Alcohol Septal Ablation in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
... side effects that preclude optimal medication.5 The haemodynamic indication requires a significant obstruction either at rest or under provocation. The absolute gradient level criteria were originally set higher than is currently accepted as an indication (≥30 mmHg at rest or ≥60 mmHg under provocat ...
... side effects that preclude optimal medication.5 The haemodynamic indication requires a significant obstruction either at rest or under provocation. The absolute gradient level criteria were originally set higher than is currently accepted as an indication (≥30 mmHg at rest or ≥60 mmHg under provocat ...
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... different relationships between patient and hospital characteristics and outcome(s) in each subgroup. The association of heart rate with each outcome for SR patients was assessed using unadjusted and adjusted Cox proportional-hazards regression models for 1-year follow-up. The functional form of hea ...
... different relationships between patient and hospital characteristics and outcome(s) in each subgroup. The association of heart rate with each outcome for SR patients was assessed using unadjusted and adjusted Cox proportional-hazards regression models for 1-year follow-up. The functional form of hea ...
2011 ACCF/AHA Guidelines for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
... intermediate risk of PCI procedural complications and an intermediate to high likelihood of good long-term outcome (e.g., low-intermediate SYNTAX score of <33, bifurcation left main CAD); and 2) clinical characteristics that predict an increased risk of adverse surgical outcomes (e.g., moderate-seve ...
... intermediate risk of PCI procedural complications and an intermediate to high likelihood of good long-term outcome (e.g., low-intermediate SYNTAX score of <33, bifurcation left main CAD); and 2) clinical characteristics that predict an increased risk of adverse surgical outcomes (e.g., moderate-seve ...
Revascularization to Improve Survival: Non
... intermediate risk of PCI procedural complications and an intermediate to high likelihood of good long-term outcome (e.g., low-intermediate SYNTAX score of <33, bifurcation left main CAD); and 2) clinical characteristics that predict an increased risk of adverse surgical outcomes (e.g., moderate-seve ...
... intermediate risk of PCI procedural complications and an intermediate to high likelihood of good long-term outcome (e.g., low-intermediate SYNTAX score of <33, bifurcation left main CAD); and 2) clinical characteristics that predict an increased risk of adverse surgical outcomes (e.g., moderate-seve ...
Chapter 35 - Extras Springer
... to several days with prolonged ischemia.26,27 These abnormalities precede the development of electrocardiographic irregularities and the onset of cardiac symptoms. Figure 35.4 illustrates the cascade from myocardial ischemia to infarction. During an episode of acute ischemic chest pain, 2D imaging s ...
... to several days with prolonged ischemia.26,27 These abnormalities precede the development of electrocardiographic irregularities and the onset of cardiac symptoms. Figure 35.4 illustrates the cascade from myocardial ischemia to infarction. During an episode of acute ischemic chest pain, 2D imaging s ...
Left Ventricular Papillary Muscles
... markers of myocardial ischemia. Foci of necrosis or fibrosis therefore are commonly seen in these structures, particularly the posteromedial papillary muscle, which has a poorer blood supply than does the anterolateral muscle. Coronary arterial luminal narrowing is the most common cause of necrosis ...
... markers of myocardial ischemia. Foci of necrosis or fibrosis therefore are commonly seen in these structures, particularly the posteromedial papillary muscle, which has a poorer blood supply than does the anterolateral muscle. Coronary arterial luminal narrowing is the most common cause of necrosis ...
Early right ventricular fibrosis and reduction in - AJP
... University of Minnesota’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Cardiac catheterization. Biventicular catheterization was developed from the techniques required for left ventricular catheterization described elsewhere (64, 73). Briefly, animals were anesthetized with 2% isoflurane and ventila ...
... University of Minnesota’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Cardiac catheterization. Biventicular catheterization was developed from the techniques required for left ventricular catheterization described elsewhere (64, 73). Briefly, animals were anesthetized with 2% isoflurane and ventila ...
Chapter 96 - Extras Springer
... • Ninety percent of broad QRS tachycardia patients presenting to the emergency room are ventricular tachycardias (VTs). • Atrioventricular dissociation in VT is characterized by irregular cannon A waves in the jugular venous pulse, varying intensity of the first heart sound, beat-to-beat changes in ...
... • Ninety percent of broad QRS tachycardia patients presenting to the emergency room are ventricular tachycardias (VTs). • Atrioventricular dissociation in VT is characterized by irregular cannon A waves in the jugular venous pulse, varying intensity of the first heart sound, beat-to-beat changes in ...
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... The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are committed to the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases through professional education and research for clinicians, providers, and patients. Since 1980, the ACC and AHA have shared a responsibility to ...
... The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are committed to the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases through professional education and research for clinicians, providers, and patients. Since 1980, the ACC and AHA have shared a responsibility to ...
Annual Scientific Sessions
... “There was so much potential for the application of magnetic resonance approaches to the cardiovascular system that I organized several annual meetings sponsored by the American Heart Association in collaboration with Charlie Higgins, MD, a pioneer in cardiovascular radiology at the University of Ca ...
... “There was so much potential for the application of magnetic resonance approaches to the cardiovascular system that I organized several annual meetings sponsored by the American Heart Association in collaboration with Charlie Higgins, MD, a pioneer in cardiovascular radiology at the University of Ca ...
here - Irish Heart Foundation
... on the inside wall of your coronary arteries. This fatty material hardens into what is called atherosclerotic plaque, which narrows the artery and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. This is what is commonly called, hardening of the arteries. At rest, a person with narrowing ...
... on the inside wall of your coronary arteries. This fatty material hardens into what is called atherosclerotic plaque, which narrows the artery and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. This is what is commonly called, hardening of the arteries. At rest, a person with narrowing ...
(PIL) - (eMC)
... A great variability has been noted between paediatric patients in regard to both the plasma concentration necessary to initiate a hemodynamic response (threshold) and the rate of hemodynamic response to increasing plasma concentrations, which demonstrates that the required dose for children cannot b ...
... A great variability has been noted between paediatric patients in regard to both the plasma concentration necessary to initiate a hemodynamic response (threshold) and the rate of hemodynamic response to increasing plasma concentrations, which demonstrates that the required dose for children cannot b ...
Effects of myocardial ischemia on the release of cardiac troponin i in
... triangles), and in the group with 6 hours of ischemia (group III, black diamonds). The curves of cardiac troponin I are significantly higher in group III than in groups I and II and in group II compared with group I (p < 0.01). During the time course, within each group, the variation of cardiac trop ...
... triangles), and in the group with 6 hours of ischemia (group III, black diamonds). The curves of cardiac troponin I are significantly higher in group III than in groups I and II and in group II compared with group I (p < 0.01). During the time course, within each group, the variation of cardiac trop ...
James M. Norton
... Definitions of preload and afterload. The basis for the definitions of both preload and afterload is the Law of LaPlace (also known as the surface tension law or the Law of Young-LaPlace), stated as follows for a thin-walled spherical structure: T ⫽ PR/2, where T is wall tension, P is chamber pressu ...
... Definitions of preload and afterload. The basis for the definitions of both preload and afterload is the Law of LaPlace (also known as the surface tension law or the Law of Young-LaPlace), stated as follows for a thin-walled spherical structure: T ⫽ PR/2, where T is wall tension, P is chamber pressu ...
ECG TUTORIAL for Clinicians
... mastery of ECG interpretation, one of the most useful clinical tools in medicine, can only occur if one acquires considerable experience in reading ECG's and correlating the specific ECG findings with the pathophysiology and clinical status of the patient. The sections in this tutorial are organized ...
... mastery of ECG interpretation, one of the most useful clinical tools in medicine, can only occur if one acquires considerable experience in reading ECG's and correlating the specific ECG findings with the pathophysiology and clinical status of the patient. The sections in this tutorial are organized ...
Sternal Precautions: Is it Necessary to Restrict Our Patients?
... However, the use of sternal precautions is controversial because the origin of these precautions is difficult to find. Also, the type of precautions and the duration of the precautions varies among institutions, with no clinical evidence supporting a consistent protocol. Limited research exists to d ...
... However, the use of sternal precautions is controversial because the origin of these precautions is difficult to find. Also, the type of precautions and the duration of the precautions varies among institutions, with no clinical evidence supporting a consistent protocol. Limited research exists to d ...
(MRI) and Implanted Medical Devices
... During MRI Protection Mode, the patient may not receive Bradycardia pacing (including backup pacing), depending on available device features and programming. Also, the patient will not receive Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, or Tachycardia therapy (including ATP and defibrillation).Therefore, the ...
... During MRI Protection Mode, the patient may not receive Bradycardia pacing (including backup pacing), depending on available device features and programming. Also, the patient will not receive Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, or Tachycardia therapy (including ATP and defibrillation).Therefore, the ...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Implanted
... During MRI Protection Mode, the patient may not receive Bradycardia pacing (including backup pacing), depending on available device features and programming. Also, the patient will not receive Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, or Tachycardia therapy (including ATP and defibrillation).Therefore, the ...
... During MRI Protection Mode, the patient may not receive Bradycardia pacing (including backup pacing), depending on available device features and programming. Also, the patient will not receive Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, or Tachycardia therapy (including ATP and defibrillation).Therefore, the ...
Relation of left ventricular twist and global strain with right ventricular
... Current surgical techniques have improved the clinical outcome of patients with tetralogy of Fallot.(1) However, after the third postoperative decade, the risk of death increases dramatically. (2) Recent studies have demonstrated that reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction and right ventric ...
... Current surgical techniques have improved the clinical outcome of patients with tetralogy of Fallot.(1) However, after the third postoperative decade, the risk of death increases dramatically. (2) Recent studies have demonstrated that reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction and right ventric ...
Natural history of ventricular premature contractions in
... history of PVCs in childhood and whether there is a difference between PVCs originating from the right [premature ventricular contraction with left bundle branch block (PVC-LBBB)] or the left ventricle [premature ventricular contraction with right bundle branch block (PVC-RBBB)]. Methods and results ...
... history of PVCs in childhood and whether there is a difference between PVCs originating from the right [premature ventricular contraction with left bundle branch block (PVC-LBBB)] or the left ventricle [premature ventricular contraction with right bundle branch block (PVC-RBBB)]. Methods and results ...
THESIS BIOMECHANICS OF TRANS APICAL MITRAL VALVE
... Figure 10. Tissue ingrowth of the atrial element of this prosthesis seen several months post implantation [26] .................................................................................................... 20 Figure 11. The “D” shape of the Tiara is evident as well as the fibrous tissue growth ...
... Figure 10. Tissue ingrowth of the atrial element of this prosthesis seen several months post implantation [26] .................................................................................................... 20 Figure 11. The “D” shape of the Tiara is evident as well as the fibrous tissue growth ...
are there deleterious cardiac effects of acute and chronic endurance
... relative workrates produce greater cardiac stress because they require a higher percentage of the individual’s maximal heart rate and generate more catecholamine spill over into the circulation. Increased catecholamine concentrations are arrhythmogenic. It is assumed that most exercise-related SCDs ...
... relative workrates produce greater cardiac stress because they require a higher percentage of the individual’s maximal heart rate and generate more catecholamine spill over into the circulation. Increased catecholamine concentrations are arrhythmogenic. It is assumed that most exercise-related SCDs ...
1 Abstract Introduction: Several cases of Morgagni hernia have
... mass and bowel loops within the chest can be seen on a CT scan.5, 9 Furthermore, magnetic resonance imaging is ...
... mass and bowel loops within the chest can be seen on a CT scan.5, 9 Furthermore, magnetic resonance imaging is ...
are there deleterious cardiac effects of acute and chronic endurance
... relative workrates produce greater cardiac stress because they require a higher percentage of the individual’s maximal heart rate and generate more catecholamine spill over into the circulation. Increased catecholamine concentrations are arrhythmogenic. It is assumed that most exercise-related SCDs ...
... relative workrates produce greater cardiac stress because they require a higher percentage of the individual’s maximal heart rate and generate more catecholamine spill over into the circulation. Increased catecholamine concentrations are arrhythmogenic. It is assumed that most exercise-related SCDs ...
Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter - Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing
... has atrial flutter. The fluttering sensation was gone in 4 hours. No prior history of palpitation.He was discharged and was asked to follow up with his physician. There is no history of other cardiovascular or pulmonary disease. His review of systems is benign except for irritable bowel syndrome. He ...
... has atrial flutter. The fluttering sensation was gone in 4 hours. No prior history of palpitation.He was discharged and was asked to follow up with his physician. There is no history of other cardiovascular or pulmonary disease. His review of systems is benign except for irritable bowel syndrome. He ...