ACLS-ECG-Slides - UCSF Department of Anesthesia and
... Normal Sinus Rhythm Normal sinus rhythm results from the initiation of an electrical signal (the cardiac impulse) by cells of the sinus node at a rate appropriate to the age and state of activity of the individual, and then the propagation of that signal in an orderly manner through the atria, AV j ...
... Normal Sinus Rhythm Normal sinus rhythm results from the initiation of an electrical signal (the cardiac impulse) by cells of the sinus node at a rate appropriate to the age and state of activity of the individual, and then the propagation of that signal in an orderly manner through the atria, AV j ...
THE ROLE OF MAGNESIUM IN CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS
... According to Nair and Morillo, both meta-analyzes show that magnesium does not have advantage over conventional atrioventricular node blockers (calcium antagonists, beta-blockers) and antiarrhythmic agents (amiodaron, class I drugs). However, magnesium is better than placebo, particularly in combina ...
... According to Nair and Morillo, both meta-analyzes show that magnesium does not have advantage over conventional atrioventricular node blockers (calcium antagonists, beta-blockers) and antiarrhythmic agents (amiodaron, class I drugs). However, magnesium is better than placebo, particularly in combina ...
Safety and Efficacy of Ivabradine in the Management of Stable
... presenting symptom in half of patients with CAD is stable angina pectoris, which significantly impairs daily activities in most patients and often leads to premature retirement.2,3 Formal investigations using validated questionnaires show that even mild angina symptoms seriously reduce the quality o ...
... presenting symptom in half of patients with CAD is stable angina pectoris, which significantly impairs daily activities in most patients and often leads to premature retirement.2,3 Formal investigations using validated questionnaires show that even mild angina symptoms seriously reduce the quality o ...
cardiac pacemaker
... Single-Chamber System • The pacing lead is implanted in the atrium or ventricle, depending on the chamber to be paced and sensed ...
... Single-Chamber System • The pacing lead is implanted in the atrium or ventricle, depending on the chamber to be paced and sensed ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in both men and women all over the world. Acute myocardial infarction generally occurs when there is an abrupt decrease in coronary blood flow, following a rapid thrombotic occlusion of coronary artery which is previously narrowed by atherosclerosi ...
... Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in both men and women all over the world. Acute myocardial infarction generally occurs when there is an abrupt decrease in coronary blood flow, following a rapid thrombotic occlusion of coronary artery which is previously narrowed by atherosclerosi ...
Two preventive multivessel stenting strategy with zotarolimus eluting
... Diameter of coronary artery ≥2.5 mm; (5) ≥30 minutes chest pain. Exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) No MVCAD; (2) Cardiogenic shock; (3) Significant left main stenosis (≥50%); (4) Contraindication to use heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, zotarolimus. Criteria of procedure success were ...
... Diameter of coronary artery ≥2.5 mm; (5) ≥30 minutes chest pain. Exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) No MVCAD; (2) Cardiogenic shock; (3) Significant left main stenosis (≥50%); (4) Contraindication to use heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, zotarolimus. Criteria of procedure success were ...
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH LETTER
... Many arrhythmias are connected to underlying heart disease. When that’s the case, there are some steps you can take that can aid in ongoing treatment and management of your arrhythmia. These include: ■ Getting your doctor’s OK before exercising — Exercise is an important component in heart health, b ...
... Many arrhythmias are connected to underlying heart disease. When that’s the case, there are some steps you can take that can aid in ongoing treatment and management of your arrhythmia. These include: ■ Getting your doctor’s OK before exercising — Exercise is an important component in heart health, b ...
Changes in Cardiac Geometry Due to Hypertrophy
... diuretics, and digoxin may be prescribed. If drugs can not treat the cause, there may be a need to implant a defibrillator or a pacemaker in the patient. The way that the heart pumps blood depends on its shape and contractility. If these changes are due to cardiomyopathy and the thickening of the he ...
... diuretics, and digoxin may be prescribed. If drugs can not treat the cause, there may be a need to implant a defibrillator or a pacemaker in the patient. The way that the heart pumps blood depends on its shape and contractility. If these changes are due to cardiomyopathy and the thickening of the he ...
Impact of Manual CPR on Increasing Coronary Perfusion
... during resuscitation is of critical importance. The problem is that manual chest compressions during CPR provide only one third of normal blood supply to the brain.1 Even more troubling, manual CPR provides only 10% to 20% of normal blood flow to the heart.1 In fact, the role of CPR to provide flow to ...
... during resuscitation is of critical importance. The problem is that manual chest compressions during CPR provide only one third of normal blood supply to the brain.1 Even more troubling, manual CPR provides only 10% to 20% of normal blood flow to the heart.1 In fact, the role of CPR to provide flow to ...
Localizing Infarcts On a 12-Lead EKG
... enough blood might get through when this person was at rest, that might not be true if the patient got up and started carrying groceries upstairs from the garage. The heart starts working harder, calls for more blood, can’t get it, and responds with pain (and EKG changes.) This is ischemia. (CCU nur ...
... enough blood might get through when this person was at rest, that might not be true if the patient got up and started carrying groceries upstairs from the garage. The heart starts working harder, calls for more blood, can’t get it, and responds with pain (and EKG changes.) This is ischemia. (CCU nur ...
International Journal of Cardiovascular Research
... Hypertension, especifically systolic hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke. The reason for the enormous burden of hypertension has been reported in numerous studies, showing that hypertensive disease is strongly associated with overall cardiovascular risk. Increased blood pressure contribut ...
... Hypertension, especifically systolic hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke. The reason for the enormous burden of hypertension has been reported in numerous studies, showing that hypertensive disease is strongly associated with overall cardiovascular risk. Increased blood pressure contribut ...
Mixed venous oxygen saturation predicts short-
... subgroups with or without treatment for intraoperative heart failure. Methods: 2755 consecutive CABG patients and subgroups consisting of 344 patients with and 2411 patients without history of intraoperative heart failure respectively were investigated. SvO2 was routinely measured on admission to th ...
... subgroups with or without treatment for intraoperative heart failure. Methods: 2755 consecutive CABG patients and subgroups consisting of 344 patients with and 2411 patients without history of intraoperative heart failure respectively were investigated. SvO2 was routinely measured on admission to th ...
The STS Mitral Repair/Replacement Composite Score: A Report of
... approach to assess quality in cardiothoracic surgery, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has emphasized the importance of accurate clinical data, homogeneous target populations, robust risk adjustment, multi-dimensional endpoints, state of the art statistical methodologies, and appropriate metho ...
... approach to assess quality in cardiothoracic surgery, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has emphasized the importance of accurate clinical data, homogeneous target populations, robust risk adjustment, multi-dimensional endpoints, state of the art statistical methodologies, and appropriate metho ...
cardiomyopathy - WordPress.com
... – Cardiac MRI – Coronary angiography – should be done in all cases to exclude coronary artery disease. ...
... – Cardiac MRI – Coronary angiography – should be done in all cases to exclude coronary artery disease. ...
Lymphoma Presenting as Severe Left Ventricular Systolic
... heart. Pericardial effusion is the most common echocardiographic feature. Diffuse myocardial infiltration documented by echocardiography has rarely been described as a presenting feature of this condition,5,6 but it is commonly found post-mortem.7 This was the type of involvement seen in the present ...
... heart. Pericardial effusion is the most common echocardiographic feature. Diffuse myocardial infiltration documented by echocardiography has rarely been described as a presenting feature of this condition,5,6 but it is commonly found post-mortem.7 This was the type of involvement seen in the present ...
Sever P, Dahloff B, Poulter N, Wedel H, Beevers G
... Overall, in both blood pressure treatment groups combined, the primary endpoint of non-fatal myocardial infarction and fatal CHD was significantly lower in the atorvastatin group than in the placebo group (HR 0.64, 95% CI 0.50–0.83, P ¼ 0.0005).1 Compared with placebo, allocation to atorvastatin redu ...
... Overall, in both blood pressure treatment groups combined, the primary endpoint of non-fatal myocardial infarction and fatal CHD was significantly lower in the atorvastatin group than in the placebo group (HR 0.64, 95% CI 0.50–0.83, P ¼ 0.0005).1 Compared with placebo, allocation to atorvastatin redu ...
ancient times to Aristotle. The thorax in history 1. From
... characteristics expected of a corporeal seat of the loss of consciousness while the coarser thymos soul, it did not have all. The exception was that continued to vivify the corporeal body.3 The other tradition that enters the story at this there was no obvious anatomical pathway for the soul-bearing ...
... characteristics expected of a corporeal seat of the loss of consciousness while the coarser thymos soul, it did not have all. The exception was that continued to vivify the corporeal body.3 The other tradition that enters the story at this there was no obvious anatomical pathway for the soul-bearing ...
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
... of the thin RV wall. Moreover, progressive and extensive fibro-fatty myocardial degeneration may compromise effectiveness of ICD interventions. Although antiarrhythmic medications (sotalol, amiodarone), and radiofrequency (RF) ablation can decrease the number of ventricular arrhythmias, these method ...
... of the thin RV wall. Moreover, progressive and extensive fibro-fatty myocardial degeneration may compromise effectiveness of ICD interventions. Although antiarrhythmic medications (sotalol, amiodarone), and radiofrequency (RF) ablation can decrease the number of ventricular arrhythmias, these method ...
Sympathovagal Balance Prior to Onset of
... analyzed. All but two patients had a structurally normal heart based on history, physical examination, resting 12-lead ECG, exercise stress testing, and echocardiography. One patient had hypertensive heart disease with mild left ventricular hypertrophy and one patient had coronary artery disease. Th ...
... analyzed. All but two patients had a structurally normal heart based on history, physical examination, resting 12-lead ECG, exercise stress testing, and echocardiography. One patient had hypertensive heart disease with mild left ventricular hypertrophy and one patient had coronary artery disease. Th ...
Feasibility of Peripheral Venous Access for Temporary Right
... guidance is not a specific attribute of the proposed peripheral venous approach, since it may also arise when central venous catheterization is attempted. In conclusion, we provide observational evidence that the use of peripheral venous access for temporary pacing lead insertion (with no fluoroscop ...
... guidance is not a specific attribute of the proposed peripheral venous approach, since it may also arise when central venous catheterization is attempted. In conclusion, we provide observational evidence that the use of peripheral venous access for temporary pacing lead insertion (with no fluoroscop ...
Circulatory System and Blood
... b) If an Rh negative mother has a second Rh positive child, there may be fetal erythroblastosis. i) Explain the cause of erythroblastosis. (2 marks) If the mother with negative Rh has a baby with a father with positive Rh. After the first childbirth, the mother will make Rh antibodies if the child h ...
... b) If an Rh negative mother has a second Rh positive child, there may be fetal erythroblastosis. i) Explain the cause of erythroblastosis. (2 marks) If the mother with negative Rh has a baby with a father with positive Rh. After the first childbirth, the mother will make Rh antibodies if the child h ...
Function and form in the developing cardiovascular system
... However, the actual transition occurs before the completion of septation, and is structurally supported by trabecular sheets connected directly to the atrioventricular canal myocardium.52 This is similar to situation in the lower vertebrates where apex-to-base activation is achieved by trabeculae co ...
... However, the actual transition occurs before the completion of septation, and is structurally supported by trabecular sheets connected directly to the atrioventricular canal myocardium.52 This is similar to situation in the lower vertebrates where apex-to-base activation is achieved by trabeculae co ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR heart regardless of whether it is
... embryologic conus as a segment without a name in the definitive heart? Our efforts to define the true anatomic conus are not merely academic. In recent years Van Praagh2 identified the embryologic and true anatomic conus in the various types of transposition of the great arteries. (Paradoxically, ho ...
... embryologic conus as a segment without a name in the definitive heart? Our efforts to define the true anatomic conus are not merely academic. In recent years Van Praagh2 identified the embryologic and true anatomic conus in the various types of transposition of the great arteries. (Paradoxically, ho ...