The European Exam in General Cardiology
... hospital with a 60 minute history of central chest pain. On examination he was comfortable and there were no abnormal physical signs. His ECG showed an anterior myocardial infarct with ST elevation of >2mm in leads V2-V6, I and aVL. He had been given analgesia, 300mg of aspirin and 600mg of clopidog ...
... hospital with a 60 minute history of central chest pain. On examination he was comfortable and there were no abnormal physical signs. His ECG showed an anterior myocardial infarct with ST elevation of >2mm in leads V2-V6, I and aVL. He had been given analgesia, 300mg of aspirin and 600mg of clopidog ...
The Heart
... A blood clot in the anterior interventricular artery would cause a myocardial infarction in this area: a. left atrium and posterior left ventricle b. anterior walls of the left and right ventricles, and interventricular septum c. posterior walls of the left and right ventricles d. lateral walls of t ...
... A blood clot in the anterior interventricular artery would cause a myocardial infarction in this area: a. left atrium and posterior left ventricle b. anterior walls of the left and right ventricles, and interventricular septum c. posterior walls of the left and right ventricles d. lateral walls of t ...
3.16 Systemic arterial hypotension
... during the passive tilting in healthy people do not exceed 1,3 kPa (10 mm Hg). Orthostatic hypotension (orthos – upright, statio – standing, being orthostaticus means occurring while upright standing) is a condition, that is characterized by a drop in the systolic and even the diastolic pressure by ...
... during the passive tilting in healthy people do not exceed 1,3 kPa (10 mm Hg). Orthostatic hypotension (orthos – upright, statio – standing, being orthostaticus means occurring while upright standing) is a condition, that is characterized by a drop in the systolic and even the diastolic pressure by ...
Canine Heart Problems - Online CPD Courses for Veterinary Nurses
... problems. This is a condition where the atrioventricular valves (more commonly the mitral valve) starts to degenerate. This eventually leads to the valve leaflets becoming deformed and unable to close properly, thus a large amount of blood is ejected back into the left atrium (mitral regurgitation) ...
... problems. This is a condition where the atrioventricular valves (more commonly the mitral valve) starts to degenerate. This eventually leads to the valve leaflets becoming deformed and unable to close properly, thus a large amount of blood is ejected back into the left atrium (mitral regurgitation) ...
Spring 2016: Multimodal Management of Atrial Fibrillation
... are developing in this population that and their families in a monthly and defibrillation capabilities being implanted into an adult congenital previously were not seen because of transition clinic at Children’s heart patient. This device contains epicardial and transvenous leads. a reduced life exp ...
... are developing in this population that and their families in a monthly and defibrillation capabilities being implanted into an adult congenital previously were not seen because of transition clinic at Children’s heart patient. This device contains epicardial and transvenous leads. a reduced life exp ...
Lesson Title:
... Does anyone have any questions about the terms, components, and functions of the circulatory system? Independent Practice: (Individualized and independent activity occurring in the classroom. Include all activities, directions, and description below.) Very good guys. I am passing out a quiz that ...
... Does anyone have any questions about the terms, components, and functions of the circulatory system? Independent Practice: (Individualized and independent activity occurring in the classroom. Include all activities, directions, and description below.) Very good guys. I am passing out a quiz that ...
intro_ecg
... Review the patient's medical history, assess the patient to ensure that the assessment and rhythm agree. The following EKG clues can be used to recognize cardiac arrythmias in non sinus rhythm EKGs. If the rhythm is regular but too fast or slow, it could be an indication of either: a. Sinus bradycar ...
... Review the patient's medical history, assess the patient to ensure that the assessment and rhythm agree. The following EKG clues can be used to recognize cardiac arrythmias in non sinus rhythm EKGs. If the rhythm is regular but too fast or slow, it could be an indication of either: a. Sinus bradycar ...
ENHANCE Trial
... Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in health postmenopausal women. Principal results from the Womens Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA 2002;288:321-33. DISCLAIMER: The content of this newsletter represents the research, experience and opi ...
... Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in health postmenopausal women. Principal results from the Womens Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA 2002;288:321-33. DISCLAIMER: The content of this newsletter represents the research, experience and opi ...
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Mitral Valve
... Introduction: Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction is a well-recognized postoperative complication after mitral valve replacement surgery. We present a case of LVOT obstruction following a mitral valve replacement that was not relieved by reseating of the valve. Case Presentation: A 68 ...
... Introduction: Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction is a well-recognized postoperative complication after mitral valve replacement surgery. We present a case of LVOT obstruction following a mitral valve replacement that was not relieved by reseating of the valve. Case Presentation: A 68 ...
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis and management
... as well as symptomatic improvement with acceptable safety by inducing a discrete septal contraction disorder. It may be suitable for patients not amenable to transcoronary ablation of septal hypertrophy or myectomy. ...
... as well as symptomatic improvement with acceptable safety by inducing a discrete septal contraction disorder. It may be suitable for patients not amenable to transcoronary ablation of septal hypertrophy or myectomy. ...
ECG Assignment
... F) P-P Interval: Time from start of atrial depolarization to start of next atrial depolarization. This is used to determine if atrial and ventricular rates are the same of different. If the two rates are not identical, you have a AV heart block, why is this important?. ...
... F) P-P Interval: Time from start of atrial depolarization to start of next atrial depolarization. This is used to determine if atrial and ventricular rates are the same of different. If the two rates are not identical, you have a AV heart block, why is this important?. ...
ECG Assignment
... F) P-P Interval: Time from start of atrial depolarization to start of next atrial depolarization. This is used to determine if atrial and ventricular rates are the same of different. If the two rates are not identical, you have a AV heart block, why is this important?. ...
... F) P-P Interval: Time from start of atrial depolarization to start of next atrial depolarization. This is used to determine if atrial and ventricular rates are the same of different. If the two rates are not identical, you have a AV heart block, why is this important?. ...
Resting Heart Rate - Easymed.club
... nerve to decrease heart rate and force of contraction (predominates at rest—vagal tone). w Sympathetic nervous system is stimulated by stress to increase heart rate and force of contraction. w Epinephrine and norepinephrine—released due to sympathetic stimulation—increase heart rate. ...
... nerve to decrease heart rate and force of contraction (predominates at rest—vagal tone). w Sympathetic nervous system is stimulated by stress to increase heart rate and force of contraction. w Epinephrine and norepinephrine—released due to sympathetic stimulation—increase heart rate. ...
Pulsus Paradoxus
... In 1924, pulsus paradoxus was first defined as “a rhythmic pulse occurring in natural breathing, which shows a waxing and waning in size during respiration, evident on palpation in all accessible arteries.”1 Relying on sphygmograms for diagnosis because there was no way to record blood pressure at t ...
... In 1924, pulsus paradoxus was first defined as “a rhythmic pulse occurring in natural breathing, which shows a waxing and waning in size during respiration, evident on palpation in all accessible arteries.”1 Relying on sphygmograms for diagnosis because there was no way to record blood pressure at t ...
Takotsubo - S. Blake Wachter, MD, PhD Advanced Heart Failure
... Regionally stunned myocardium results from coronary artery spasm If no observed spontaneous spasm then impaired blood flow is caused by a vulnerable plaque rupture ...
... Regionally stunned myocardium results from coronary artery spasm If no observed spontaneous spasm then impaired blood flow is caused by a vulnerable plaque rupture ...
File - Dr. Jerry Cronin
... Doris was born with a malformed pulmonary valve. How will that affect her circulation? a. Blood will flow more efficiently into her pulmonary trunk. b. Blood will regurgitate into her right atrium. c. Blood will flow back into her right ventricle. d. Deoxygenated blood will continuously pass around ...
... Doris was born with a malformed pulmonary valve. How will that affect her circulation? a. Blood will flow more efficiently into her pulmonary trunk. b. Blood will regurgitate into her right atrium. c. Blood will flow back into her right ventricle. d. Deoxygenated blood will continuously pass around ...
Arrhythmias without axis
... only in atria without affecting the ventricles It occurs more frequently in patients with enlarged heart The atria do not pump if they are fibrillating The efficiency of ventricular filling is decreased 20 to 30% No P wave, or high frequency of low voltage P wave Treatment: DC shock ...
... only in atria without affecting the ventricles It occurs more frequently in patients with enlarged heart The atria do not pump if they are fibrillating The efficiency of ventricular filling is decreased 20 to 30% No P wave, or high frequency of low voltage P wave Treatment: DC shock ...
Goldberger`s Triad in Dilated Cardiomyopathy—Can it Predict the
... study. They all had symptoms suggestive of cardiac dysfunction. For each patient, the symptom duration and severity, using the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification, were recorded. Exclusion criteria were: history of anginal pain or myocardial infarction (on history or ECG), significant h ...
... study. They all had symptoms suggestive of cardiac dysfunction. For each patient, the symptom duration and severity, using the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification, were recorded. Exclusion criteria were: history of anginal pain or myocardial infarction (on history or ECG), significant h ...
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2000
... • Evidence for effectiveness for all drugs is weak • Drugs are secondary interventions • Peripheral still first choice – flush with NS – 1-2 minutes to central circulation • If no response to drugs and defibrillation – Consider central line • Internal jugular (IJ) preferred (or supraclavicular subcl ...
... • Evidence for effectiveness for all drugs is weak • Drugs are secondary interventions • Peripheral still first choice – flush with NS – 1-2 minutes to central circulation • If no response to drugs and defibrillation – Consider central line • Internal jugular (IJ) preferred (or supraclavicular subcl ...
The Human Circulatory System
... In the walls of the heart, two layers of tissue form a sandwich around a thick layer of muscle called the myocardium. ...
... In the walls of the heart, two layers of tissue form a sandwich around a thick layer of muscle called the myocardium. ...
Transcatheter Heart Valves
... Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within last 6 months End stage renal disease requiring chronic diaysis Severe (greater than 3+) mitral regurgitation Severe (greater than 3+) aortic regurgitation Pre-existing prosthetic heart valve in the aortic position Iliofemora ...
... Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within last 6 months End stage renal disease requiring chronic diaysis Severe (greater than 3+) mitral regurgitation Severe (greater than 3+) aortic regurgitation Pre-existing prosthetic heart valve in the aortic position Iliofemora ...
