MVRepair Fact Sheet
... Mitral commisurotomy can be performed for some valves that are narrow or "stenotic" either from birth or from damage by rheumatic fever. Most often today, rheumatic mitral stenosis is treated by balloon valvuloplasty, a procedure performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory by interventional ...
... Mitral commisurotomy can be performed for some valves that are narrow or "stenotic" either from birth or from damage by rheumatic fever. Most often today, rheumatic mitral stenosis is treated by balloon valvuloplasty, a procedure performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory by interventional ...
this PDF file - Pakistan Heart Journal
... the initial step of management. Preoperative ventricular dysfunction, urgent surgery, old age and serious comorbidities, are predictors of weaning difficulty from CPB and usually raises the level of our preparation to avoid, treat and manage LCOS. Intraoperatively, the complexity of the procedure, d ...
... the initial step of management. Preoperative ventricular dysfunction, urgent surgery, old age and serious comorbidities, are predictors of weaning difficulty from CPB and usually raises the level of our preparation to avoid, treat and manage LCOS. Intraoperatively, the complexity of the procedure, d ...
MVRepair Fact Sheet
... Mitral commisurotomy can be performed for some valves that are narrow or "stenotic" either from birth or from damage by rheumatic fever. Most often today, rheumatic mitral stenosis is treated by balloon valvuloplasty, a procedure performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory by interventional ...
... Mitral commisurotomy can be performed for some valves that are narrow or "stenotic" either from birth or from damage by rheumatic fever. Most often today, rheumatic mitral stenosis is treated by balloon valvuloplasty, a procedure performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory by interventional ...
Blood vessels 19 PP outline
... Blood viscosity – thickness or “stickiness” of the blood Blood vessel length – the longer the vessel, the greater the resistance encountered Resistance Factors: Blood Vessel Diameter Changes in vessel diameter are frequent and significantly alter peripheral resistance Resistance varies inversely ...
... Blood viscosity – thickness or “stickiness” of the blood Blood vessel length – the longer the vessel, the greater the resistance encountered Resistance Factors: Blood Vessel Diameter Changes in vessel diameter are frequent and significantly alter peripheral resistance Resistance varies inversely ...
Chapter 12
... – Other defects (septal defects, PDA) must be present to sustain life – Survival impossible without surgery – Symptoms • CHF symptoms • Any murmur present is caused by other defects, not TGA ...
... – Other defects (septal defects, PDA) must be present to sustain life – Survival impossible without surgery – Symptoms • CHF symptoms • Any murmur present is caused by other defects, not TGA ...
Echocardiography in heart failure – a guide for general practice
... One of the critical pieces of information to be gained from an echocardiogram is whether left ventricular systolic function is normal or reduced (Figure 3). When systolic function is reduced, proven heart failure therapies such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and beta blockers im ...
... One of the critical pieces of information to be gained from an echocardiogram is whether left ventricular systolic function is normal or reduced (Figure 3). When systolic function is reduced, proven heart failure therapies such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and beta blockers im ...
Elevated resistin opposed to adiponectin or
... 2007 and meeting the following criteria: 1. Coronary artery disease with ≥75% diameter stenosis in 3 main coronary branches (right coronary artery, circumflex branch and left anterior descending branch of left coronary artery) as confirmed on coronary angiography. Stenosis of the left main coronary ...
... 2007 and meeting the following criteria: 1. Coronary artery disease with ≥75% diameter stenosis in 3 main coronary branches (right coronary artery, circumflex branch and left anterior descending branch of left coronary artery) as confirmed on coronary angiography. Stenosis of the left main coronary ...
peripheral venous pooling andleft atrial pressure pulse - Heart
... of pressure occurring in the atrium during the period of mitral valve closure. If other factors remained constant the pressure at v would depend upon flow into the atrium, whether the flow came from the pulmonary veins or from the left ventricle through an incompetent mitral valve. In the present st ...
... of pressure occurring in the atrium during the period of mitral valve closure. If other factors remained constant the pressure at v would depend upon flow into the atrium, whether the flow came from the pulmonary veins or from the left ventricle through an incompetent mitral valve. In the present st ...
Cardiorespiratory Diseases
... bichons frises, Shetlands – Presence of a loud heart murmur over L thorax – Some puppies are asymptomatic ...
... bichons frises, Shetlands – Presence of a loud heart murmur over L thorax – Some puppies are asymptomatic ...
THE VASCULAR SYSTEM
... Note: The heart and pulmonary circuit contains 20 % of the blood volume. ...
... Note: The heart and pulmonary circuit contains 20 % of the blood volume. ...
Indications - Cecchini Cuore
... appearance • Wide complex QRS Does not use the normal conduction system Depolarizes ventricles from right to left and from apex to base o Resembles complete LBBB o o ...
... appearance • Wide complex QRS Does not use the normal conduction system Depolarizes ventricles from right to left and from apex to base o Resembles complete LBBB o o ...
Circulatory System – Review Worksheet + Blood: A Fluid Tissue
... • Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart o Each ventricle of the heart is connected to an artery. o The right ventricle connects to the pulmonary artery. o The left ventricle connects to the aorta. o Every time your heart contracts, blood is moved from your heart into your a ...
... • Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart o Each ventricle of the heart is connected to an artery. o The right ventricle connects to the pulmonary artery. o The left ventricle connects to the aorta. o Every time your heart contracts, blood is moved from your heart into your a ...
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Catheter Ablation UK
... Cardiac arrhythmia – when the heart falls out of rhythm Cardiac arrhythmias (CA) represent a group of conditions with an abnormal heart rhythm or heart rate. This may involve the heart beating too fast (over 100 bpm), too slow (less than 60 bpm) or irregularly. 1 Arrhythmias are often caused by prob ...
... Cardiac arrhythmia – when the heart falls out of rhythm Cardiac arrhythmias (CA) represent a group of conditions with an abnormal heart rhythm or heart rate. This may involve the heart beating too fast (over 100 bpm), too slow (less than 60 bpm) or irregularly. 1 Arrhythmias are often caused by prob ...
Print this article - Nepal Journals Online
... Studies evaluating potential differences in normal cardiac dimensions and body mass indices of various ethnic populations using 2D echocardiography have reported variations based on gender and ethnicity. Currently, accepted echocardiographic reference values are from US studies, and the limited info ...
... Studies evaluating potential differences in normal cardiac dimensions and body mass indices of various ethnic populations using 2D echocardiography have reported variations based on gender and ethnicity. Currently, accepted echocardiographic reference values are from US studies, and the limited info ...
heart failure
... The rationale for BBs use is based on the hypothesis ….. However, such therapy must be initiated very cautiously at low doses, because……. After several months: slight ↑EF, ↓HR, ↓ symptoms. MBC: have been shown to reduce mortality. CCBs appear to have no role in the treatment of patients with HF. The ...
... The rationale for BBs use is based on the hypothesis ….. However, such therapy must be initiated very cautiously at low doses, because……. After several months: slight ↑EF, ↓HR, ↓ symptoms. MBC: have been shown to reduce mortality. CCBs appear to have no role in the treatment of patients with HF. The ...
Surgical Considerations for Patients with Heterotaxy
... Robert H. Anderson, Paul M. Weinberg. The clinical anatomy of transposition. In: Jacobs JP, Wernovsky G, Gaynor JW, and Anderson RH (editors). 2005 Supplement to Cardiology in the Young: Controversies of the Ventriculo-Arterial Junctions and Other Topics, Cardiology in the Young, Volume 15, Suppleme ...
... Robert H. Anderson, Paul M. Weinberg. The clinical anatomy of transposition. In: Jacobs JP, Wernovsky G, Gaynor JW, and Anderson RH (editors). 2005 Supplement to Cardiology in the Young: Controversies of the Ventriculo-Arterial Junctions and Other Topics, Cardiology in the Young, Volume 15, Suppleme ...
3. Treatment of CHF
... (decompensated ) include the following: 1- Increased cardiac output as a result of enhanced contractility without appreciably altering the heart rate. 2- Reduction of mean arterial blood pressure. 3- Lowering of the total peripheral vascular resistance and consequently decreasing the afterload?? Rea ...
... (decompensated ) include the following: 1- Increased cardiac output as a result of enhanced contractility without appreciably altering the heart rate. 2- Reduction of mean arterial blood pressure. 3- Lowering of the total peripheral vascular resistance and consequently decreasing the afterload?? Rea ...
Poster
... vessel are exposed, platelets become activated, stick to one another to form a thrombus, and close up the wound. One of the major components of the extracellular matrix is collagen. Glycoprotein VI (GPVI) is a protein that plays a major role in allowing platelets to bind to and become activated by c ...
... vessel are exposed, platelets become activated, stick to one another to form a thrombus, and close up the wound. One of the major components of the extracellular matrix is collagen. Glycoprotein VI (GPVI) is a protein that plays a major role in allowing platelets to bind to and become activated by c ...
- Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
... Bats are the only mammals that are able to fly [1]. Due to this feature, the variation in the morphology and physiology of their organs such as cardiovascular organs is expected [2, 3] Egyptian fruit bat (Rossetus aegyptiacus) belongs to order megachiroptera and it is the only megabat in Iran [4]. B ...
... Bats are the only mammals that are able to fly [1]. Due to this feature, the variation in the morphology and physiology of their organs such as cardiovascular organs is expected [2, 3] Egyptian fruit bat (Rossetus aegyptiacus) belongs to order megachiroptera and it is the only megabat in Iran [4]. B ...
Normal MCG - Click on this File
... The ST segment in the normal MCG is rather flat: MCG traces in the butterfly plot are bundled densely. The map often shows a random distribution of magnetic fields. This is due to the fact that cardiac electric activity is close to zero thus leading to a very small signal to noise ratio. In the pres ...
... The ST segment in the normal MCG is rather flat: MCG traces in the butterfly plot are bundled densely. The map often shows a random distribution of magnetic fields. This is due to the fact that cardiac electric activity is close to zero thus leading to a very small signal to noise ratio. In the pres ...
Rhythm-control strategies were not better than
... toxicity and other adverse events. Pharmacologic or electrical cardioversion, surgery, catheter ablation, pacing, and internal cardioversion devices are alternatives for patients in whom rate cannot be controlled. For younger patients with a first episode of AF and those who initially choose a “cura ...
... toxicity and other adverse events. Pharmacologic or electrical cardioversion, surgery, catheter ablation, pacing, and internal cardioversion devices are alternatives for patients in whom rate cannot be controlled. For younger patients with a first episode of AF and those who initially choose a “cura ...
Mid term results of the lateral tunnel operation at Queen Alia Heart
... Methods: Between January 1999 and January 2005, 159 patients (99 males, 60 females) underwent either a fenestrated or non-fenestrated lateral tunnel (Fontan procedure), for a wide range of complex congenital heart disease with a functional single ventricle at Queen Alia Heart Institute. Median age a ...
... Methods: Between January 1999 and January 2005, 159 patients (99 males, 60 females) underwent either a fenestrated or non-fenestrated lateral tunnel (Fontan procedure), for a wide range of complex congenital heart disease with a functional single ventricle at Queen Alia Heart Institute. Median age a ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... digoxin, lisinopril, and metoprolol. Although these medications are not likely to be administered by prehospital providers, many patients with heart disease take some or all of them. Paramedics must be familiar with these medications because patients can experience ill effects from them that the par ...
... digoxin, lisinopril, and metoprolol. Although these medications are not likely to be administered by prehospital providers, many patients with heart disease take some or all of them. Paramedics must be familiar with these medications because patients can experience ill effects from them that the par ...
Artificial hearts
... This is because the break in the skin currently required to link the device to its battery is a common source of infection. Such devices are currently being evaluated in a small number of people in international trials. For how long does an artificial heart work? Once the artificial heart has been imp ...
... This is because the break in the skin currently required to link the device to its battery is a common source of infection. Such devices are currently being evaluated in a small number of people in international trials. For how long does an artificial heart work? Once the artificial heart has been imp ...
Radiopharmaceuticals for myocardial perfusion imaging_SPECT
... Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is used on a daily basis to access coronary blood flow in patients that are suspected or have known Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). A Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) or and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan are used to access regional blood ...
... Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is used on a daily basis to access coronary blood flow in patients that are suspected or have known Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). A Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) or and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan are used to access regional blood ...