without objective evidence of myocardial ischemia (nonischemic ECG and normal cardiac troponin levels), noninv ...
... (using a contemporary assay) should be obtained at presentation and at 3 to 6 hours after symptom onset. Risk scores can help assess prognosis. In patients with symptoms consistent with ACS without objective evidence of myocardial ischemia (nonischemic ECG and normal cardiac troponin levels), noninv ...
Dx Imaging 3 Final - Logan Class of December 2011
... Lung diseases Granulomatous disease 99% from Histoplasmosis (central US) Almost all calcify Findings Hilar adenopathy ...
... Lung diseases Granulomatous disease 99% from Histoplasmosis (central US) Almost all calcify Findings Hilar adenopathy ...
Obstetric Anesthesia— What the obstetrician should know.
... crystalloid and colloid already given? Size of patient? Starting Hct? Normal Hct may mean lack of IV fluid. Detection (order of deterioration: mental changes and RR, then HR, then BP). Dx is clinical and decision to transfuse should be clinical. ...
... crystalloid and colloid already given? Size of patient? Starting Hct? Normal Hct may mean lack of IV fluid. Detection (order of deterioration: mental changes and RR, then HR, then BP). Dx is clinical and decision to transfuse should be clinical. ...
Theme 9. Management of the patients with stable angina
... over the world, with a mortality rate higher than that of all cancers combined. The annual mortality rate for patients with chronic angina is approximately 2%, but is much higher in certain subsets of patients, particularly the elderly. A definition of Angina: Angina or Angina Pectoris, is used to d ...
... over the world, with a mortality rate higher than that of all cancers combined. The annual mortality rate for patients with chronic angina is approximately 2%, but is much higher in certain subsets of patients, particularly the elderly. A definition of Angina: Angina or Angina Pectoris, is used to d ...
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.