Cardiovascular disease after radiation therapy
... artery/delineation • More specific dose-volume predictors? • How to identify women at risk? • ….What to say and how to say it? ...
... artery/delineation • More specific dose-volume predictors? • How to identify women at risk? • ….What to say and how to say it? ...
Common investigations following a stroke/transient ischaemic attack
... An MRI scan takes longer than a CT head scan to do, and is in a more confined space. If this is likely to cause any anxiety, please speak to your doctor. People with artificial joints or implants, may not be able to have an MRI scan, because of the strong magnetic force. There is a leaflet available ...
... An MRI scan takes longer than a CT head scan to do, and is in a more confined space. If this is likely to cause any anxiety, please speak to your doctor. People with artificial joints or implants, may not be able to have an MRI scan, because of the strong magnetic force. There is a leaflet available ...
Practical Anatomy Checklist
... Send blood by Bicuspid valve. Wall→ mostly smooth except the left auricle. Left ventricle. Receive blood by bicuspid valve. Send blood by aortic valve. A. Wall →mainly rough except the smooth aortic vestibule. B. 2 papillary muscles → Large anterior and posterior. C. Trabeculae carnea, → larger than ...
... Send blood by Bicuspid valve. Wall→ mostly smooth except the left auricle. Left ventricle. Receive blood by bicuspid valve. Send blood by aortic valve. A. Wall →mainly rough except the smooth aortic vestibule. B. 2 papillary muscles → Large anterior and posterior. C. Trabeculae carnea, → larger than ...
CHEP_CPD_Module1_EN
... should be able to: • Apply the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) recommendations for the management of hypertension in association with heart failure • Explain the relationship between hypertension and heart failure, and in relation to a specific case • Explain the relationship between ...
... should be able to: • Apply the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) recommendations for the management of hypertension in association with heart failure • Explain the relationship between hypertension and heart failure, and in relation to a specific case • Explain the relationship between ...
A Case of Verapamil-Sensitive Left Ventricular Tachycardia
... perfusion imaging was negative for any signs of ischemic heart disease, further supporting the diagnosis of verapamil-sensitive fascicular ventricular tachycardia. Laboratory Evaluation ...
... perfusion imaging was negative for any signs of ischemic heart disease, further supporting the diagnosis of verapamil-sensitive fascicular ventricular tachycardia. Laboratory Evaluation ...
40. Isovolumetric Contraction - Fig. 9
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p-wave
... Take your pulse. What you feel is blood rushing through your radial artery with each systolic contraction. Systole creates that push of blood. Diastole allows the chambers to fill again. That is what’s happening to our heart mechanically. What fuels this machine??? ...
... Take your pulse. What you feel is blood rushing through your radial artery with each systolic contraction. Systole creates that push of blood. Diastole allows the chambers to fill again. That is what’s happening to our heart mechanically. What fuels this machine??? ...
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... • Constitute major part of heart muscle • Responsible for repeatedly contracting/ relaxing forcing blood to rest of body. • After depolarization, these cells contract 20 to Ca++ release ...
... • Constitute major part of heart muscle • Responsible for repeatedly contracting/ relaxing forcing blood to rest of body. • After depolarization, these cells contract 20 to Ca++ release ...
Obesity and Acute Coronary Syndromes
... In a study by Herrmann et al,9 after three years’ monitoring, post-AMI patients who were overweight or obese had better outcomes than normal or underweight patients with regard to the overall death rate. The same patients showed no difference in rates of cardiac death according to BMI. We can conclu ...
... In a study by Herrmann et al,9 after three years’ monitoring, post-AMI patients who were overweight or obese had better outcomes than normal or underweight patients with regard to the overall death rate. The same patients showed no difference in rates of cardiac death according to BMI. We can conclu ...
Case #71: Erectile Dysfunction
... Patient Case Question • Q9: Are there any laboratory blood test or urinalysis results that support a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction? High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides could cause atherosclerosis, effecting blood flow to the penis. Peak systolic velocity is low (0.28 m/sec), borderline ...
... Patient Case Question • Q9: Are there any laboratory blood test or urinalysis results that support a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction? High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides could cause atherosclerosis, effecting blood flow to the penis. Peak systolic velocity is low (0.28 m/sec), borderline ...
vein
... blood is pumped by the left ventricle through the arteries to the muscles and organs of the body, where its nutrients and gases are exchanged at capillaries, entering the veins filled with cellular waste and carbon dioxide. The de-oxygenated blood is taken by veins to the right atrium of the heart, ...
... blood is pumped by the left ventricle through the arteries to the muscles and organs of the body, where its nutrients and gases are exchanged at capillaries, entering the veins filled with cellular waste and carbon dioxide. The de-oxygenated blood is taken by veins to the right atrium of the heart, ...
everything you need to know about atrial fibrillation
... What are the risks of cardioversion and ablation? Restoring the heart rate (cardioversion) carries a risk of stroke unless anti-clotting therapy is initiated before the treatment. The development of new drugs has increased the popularity of drug-based methods of restoring heart rhythm, despite the p ...
... What are the risks of cardioversion and ablation? Restoring the heart rate (cardioversion) carries a risk of stroke unless anti-clotting therapy is initiated before the treatment. The development of new drugs has increased the popularity of drug-based methods of restoring heart rhythm, despite the p ...
Class I: Na Channel Blockers
... Digoxin and amiodarone may be effective if LV dysfx and decompensated CHF to slow ...
... Digoxin and amiodarone may be effective if LV dysfx and decompensated CHF to slow ...
Document
... • drugs to treat and prevent these will be discussed in the following topics i.e. Lipid lowering drugs and anti-platelet agents, anticoagulants and anti thrombolytic agents. • Heart failure is mainly treated indirectly by drugs that work on vascular smooth muscle, by diuretics and -adrenoceptor ant ...
... • drugs to treat and prevent these will be discussed in the following topics i.e. Lipid lowering drugs and anti-platelet agents, anticoagulants and anti thrombolytic agents. • Heart failure is mainly treated indirectly by drugs that work on vascular smooth muscle, by diuretics and -adrenoceptor ant ...
Effect of Atropine on Bradycardia and Hypotension in Acute
... available, and whether bradycardia was a primary or secondary change during circulatory collapse is not clear. The cardiac response to systemic hypotension usually involves an increase in heart rate probably initiated by carotid and aortic reflexes. Failure to increase heart rate or a fall in heart ...
... available, and whether bradycardia was a primary or secondary change during circulatory collapse is not clear. The cardiac response to systemic hypotension usually involves an increase in heart rate probably initiated by carotid and aortic reflexes. Failure to increase heart rate or a fall in heart ...
CARDIAC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR NONCARDIAC SURGERY
... Advanced age Abnormal ECG Rhythm other than sinus Low functional capacity History of stroke Uncontrolled systemic hypertension ...
... Advanced age Abnormal ECG Rhythm other than sinus Low functional capacity History of stroke Uncontrolled systemic hypertension ...
Borderline diagnoses
... implant, and graft. However, if it cannot be removed, you would assign 996.1 and 998.4, Foreign body accidentally left during a procedure. ...
... implant, and graft. However, if it cannot be removed, you would assign 996.1 and 998.4, Foreign body accidentally left during a procedure. ...
chapter 19-blood vessels
... muscle relaxation) both occur in the tunica media. 3) This layer is typically the thickest layer in the walls of arteries. This layer also helps to regulate blood pressure and blood flow. c. Tunica externa (tunica adventitia)-outermost layer of the arterial wall. 1) Is primarily connective tissue in ...
... muscle relaxation) both occur in the tunica media. 3) This layer is typically the thickest layer in the walls of arteries. This layer also helps to regulate blood pressure and blood flow. c. Tunica externa (tunica adventitia)-outermost layer of the arterial wall. 1) Is primarily connective tissue in ...
(MUGA) scanning
... Multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scanning is a radionuclide ventriculography technique to evaluate the pumping function of the ventricles of the heart. During this noninvasive nuclear test, radioactive tracer is injected into a vein and a gamma camera detects the radiation released by the tracer, p ...
... Multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scanning is a radionuclide ventriculography technique to evaluate the pumping function of the ventricles of the heart. During this noninvasive nuclear test, radioactive tracer is injected into a vein and a gamma camera detects the radiation released by the tracer, p ...
CT Scans May Affect Implantable Electronic Devices
... A malfunction of the IED during a CT scan leading to a shock to the patient (e.g., from an implantable neurostimulator) could result in the patient experiencing pain or cause the patient to move, thereby compromising the quality of the image. The amount of interference depends on a number of factors ...
... A malfunction of the IED during a CT scan leading to a shock to the patient (e.g., from an implantable neurostimulator) could result in the patient experiencing pain or cause the patient to move, thereby compromising the quality of the image. The amount of interference depends on a number of factors ...
Dr_Zama_Article - My Fight vs. Mantle Cell Lymphoma
... of your mind,’ ” he says, smiling broadly. “But I am thrilled to be here.” Zama joined the PMC staff in January 2007 as chief of cardiothoracic surgery. He will be the first physician ever to perform open-heart surgery in Monroe County. He will perform a full range of surgeries, including arterial b ...
... of your mind,’ ” he says, smiling broadly. “But I am thrilled to be here.” Zama joined the PMC staff in January 2007 as chief of cardiothoracic surgery. He will be the first physician ever to perform open-heart surgery in Monroe County. He will perform a full range of surgeries, including arterial b ...
ACLS Review
... • You request oxygen be applied to the patient and the pads for transcutaneous pacing be applied. • Just as you are doing so, additional help arrives and your Nightfloat senior assists you. • Atropine is obtained from the crashcart and the patient is bolused 0.5mg. • The patient’s HR slightly impr ...
... • You request oxygen be applied to the patient and the pads for transcutaneous pacing be applied. • Just as you are doing so, additional help arrives and your Nightfloat senior assists you. • Atropine is obtained from the crashcart and the patient is bolused 0.5mg. • The patient’s HR slightly impr ...
3.The Circulatory System
... The surface membrane of RBCs contain structures called antigens that designate the individuals blood type. It is vitally important that blood transfused into a patient never contain antigens to which the patient has antibodies as this will result in destruction of the transfused cells which can be r ...
... The surface membrane of RBCs contain structures called antigens that designate the individuals blood type. It is vitally important that blood transfused into a patient never contain antigens to which the patient has antibodies as this will result in destruction of the transfused cells which can be r ...
Cardiovascular System
... decrease and CO is maintained by increasing the HR HR can be changed by the ANS, various chemicals and hormones During physical and emotional stress the nerves of the sympathetic system stimulate the SA and AV nodes to increase HR which leads to an increase in O2 and glucose The demand then decrease ...
... decrease and CO is maintained by increasing the HR HR can be changed by the ANS, various chemicals and hormones During physical and emotional stress the nerves of the sympathetic system stimulate the SA and AV nodes to increase HR which leads to an increase in O2 and glucose The demand then decrease ...
5 HOW TO READ AN EKG
... PR Interval: Atrial and AV node depolarization. Regular duration is 0.12 - 0.20 seconds. The PR interval is measured from the start of the P wave to the start of Q wave. It represents the duration of atria depolarization. Normal duration is from 0.12 to 0.20 seconds. If the PR interval is greater th ...
... PR Interval: Atrial and AV node depolarization. Regular duration is 0.12 - 0.20 seconds. The PR interval is measured from the start of the P wave to the start of Q wave. It represents the duration of atria depolarization. Normal duration is from 0.12 to 0.20 seconds. If the PR interval is greater th ...