chapter 4 estimation of blood pressure using pulse
... the measurement of blood pressure, heart rate and pulse rate and the method presently proposed in this research, their comparison in terms of measured values, correlation of the results between the existing and proposed methods and the special merits. At the beginning, initial studies of blood press ...
... the measurement of blood pressure, heart rate and pulse rate and the method presently proposed in this research, their comparison in terms of measured values, correlation of the results between the existing and proposed methods and the special merits. At the beginning, initial studies of blood press ...
Determinants of Hemodynamic Compromise
... events. Patients manifested one of two distinct RA waveform morphologies differentiated by A wave amplitude and associated with disparate clinical courses. In eight patients, an RAW pattern was evident, characterized by augmented A waves; eight others manifested an M pattern constituted by depressed ...
... events. Patients manifested one of two distinct RA waveform morphologies differentiated by A wave amplitude and associated with disparate clinical courses. In eight patients, an RAW pattern was evident, characterized by augmented A waves; eight others manifested an M pattern constituted by depressed ...
pericarditis - UMF IASI 2015
... pain, asthenia, anorexia, positive skin test to tuberculin injection; usually lead to small or medium size effusion and chronic pericarditis, possibly with calcification. Pericardial punction: serous or hemorrhagic fluid + tubercle bacilli which can be cultured. 4. Myocardial infarction. a) Early ac ...
... pain, asthenia, anorexia, positive skin test to tuberculin injection; usually lead to small or medium size effusion and chronic pericarditis, possibly with calcification. Pericardial punction: serous or hemorrhagic fluid + tubercle bacilli which can be cultured. 4. Myocardial infarction. a) Early ac ...
Doppler echocardiographic quantitation of cross
... or after exercise in patients with mitral stenosis. Recently, Abascai et al. (20) preliminarily documented that stenotic aortic ndfice area determined with the continuity equation showed no change after dobutamine infusion. However, Bathe et al. (10)demonstrated that aortic orificearea calculated wi ...
... or after exercise in patients with mitral stenosis. Recently, Abascai et al. (20) preliminarily documented that stenotic aortic ndfice area determined with the continuity equation showed no change after dobutamine infusion. However, Bathe et al. (10)demonstrated that aortic orificearea calculated wi ...
Twin Infant with Lymphatic Dysplasia Diagnosed with Noonan
... section due to a breech presentation and had no problems after delivery. Neither of the neonates had dysmorphic features nor was there any history of any genetic abnormalities in the family. Our patient developed subcostal retractions shortly after birth and was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Ca ...
... section due to a breech presentation and had no problems after delivery. Neither of the neonates had dysmorphic features nor was there any history of any genetic abnormalities in the family. Our patient developed subcostal retractions shortly after birth and was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Ca ...
Comparison of the Force-Velocity Relation
... heart bypass preparation, and a device for rapidly occluding the aortic root during diastole. A bilateral thoracotomy was performed, the heart was suspended in a pericardial cradle, and bypass of the right heart was carried out as described previously.10 Large-bore metal cannulae were inserted into ...
... heart bypass preparation, and a device for rapidly occluding the aortic root during diastole. A bilateral thoracotomy was performed, the heart was suspended in a pericardial cradle, and bypass of the right heart was carried out as described previously.10 Large-bore metal cannulae were inserted into ...
Echo-Doppler–derived indexes of ventricular stiffness and ventriculo
... were male. At the beginning of the study, all patients were in normal sinus rhythm. The median follow-up period was 30.3 months. Anticoagulation medication was administered to all patients who developed AF and had appropriate indications. The new-onset AF group was older (67.7 ± 12.8 vs. 61.2 ± 15.7 ...
... were male. At the beginning of the study, all patients were in normal sinus rhythm. The median follow-up period was 30.3 months. Anticoagulation medication was administered to all patients who developed AF and had appropriate indications. The new-onset AF group was older (67.7 ± 12.8 vs. 61.2 ± 15.7 ...
Disparities in ventilatory and circulatory responses - Heart
... When comparisons were made at the same percentages of Vo2max on treadmill or bicycle, we found higher arterial mean pressure, heart rate, pressure-rate product, peripheral vascular resistance, and pulmonary ventilation during bicycle exercise. Cardiac output was the same and stroke volume was lower ...
... When comparisons were made at the same percentages of Vo2max on treadmill or bicycle, we found higher arterial mean pressure, heart rate, pressure-rate product, peripheral vascular resistance, and pulmonary ventilation during bicycle exercise. Cardiac output was the same and stroke volume was lower ...
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... The generic medication Nifedipine may elicit different side effects than most other types of calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine will increase resting and exercise heart rates, while other types of calcium channel blockers will decrease resting and exercise heart rates. Some general effects of all ...
... The generic medication Nifedipine may elicit different side effects than most other types of calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine will increase resting and exercise heart rates, while other types of calcium channel blockers will decrease resting and exercise heart rates. Some general effects of all ...
Circulatory System & Blood
... • Each of us has one of 4 types of blood--A, B, AB, O-along with some specific glycoproteins or antigens – cells have surface proteins that immune system can recognize as “self” or “non-self”. The immune system will recognize foreign cells as non-self . – An antigen is a substance that can mobilize ...
... • Each of us has one of 4 types of blood--A, B, AB, O-along with some specific glycoproteins or antigens – cells have surface proteins that immune system can recognize as “self” or “non-self”. The immune system will recognize foreign cells as non-self . – An antigen is a substance that can mobilize ...
CHAPTER 12 Bradycardia
... is important. Occlusion of the right coronary artery, causing ST-segment elevation in the inferior leads, often results in second- and third-degree heart block. Inferior MI is also frequently associated with increased parasympathetic tone. Symptoms of inferior MI tend to be vagal in nature, and incl ...
... is important. Occlusion of the right coronary artery, causing ST-segment elevation in the inferior leads, often results in second- and third-degree heart block. Inferior MI is also frequently associated with increased parasympathetic tone. Symptoms of inferior MI tend to be vagal in nature, and incl ...
Applied physiology: Understanding shock
... used represents the oxygen consumption. This concept can be applied to the whole body or to an individual organ. In health, whole-body oxygen delivery exceeds consumption by a factor of approximately 4, so it is evident that there is a ‘safety margin’ before a reduction in oxygen delivery will adver ...
... used represents the oxygen consumption. This concept can be applied to the whole body or to an individual organ. In health, whole-body oxygen delivery exceeds consumption by a factor of approximately 4, so it is evident that there is a ‘safety margin’ before a reduction in oxygen delivery will adver ...
Computer Modeling of Interactions of an Electric Motor, Circulatory
... control of the electric motor and interactions of the electric motor, blood pump, and circulatory system. Computer modeling and simulation are necessary to investigate and evaluate the interactions and feasibility of sophisticated control algorithms. In this paper, a computer model of the complete s ...
... control of the electric motor and interactions of the electric motor, blood pump, and circulatory system. Computer modeling and simulation are necessary to investigate and evaluate the interactions and feasibility of sophisticated control algorithms. In this paper, a computer model of the complete s ...
Exercise Test Review Article
... previous myocardial infarction) are used to challenge a diagnostic test. Work-up bias describes the situation in which the gold-standard test is applied only after a positive result from the test in question. In fact, in the only trial to date to clearly avoid work-up bias3 specificity was 85% and s ...
... previous myocardial infarction) are used to challenge a diagnostic test. Work-up bias describes the situation in which the gold-standard test is applied only after a positive result from the test in question. In fact, in the only trial to date to clearly avoid work-up bias3 specificity was 85% and s ...
Reversible Mitral Regurgitation as a Complication of
... in decreased myocardial oxygen consumption. These properties may be of particular interest for patients with cardiogenic shock, who would benefit from this aspect of Impella® technology more so than ECMO support. To date, there is only one prospective study evaluating the Impella® 5.0, which ultimat ...
... in decreased myocardial oxygen consumption. These properties may be of particular interest for patients with cardiogenic shock, who would benefit from this aspect of Impella® technology more so than ECMO support. To date, there is only one prospective study evaluating the Impella® 5.0, which ultimat ...
1 - Jordan University of Science and Technology
... 6. Recognize the characteristics of microorganisms that cause infection of the cardiovascular system, their pathogenicity and methods of identification. 7. Be familiar with the more common types of blood vessels and heart diseases with emphasis on (etiology, mechanism, morphology and briefly to corr ...
... 6. Recognize the characteristics of microorganisms that cause infection of the cardiovascular system, their pathogenicity and methods of identification. 7. Be familiar with the more common types of blood vessels and heart diseases with emphasis on (etiology, mechanism, morphology and briefly to corr ...
07 Cardiac surgical disease
... 1. Failure of medical therapy or percutaneous intervention. 2. Left main disease 3. 3-vessel disease with left ventricular dysfunction 4. Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction. 5. Associated valve disease Surgery for Cardio-thoracic Diseases ...
... 1. Failure of medical therapy or percutaneous intervention. 2. Left main disease 3. 3-vessel disease with left ventricular dysfunction 4. Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction. 5. Associated valve disease Surgery for Cardio-thoracic Diseases ...
The Management of Patients with Premature Ventricular Contractions
... coronary care unit personnel Arrhythmia recognition in coronary care units has improved and computer systems are available which can be used on line to improve the detection rate for PVCs; however , most coronary care units contin ue to rely on trained personnel for arrhythmia recognition. Since the ...
... coronary care unit personnel Arrhythmia recognition in coronary care units has improved and computer systems are available which can be used on line to improve the detection rate for PVCs; however , most coronary care units contin ue to rely on trained personnel for arrhythmia recognition. Since the ...
ecg rhythm interpretation primer - Twin Cities Health Professionals
... It is the policy of the Twin Cities Health Professionals Education Consortium to provide balance, independence, and objectivity in all educational activities sponsored by TCHP. Anyone participating in the planning, writing, reviewing, or editing of this program are expected to disclose to TCHP any r ...
... It is the policy of the Twin Cities Health Professionals Education Consortium to provide balance, independence, and objectivity in all educational activities sponsored by TCHP. Anyone participating in the planning, writing, reviewing, or editing of this program are expected to disclose to TCHP any r ...
Uses, Indications and Types of Pacemakers Available to
... antiarrhythmic treatment other than digitalis. (C) 2.Congenital 3rd Degree AV block beyond the first year of life with an average heart rate less than 50 bpm, abrupt pauses in ventricular rate that are two or three times the basic cycle lenghth, or associated with symptoms due to chronotropic incomp ...
... antiarrhythmic treatment other than digitalis. (C) 2.Congenital 3rd Degree AV block beyond the first year of life with an average heart rate less than 50 bpm, abrupt pauses in ventricular rate that are two or three times the basic cycle lenghth, or associated with symptoms due to chronotropic incomp ...
Recommendations for the management of individuals with acquired
... Physical check-ups among athletes with valvular heart disease are of significant relevance. In athletes with mitral valve stenosis the extent of allowed physical activity is dependant on the size of the left atrium and the severity of the valve defect. Patients with mild-to-moderate mitral valve reg ...
... Physical check-ups among athletes with valvular heart disease are of significant relevance. In athletes with mitral valve stenosis the extent of allowed physical activity is dependant on the size of the left atrium and the severity of the valve defect. Patients with mild-to-moderate mitral valve reg ...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
... • However, high-frequency chest compressions may be considered by adequately trained rescue personnel as an alternative (Class IIb, LOE C). ...
... • However, high-frequency chest compressions may be considered by adequately trained rescue personnel as an alternative (Class IIb, LOE C). ...
CARDIOMYOPATHY STUDY GUIDE
... Since blood flow within the chambers is sluggish, intracardiac mural thrombi are prone to form on the inner walls of the atria and ventricles. Pieces of these thrombi may break off and embolize to the lungs (pulmonary emboli), or any other organ and tissue (systemic emboli). This may lead to infarc ...
... Since blood flow within the chambers is sluggish, intracardiac mural thrombi are prone to form on the inner walls of the atria and ventricles. Pieces of these thrombi may break off and embolize to the lungs (pulmonary emboli), or any other organ and tissue (systemic emboli). This may lead to infarc ...
Clinical Apps of NHP Part 1
... • Structural abnormalities- patent ductus, atrial and ventricular septal defects • Pleural effusion, cardiac tamponade ...
... • Structural abnormalities- patent ductus, atrial and ventricular septal defects • Pleural effusion, cardiac tamponade ...