Anatomic restructure of the papillary muscles and walls of the
... of the development of the heart requires continuous replenishment of anatomical knowledge. It causes need to continue morphological researches of the atrioventricular valves, one of which major components are papillary muscles. Methods and results. 28 human anatomical specimens with coarctation of t ...
... of the development of the heart requires continuous replenishment of anatomical knowledge. It causes need to continue morphological researches of the atrioventricular valves, one of which major components are papillary muscles. Methods and results. 28 human anatomical specimens with coarctation of t ...
Infective Endocarditis - Dartmouth
... Presentation over weeks to months Rarely leads to metastatic infection Most commonly S. viridans or enterococcus ...
... Presentation over weeks to months Rarely leads to metastatic infection Most commonly S. viridans or enterococcus ...
Cardiovascular Disease: Clinical Recommendations
... for treating ISH, with thiazide diuretics remaining the primary drug choice. The efficacy of diuretics has been demonstrated by numerous studies.[14,15,16] If diuretics are not effective, the next drug treatment choice would be a beta-blocker. These drugs may be less effective than thiazide diuretic ...
... for treating ISH, with thiazide diuretics remaining the primary drug choice. The efficacy of diuretics has been demonstrated by numerous studies.[14,15,16] If diuretics are not effective, the next drug treatment choice would be a beta-blocker. These drugs may be less effective than thiazide diuretic ...
Document
... The ventricular muscle continues to relax even though the volume does not change, giving rise to the period of Isovolumic or ...
... The ventricular muscle continues to relax even though the volume does not change, giving rise to the period of Isovolumic or ...
Clinical Review of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Heart
... CRT outcomes including overall reduction in mortality, morbidity and improvement of the functionality and the quality of life have been reported in several clinical trials (MIRACLE, MUSTIC, CARE-HF, COMPANION, CONTAK-CD and others). These clinical trials also reported statistically significant 19% r ...
... CRT outcomes including overall reduction in mortality, morbidity and improvement of the functionality and the quality of life have been reported in several clinical trials (MIRACLE, MUSTIC, CARE-HF, COMPANION, CONTAK-CD and others). These clinical trials also reported statistically significant 19% r ...
6 Heart Physiology
... The apex to base contraction squeezes blood toward the arterial opening at the base of the heart. The AV node also delays the transmission of action potentials slightly, allowing the atria to complete their contraction before the ventricles begin their contraction. This AV nodal delay is accomplishe ...
... The apex to base contraction squeezes blood toward the arterial opening at the base of the heart. The AV node also delays the transmission of action potentials slightly, allowing the atria to complete their contraction before the ventricles begin their contraction. This AV nodal delay is accomplishe ...
Chest X-Ray Interpretation for the Internist
... NO Air Bronchograms… In pneumonia if bronchi are filled with secretions If cancer obstructs a bronchus Interstitial fibrosis Asthma/emphysema (hyperinflation) ...
... NO Air Bronchograms… In pneumonia if bronchi are filled with secretions If cancer obstructs a bronchus Interstitial fibrosis Asthma/emphysema (hyperinflation) ...
Etiology of Sudden Death in Sports
... 92% males, 76% Caucasian, 69% competitive) were referred to our cardiac pathology center. All subjects underwent detailed post-mortem evaluation, including histological analysis by an expert cardiac pathologist. Clinical information was obtained from referring coroners. RESULTS Sudden arrhythmic dea ...
... 92% males, 76% Caucasian, 69% competitive) were referred to our cardiac pathology center. All subjects underwent detailed post-mortem evaluation, including histological analysis by an expert cardiac pathologist. Clinical information was obtained from referring coroners. RESULTS Sudden arrhythmic dea ...
letters to the editor
... Downloaded from http://ehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org/ at hospitais da universidade de coimbra on July 25, 2014 ...
... Downloaded from http://ehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org/ at hospitais da universidade de coimbra on July 25, 2014 ...
Full Text - Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
... Mechanism of dobutamine induced wall motion abnormality in the absence of obstructive epicardial disease is unclear. Several theories have been postulated including multivessel coronary vasospasm, severe systemic hypertension, systolic anterior motion leading to mitral regurgitation and dynamic intr ...
... Mechanism of dobutamine induced wall motion abnormality in the absence of obstructive epicardial disease is unclear. Several theories have been postulated including multivessel coronary vasospasm, severe systemic hypertension, systolic anterior motion leading to mitral regurgitation and dynamic intr ...
The Effect of Exertional Hypertension Evoked by Weight
... maximal exertion, serving as their own controls. Brachial artery diameter, FMD before and after weight lifting, peak SBP during exercise versus baseline were each compared using a paired t test. Changes in FMD (%) between groups were compared using an unpaired t test. Correlations between FMD before ...
... maximal exertion, serving as their own controls. Brachial artery diameter, FMD before and after weight lifting, peak SBP during exercise versus baseline were each compared using a paired t test. Changes in FMD (%) between groups were compared using an unpaired t test. Correlations between FMD before ...
Atrioventricular Septal Defects
... extra water. It does this by increasing the amount of urine your baby makes b. Captopril: decreases shunting (unusual movement) of blood through the defects in the heart [such as ventricular septal defect (VSD) or atrial septal defect (ASD)] and treats high blood pressure c. Digoxin: helps the heart ...
... extra water. It does this by increasing the amount of urine your baby makes b. Captopril: decreases shunting (unusual movement) of blood through the defects in the heart [such as ventricular septal defect (VSD) or atrial septal defect (ASD)] and treats high blood pressure c. Digoxin: helps the heart ...
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN THE DENTAL OFFICE Barry Krall DDS
... goal is to provide adequate circulation of oxygenated blood to the brain and the heart! If the brain and heart are being adequately perfused (adequate blood pressure) with metabolic substrate (e.g., oxygen, glucose), the patient is more likely to have a positive outcome. The most useful and simple a ...
... goal is to provide adequate circulation of oxygenated blood to the brain and the heart! If the brain and heart are being adequately perfused (adequate blood pressure) with metabolic substrate (e.g., oxygen, glucose), the patient is more likely to have a positive outcome. The most useful and simple a ...
The systemic circulation Blood flow Control of the systemic circulation
... and would be unable to sustain life for more than a few minutes. If breathing ceases, oxygen stores are limited to the oxygen in the lung and in the blood. The amount of oxygen in the blood depends on the blood volume and haemoglobin concentration. The amount of oxygen in the lung is dependent on th ...
... and would be unable to sustain life for more than a few minutes. If breathing ceases, oxygen stores are limited to the oxygen in the lung and in the blood. The amount of oxygen in the blood depends on the blood volume and haemoglobin concentration. The amount of oxygen in the lung is dependent on th ...
Guidelines for Blood Pressure Measurement
... The palpatory method may be necessary if severe hypotension is present and the BP is inaudible. Palpate the brachial pulse, and inflate the cuff 30 mm above the point where the pulse disappears; deflate the cuff, and note the point on the manometer where the pulse becomes palpable again. Record this ...
... The palpatory method may be necessary if severe hypotension is present and the BP is inaudible. Palpate the brachial pulse, and inflate the cuff 30 mm above the point where the pulse disappears; deflate the cuff, and note the point on the manometer where the pulse becomes palpable again. Record this ...
Pulmonary Hypertension in Scleroderma
... move blood into the lungs to pick up oxygen. This can lead to failure of the right side of the heart. Patients with scleroderma are at increased risk for developing PH from several mechanisms. Frequently patients with scleroderma have multiple causes of their PH. Patients who have limited cutaneous ...
... move blood into the lungs to pick up oxygen. This can lead to failure of the right side of the heart. Patients with scleroderma are at increased risk for developing PH from several mechanisms. Frequently patients with scleroderma have multiple causes of their PH. Patients who have limited cutaneous ...
Nursing 220: Pharmacology Module II: Cardiovascular Drugs
... • Previous intracranial bleeding at any time, stroke in less than a year, active bleeding, uncontrolled high blood pressure (>180 systolic or >100 diastolic). • Streptokinase is contraindicated in patients who have been previously treated with streptokinase, as there is a risk of anaphylaxis, a life ...
... • Previous intracranial bleeding at any time, stroke in less than a year, active bleeding, uncontrolled high blood pressure (>180 systolic or >100 diastolic). • Streptokinase is contraindicated in patients who have been previously treated with streptokinase, as there is a risk of anaphylaxis, a life ...
Pulse
... Variation in pulse amplitude occurring with alternate beats due to changing systolic pressure. When the cuff pressure is slowly released while taking BP, phase I Korotkoff sounds are initially heard only during the alternate strong beats; with further release of cuff pressure, the softer sounds of t ...
... Variation in pulse amplitude occurring with alternate beats due to changing systolic pressure. When the cuff pressure is slowly released while taking BP, phase I Korotkoff sounds are initially heard only during the alternate strong beats; with further release of cuff pressure, the softer sounds of t ...
Cardiovascular System Blood Vessels Blood Vessel Structure
... • Capillary blood pressure • Tends to force fluids through the capillary walls • Is greater at the arterial end (35 mm Hg) of a bed than at the venous end (17 mm Hg) ...
... • Capillary blood pressure • Tends to force fluids through the capillary walls • Is greater at the arterial end (35 mm Hg) of a bed than at the venous end (17 mm Hg) ...
Access to Cardiovascular Surgery Services at the NB Heart Centre
... Brunswickers with the opportunity to have surgery within their own province for over 17 years. Approximately 650 open heart surgeries are performed yearly most of them involving coronary bypass surgery or valve repair and replacement surgery. Over the past few years, the number of patients on the wa ...
... Brunswickers with the opportunity to have surgery within their own province for over 17 years. Approximately 650 open heart surgeries are performed yearly most of them involving coronary bypass surgery or valve repair and replacement surgery. Over the past few years, the number of patients on the wa ...
Unit One: Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology
... b. Whether the person in exercising c. Age d. Body size ...
... b. Whether the person in exercising c. Age d. Body size ...
Treatment of Congenital Complete Atrioventricular Heart Block With
... reduction of inflammatory response and fibrosis (3-7). Neonatal successful permanent pacemaker implantation is rarely reported in patients with CHB (5-7). The indications for permanent pacemaker implantation in infants are ventricular rate of < 55 beats/minute, atrial rate of > 140 beats/ minute, wi ...
... reduction of inflammatory response and fibrosis (3-7). Neonatal successful permanent pacemaker implantation is rarely reported in patients with CHB (5-7). The indications for permanent pacemaker implantation in infants are ventricular rate of < 55 beats/minute, atrial rate of > 140 beats/ minute, wi ...
Leading Innovation in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy
... BY JULIE MILLER, TIFFANY LIU, AND ELLEN LEE ...
... BY JULIE MILLER, TIFFANY LIU, AND ELLEN LEE ...
Snímek 1
... Pressure overload concentric hypertrophy Thickening of myocytes by parallel apposition of sarcomeres tension with an unchanged extent of shortening Hypertrophy generally: ratio capillaries/cardiomyocytes ischemization contractility temporary maintaining od CO later cardiac failure ...
... Pressure overload concentric hypertrophy Thickening of myocytes by parallel apposition of sarcomeres tension with an unchanged extent of shortening Hypertrophy generally: ratio capillaries/cardiomyocytes ischemization contractility temporary maintaining od CO later cardiac failure ...