Section Four:
... cycle. This mechanical activity of the heart is generated in response to the electrical activity, that is, the depolarization and repolarization of myocardial cells. Interpretation of the hemodynamic waveforms is dependent, therefore, on the correlation of mechanical to electrical activities using t ...
... cycle. This mechanical activity of the heart is generated in response to the electrical activity, that is, the depolarization and repolarization of myocardial cells. Interpretation of the hemodynamic waveforms is dependent, therefore, on the correlation of mechanical to electrical activities using t ...
Atrial Fibrillation - American Stroke Association
... bloodstream, it can travel to your brain, block an artery or blood vessel in the brain and cause a stroke. Everyone with AF is at risk for a stroke, but some people are at greater risk than others. These include individuals who have already had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) as well as ...
... bloodstream, it can travel to your brain, block an artery or blood vessel in the brain and cause a stroke. Everyone with AF is at risk for a stroke, but some people are at greater risk than others. These include individuals who have already had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) as well as ...
L14 The Cardiac Cycle copy 2
... generates pressure changes which result in the orderly movement of blood. Blood flows from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, unless flow is blocked by a valve. Events on the right and left sides of the heart are the same, but pressures are lower on the right. ...
... generates pressure changes which result in the orderly movement of blood. Blood flows from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, unless flow is blocked by a valve. Events on the right and left sides of the heart are the same, but pressures are lower on the right. ...
Jarvik 2000 Heart
... apex of the left ventricle. The adult model measures 2.5 cm in diameter by 5.5 cm in length. The weight is 85 g with a displacement volume of 25 mL. The pediatric device measures 1.4 cm in diameter by 5 cm in length; the weight is 18 g, and the displacement volume is 5 mL. The pump rotor contains th ...
... apex of the left ventricle. The adult model measures 2.5 cm in diameter by 5.5 cm in length. The weight is 85 g with a displacement volume of 25 mL. The pediatric device measures 1.4 cm in diameter by 5 cm in length; the weight is 18 g, and the displacement volume is 5 mL. The pump rotor contains th ...
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
... The cardiac output is the volume of blood that is ejected from the left ventricle into the aorta over a given time period (L/min). At rest cardiac output is 4-8 L/min in an healthy adult. This can rise up to 25 litres/min during severe exercise. ...
... The cardiac output is the volume of blood that is ejected from the left ventricle into the aorta over a given time period (L/min). At rest cardiac output is 4-8 L/min in an healthy adult. This can rise up to 25 litres/min during severe exercise. ...
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
... Several types of surgical procedures are performed to treat aortic stenosis: Open heart surgery to replace the aortic valve is one treatment option. While the patient is on a heartlung bypass machine, the damaged valve is surgically removed and a new valve is inserted through an incision in the midd ...
... Several types of surgical procedures are performed to treat aortic stenosis: Open heart surgery to replace the aortic valve is one treatment option. While the patient is on a heartlung bypass machine, the damaged valve is surgically removed and a new valve is inserted through an incision in the midd ...
pacemakercomp
... bulky external devices in the following years. The pacemakers built in the late 1950s were bulky, relied on external electrodes, and had to be plugged into a wall outlet. External electric shocks were frequently too traumatic for young heart block patients, and the AC-operated pacemaker could fail d ...
... bulky external devices in the following years. The pacemakers built in the late 1950s were bulky, relied on external electrodes, and had to be plugged into a wall outlet. External electric shocks were frequently too traumatic for young heart block patients, and the AC-operated pacemaker could fail d ...
Cardiovascular examination
... Normally the dicrease is less than 10 mmHg. Inspiratory of systolic BP that exceeds 10 mm. - Exam best done with stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. Increase BP cuff pressure to until you loose the pulse . Then decrease the pressure slowly until you hear the first Korotkof sound . If you can hear ...
... Normally the dicrease is less than 10 mmHg. Inspiratory of systolic BP that exceeds 10 mm. - Exam best done with stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. Increase BP cuff pressure to until you loose the pulse . Then decrease the pressure slowly until you hear the first Korotkof sound . If you can hear ...
Running head: N439A DXR CASE 1 N439A DXR CASE 1 DXR
... o Environmental: Family visit to Chicago every summer went to Canada to fish last year. o Family History: 66 years old mother borderline diabetes due to overweight still alive, father died with no apparent reason (keeled over and died one day) at age 62yrs old. Grandfather was an alcoholic. Pt has 4 ...
... o Environmental: Family visit to Chicago every summer went to Canada to fish last year. o Family History: 66 years old mother borderline diabetes due to overweight still alive, father died with no apparent reason (keeled over and died one day) at age 62yrs old. Grandfather was an alcoholic. Pt has 4 ...
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... ● Right bundle extends down right side of interventricular septum to base of anterior papillary muscle where it divides ● Left bundle usually divides into two or three distinct fibre tracts - a left posterior and a left anterior hemibundle ● Little autonomic innervation ● Extensive blood supply from ...
... ● Right bundle extends down right side of interventricular septum to base of anterior papillary muscle where it divides ● Left bundle usually divides into two or three distinct fibre tracts - a left posterior and a left anterior hemibundle ● Little autonomic innervation ● Extensive blood supply from ...
Sample Chapter - Oncology Nursing Society
... Paragangliomas: These are chromaffin tumors of the sympathetic nervous system and are fleshy tumors that can be found on the surface of the heart or the pericardium. The paragangliomas that grow into the anterior mediastinum arise from the parasympathetic chain and are relatively asymptomatic. Poste ...
... Paragangliomas: These are chromaffin tumors of the sympathetic nervous system and are fleshy tumors that can be found on the surface of the heart or the pericardium. The paragangliomas that grow into the anterior mediastinum arise from the parasympathetic chain and are relatively asymptomatic. Poste ...
Right Ventricular Pacing for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
... 7). Because of the patient’s unexplained syncope, a carFig. 6 Cardiac magnetic resonance image shows delayed enhancement in the interventricular septum after gadolinium administration (arrow), consistent with myocardial fibrosis that spares the subendocardium. ...
... 7). Because of the patient’s unexplained syncope, a carFig. 6 Cardiac magnetic resonance image shows delayed enhancement in the interventricular septum after gadolinium administration (arrow), consistent with myocardial fibrosis that spares the subendocardium. ...
LBBB: The ECG Patterns and Cardiac Function in Patients
... also have a higher mortality(Huvelle, Fay et al.) when compared to patients who also have LV systolic dysfunction without LBBB.(Abdel-Qadir, Tu et al.) This in part can be attributed to the higher than normal incidence of CAD, hypertension, cardiomyopathy and valvular heart disease in patients with ...
... also have a higher mortality(Huvelle, Fay et al.) when compared to patients who also have LV systolic dysfunction without LBBB.(Abdel-Qadir, Tu et al.) This in part can be attributed to the higher than normal incidence of CAD, hypertension, cardiomyopathy and valvular heart disease in patients with ...
Circulatory System Reading circulation reading
... into the brachial (arm) and cephalic (head) regions. One of its branches, the subclavian artery, runs under the clavicle; hence the name subclavian. The subclavian artery runs into the axillary region where it becomes known as the axillary artery. ...
... into the brachial (arm) and cephalic (head) regions. One of its branches, the subclavian artery, runs under the clavicle; hence the name subclavian. The subclavian artery runs into the axillary region where it becomes known as the axillary artery. ...
EKG
... Can be chronic or intermittent Most common arrhythmia in US and Canada Incidence increases with age Treatment: Beta blockers, Ca channel blockers and cardioversion Patients are sometimes Heparinized to prevent stroke ...
... Can be chronic or intermittent Most common arrhythmia in US and Canada Incidence increases with age Treatment: Beta blockers, Ca channel blockers and cardioversion Patients are sometimes Heparinized to prevent stroke ...
Approach to bradycardia
... this diagnosis the 12-lead ECG must be normal, with normal P-waves, but with the rate below normal for age. Children with benign sinus bradycardia are asymptomatic, and follow a benign course. These children show normal heart rate reactivity to exercise (able to increase heart rate to above 100 bpm) ...
... this diagnosis the 12-lead ECG must be normal, with normal P-waves, but with the rate below normal for age. Children with benign sinus bradycardia are asymptomatic, and follow a benign course. These children show normal heart rate reactivity to exercise (able to increase heart rate to above 100 bpm) ...
lab - Zoology, UBC
... into the single muscular ventricle. Ventricular contraction forces blood into the tubular truncus arteriosus which divides into left and right branches at the anterior border of the heart. Each of these branches divides into three branches to (l) the head, (2) the body and (3) the skin, mouth and lu ...
... into the single muscular ventricle. Ventricular contraction forces blood into the tubular truncus arteriosus which divides into left and right branches at the anterior border of the heart. Each of these branches divides into three branches to (l) the head, (2) the body and (3) the skin, mouth and lu ...
Circulation: The Blood`s Superhighway (750L)
... Your blood is part of your body's cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, blood, and blood vessels. Cardiovascular means the heart (cardio) and circulatory (vascular) system of your body. Your blood vessels include the arteries and veins that carry blood to and fro ...
... Your blood is part of your body's cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, blood, and blood vessels. Cardiovascular means the heart (cardio) and circulatory (vascular) system of your body. Your blood vessels include the arteries and veins that carry blood to and fro ...
Chapter 18: Cardiovascular System (Anatomy)
... Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) stimulation is mediated by acetylcholine and opposes the SNS PNS dominates the autonomic stimulation, slowing heart rate and causing vagal tone If the Vagus Nerver was cut, the heart would lose its tone. Thus, increasing the heart rate by 25 beats per ...
... Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) stimulation is mediated by acetylcholine and opposes the SNS PNS dominates the autonomic stimulation, slowing heart rate and causing vagal tone If the Vagus Nerver was cut, the heart would lose its tone. Thus, increasing the heart rate by 25 beats per ...
Chapter 18: Cardiovascular System
... Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) stimulation is mediated by acetylcholine and opposes the SNS PNS dominates the autonomic stimulation, slowing heart rate and causing vagal tone If the Vagus Nerver was cut, the heart would lose its tone. Thus, increasing the heart rate by 25 beats per ...
... Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) stimulation is mediated by acetylcholine and opposes the SNS PNS dominates the autonomic stimulation, slowing heart rate and causing vagal tone If the Vagus Nerver was cut, the heart would lose its tone. Thus, increasing the heart rate by 25 beats per ...
Chapter 18: Cardiovascular System (Anatomy)
... Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) stimulation is mediated by acetylcholine and opposes the SNS PNS dominates the autonomic stimulation, slowing heart rate and causing vagal tone If the Vagus Nerver was cut, the heart would lose its tone. Thus, increasing the heart rate by 25 beats per ...
... Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) stimulation is mediated by acetylcholine and opposes the SNS PNS dominates the autonomic stimulation, slowing heart rate and causing vagal tone If the Vagus Nerver was cut, the heart would lose its tone. Thus, increasing the heart rate by 25 beats per ...
The Human Heart
... These rules are for the internal use of MESA staff and teachers only and should not be forwarded or used outside of MESA. ...
... These rules are for the internal use of MESA staff and teachers only and should not be forwarded or used outside of MESA. ...
3.1_Cardiac_Physiology_
... allows them to behave as a single functional unit. c. Have one central nucleus in each cell (skeletal muscle fibers have many along the sides.) d. Have many mitochondria so they rely almost solely on aerobic metabolism for ATP production. B. Two Types of Cardiac Muscle Cells 1. Contractile cells (99 ...
... allows them to behave as a single functional unit. c. Have one central nucleus in each cell (skeletal muscle fibers have many along the sides.) d. Have many mitochondria so they rely almost solely on aerobic metabolism for ATP production. B. Two Types of Cardiac Muscle Cells 1. Contractile cells (99 ...