Clinical Management of the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation
... both anesthesia and thromboembolism must be considered. Chemical cardioversion can be considered in patients where anesthesia is either unavailable or unsafe. Ibutilide, a Class III antiarrhythmic, is the most commonly used agent for pharmacological conversion of AF. Ibutilide is a potassium channel ...
... both anesthesia and thromboembolism must be considered. Chemical cardioversion can be considered in patients where anesthesia is either unavailable or unsafe. Ibutilide, a Class III antiarrhythmic, is the most commonly used agent for pharmacological conversion of AF. Ibutilide is a potassium channel ...
Patient history
... infiltration by cancer)? What can be other factors involved in this patient? What are other manifestations of right heart insufficiency besides the leg edemas and hepatomegalia? What other alternative to conservative treatment of recurring idiopatic pericarditis can can be chosen in case of more opt ...
... infiltration by cancer)? What can be other factors involved in this patient? What are other manifestations of right heart insufficiency besides the leg edemas and hepatomegalia? What other alternative to conservative treatment of recurring idiopatic pericarditis can can be chosen in case of more opt ...
Androgenic Anabolic Steroid, Cocaine and Amphetamine Abuse
... concentration of blood lipoproteins, particularly an increase in LDL and a reduction in HDL cholesterol, can lead to early atherosclerosis. However, and because of their youth, myocardial infarction in AAS consumers usually occur due to endothelial dysfunction, vasospasms or hypercoagulability (6). ...
... concentration of blood lipoproteins, particularly an increase in LDL and a reduction in HDL cholesterol, can lead to early atherosclerosis. However, and because of their youth, myocardial infarction in AAS consumers usually occur due to endothelial dysfunction, vasospasms or hypercoagulability (6). ...
SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH Albotothia Ali Hussein Ali Tula State
... An important think, if there is any of these symptoms; one should visit to the doctor. Investigations for possible heart problems include: Medical examination including questions about your family’s medical history. ECG (electrocardiogram) and possibly an Echo (echocardiogram) if indicated. Thes ...
... An important think, if there is any of these symptoms; one should visit to the doctor. Investigations for possible heart problems include: Medical examination including questions about your family’s medical history. ECG (electrocardiogram) and possibly an Echo (echocardiogram) if indicated. Thes ...
PDF of sample pages
... reaches the tissues, oxygen is released from the molecule and moves out of the circulation into the tissues. The driving force for the movement of oxygen is the partial pressure of the gas – relatively high in the alveolar air and low in the tissues where it is utilised (Figure 2.25). A small, and i ...
... reaches the tissues, oxygen is released from the molecule and moves out of the circulation into the tissues. The driving force for the movement of oxygen is the partial pressure of the gas – relatively high in the alveolar air and low in the tissues where it is utilised (Figure 2.25). A small, and i ...
A Smart Solution for Cannulation Bottlenecks in
... method is to insert specifically designed cannulas into the target vessels of the body, either centrally (for example via vena cava and aorta), or peripherally (for example via common femoral vein and artery), and to connect them to the tubing system of the heart–lung machine. The original cannula d ...
... method is to insert specifically designed cannulas into the target vessels of the body, either centrally (for example via vena cava and aorta), or peripherally (for example via common femoral vein and artery), and to connect them to the tubing system of the heart–lung machine. The original cannula d ...
Artificial hearts and blood pumps in the treatment of
... Motor-driven ventricular assist pump. The compact implantable blood pump being developed for support of the systemic circulation in the patient with an irreparably damaged left ventricle is believed to be the most practical form of permanent circulatory support being developed and the form that will ...
... Motor-driven ventricular assist pump. The compact implantable blood pump being developed for support of the systemic circulation in the patient with an irreparably damaged left ventricle is believed to be the most practical form of permanent circulatory support being developed and the form that will ...
Circulatory System
... Connective tissue also contains blood vessels and some specialized cardiac muscle fibers called Purkinje fibers. Lines all of the heart chambers and covers heart valves. ...
... Connective tissue also contains blood vessels and some specialized cardiac muscle fibers called Purkinje fibers. Lines all of the heart chambers and covers heart valves. ...
Effects of Type II diabetes on coronary vasodilation.
... • Type II diabetes attenuates the coronary vasodilatory response to myocardial ischemia. – May explain the reduced recovery rates in those suffering from both diabetes and cardiovascular heart disease. All aims have been achieved; experiment successful. ...
... • Type II diabetes attenuates the coronary vasodilatory response to myocardial ischemia. – May explain the reduced recovery rates in those suffering from both diabetes and cardiovascular heart disease. All aims have been achieved; experiment successful. ...
Heart
... - As the artery enters the organ it forms arterioles (small arteries that connect arteries to capillaries) than into capillaries (smallest blood vessels in the body). Capillaries are so small that the blood cells can only pass through them single file. - From the capillaries blood flows into venules ...
... - As the artery enters the organ it forms arterioles (small arteries that connect arteries to capillaries) than into capillaries (smallest blood vessels in the body). Capillaries are so small that the blood cells can only pass through them single file. - From the capillaries blood flows into venules ...
File - Anatomy Assignments
... heart level on a table or other smooth surface. If such a surface isn’t available, you will need to support the subject’s forearm while you take the measurements. 2. Place the deflated cuff on the subject’s upper arm, with the lower edge of the cuff about 1 inch above the inner elbow crease. The inf ...
... heart level on a table or other smooth surface. If such a surface isn’t available, you will need to support the subject’s forearm while you take the measurements. 2. Place the deflated cuff on the subject’s upper arm, with the lower edge of the cuff about 1 inch above the inner elbow crease. The inf ...
Bradycardia in a Patient with Anaphylactic Shock Case Report
... adverse effect related to antihypertensive agents be- ...
... adverse effect related to antihypertensive agents be- ...
Recognition And Treatment Of Fetal And Neonatal Arrhythmias
... Secondary to other stimulus Fetus- hypoxia, maternal fever, infection Neonate- fever, dehydration, pain, anemia, hyperthyroidism ...
... Secondary to other stimulus Fetus- hypoxia, maternal fever, infection Neonate- fever, dehydration, pain, anemia, hyperthyroidism ...
Journal of the Hoffman - Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
... vegetations involving a prosthetic valve. Mugge and associates compared transthoracic and transesophageal echo for the detection of infective endocarditis. In 80 patients with endocarditis involving 91 valves that were proven at surgery or autopsy, the transthoracic examination showed definite evide ...
... vegetations involving a prosthetic valve. Mugge and associates compared transthoracic and transesophageal echo for the detection of infective endocarditis. In 80 patients with endocarditis involving 91 valves that were proven at surgery or autopsy, the transthoracic examination showed definite evide ...
Short- and Mid-term Results of Atrial Septal Defect and Patent
... surgical and transcatheter closure of ASD are similarly effective but due to risk of anesthesia, thoracotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass and longer hospital stay in surgical closure group, transcatheter method is preferable if it is feasible. The surgical treatment should be reserved for those who ar ...
... surgical and transcatheter closure of ASD are similarly effective but due to risk of anesthesia, thoracotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass and longer hospital stay in surgical closure group, transcatheter method is preferable if it is feasible. The surgical treatment should be reserved for those who ar ...
Overview of the Cardiovascular System
... Heart creates the pressure gradient for flow of blood A gradient must exist throughout circulatory system to maintain blood flow Resistance: systemic circuit is high pressure (gradient is approx 90mmHg), ...
... Heart creates the pressure gradient for flow of blood A gradient must exist throughout circulatory system to maintain blood flow Resistance: systemic circuit is high pressure (gradient is approx 90mmHg), ...
The Pharmacist`s Role in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
... Alteplase 50mg IV push is given. After 5 more minutes of chest compressions, the pt gets a p g pulse back. What should the pharmacist be concerned with at this point? A.) Blood pressure management B.) Continuing the remainder of the alteplase C.) Timing of heparin drip D.) All of the above ...
... Alteplase 50mg IV push is given. After 5 more minutes of chest compressions, the pt gets a p g pulse back. What should the pharmacist be concerned with at this point? A.) Blood pressure management B.) Continuing the remainder of the alteplase C.) Timing of heparin drip D.) All of the above ...
Flecainide - The Heart of AF
... study was designed to investigate whether medications such as Flecainide could be given to patients who had suffered a heart attack and improve their survival. In 1989 the part of the study looking at Flecainide was stopped as it appeared that taking the medication reduced rather than improved survi ...
... study was designed to investigate whether medications such as Flecainide could be given to patients who had suffered a heart attack and improve their survival. In 1989 the part of the study looking at Flecainide was stopped as it appeared that taking the medication reduced rather than improved survi ...
Haemodynamics of pericardial diseases
... expiration. In tamponade, this effect is also exaggerated because stroke volume is low. • Since the inspiratory fall in thoracic pressure is transmitted to the aorta, inspiration can be construed as a mechanism whereby left ventricular afterload is increased ...
... expiration. In tamponade, this effect is also exaggerated because stroke volume is low. • Since the inspiratory fall in thoracic pressure is transmitted to the aorta, inspiration can be construed as a mechanism whereby left ventricular afterload is increased ...
Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection Day 2: Circulatory
... 12. Trace the pathway that air takes going through the pig’s body by listing the structures in the order air passes through them. Click “Next: Trachea” Trachea 13. Complete the table below distinguishing the upper and lower respiratory tract. ...
... 12. Trace the pathway that air takes going through the pig’s body by listing the structures in the order air passes through them. Click “Next: Trachea” Trachea 13. Complete the table below distinguishing the upper and lower respiratory tract. ...
TandemHeart for Right Ventricular Failure
... first is used to draw blood from the right atrium into the TandemHeart pump using a 62cm cannula, while the second is used to return blood from the pump to the pulmonary artery via a 72cm cannula. This configuration bypasses the RV percutaneously, and has been used in conjunction with LVAD support, ...
... first is used to draw blood from the right atrium into the TandemHeart pump using a 62cm cannula, while the second is used to return blood from the pump to the pulmonary artery via a 72cm cannula. This configuration bypasses the RV percutaneously, and has been used in conjunction with LVAD support, ...
Arrhythmias and Dysrhythmias - American Academy of Family
... and stratify for risk patients who have, or are at risk for, ventricular arrhythmias. ...
... and stratify for risk patients who have, or are at risk for, ventricular arrhythmias. ...
Cardiovascular System
... Accessory muscles are used in exercise and with certain diseases-the sternomastoids, the scalenes, and the abdominal muscles assist and are much more visible. ...
... Accessory muscles are used in exercise and with certain diseases-the sternomastoids, the scalenes, and the abdominal muscles assist and are much more visible. ...