electrical conduction in the heart
... • The Sinoatrial node (SA node), is a group of autorhythmic cells (main pacemaker of the heart) in the right atrium near the entry of the superior vena cava. • An internodal pathway connects the SA node to the atrioventricular node (AV node), a group of autorhythmic cells found near the floor of the ...
... • The Sinoatrial node (SA node), is a group of autorhythmic cells (main pacemaker of the heart) in the right atrium near the entry of the superior vena cava. • An internodal pathway connects the SA node to the atrioventricular node (AV node), a group of autorhythmic cells found near the floor of the ...
HPI - iupui
... research into the pathophysiology of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM). It is characterized by an abnormal arrangement of the myocardial cells, which instead of lying in parallel rows, form whorl-like patterns. It most commonly affects the interventricular septum, but may also involve the entire my ...
... research into the pathophysiology of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM). It is characterized by an abnormal arrangement of the myocardial cells, which instead of lying in parallel rows, form whorl-like patterns. It most commonly affects the interventricular septum, but may also involve the entire my ...
Statistical Uncertainty in 10-Year Framingham Risk of
... In particular, some remarks and considerations could be suggested to increase the diagnostic accuracy of [18F]FDG -PET/CT: in this difficult clinical and diagnostic setting, the preparation of the patient and the image acquisition protocol have fundamental roles. Beyond the factors already cited by t ...
... In particular, some remarks and considerations could be suggested to increase the diagnostic accuracy of [18F]FDG -PET/CT: in this difficult clinical and diagnostic setting, the preparation of the patient and the image acquisition protocol have fundamental roles. Beyond the factors already cited by t ...
Heart Murmurs - Pride Veterinary Centre
... chest. The intensity of the murmur does not necessarily tell us how bad the heart disease is, but it is an important clinical finding and helps your veterinary surgeon to monitor your pet long-term and also to communicate with other vets. In order to better explain what can cause a murmur we will st ...
... chest. The intensity of the murmur does not necessarily tell us how bad the heart disease is, but it is an important clinical finding and helps your veterinary surgeon to monitor your pet long-term and also to communicate with other vets. In order to better explain what can cause a murmur we will st ...
Cardiovascular Unit Day 1
... A vein looks blue because red light travels far enough into the skin to be absorbed by the blood in the vein. If the blood vessel is far enough below the skin, however, blue light--which would normally also be absorbed by the vein--reflects out of the skin before reaching the vein. So the light refl ...
... A vein looks blue because red light travels far enough into the skin to be absorbed by the blood in the vein. If the blood vessel is far enough below the skin, however, blue light--which would normally also be absorbed by the vein--reflects out of the skin before reaching the vein. So the light refl ...
MACVPR Springcon 2016 Pacemakers Defibrillators and Cardiac
... 1. Overdrive pacing(pain free) 2. Shocks Devices have the capability to be “zoned” – they can have ...
... 1. Overdrive pacing(pain free) 2. Shocks Devices have the capability to be “zoned” – they can have ...
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... did not. These results imply that heart rate can not statistically represent cardiac output, although cardiac output is the product of heart rate and stroke volume (CO = HR ´ SV). Unfortunately, we did not measure the stroke volume or ejection fraction in children by echocardiography. The values of ...
... did not. These results imply that heart rate can not statistically represent cardiac output, although cardiac output is the product of heart rate and stroke volume (CO = HR ´ SV). Unfortunately, we did not measure the stroke volume or ejection fraction in children by echocardiography. The values of ...
Patients with ST elevation acute coronary syndrome should be
... SIGN has commissioned the development of a score to include social deprivation as a risk variable. ASSIGN tends to classify more people with a positive family history and who are socially deprived as being at high risk. When used in its own host population, it abolished a large social gradient in f ...
... SIGN has commissioned the development of a score to include social deprivation as a risk variable. ASSIGN tends to classify more people with a positive family history and who are socially deprived as being at high risk. When used in its own host population, it abolished a large social gradient in f ...
Atrial Fibrillation by Dr. Sarma
... AF is associated with risk of TE – Stroke, TIA, Perph E Anticoagulation with Heparin and Warfarin to TE Anticoagulation – risk of fatal bleeding – monitor INR Anti platelet Rx with Aspirin, Clopidogrel to TE Use the CHADS2 score to stratify the patients CHADS2 Score of zero need only Aspirin o ...
... AF is associated with risk of TE – Stroke, TIA, Perph E Anticoagulation with Heparin and Warfarin to TE Anticoagulation – risk of fatal bleeding – monitor INR Anti platelet Rx with Aspirin, Clopidogrel to TE Use the CHADS2 score to stratify the patients CHADS2 Score of zero need only Aspirin o ...
Cardiac Case Studies Due: Jan. 22 Scenario #1 (15 questions) M.G.
... During the past week, he has had frequent episodes of mid-chest discomfort. The chest pain responds to nitroglycerin (NTG), which he has taken sublingually (SL) about 8 to 10 times over the past week. During the week, he has also experienced increased fatigue. He states, “I just feel crappy all the ...
... During the past week, he has had frequent episodes of mid-chest discomfort. The chest pain responds to nitroglycerin (NTG), which he has taken sublingually (SL) about 8 to 10 times over the past week. During the week, he has also experienced increased fatigue. He states, “I just feel crappy all the ...
The Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output, Cardiac Regulation
... valvular stenosis – cusps are stiffened and opening is constricted by scar tissue • result of rheumatic fever autoimmune attack on the mitral and aortic valves • heart overworks and may become enlarged ...
... valvular stenosis – cusps are stiffened and opening is constricted by scar tissue • result of rheumatic fever autoimmune attack on the mitral and aortic valves • heart overworks and may become enlarged ...
Chpt 31 Lesson 1
... obstructed or narrow coronary arteries so that more blood can reach the heart. In this operation, a large vein from the patients leg is grafted onto the heart. This allows blood to flow to the area that was not getting enough blood. ...
... obstructed or narrow coronary arteries so that more blood can reach the heart. In this operation, a large vein from the patients leg is grafted onto the heart. This allows blood to flow to the area that was not getting enough blood. ...
Current™ DR RF
... Resuscitation Availability. Do not perform device testing unless an external defibrillator and medical personnel skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are readily available. Lead system. Do not use another manufacturer’s lead system without demonstrated compatibility as undersensing cardiac ...
... Resuscitation Availability. Do not perform device testing unless an external defibrillator and medical personnel skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are readily available. Lead system. Do not use another manufacturer’s lead system without demonstrated compatibility as undersensing cardiac ...
Activity 5.3.1: Key My Heart
... They have become more efficient able to complete the surgery in less time. They have also become less dangerous to the patient and have added techniques and machines that will help keep the patient alive. Heart surgeries have also become better by preventing infection better. They have also become l ...
... They have become more efficient able to complete the surgery in less time. They have also become less dangerous to the patient and have added techniques and machines that will help keep the patient alive. Heart surgeries have also become better by preventing infection better. They have also become l ...
C 3. Determinants and control of cardiac output a. Explain Starling`s
... CO at a higher right atrial (and systemic filling) pressure (2→3). ...
... CO at a higher right atrial (and systemic filling) pressure (2→3). ...
Stroke Event in Complete Heart Block and Sinus Node Dysfunction
... Arrhythmia is the term used for an irregularity or rapidity of the heart beat or an abnormal heart rhythm. There are two types of common arrhythmia, bradyarrhythmia and tachyarrhythmia. Based on the location, bradyarrhythmia divide to 3 types : sinus bradycardia and sick sinus syndrome (SA node), co ...
... Arrhythmia is the term used for an irregularity or rapidity of the heart beat or an abnormal heart rhythm. There are two types of common arrhythmia, bradyarrhythmia and tachyarrhythmia. Based on the location, bradyarrhythmia divide to 3 types : sinus bradycardia and sick sinus syndrome (SA node), co ...
Fetal CHF
... • Obtained by Doppler interrogation of the umbilical artery • Calculated as maximum systolic – end-diastolic velocity/ mean velocity (normal mean 2.46 +/0.52) • When there is a low, absent, or even reversed diastolic flow velocity at end-diastole, this suggests a very high PVR ...
... • Obtained by Doppler interrogation of the umbilical artery • Calculated as maximum systolic – end-diastolic velocity/ mean velocity (normal mean 2.46 +/0.52) • When there is a low, absent, or even reversed diastolic flow velocity at end-diastole, this suggests a very high PVR ...
Cardiac Output and its determinants
... Assessing myocardial performance The overall function of the cardiovascular system is to deliver oxygen and metabolic substrates to the to the tissues and to remove the products of metabolism. It performs these functions by pumping blood, therefore most assessments of myocardial performance are base ...
... Assessing myocardial performance The overall function of the cardiovascular system is to deliver oxygen and metabolic substrates to the to the tissues and to remove the products of metabolism. It performs these functions by pumping blood, therefore most assessments of myocardial performance are base ...
Blood Vessel Lecture Test Questions – Set 5
... The vessels that connect the fetus with the placenta are the umbilical arteries and the umbilical vein. ...
... The vessels that connect the fetus with the placenta are the umbilical arteries and the umbilical vein. ...
Unit 1: The Body in Action
... • There are 8 types of blood vessels in the body • de-oxgenated blood is on the left hand side of the heart • Carbon dioxide helps the heart to beat • Different blood vessels are different sizes but have the same function ...
... • There are 8 types of blood vessels in the body • de-oxgenated blood is on the left hand side of the heart • Carbon dioxide helps the heart to beat • Different blood vessels are different sizes but have the same function ...
Vascular Protection - STA HealthCare Communications
... other major vascular events. There was approximately 20% risk reduction over five years.6 Subsequent landmark trials have explored whether incremental benefits could still be achieved with more aggressive lipid-lowering. Results of the The Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy ...
... other major vascular events. There was approximately 20% risk reduction over five years.6 Subsequent landmark trials have explored whether incremental benefits could still be achieved with more aggressive lipid-lowering. Results of the The Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy ...
Exercise in Health and Disease
... – Heart rate – Arterial blood pressure – Electrocardiogram • Modified chest leads • 12 lead ECG ...
... – Heart rate – Arterial blood pressure – Electrocardiogram • Modified chest leads • 12 lead ECG ...