Intrinsic Conduction System
... • Click the Quiz button on the left side of the screen. • Click on the scrolling page list at the top of the screen and choose "2. ECG Puzzle". • After answering question 2, click the Back to Topic button on the left side of the screen. • To get back to where you left off, click on the scrolling pag ...
... • Click the Quiz button on the left side of the screen. • Click on the scrolling page list at the top of the screen and choose "2. ECG Puzzle". • After answering question 2, click the Back to Topic button on the left side of the screen. • To get back to where you left off, click on the scrolling pag ...
Intrinsic_Conduction_Sys
... • Click the Quiz button on the left side of the screen. • Click on the scrolling page list at the top of the screen and choose "2. ECG Puzzle". • After answering question 2, click the Back to Topic button on the left side of the screen. • To get back to where you left off, click on the scrolling pag ...
... • Click the Quiz button on the left side of the screen. • Click on the scrolling page list at the top of the screen and choose "2. ECG Puzzle". • After answering question 2, click the Back to Topic button on the left side of the screen. • To get back to where you left off, click on the scrolling pag ...
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
... slack length, which is generally ~70% of the length at which maximum force is generated. The difference in force at any given muscle length between the end-diastolic and end-systolic relations increases as muscle length increases, indicating a greater amount of developed force as the muscle is stret ...
... slack length, which is generally ~70% of the length at which maximum force is generated. The difference in force at any given muscle length between the end-diastolic and end-systolic relations increases as muscle length increases, indicating a greater amount of developed force as the muscle is stret ...
lecture16_C
... Haskell Karp became first human to have artificial heart implanted Surgeon Denton Cooley performed operation ...
... Haskell Karp became first human to have artificial heart implanted Surgeon Denton Cooley performed operation ...
CHF 2013
... Dyspnea (from pulmonary edema and total-body hypoxia) paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea ("cardiac dyspnea"); on lying down for a while, fluid redistributes itself in the body, resulting in pulmonary edema. The lungs become heavier (i.e., congestion, edema) their weight presses on the pulmonary veins wh ...
... Dyspnea (from pulmonary edema and total-body hypoxia) paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea ("cardiac dyspnea"); on lying down for a while, fluid redistributes itself in the body, resulting in pulmonary edema. The lungs become heavier (i.e., congestion, edema) their weight presses on the pulmonary veins wh ...
Prognostic Significance of Endothelial Dysfunction in
... (ACh), may be associated with several cardiovascular risk factors, including essential hypertension. Although the prognostic value of coronary endothelial dysfunction has been demonstrated, that of forearm endothelial dysfunction is still unknown. Methods and Results—Endothelium-dependent and -indep ...
... (ACh), may be associated with several cardiovascular risk factors, including essential hypertension. Although the prognostic value of coronary endothelial dysfunction has been demonstrated, that of forearm endothelial dysfunction is still unknown. Methods and Results—Endothelium-dependent and -indep ...
IHDmodule FY2011Q2
... “On a beta-blocker during the six-month period” implies continuously on beta-blockers, although the specific medication may have been changed. (Example: patient was started on atenolol 8 months ago, but was switched to metoprolol succinate 3 months ago. The answer to “bb6mos” is “yes.”) If beta-bloc ...
... “On a beta-blocker during the six-month period” implies continuously on beta-blockers, although the specific medication may have been changed. (Example: patient was started on atenolol 8 months ago, but was switched to metoprolol succinate 3 months ago. The answer to “bb6mos” is “yes.”) If beta-bloc ...
IHDmodule FY2011Q3
... “On a beta-blocker during the six-month period” implies continuously on beta-blockers, although the specific medication may have been changed. (Example: patient was started on atenolol 8 months ago, but was switched to metoprolol succinate 3 months ago. The answer to “bb6mos” is “yes.”) If beta-bloc ...
... “On a beta-blocker during the six-month period” implies continuously on beta-blockers, although the specific medication may have been changed. (Example: patient was started on atenolol 8 months ago, but was switched to metoprolol succinate 3 months ago. The answer to “bb6mos” is “yes.”) If beta-bloc ...
management and follow up of prosthetic heart valves - Heart
... In the case of pure pressure overload as in aortic stenosis, exclusive impairment of LV diastolic function may manifest itself as congestive heart failure after aortic valve replacement. Under the condition that the size of the prosthesis has been chosen to match the patient’s body size (see above), ...
... In the case of pure pressure overload as in aortic stenosis, exclusive impairment of LV diastolic function may manifest itself as congestive heart failure after aortic valve replacement. Under the condition that the size of the prosthesis has been chosen to match the patient’s body size (see above), ...
An Informative Guide for Parents of Heart
... Electrodes will be attached to your chest to monitor your heart rate and rhythm. The selected area for insertion of the catheters will be shaved and washed with an antiseptic to ensure that the catheter entry site is clean and sterile. You will be draped with a sterile sheet to provide the most ste ...
... Electrodes will be attached to your chest to monitor your heart rate and rhythm. The selected area for insertion of the catheters will be shaved and washed with an antiseptic to ensure that the catheter entry site is clean and sterile. You will be draped with a sterile sheet to provide the most ste ...
BLS : CPR by
... 1) to delay tissue death and 2) to extend the brief window of opportunity for a successful resuscitation w/o permanent brain damage. ...
... 1) to delay tissue death and 2) to extend the brief window of opportunity for a successful resuscitation w/o permanent brain damage. ...
Cardiac Services - Tanner Health System
... monitor the flow of blood, determine if there are any blockages in the arteries and, if so, how severe the blockages are. Angiography — also called a cardiac cath or heart cath — is a test to check your heart and coronary arteries. Specifically, the procedure tests blood flow in the coronary arterie ...
... monitor the flow of blood, determine if there are any blockages in the arteries and, if so, how severe the blockages are. Angiography — also called a cardiac cath or heart cath — is a test to check your heart and coronary arteries. Specifically, the procedure tests blood flow in the coronary arterie ...
Ch. 11 - Cardiovascular System
... inadequate blood flow, which may deprive heart cells of oxygen resulting in a myocardial infarction (heart attack). ...
... inadequate blood flow, which may deprive heart cells of oxygen resulting in a myocardial infarction (heart attack). ...
Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering in 4444 patients with
... incidence of hospital admission for acute CHD events without a diagnosis of MI. The fifth and final tertiary endpoint, which relates to health economics, will be addressed in a subsequent report. The protocol specified subgroup analyses of females and of patients aged 60 years, with recognition th ...
... incidence of hospital admission for acute CHD events without a diagnosis of MI. The fifth and final tertiary endpoint, which relates to health economics, will be addressed in a subsequent report. The protocol specified subgroup analyses of females and of patients aged 60 years, with recognition th ...
Aspirin
... reported in the fetus include mortality, intrauterine growth retardation, salicylate intoxication, bleeding abnormalities, and neonatal acidosis. Use of aspirin close to delivery may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus. Adverse effects reported in the mother include anemia, hemorrhage, ...
... reported in the fetus include mortality, intrauterine growth retardation, salicylate intoxication, bleeding abnormalities, and neonatal acidosis. Use of aspirin close to delivery may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus. Adverse effects reported in the mother include anemia, hemorrhage, ...
WPW Syndrome – ECG Manifestations
... system – enhanced AV nodal conduction results in less preexcitation whereas slow AV nodal conduction produces more preexcitation. 3. Conduction time through the AP – slow conducting AP produce minimal preexcitation. The preexcitation in cases of right free wall AP is marked since the atrial end of ...
... system – enhanced AV nodal conduction results in less preexcitation whereas slow AV nodal conduction produces more preexcitation. 3. Conduction time through the AP – slow conducting AP produce minimal preexcitation. The preexcitation in cases of right free wall AP is marked since the atrial end of ...
Performance enhancing drug abuse and cardiovascular risk
... in liver function. In addition, both testosterone and sexhormone binding globulin were well below those expected within a male, at 2.13 and 6 nmol/l, respectively. Gamma glutamyltransferase was not assessed. Based on changes to numerous CV risk factors, this athlete was informed of the test outcomes ...
... in liver function. In addition, both testosterone and sexhormone binding globulin were well below those expected within a male, at 2.13 and 6 nmol/l, respectively. Gamma glutamyltransferase was not assessed. Based on changes to numerous CV risk factors, this athlete was informed of the test outcomes ...
Ischemic Heart Disease
... with contrast injection into the left main coronary artery. The left anterior descending (L), left circumflex (CX), and first obtuse marginal (O) branches are visualized. Severe stenosis is seen in the midportion of the left anterior descending artery (arrow ) in this patient, who had unstable angin ...
... with contrast injection into the left main coronary artery. The left anterior descending (L), left circumflex (CX), and first obtuse marginal (O) branches are visualized. Severe stenosis is seen in the midportion of the left anterior descending artery (arrow ) in this patient, who had unstable angin ...
Left Ventricular Mechanical Support with Impella
... PVA and Emax were analyzed with Conduct 2000 (CD Leycom, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands)10 after examination. The LV contractile state was evaluated using the ventricular endsystolic elastance, Emax. The LV unloaded volume, Vo, was calculated by linear regression analysis of end-systolic pressure (ESP) ...
... PVA and Emax were analyzed with Conduct 2000 (CD Leycom, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands)10 after examination. The LV contractile state was evaluated using the ventricular endsystolic elastance, Emax. The LV unloaded volume, Vo, was calculated by linear regression analysis of end-systolic pressure (ESP) ...
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
... Standard implanted pacemakers are equipped with two wires (or "leads") that conduct pacing signals to specific regions of the heart (usually at positions A and C). The biventricular pacing devices have added a third lead (to position B) that is designed to conduct signals directly into the left vent ...
... Standard implanted pacemakers are equipped with two wires (or "leads") that conduct pacing signals to specific regions of the heart (usually at positions A and C). The biventricular pacing devices have added a third lead (to position B) that is designed to conduct signals directly into the left vent ...
Atrial Fibrillation and ACE Inhibitors
... and thereby the blood pressure. The action of the renin-angiotensin part of the RAAS may take seconds to minutes to kick in, but it may take days or even weeks before the full effect of aldosterone is felt. If there is little medical evidence at the moment that aldosterone is involved in afib, is th ...
... and thereby the blood pressure. The action of the renin-angiotensin part of the RAAS may take seconds to minutes to kick in, but it may take days or even weeks before the full effect of aldosterone is felt. If there is little medical evidence at the moment that aldosterone is involved in afib, is th ...
Statin use is associated with reduced mortality in COPD
... COPD patients hospitalised for exacerbations, 6 patients had an elevated level of troponin T. Three (50%) of the patients with elevated troponin T died 5 months after discharge from the hospital, whereas only one (4%) patient died among the remaining 24 patients (p50.03; age-adjusted log-rank) [14]. ...
... COPD patients hospitalised for exacerbations, 6 patients had an elevated level of troponin T. Three (50%) of the patients with elevated troponin T died 5 months after discharge from the hospital, whereas only one (4%) patient died among the remaining 24 patients (p50.03; age-adjusted log-rank) [14]. ...
Adult mouse myocyte harvest protocol
... 6. Begin perfusion at 3 ml/min. The heart should plump up nicely and appear as a homogeneous brownish pink color. If you are satisfied with the appearance and the heart is secure, stop the perfusion briefly (1 sec) and place the perfusion line into the enzyme media. Allow the about 10 ml of enzyme t ...
... 6. Begin perfusion at 3 ml/min. The heart should plump up nicely and appear as a homogeneous brownish pink color. If you are satisfied with the appearance and the heart is secure, stop the perfusion briefly (1 sec) and place the perfusion line into the enzyme media. Allow the about 10 ml of enzyme t ...
Physiology - Govt.Home Science College ,Chandigarh
... the "Rh factor" on the surface of their red blood cells. This term strictly refers only to the most immunogenic D antigen of the Rh blood group system. This is usually indicated by Rh positive (does have the D antigen) or Rh negative (does not have the D antigen). The main antigens are D, C, E, c an ...
... the "Rh factor" on the surface of their red blood cells. This term strictly refers only to the most immunogenic D antigen of the Rh blood group system. This is usually indicated by Rh positive (does have the D antigen) or Rh negative (does not have the D antigen). The main antigens are D, C, E, c an ...
CATHETER ABLATION / EP STUDY What is it?
... recommendation will be made to proceed with an electrophysiology study. All your medications and preparation for the procedure will be managed by LCA. As an outpatient, the electrophysiology study will be scheduled through Leachman Cardiology Associates. The procedure is performed at St. Luke’s Epis ...
... recommendation will be made to proceed with an electrophysiology study. All your medications and preparation for the procedure will be managed by LCA. As an outpatient, the electrophysiology study will be scheduled through Leachman Cardiology Associates. The procedure is performed at St. Luke’s Epis ...