Effects of Aging on the Cardiovascular System
... and endothelial dysfunction contributes to vascular disease.3 Age-associated changes in these different layers have a profound effect on the structure and function of the vasculature in older adults. The process by which the structure of the arterial wall is modified by the aging process is known as ...
... and endothelial dysfunction contributes to vascular disease.3 Age-associated changes in these different layers have a profound effect on the structure and function of the vasculature in older adults. The process by which the structure of the arterial wall is modified by the aging process is known as ...
Heart failure In Dogs
... Each of the four valves in the heart should act as non-return valves, permitting blood flow in one direction (forwards) only and thus maintaining a normal flowing circulation. When MVD occurs in ageing dogs, the valves become degenerate and nodular, such that when the valve closes to prevent backflo ...
... Each of the four valves in the heart should act as non-return valves, permitting blood flow in one direction (forwards) only and thus maintaining a normal flowing circulation. When MVD occurs in ageing dogs, the valves become degenerate and nodular, such that when the valve closes to prevent backflo ...
Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function in bronchial asthma
... difference was not statistically significant. Conversely, Peak A velocity was significantly higher during the acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma (p<0.01). Both resulted in a significant reduction in E/A ratio during the acute exacerbation compared to E/A ratio after resolution of the attack (p<0 ...
... difference was not statistically significant. Conversely, Peak A velocity was significantly higher during the acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma (p<0.01). Both resulted in a significant reduction in E/A ratio during the acute exacerbation compared to E/A ratio after resolution of the attack (p<0 ...
6.2.1 review related to post operative management of heart valve
... management of patient with heart valve replacement surgery. A study was conducted by Massha Anees, about the management of heart valvular disease, and the total number of samples selected are 45 patients hospitalized at Punjab institute of cardiology, Lahore were studied during the month of June, 20 ...
... management of patient with heart valve replacement surgery. A study was conducted by Massha Anees, about the management of heart valvular disease, and the total number of samples selected are 45 patients hospitalized at Punjab institute of cardiology, Lahore were studied during the month of June, 20 ...
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... • Heat/cold—cooling/warming measures • Hypo—hyperkalemia (and other electrolytes)— correct electrolyte abnormalities • Myocardial infarction— fibrinolytics? • Drug overdose/accidents— antidote/specific therapy ...
... • Heat/cold—cooling/warming measures • Hypo—hyperkalemia (and other electrolytes)— correct electrolyte abnormalities • Myocardial infarction— fibrinolytics? • Drug overdose/accidents— antidote/specific therapy ...
The Chromosomes in Heart Disease
... This patient was given a clinical diagnosis of "pseudomongolism" since many features of mongolism were present. The other 10 patients all had congenital heart disease with ...
... This patient was given a clinical diagnosis of "pseudomongolism" since many features of mongolism were present. The other 10 patients all had congenital heart disease with ...
Full Text - Journal of Preventive Cardiology
... There are studies to support either side. While some argue that lower is better, some advocate caution that beyond a particular point of low BP, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular events. J-curve probably exists for diastolic blood pressure in an elderly patient with hypertension and coron ...
... There are studies to support either side. While some argue that lower is better, some advocate caution that beyond a particular point of low BP, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular events. J-curve probably exists for diastolic blood pressure in an elderly patient with hypertension and coron ...
Non-invasive Cardiac Output measurement during BxB
... Qt = O2 Uptake (VO2)/Arteriovenous Content Difference [C(a-vDO2)] Because both HR and VO2 can be easily measured during standard incremental Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing, both Qt and SV could be accurately quantified if the simultaneous C(a-vDO2) could be estimated. The C(a-vDO2) has been demon ...
... Qt = O2 Uptake (VO2)/Arteriovenous Content Difference [C(a-vDO2)] Because both HR and VO2 can be easily measured during standard incremental Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing, both Qt and SV could be accurately quantified if the simultaneous C(a-vDO2) could be estimated. The C(a-vDO2) has been demon ...
Teresa S. Wu, MD, FACEP Director, EM Ultrasound Program
... obtained by aiming the probe indicator towards the patient’s right shoulder. This will place the apex of the heart on the left side of the screen. In the shortaxis view, the probe indicator is pointed towards the patient’s left shoulder. In the apical view, the indicator is oriented towards the pati ...
... obtained by aiming the probe indicator towards the patient’s right shoulder. This will place the apex of the heart on the left side of the screen. In the shortaxis view, the probe indicator is pointed towards the patient’s left shoulder. In the apical view, the indicator is oriented towards the pati ...
The Chromosomes in Heart Disease
... This patient was given a clinical diagnosis of "pseudomongolism" since many features of mongolism were present. The other 10 patients all had congenital heart disease with ...
... This patient was given a clinical diagnosis of "pseudomongolism" since many features of mongolism were present. The other 10 patients all had congenital heart disease with ...
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... The assessment of ventricular function is an important task in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected heart disease. There are several parameters that can be used to evaluate ventricular function but most of them are relatively dependent on afterload and preload. The maximum rate of rise ...
... The assessment of ventricular function is an important task in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected heart disease. There are several parameters that can be used to evaluate ventricular function but most of them are relatively dependent on afterload and preload. The maximum rate of rise ...
Pacemaker Syndrome and Pacemaker Complications
... Pacemaker output generally stimulates the cavity of the right atrium and/or right ventricle (endocardial pacing). Alternatively, epicardial leads can be implanted surgically on to the heart's surface. ...
... Pacemaker output generally stimulates the cavity of the right atrium and/or right ventricle (endocardial pacing). Alternatively, epicardial leads can be implanted surgically on to the heart's surface. ...
- Keele Research Repository
... We selected studies that evaluated adverse outcomes in patients with and without 1°HB or prolonged PR interval on electrocardiogram. The adverse outcomes of interest were mortality, cardiovascular mortality, heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction, coronary heart disease or myocardial infarcti ...
... We selected studies that evaluated adverse outcomes in patients with and without 1°HB or prolonged PR interval on electrocardiogram. The adverse outcomes of interest were mortality, cardiovascular mortality, heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction, coronary heart disease or myocardial infarcti ...
Pericardial effusion and cardiac neoplasia in dogs
... vena cava is often distended and sagging due to increased systemic venous hydrostatic pressure. Hepatomegaly and a loss of abdominal definition (ascites) may be present, caused by cardiac tamponade. For cardiac neoplasia to be visible, it must be a large mass lesion (Figure 2). Echocardiographic fin ...
... vena cava is often distended and sagging due to increased systemic venous hydrostatic pressure. Hepatomegaly and a loss of abdominal definition (ascites) may be present, caused by cardiac tamponade. For cardiac neoplasia to be visible, it must be a large mass lesion (Figure 2). Echocardiographic fin ...
2nd Announcement - Istituto di Medicina e Scienza dello Sport
... recognize the «Cardiostim style» by the principles that made it a success: a strong presence outside the EU, especially North Americans, a large emphasis placed on innovation and education, a forum for industry. You will find just as much of the scientific and academic EHRA hand, and all activities ...
... recognize the «Cardiostim style» by the principles that made it a success: a strong presence outside the EU, especially North Americans, a large emphasis placed on innovation and education, a forum for industry. You will find just as much of the scientific and academic EHRA hand, and all activities ...
Effect of precipitating factors of acute heart failure on readmission
... three categories. The diagnosis of AHF in this cohort has been previously shown to be highly accurate.7 As detailed data about acute pulmonary disease were not included in the original database, the adjudication committee verified and confirmed the combination of AHF and acute pulmonary disease.7 Foll ...
... three categories. The diagnosis of AHF in this cohort has been previously shown to be highly accurate.7 As detailed data about acute pulmonary disease were not included in the original database, the adjudication committee verified and confirmed the combination of AHF and acute pulmonary disease.7 Foll ...
Clinical factors predicting successful electrophysiologic
... when necessary, use of a second right ventricular site and isoproterenol infusion (2,7). Arrhythmia induction and drug assessment by left ventricular stimulation were not analyzed because they were not performed routinely early in this series. In the baseline state, all patients had inducible, susta ...
... when necessary, use of a second right ventricular site and isoproterenol infusion (2,7). Arrhythmia induction and drug assessment by left ventricular stimulation were not analyzed because they were not performed routinely early in this series. In the baseline state, all patients had inducible, susta ...
incidence, risk factors and outcome
... Objectives: Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is a serious, haemodynamically compromising tachyarrhythmia associated with paediatric cardiac surgery, with a reported mortality up to 14%. The incidence, risk factors and outcome of this tachyarrhythmia were evaluated in this population-based, case- ...
... Objectives: Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is a serious, haemodynamically compromising tachyarrhythmia associated with paediatric cardiac surgery, with a reported mortality up to 14%. The incidence, risk factors and outcome of this tachyarrhythmia were evaluated in this population-based, case- ...
Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Study
... reported in 93% of patients with CP18 and is frequently encountered in RCM. Kussmaul’s sign, or inspiratory JVD, replaces the normal inspiratory venous collapse of the jugular veins in patients with CP. Although usually present in CP, Kussmaul’s sign is not specific; it is frequently present in RCM ...
... reported in 93% of patients with CP18 and is frequently encountered in RCM. Kussmaul’s sign, or inspiratory JVD, replaces the normal inspiratory venous collapse of the jugular veins in patients with CP. Although usually present in CP, Kussmaul’s sign is not specific; it is frequently present in RCM ...
FETAL ARRYTHMIAS FETAL CARDIOLOGY ABSTRACT
... are taken and continuous electrocardiographic monitoring of the mother is initiated. Intravenous loading dose of digoxin is started (1 to 2 mg divided into 3 doses). Fetal heart rate is continuously monitored electronically and periodically with fetal ultrasound. After intravenous loading of digoxin ...
... are taken and continuous electrocardiographic monitoring of the mother is initiated. Intravenous loading dose of digoxin is started (1 to 2 mg divided into 3 doses). Fetal heart rate is continuously monitored electronically and periodically with fetal ultrasound. After intravenous loading of digoxin ...
Tailored acute heart failure treatment
... LV-aortic pressure gradient; 2) an initial development of LVH with increased myocyte crosssectional area, myocardial fibrosis, and normal ejection fraction; and 3) progression of myocardial fibrosis and diastolic dysfunction resulting in increased filling pressures that lead to left atrial enlargeme ...
... LV-aortic pressure gradient; 2) an initial development of LVH with increased myocyte crosssectional area, myocardial fibrosis, and normal ejection fraction; and 3) progression of myocardial fibrosis and diastolic dysfunction resulting in increased filling pressures that lead to left atrial enlargeme ...
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... Merce J, et al: Correlation between clinical and Doppler echocardiographic findings in patients with moderate and large pericardial effusion: implications for the diagnosis of cardiac tamponade. Am Heart J 138:759, 1999 Allen KB, et al: Pericardial effusion: subxiphoid ...
... Merce J, et al: Correlation between clinical and Doppler echocardiographic findings in patients with moderate and large pericardial effusion: implications for the diagnosis of cardiac tamponade. Am Heart J 138:759, 1999 Allen KB, et al: Pericardial effusion: subxiphoid ...
Anesthetic Management of Electrophysiological Procedures for
... et al.7 The nature of the implantation procedure has changed dramatically since the publication of the first clinical report in 1986,8 when placement of the device leads was performed by a cardiac surgeon in the course of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or surgical ablation of VT substrate. The ...
... et al.7 The nature of the implantation procedure has changed dramatically since the publication of the first clinical report in 1986,8 when placement of the device leads was performed by a cardiac surgeon in the course of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or surgical ablation of VT substrate. The ...