Vulnerable Brain and Ventricular Assist Devices
... devastating events and to prevent them is ongoing. Most studies of neurological complications with LVAS have found a strong correlation between elevated mean arterial blood pressure, anticoagulation levels, and systemic infection.3–5 Ischemic strokes can occur because of thrombi that pass from the h ...
... devastating events and to prevent them is ongoing. Most studies of neurological complications with LVAS have found a strong correlation between elevated mean arterial blood pressure, anticoagulation levels, and systemic infection.3–5 Ischemic strokes can occur because of thrombi that pass from the h ...
Get your students involved in the Olympic
... Blood pressure is a measure of how much the blood pushes on the walls of vessels in the circulatory system. It is usually measured using a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer and is recorded using a two-number system, for instance 120/80. The first number is the systolic blood pressure, the pressure ...
... Blood pressure is a measure of how much the blood pushes on the walls of vessels in the circulatory system. It is usually measured using a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer and is recorded using a two-number system, for instance 120/80. The first number is the systolic blood pressure, the pressure ...
Blood Vessels - El Camino College
... • III. Disorders of the blood vessles• a. Arthrosclerosis- hardening of artery due to fatty deposits. The artery loses its flexibility. • b. Aneurysm- widening or out pocketing or an artery or vein increasing the changes of the vessel rupturing. It may result from weaken walls • c. Deep vein thro ...
... • III. Disorders of the blood vessles• a. Arthrosclerosis- hardening of artery due to fatty deposits. The artery loses its flexibility. • b. Aneurysm- widening or out pocketing or an artery or vein increasing the changes of the vessel rupturing. It may result from weaken walls • c. Deep vein thro ...
Lecture 8 Mercola 2 reduced.pptx
... Ca2+ and Na+ transfer between cells. Desmosomes provide structural integrity. During wave propagaGon, Na+ and Ca2+ entering a cardiomyocyte raise membrane potenGal and acGvate Na channels to fire the acGon ...
... Ca2+ and Na+ transfer between cells. Desmosomes provide structural integrity. During wave propagaGon, Na+ and Ca2+ entering a cardiomyocyte raise membrane potenGal and acGvate Na channels to fire the acGon ...
Case Study 5 Shock - Brandy Schnacker MSN Portfolio
... 2. Despite his blood loss, Milo’s blood pressure was only slightly affected when the paramedics first found him. Describe how cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms serve to maintain homeostasis as long as possible in the early stages of shock. How does ADH contribute to compensation? The cardiovasc ...
... 2. Despite his blood loss, Milo’s blood pressure was only slightly affected when the paramedics first found him. Describe how cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms serve to maintain homeostasis as long as possible in the early stages of shock. How does ADH contribute to compensation? The cardiovasc ...
3. Ideal approach for CHB is prevention by targeting the
... and the risk increases to 5% if anti-SSB/La antibodies are also present3,4. The recurrence rate for CHB is 15-18% in those women who had a previously affected child 2. CHB is an autoimmune disease that usually develops between 16-24 weeks of gestation due to transfer of maternal IgG antibodies. Fet ...
... and the risk increases to 5% if anti-SSB/La antibodies are also present3,4. The recurrence rate for CHB is 15-18% in those women who had a previously affected child 2. CHB is an autoimmune disease that usually develops between 16-24 weeks of gestation due to transfer of maternal IgG antibodies. Fet ...
Silesian Center for Heart Diseases
... patients by contantly improving quality of our medical services - our efforts are noticed and valued evidence of which is the fact that every year more then 15.000 patients are admitted to our hospital. More then 12.000 invasive cardiology procedures and more then 2.400 heart surgery procedures in c ...
... patients by contantly improving quality of our medical services - our efforts are noticed and valued evidence of which is the fact that every year more then 15.000 patients are admitted to our hospital. More then 12.000 invasive cardiology procedures and more then 2.400 heart surgery procedures in c ...
Secundum Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
... that the secundum ASD was amenable to percutaneous closure. An additional bonus was the exclusion of coronary artery disease. The entire study was performed with a total radiation exposure of only 2.2 mSv. ...
... that the secundum ASD was amenable to percutaneous closure. An additional bonus was the exclusion of coronary artery disease. The entire study was performed with a total radiation exposure of only 2.2 mSv. ...
Murmurs on Murmurs, When to ECHO, When to Refer
... (e.g., lung disease), rarely isolated primary rightsided valve disease. Little guidance is available, but consider referral to a cardiologist with any severe right sided valve lesion, especially with severe pulmonary hypertension (> 65 mmHg to 70 mmHg) or signs/symptoms of major RV dilation/dysfunct ...
... (e.g., lung disease), rarely isolated primary rightsided valve disease. Little guidance is available, but consider referral to a cardiologist with any severe right sided valve lesion, especially with severe pulmonary hypertension (> 65 mmHg to 70 mmHg) or signs/symptoms of major RV dilation/dysfunct ...
Chapter10_Detailed_Answers
... occurs because of a slow inflow of Ca++ into the cell without a corresponding outflow of K+. b: The SA node is the primary pacemaker of the heart during normal heart activity. c: Depolarization and repolarization of non-pacemaker myocytes takes place over five phases with depolarization occurring du ...
... occurs because of a slow inflow of Ca++ into the cell without a corresponding outflow of K+. b: The SA node is the primary pacemaker of the heart during normal heart activity. c: Depolarization and repolarization of non-pacemaker myocytes takes place over five phases with depolarization occurring du ...
Feature Extraction from Heart sound signal for Anomaly Detection
... Madurai Kamaraj University in 1988 and obtained Post Graduate Degree in 2002 from University of Kerala.She is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Cape Institute of Technology, Nagercoil. She has authored a book on ‘Microprocessor ...
... Madurai Kamaraj University in 1988 and obtained Post Graduate Degree in 2002 from University of Kerala.She is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Cape Institute of Technology, Nagercoil. She has authored a book on ‘Microprocessor ...
Early atherogenic signs in a health area of Consolacion del Sur
... weight increases by more than 50% the risk of hyperand amplifies the effect of other cardiovascular risk tension. Overweight children are more likely to remain factors. This situation accelerates atherosclerotic disoverweight and adiposity is one of the most important ease and has an impact in the o ...
... weight increases by more than 50% the risk of hyperand amplifies the effect of other cardiovascular risk tension. Overweight children are more likely to remain factors. This situation accelerates atherosclerotic disoverweight and adiposity is one of the most important ease and has an impact in the o ...
Response to Exercise Handout
... Heart Rate Increase before exercise – anticipatory rise – result in an early of adrenalin which stimulates the SA node to increase the HR. Increase as exercise intensity increases but slows down just prior to maximal HR values. Decrease a exercise intensity decreases. Reach a plateau during sub maxi ...
... Heart Rate Increase before exercise – anticipatory rise – result in an early of adrenalin which stimulates the SA node to increase the HR. Increase as exercise intensity increases but slows down just prior to maximal HR values. Decrease a exercise intensity decreases. Reach a plateau during sub maxi ...
Congenital Heart Defects, Fetal Circulation
... all the information that the medical team has given to them. It is the nurse's role to reinforce the information communicated by the medical team. o In order to do that, the nurse needs to have a basic understanding of Cardiac development Fetal circulation Transition to extrauterine circulatio ...
... all the information that the medical team has given to them. It is the nurse's role to reinforce the information communicated by the medical team. o In order to do that, the nurse needs to have a basic understanding of Cardiac development Fetal circulation Transition to extrauterine circulatio ...
SCIENCE 311 CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Structure and Function
... The cardiac cycle. During early diastole, all chambers are relaxed and the ventricles begin filling with blood. At the end of diastole, the atria contract and the ventricles are filled with blood. During systole, the ventricles contract, ejecting blood from the heart. ...
... The cardiac cycle. During early diastole, all chambers are relaxed and the ventricles begin filling with blood. At the end of diastole, the atria contract and the ventricles are filled with blood. During systole, the ventricles contract, ejecting blood from the heart. ...
Eisenmenger Syndrome and Pregnancy
... week) post-partum, and therefore extended post-partum hospital observation is suggested. Mortality is typically from heart failure, sudden death presumably due to arrhythmias, or thromboembolic events. During pregnancy, it is important to watch for cardiac symptoms including increasing fatigue, wors ...
... week) post-partum, and therefore extended post-partum hospital observation is suggested. Mortality is typically from heart failure, sudden death presumably due to arrhythmias, or thromboembolic events. During pregnancy, it is important to watch for cardiac symptoms including increasing fatigue, wors ...
CHAPTER 23 Circulation
... attack? A heart attack is damage that occurs when a coronary feeding the heart is blocked Right coronary artery ...
... attack? A heart attack is damage that occurs when a coronary feeding the heart is blocked Right coronary artery ...
Sudden Death in Congenital Heart Disease:
... Decreasing mortality associated with adult congenital heart disease Pillutla et al, Ann Thorac Surg, 2003 ...
... Decreasing mortality associated with adult congenital heart disease Pillutla et al, Ann Thorac Surg, 2003 ...
... • Describe the pathway of blood through the heart, lungs and body • Describe the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries • Explain how the structure of a capillary network is related to its function • State what is carried in the blood • State the location and function of haemoglob ...
Clinical and electrocardiographic features
... HCM has a reported prevalence of 1:500 and is a substantial contributor to sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Diagnosis of HCM is made by echocardiography and defined as septal wall thickness > 15 mm in the absence of history of hypertension or other explanatory etiologies, according to Dr. Hau ...
... HCM has a reported prevalence of 1:500 and is a substantial contributor to sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Diagnosis of HCM is made by echocardiography and defined as septal wall thickness > 15 mm in the absence of history of hypertension or other explanatory etiologies, according to Dr. Hau ...
The Vascular System SJW
... results in hypertrophy of the cardiac muscle, meaning that the muscle becomes larger and stronger this means that the heart pumps a larger volume of blood out per beat, hence the stroke volume is larger this is termed bradycardia and has the consequence of producing a resting HR below 60 bpm at rest ...
... results in hypertrophy of the cardiac muscle, meaning that the muscle becomes larger and stronger this means that the heart pumps a larger volume of blood out per beat, hence the stroke volume is larger this is termed bradycardia and has the consequence of producing a resting HR below 60 bpm at rest ...
Tab #8, Section H HEMODYNAMICS AND CATH
... moderate or severe. Any valve stenosis may be caused by aging (leaflets become calcified, thick and stiff), birth defects (congenital bicuspid (2) leaflets) or other disease processes like Rheumatic Fever. Capture even if patient is not scheduled for valve repair or replacement. Measured either by h ...
... moderate or severe. Any valve stenosis may be caused by aging (leaflets become calcified, thick and stiff), birth defects (congenital bicuspid (2) leaflets) or other disease processes like Rheumatic Fever. Capture even if patient is not scheduled for valve repair or replacement. Measured either by h ...
Anesthesia for Organ Transplantation
... Transplanted patients require anesthetic for surgical procedures that may or may not be cardiac related Preoperative evaluation includes extensive reevaluation of cardiac function Systolic function is usually normal but a significant number of patients develop diastolic dysfunction, manifested as ex ...
... Transplanted patients require anesthetic for surgical procedures that may or may not be cardiac related Preoperative evaluation includes extensive reevaluation of cardiac function Systolic function is usually normal but a significant number of patients develop diastolic dysfunction, manifested as ex ...
Lecture - Radiology
... The right coronary artery is located in the groove of the RT. atria and Rt. ventricle extending to the base of heart. The left coronary artery bifurcates into the left anterior descending which lies in the interventricular groove and the left circumflex which is in the Lt. atria/Lt. ventricular groo ...
... The right coronary artery is located in the groove of the RT. atria and Rt. ventricle extending to the base of heart. The left coronary artery bifurcates into the left anterior descending which lies in the interventricular groove and the left circumflex which is in the Lt. atria/Lt. ventricular groo ...
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.