Meta-Analysis of Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials Comparing
... This analysis, involving more than 100,000 patient-years of observation, found a highly significant 16% reduction of coronary death or MI (p ⬍ 0.00001) and, similarly, a 16% reduction in coronary death or any cardiovascular events in patients receiving high-dose statin therapy versus those receiving ...
... This analysis, involving more than 100,000 patient-years of observation, found a highly significant 16% reduction of coronary death or MI (p ⬍ 0.00001) and, similarly, a 16% reduction in coronary death or any cardiovascular events in patients receiving high-dose statin therapy versus those receiving ...
preliminary data do not disseminate
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Lesson Overview
... circulatory system in blood vessels: Arteries are large vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body. Except for the pulmonary arteries, all arteries carry oxygen-rich blood. Capillaries are the smallest vessels. Their thin walls allow oxygen and nutrients to pass from blo ...
... circulatory system in blood vessels: Arteries are large vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body. Except for the pulmonary arteries, all arteries carry oxygen-rich blood. Capillaries are the smallest vessels. Their thin walls allow oxygen and nutrients to pass from blo ...
RENAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERACTION
... • 28 of 29 large prospective studies of HF have found anemia to be an independent predictor of mortality. • Among HF patients for each 1 g/dl decrement in Hb, there is a 13 % increase in risk for all-cause mortality • Patients with anemia and CKD are more likely to progress to ESRD irrespective of t ...
... • 28 of 29 large prospective studies of HF have found anemia to be an independent predictor of mortality. • Among HF patients for each 1 g/dl decrement in Hb, there is a 13 % increase in risk for all-cause mortality • Patients with anemia and CKD are more likely to progress to ESRD irrespective of t ...
No evidence for systolic or diastolic left ventricular dysfunction at rest
... group of 20 patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ŽIDDM. Žmean age, 35 " 8 years; mean diabetes duration, 17 " 7 years.. Our patients were free of autonomic neuropathy and major micro- or macrovascular complications and had no evidence of ischemic heart disease or hypertension. The resul ...
... group of 20 patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ŽIDDM. Žmean age, 35 " 8 years; mean diabetes duration, 17 " 7 years.. Our patients were free of autonomic neuropathy and major micro- or macrovascular complications and had no evidence of ischemic heart disease or hypertension. The resul ...
Measure Information Form
... without both angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) contraindications who are prescribed an ACEI or ARB at hospital discharge. For purposes of this measure, LVSD is defined as chart documentation of a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than ...
... without both angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) contraindications who are prescribed an ACEI or ARB at hospital discharge. For purposes of this measure, LVSD is defined as chart documentation of a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than ...
Clinic
... a therm: „critical heart disease“. The presence of a heart murmur is not a significant sign of heart disease. The murmur may suggest the possibility of heart disease in an infant, or the murmur can be a functional or innocent murmur. On ohter hand not all serious heart diseases are accompanied by a ...
... a therm: „critical heart disease“. The presence of a heart murmur is not a significant sign of heart disease. The murmur may suggest the possibility of heart disease in an infant, or the murmur can be a functional or innocent murmur. On ohter hand not all serious heart diseases are accompanied by a ...
high altitude disease, pap, feedlot hypertension, and
... So why do the pulmonary arteries begin to narrow and restrict flow? For 3 possible reasons: 1) High altitude exposure, 2) Diseases of the lung such as pneumonia, and 3) Slow or shallow breathing. All 3 factors can trigger the disease through one common mechanism: they reduce the amount of oxygen ent ...
... So why do the pulmonary arteries begin to narrow and restrict flow? For 3 possible reasons: 1) High altitude exposure, 2) Diseases of the lung such as pneumonia, and 3) Slow or shallow breathing. All 3 factors can trigger the disease through one common mechanism: they reduce the amount of oxygen ent ...
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND CONTROL OF BLOOD SUPPLY
... insufficient force then the blood will sit in the pocket valves in the veins. This is Blood Pooling At rest gravity, pocket valves and smooth muscle are enough to maintain VR at rest, but not during or immediately after exercise Therefore, the skeletal and respiratory pumps are needed to maintain VR ...
... insufficient force then the blood will sit in the pocket valves in the veins. This is Blood Pooling At rest gravity, pocket valves and smooth muscle are enough to maintain VR at rest, but not during or immediately after exercise Therefore, the skeletal and respiratory pumps are needed to maintain VR ...
Definition, leads, limb, augmented limb, precordial, Characteristics
... Lead aVL or "augmented vector left" has the positive (black) electrode on the left arm. The negative electrode is a combination of the right arm (white) electrode and the left leg (red) electrode, which "augments" the signal strength of the positive electrode on the left arm. Lead aVF or "augmented ...
... Lead aVL or "augmented vector left" has the positive (black) electrode on the left arm. The negative electrode is a combination of the right arm (white) electrode and the left leg (red) electrode, which "augments" the signal strength of the positive electrode on the left arm. Lead aVF or "augmented ...
Quality of care
... BNP for CHF The future? “I think it’s going to be an elegant way of being able to track patients with heart failure and seeing where exactly they are. It may become, if my hunch is right […] the complete blood count measurement to see where a patient is at with this heart failure syndrome at any gi ...
... BNP for CHF The future? “I think it’s going to be an elegant way of being able to track patients with heart failure and seeing where exactly they are. It may become, if my hunch is right […] the complete blood count measurement to see where a patient is at with this heart failure syndrome at any gi ...
Full version (PDF file)
... crossing of the great arteries as well as to assess the heart rhythm and frequency. The normal cardiac rhythm in fetuses is characterized by a regular heart rate ranging between 100 and 180 beats per min., depending on gestational age and degree of fetal activity, with a normal 1:1 atrioventricular ...
... crossing of the great arteries as well as to assess the heart rhythm and frequency. The normal cardiac rhythm in fetuses is characterized by a regular heart rate ranging between 100 and 180 beats per min., depending on gestational age and degree of fetal activity, with a normal 1:1 atrioventricular ...
American Ginseng Acutely Regulates Contractile Function of the Heart
... 2) Chronic treatment of ginseng exerts a relaxing effect (decreased systolic blood pressure, vasodilatation, depressant action on cardiomyocyte contraction and heart rate) 3) Underlying mechanisms are still unclear ...
... 2) Chronic treatment of ginseng exerts a relaxing effect (decreased systolic blood pressure, vasodilatation, depressant action on cardiomyocyte contraction and heart rate) 3) Underlying mechanisms are still unclear ...
PDF - Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... RVOT, GCV, and right coronary cusp (RCC) (VT 2, Figure 1C; VT 3, Figure 1D; and VT 4, Figure 1E, respectively). Gradual transition between 2 of those VT morphologies (VT 3 and VT 4) was observed, and the local ventricular activation in the GCV preceded the QRS onset during both of those VTs (Figure ...
... RVOT, GCV, and right coronary cusp (RCC) (VT 2, Figure 1C; VT 3, Figure 1D; and VT 4, Figure 1E, respectively). Gradual transition between 2 of those VT morphologies (VT 3 and VT 4) was observed, and the local ventricular activation in the GCV preceded the QRS onset during both of those VTs (Figure ...
Communication Associated with
... the ventricular septal defect in this patient did not alter the pattern of right ventricularcoronary arterial blood flow as observed in cases with an intact ventricular septum. The functional size of the ventricular septal defect was sufficiently small to preserve a systolic pressure gradient betwee ...
... the ventricular septal defect in this patient did not alter the pattern of right ventricularcoronary arterial blood flow as observed in cases with an intact ventricular septum. The functional size of the ventricular septal defect was sufficiently small to preserve a systolic pressure gradient betwee ...
THE CARDIAC CYCLE
... The diastole of atria and ventricles always overlaps. (so that filling can take place) The valves allow and ensure one-way flow of blood. Blood always flows from areas of high pressure to areas of lower pressure. The valves always open due to pressure changes occurring in chambers present on ...
... The diastole of atria and ventricles always overlaps. (so that filling can take place) The valves allow and ensure one-way flow of blood. Blood always flows from areas of high pressure to areas of lower pressure. The valves always open due to pressure changes occurring in chambers present on ...
Embryology - Conotruncal development
... of conotruncal septum. Abnormal conal rotation takes place Mal rotation of trunco-bulbar ridges causes misalignment of septum and straddling of aorta over VSD Another mechanism-hypoplasia and under development of the pulmonary infundibulum causes infundibular hypoplasia. ...
... of conotruncal septum. Abnormal conal rotation takes place Mal rotation of trunco-bulbar ridges causes misalignment of septum and straddling of aorta over VSD Another mechanism-hypoplasia and under development of the pulmonary infundibulum causes infundibular hypoplasia. ...
Cardiac valve areas
... insufficiency, reduced overload of left ventricular in diastolic there may be heard a rumbling DM over the apex which can be distinguished from the organic MS by following points --- not accompanied by a loud snappy S1 , or a thrill ---(There are unequivocal fingings compatible with AR,i.e.blowing D ...
... insufficiency, reduced overload of left ventricular in diastolic there may be heard a rumbling DM over the apex which can be distinguished from the organic MS by following points --- not accompanied by a loud snappy S1 , or a thrill ---(There are unequivocal fingings compatible with AR,i.e.blowing D ...
No Slide Title - University of Mount Union
... Norris, F. & Elrod, C. (2006). Psychosocial consequences of disaster: A review of past research. In F. H. Norris, S. Galea, M. j. Friedman, & P. J. Watson. Methods for disaster mental health research. The Guildford Press: New York. Buckley, T. C., & Kaloupek, D. G. (2001). A meta-analytic examinatio ...
... Norris, F. & Elrod, C. (2006). Psychosocial consequences of disaster: A review of past research. In F. H. Norris, S. Galea, M. j. Friedman, & P. J. Watson. Methods for disaster mental health research. The Guildford Press: New York. Buckley, T. C., & Kaloupek, D. G. (2001). A meta-analytic examinatio ...
Hearts and Bones - The Heart Skeleton of the Otter {Lutra
... 1984). It serves to stabilize the heart during contraction and relaxation, especially to act against deformation of the aorta. Pieces of cartilage were found in single otter hearts (ZOGALL 1992). In the only other examination of mustelid hearts (Meles meles L. and Zorilla striata Shaw.) known from t ...
... 1984). It serves to stabilize the heart during contraction and relaxation, especially to act against deformation of the aorta. Pieces of cartilage were found in single otter hearts (ZOGALL 1992). In the only other examination of mustelid hearts (Meles meles L. and Zorilla striata Shaw.) known from t ...
5- Normal electrocardiogram
... 2-Draw normal ECG of 12 leads standard unipolar (aVR, aVL, aVF) and bipolar limb leads (L 1, L 2, L 3 ) and unipolar chest leads(C 1, …….C 6). 3-State the direction of cardiac vector. 4- Normal cardiac vector. 5- How draw cardiac vector from bipolar limb leads. 6-How find HR from regular ECG and irr ...
... 2-Draw normal ECG of 12 leads standard unipolar (aVR, aVL, aVF) and bipolar limb leads (L 1, L 2, L 3 ) and unipolar chest leads(C 1, …….C 6). 3-State the direction of cardiac vector. 4- Normal cardiac vector. 5- How draw cardiac vector from bipolar limb leads. 6-How find HR from regular ECG and irr ...
Cardiac Arrhythmias in the Intensive Care Unit
... Cardioversion of a patient with AF carries a stroke risk from 1.1% if anticoagulated for 3 weeks to 7% if not anticoagulated, even if AF duration is less than 1 week.19 Due to delay between resumption of organized atrial electrical activity and of organized mechanical contraction, there can be delay ...
... Cardioversion of a patient with AF carries a stroke risk from 1.1% if anticoagulated for 3 weeks to 7% if not anticoagulated, even if AF duration is less than 1 week.19 Due to delay between resumption of organized atrial electrical activity and of organized mechanical contraction, there can be delay ...
A β1-Adrenergic Receptor/β-Arrestin1
... Violin J et al. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2007;8:416-22 Noma et al, JCI. 2007;117:2445-58. Kim IM et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Sep 23;105(38):14555-60 ...
... Violin J et al. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2007;8:416-22 Noma et al, JCI. 2007;117:2445-58. Kim IM et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Sep 23;105(38):14555-60 ...
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... an established therapy for patients with systolic heart failure (HF), low ejection fraction (EF) and prolonged QRS duration and who had received optimal drug treatment (1, 2). CRT improves left ventricular function, clinical status, quality of life and reduces hospitalization and mortality (3). Atri ...
... an established therapy for patients with systolic heart failure (HF), low ejection fraction (EF) and prolonged QRS duration and who had received optimal drug treatment (1, 2). CRT improves left ventricular function, clinical status, quality of life and reduces hospitalization and mortality (3). Atri ...
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow stops to a part of the heart causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw. Often it is in the center or left side of the chest and lasts for more than a few minutes. The discomfort may occasionally feel like heartburn. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, nausea, feeling faint, a cold sweat, or feeling tired. About 30% of people have atypical symptoms, with women more likely than men to present atypically. Among those over 75 years old, about 5% have had an MI with little or no history of symptoms. An MI may cause heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, or cardiac arrest.Most MIs occur due to coronary artery disease. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor diet, and excessive alcohol intake, among others. The mechanism of an MI often involves the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque, leading to complete blockage of a coronary artery. MIs are less commonly caused by coronary artery spasms, which may be due to cocaine, significant emotional stress, and extreme cold, among others. A number of tests are useful to help with diagnosis, including electrocardiograms (ECGs), blood tests, and coronary angiography. An ECG may confirm an ST elevation MI if ST elevation is present. Commonly used blood tests include troponin and less often creatine kinase MB.Aspirin is an appropriate immediate treatment for a suspected MI. Nitroglycerin or opioids may be used to help with chest pain; however, they do not improve overall outcomes. Supplemental oxygen should be used in those with low oxygen levels or shortness of breath. In ST elevation MIs treatments which attempt to restore blood flow to the heart are typically recommended and include angioplasty, where the arteries are pushed open, or thrombolysis, where the blockage is removed using medications. People who have a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) are often managed with the blood thinner heparin, with the additional use angioplasty in those at high risk. In people with blockages of multiple coronary arteries and diabetes, bypass surgery (CABG) may be recommended rather than angioplasty. After an MI, lifestyle modifications, along with long term treatment with aspirin, beta blockers, and statins, are typically recommended.Worldwide, more than 3 million people have ST elevation MIs and 4 million have NSTEMIs each year. STEMIs occur about twice as often in men as women. About one million people have an MI each year in the United States. In the developed world the risk of death in those who have had an STEMI is about 10%. Rates of MI for a given age have decreased globally between 1990 and 2010.