THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
... 1. As blood passes through the capillaries, about 10% of its fluid leaks into the surrounding tissues. This is known as tissue fluid. 2. This fluid carries chemicals such as glucose and hormones to the cells of the body that are not next to the capillary, and removes waste products, such as urea and ...
... 1. As blood passes through the capillaries, about 10% of its fluid leaks into the surrounding tissues. This is known as tissue fluid. 2. This fluid carries chemicals such as glucose and hormones to the cells of the body that are not next to the capillary, and removes waste products, such as urea and ...
Heart Failure/ADHF Powerpoint
... 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 ...
Coronary artery disease(CAD) and Carotid stenosis
... smoker and female gender. (10, 18) One of the study of 1,138 patients concluded that screening patients with age>65,carotid bruit , history of stroke or TIA would decrease screening burden by 40% compared with unselected patients and would miss only 2% of all candidates with severe carotid stenosis ...
... smoker and female gender. (10, 18) One of the study of 1,138 patients concluded that screening patients with age>65,carotid bruit , history of stroke or TIA would decrease screening burden by 40% compared with unselected patients and would miss only 2% of all candidates with severe carotid stenosis ...
Abnormal left ventricular diastolic function during
... Kommunehospital, Cardiovascular Research Center, A.rhus University Hospital, A.rhus, Denmark (Received 23 March/16 June 1995; accepted 4 July 1995) ...
... Kommunehospital, Cardiovascular Research Center, A.rhus University Hospital, A.rhus, Denmark (Received 23 March/16 June 1995; accepted 4 July 1995) ...
Contractile cells
... • normally – atrial excitation and contraction occurs about 160 msec before ventricular • 2. cardiac fiber excitation should be coordinated to ensure each chamber contracts as a unit • muscle fibers cannot become excited randomly • role of the gap junctions • 3. atria and ventricles should be functi ...
... • normally – atrial excitation and contraction occurs about 160 msec before ventricular • 2. cardiac fiber excitation should be coordinated to ensure each chamber contracts as a unit • muscle fibers cannot become excited randomly • role of the gap junctions • 3. atria and ventricles should be functi ...
Main Title
... When looking at the heart movie or a picture of the heart, students may realize that the right side is labeled “left” and vice-versa. The heart is always labeled according to the owner’s perspective, not the viewer’s. It can help to hold a picture of the heart up to the teacher’s chest to illustrate ...
... When looking at the heart movie or a picture of the heart, students may realize that the right side is labeled “left” and vice-versa. The heart is always labeled according to the owner’s perspective, not the viewer’s. It can help to hold a picture of the heart up to the teacher’s chest to illustrate ...
The Respiratory System
... The heart is divided into four chambers. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood that has just been to the lungs and the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood that just went around the body and needs to go to the lungs. Our right ventricle pumps blood to the pulmonary artery and the left ventri ...
... The heart is divided into four chambers. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood that has just been to the lungs and the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood that just went around the body and needs to go to the lungs. Our right ventricle pumps blood to the pulmonary artery and the left ventri ...
ARRYTHMIAS AND CONDUCTION DEFECTS IN ECG
... so rapidly that very little or no blood at all is pumped because there is not enough time between contractions for the ventricles to fill. When VF occurs, a well-placed electrical shock across the chest may be life saving. The shock, known as defibrillation, neutralizes all the abnormal electric ...
... so rapidly that very little or no blood at all is pumped because there is not enough time between contractions for the ventricles to fill. When VF occurs, a well-placed electrical shock across the chest may be life saving. The shock, known as defibrillation, neutralizes all the abnormal electric ...
TIMING AND INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY DR KAILASH
... • Gain setting should be just sufficient to visualize the contour of the mitral orifice. • Excessive gain setting may cause underestimation of valve area. • 3D echo imaging improves reproducibility and accuracy of planimetry measurement. ...
... • Gain setting should be just sufficient to visualize the contour of the mitral orifice. • Excessive gain setting may cause underestimation of valve area. • 3D echo imaging improves reproducibility and accuracy of planimetry measurement. ...
7/09 Pericardial Constriction
... 1184 patients with pericarditis were evaluated, 218 with tamponade. 190 underwent combined pericardiocentesis and catheterization. Fifteen of these patients had effusive–constrictive pericarditis and were included in the study. All patients presented with clinical tamponade; however, concomitant con ...
... 1184 patients with pericarditis were evaluated, 218 with tamponade. 190 underwent combined pericardiocentesis and catheterization. Fifteen of these patients had effusive–constrictive pericarditis and were included in the study. All patients presented with clinical tamponade; however, concomitant con ...
Review of 2014 ACC/AHA Guidelines and Implications for Clinical
... Procedure Type Low Risk • Combined surgical and patient characteristics predict a risk of major adverse cardiac event (MACE) < 1% • Ex: Cataracts, plastics ...
... Procedure Type Low Risk • Combined surgical and patient characteristics predict a risk of major adverse cardiac event (MACE) < 1% • Ex: Cataracts, plastics ...
Exercise and Physical Activity for the Post-
... recommended as opposed to lower repetitions with heavier weight, stopping before muscle fatigue. Abbreviations: bpm, beats per minute. ...
... recommended as opposed to lower repetitions with heavier weight, stopping before muscle fatigue. Abbreviations: bpm, beats per minute. ...
Download Hopkins Pulse Summer 2014 as a PDF
... the atria and does not completely fill the lower chambers. or getting To regulate Brinkley’s heart rhythm, surgeons other health implanted a biventricular defibrillator in her chest. When the defibrillator detects a rapid heartbeat, it sends conditions a signal through the wires surgically placed in ...
... the atria and does not completely fill the lower chambers. or getting To regulate Brinkley’s heart rhythm, surgeons other health implanted a biventricular defibrillator in her chest. When the defibrillator detects a rapid heartbeat, it sends conditions a signal through the wires surgically placed in ...
Morphology: Allograft Heart Valves
... various layers of the valves. In addition, interstitial dendritic cells also have been demonstrated to be present in heart valves. These cells are thin, uninucleated and have very slender, elongated cytoplasmic processes, but lack basement membranes and actin filaments. They are similar to cells of t ...
... various layers of the valves. In addition, interstitial dendritic cells also have been demonstrated to be present in heart valves. These cells are thin, uninucleated and have very slender, elongated cytoplasmic processes, but lack basement membranes and actin filaments. They are similar to cells of t ...
Copyright Information of the Article Published Online TITLE Role of
... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor and its close relationship with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is well established[1]. Although coronary artery disease and related cardiac events are the most documented diabetic cardiovascular effects, cardiac ...
... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor and its close relationship with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is well established[1]. Although coronary artery disease and related cardiac events are the most documented diabetic cardiovascular effects, cardiac ...
Prevention and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in Patients at
... of HF. Each 1% increase in its level was associated with an 8% increase in the risk of HF hospitalization or death. An HbA1c level ⱖ10, relative to HbA1c ⬍7, was associated with 1.56-fold (95% CI, 1.26 to 1.93) greater risk of HF.31 Diabetes is not only a risk factor for HF in patients without struc ...
... of HF. Each 1% increase in its level was associated with an 8% increase in the risk of HF hospitalization or death. An HbA1c level ⱖ10, relative to HbA1c ⬍7, was associated with 1.56-fold (95% CI, 1.26 to 1.93) greater risk of HF.31 Diabetes is not only a risk factor for HF in patients without struc ...
SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE OF A PREVIOUSLY SCARED UTERUS
... Rupture of the uterus is a catastrophic event to both mother and fetus. And in a previously scarred uterus, especially after cesarean section, the risk of rupture is greatly increased. This condition is even more dangerous when dehiscence develops at a place where medical facilities are not availabl ...
... Rupture of the uterus is a catastrophic event to both mother and fetus. And in a previously scarred uterus, especially after cesarean section, the risk of rupture is greatly increased. This condition is even more dangerous when dehiscence develops at a place where medical facilities are not availabl ...
Electrocardiogram and Heart Sounds
... Each side of the heart is provided with two valves, to convert rhythmic contractions into a unidirectional pumping. The valves close automatically whenever there is a pressure difference across the valve that would cause backflow of blood. Closure gives rise to audible vibrations (heart sounds). Atr ...
... Each side of the heart is provided with two valves, to convert rhythmic contractions into a unidirectional pumping. The valves close automatically whenever there is a pressure difference across the valve that would cause backflow of blood. Closure gives rise to audible vibrations (heart sounds). Atr ...
Blood Pressure Measurement
... them perform the measurement with their own device under our supervision. Counsel patients to measure their BP at predetermined times, not just when they are feeling well or unwell. Remind them that the accuracy of all devices should be independently validated periodically. At our clinic, we have pa ...
... them perform the measurement with their own device under our supervision. Counsel patients to measure their BP at predetermined times, not just when they are feeling well or unwell. Remind them that the accuracy of all devices should be independently validated periodically. At our clinic, we have pa ...
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome presenting as atrial fibrillation in a
... consequences, possibly causing the arrhythmia to deteriorate into ventricular fibrillation. Hence, it is important to use drugs like class Ic anti-arrhythmics and amiodarone, which act on bypass tract as well as AVN, to terminate AF [8]. A hemodynamically compromised patient with an AVRT or AF must ...
... consequences, possibly causing the arrhythmia to deteriorate into ventricular fibrillation. Hence, it is important to use drugs like class Ic anti-arrhythmics and amiodarone, which act on bypass tract as well as AVN, to terminate AF [8]. A hemodynamically compromised patient with an AVRT or AF must ...
Increased HR →Decreased SV Increased Contractility → Decreased
... decreases CO. That’s why hypertensive patients’ ventricles undergo hypertrophy. The ventricles must do more work to overcome the increased afterload. Hypertensive patients are prone to develop ischemia, which could lead to MI, because ventricles now do more work, which means they need more oxygen. M ...
... decreases CO. That’s why hypertensive patients’ ventricles undergo hypertrophy. The ventricles must do more work to overcome the increased afterload. Hypertensive patients are prone to develop ischemia, which could lead to MI, because ventricles now do more work, which means they need more oxygen. M ...
effect of exercise on rate pressure product in premenopausal and
... women with CAD. The percentage increase in RPP was significantly more in premenopausal women as compared to postmenopausal women indicating better coronary perfusion in premenopausal women with CAD. The less percentage increase in postmenopausal women with CAD suggests significant compromise of coro ...
... women with CAD. The percentage increase in RPP was significantly more in premenopausal women as compared to postmenopausal women indicating better coronary perfusion in premenopausal women with CAD. The less percentage increase in postmenopausal women with CAD suggests significant compromise of coro ...
atrial fibrillation in primary care (afip)
... The goals of rate and rhythm control are to improve symptoms and clinical outcomes, such as CV events; however, these goals do not necessarily imply the elimination of all AF.20 For patients with symptomatic AF lasting many weeks, initial therapy may be anticoagulation and temporary rate control, wh ...
... The goals of rate and rhythm control are to improve symptoms and clinical outcomes, such as CV events; however, these goals do not necessarily imply the elimination of all AF.20 For patients with symptomatic AF lasting many weeks, initial therapy may be anticoagulation and temporary rate control, wh ...
Should all patients receive dual chamber pacing ICDs? The
... had a history of atrial fibrillation [4]. Most interestingly, if patients were admitted to the hospital for a diagnosis of congestive heart failure during the trial, their mortality rate over the subsequent two years was 50%, and this was no different in both the drug therapy and ICD arms of the tri ...
... had a history of atrial fibrillation [4]. Most interestingly, if patients were admitted to the hospital for a diagnosis of congestive heart failure during the trial, their mortality rate over the subsequent two years was 50%, and this was no different in both the drug therapy and ICD arms of the tri ...
Diastolic Filling Characteristics in the Stage 12 to 27 Chick
... progressively increases. Insert shows similar plot of volumes at stages 12 factor in cardiac morphogenesis. The embryonic heart adjusts to 18. ventricular mass to match work load (23). Alteration in intracardiac blood flow pattern may also affect the formation of the 12 to 27 suggests that myocardia ...
... progressively increases. Insert shows similar plot of volumes at stages 12 factor in cardiac morphogenesis. The embryonic heart adjusts to 18. ventricular mass to match work load (23). Alteration in intracardiac blood flow pattern may also affect the formation of the 12 to 27 suggests that myocardia ...