Potentially Preventable Strokes in High
... certain medical comorbidities, dementia, nursing home residents). Patients deemed to be at low risk for stroke (for whom aspirin is usually sufficient) were not included in this study. Finally, our study reinforces the high morbidity and mortality of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation, which ...
... certain medical comorbidities, dementia, nursing home residents). Patients deemed to be at low risk for stroke (for whom aspirin is usually sufficient) were not included in this study. Finally, our study reinforces the high morbidity and mortality of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation, which ...
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... M.D. Kittleson, P.R. Fox, C. Basso, and G. Thiene A definitively diagnosed case of left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) has not been previously reported in a non-human species. We describe a Maine Coon cross cat with echocardiographically and pathologically documented LVNC. The cat was from a resear ...
... M.D. Kittleson, P.R. Fox, C. Basso, and G. Thiene A definitively diagnosed case of left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) has not been previously reported in a non-human species. We describe a Maine Coon cross cat with echocardiographically and pathologically documented LVNC. The cat was from a resear ...
A simple model of the right atrium of the human heart with the
... provide a support pacing maneuver for the common ventricular overdrive pacing method (as described in [18]) which is used to distinguish AVNRT from other atrial tachycardias. In some cases ventricular overdrive pacing does not provide a clear discrimination [34]. A similar method, in which pacing wi ...
... provide a support pacing maneuver for the common ventricular overdrive pacing method (as described in [18]) which is used to distinguish AVNRT from other atrial tachycardias. In some cases ventricular overdrive pacing does not provide a clear discrimination [34]. A similar method, in which pacing wi ...
Percutaneous Left-Atrial Appendage Closure Devices For Stroke
... therapy and determined that it does not meet Technology Evaluation Criteria.6 The TEC assessment made the following conclusions about the use of LAA closure in patients without contraindications to anticoagulation: “We identified 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 1 case series evaluating the ...
... therapy and determined that it does not meet Technology Evaluation Criteria.6 The TEC assessment made the following conclusions about the use of LAA closure in patients without contraindications to anticoagulation: “We identified 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 1 case series evaluating the ...
Effect of Mechanical Assist Devices for Ischemic Myocardial Damage
... Objective: It has been demonstrated that tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF움) induces cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Apoptosis has been elucidated as playing an important role as one of the mechanisms of myocardial disorders. However, it is not known whether mechanical support with a left ventricular assist ...
... Objective: It has been demonstrated that tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF움) induces cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Apoptosis has been elucidated as playing an important role as one of the mechanisms of myocardial disorders. However, it is not known whether mechanical support with a left ventricular assist ...
Inflow quantification in three-dimensional cardiovascular MR imaging
... coronary imaging, which applies a single large slab over the entire heart in an axial orientation obviates the use of multiple thin slab 3D acquisitions targeted to the right and left coronary arteries (6 – 8). Similarly, single breath-hold (9) or self-navigated 3D cine acquisitions are now becoming ...
... coronary imaging, which applies a single large slab over the entire heart in an axial orientation obviates the use of multiple thin slab 3D acquisitions targeted to the right and left coronary arteries (6 – 8). Similarly, single breath-hold (9) or self-navigated 3D cine acquisitions are now becoming ...
PBMB - MEF Review_submitted_UNMARKED
... maximum systolic potentials (Deck, 1964). The ionic mechanisms underlying the positive chronotropic response to stretch have been investigated in rabbit isolated SAN using pharmacological agents to block swelling-activated chloride channels (Clswell; using stilbene derivatives), stretch-sensitive AT ...
... maximum systolic potentials (Deck, 1964). The ionic mechanisms underlying the positive chronotropic response to stretch have been investigated in rabbit isolated SAN using pharmacological agents to block swelling-activated chloride channels (Clswell; using stilbene derivatives), stretch-sensitive AT ...
Including patients with diabetes mellitus or coronary artery bypass
... Time domain and frequency domain analysis of HRV Calculations were made on the basis of the set of normalnormal (N-N) interbeat intervals. HRV indices calculated in this study are listed in Table I. Methods used for spectral analysis have been described in detail and will be covered only briefly her ...
... Time domain and frequency domain analysis of HRV Calculations were made on the basis of the set of normalnormal (N-N) interbeat intervals. HRV indices calculated in this study are listed in Table I. Methods used for spectral analysis have been described in detail and will be covered only briefly her ...
Obstructive sleep apnea and coronary artery disease
... ventricular irritability.99 Recently, Gami and coworkers100 showed a peak in sudden death from cardiac causes during sleeping hours in patients with OSA in contrast to those without. More than half of patients investigated had concomitant arterial hypertension, heart failure and CAD. However, the st ...
... ventricular irritability.99 Recently, Gami and coworkers100 showed a peak in sudden death from cardiac causes during sleeping hours in patients with OSA in contrast to those without. More than half of patients investigated had concomitant arterial hypertension, heart failure and CAD. However, the st ...
Recent Advances in Pacing and Defibrillation Harish Doppalapudi
... rhythm. People who have survived a cardiac arrest or who are at high risk for developing one would benefit from placement of devices called implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), which can continuously monitor the patient’s rhythm, rapidly detect any lethal ventricular rhythm that occurs, a ...
... rhythm. People who have survived a cardiac arrest or who are at high risk for developing one would benefit from placement of devices called implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), which can continuously monitor the patient’s rhythm, rapidly detect any lethal ventricular rhythm that occurs, a ...
Hypothermia - ERRATA LLC
... Follow-up: no or minimal cerebral impairment • Keys to success: Hypothermia: deep No prior hypoxic brain damage prior to hypothermia Young Great medical infrastructure in Switzerland Hypothermia maintained prior to CPB ...
... Follow-up: no or minimal cerebral impairment • Keys to success: Hypothermia: deep No prior hypoxic brain damage prior to hypothermia Young Great medical infrastructure in Switzerland Hypothermia maintained prior to CPB ...
Management of Arrhythmias in Heart Failure
... and/or fibrosis of the atrio-ventricular node, but it can also be due to beta-blockers therapy [38]. Like 1st degree atrio-ventricular block, Type I second-degree atrio-ventricular block can occur in normal individuals and is common during sleep in 4%–6% of cases [39]. It may be particularly prevale ...
... and/or fibrosis of the atrio-ventricular node, but it can also be due to beta-blockers therapy [38]. Like 1st degree atrio-ventricular block, Type I second-degree atrio-ventricular block can occur in normal individuals and is common during sleep in 4%–6% of cases [39]. It may be particularly prevale ...
... Is lung or heart/lung retransplantation a worthwhile endeavour? Current information from the International Heart and Lung Transplantation Registry indicates that of 75 retransplant recipients registered, only 25 are alive at any time between 5 days and 4 years from retransplantation (33%). Most have ...
Adult Cardiology Advanced Training Curriculum
... Logbooks must reflect precise numbers of procedures performed, including information on whether the procedures were supervised or not. The logbook can be used as a tool to indicate where further exposure is required. Trainees and supervisors can use the logbook to identify gaps and plan for adequate ...
... Logbooks must reflect precise numbers of procedures performed, including information on whether the procedures were supervised or not. The logbook can be used as a tool to indicate where further exposure is required. Trainees and supervisors can use the logbook to identify gaps and plan for adequate ...
Why Are Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
... lung function has been shown to be a better predictor of all-cause and cardiac-specific mortality than established risk factors such as serum cholesterol.3 Cardiovascular conditions are the leading cause of mortality among those with impaired lung function.1,3,5 The mechanism or mechanisms responsib ...
... lung function has been shown to be a better predictor of all-cause and cardiac-specific mortality than established risk factors such as serum cholesterol.3 Cardiovascular conditions are the leading cause of mortality among those with impaired lung function.1,3,5 The mechanism or mechanisms responsib ...
Matching Questions - Sinoe Medical Association
... A) The mitral valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle. B) The tricuspid valve divides the left atrium from the left ventricle. C) Aortic and pulmonary valves control the flow of blood into the heart. D) The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that they do not blo ...
... A) The mitral valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle. B) The tricuspid valve divides the left atrium from the left ventricle. C) Aortic and pulmonary valves control the flow of blood into the heart. D) The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that they do not blo ...
Medic One/Emergency Medical Services
... • Return of pulse, for any duration • Patient survival to the emergency department • Patient survival to hospital discharge • Neurologic health (quality of life) after discharge What does AHA say is the most important factor in overall patient outcome following cardiac arrest? ...
... • Return of pulse, for any duration • Patient survival to the emergency department • Patient survival to hospital discharge • Neurologic health (quality of life) after discharge What does AHA say is the most important factor in overall patient outcome following cardiac arrest? ...
The Fundamentals of 12 Lead EKG Reviewing the Cardiac
... • RVI is most commonly associated with an inferior wall infarct – Studies range from 10% to 50% ...
... • RVI is most commonly associated with an inferior wall infarct – Studies range from 10% to 50% ...
Interventricular Septal Thickness and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
... Echoes reflected from the tricuspid annulus were not included in the measurements. The left ventricular ...
... Echoes reflected from the tricuspid annulus were not included in the measurements. The left ventricular ...
Inter-ventricular septum: New observations on the structure and
... in 1865, when the anatomist Hegar indicated that “cardiac anatomy and function will be uncertain until the structure and function of the crossed angles of fibers in the septum are defined” [53]. Both conventional echocardiography [34] and Doppler tissue imaging [8] demonstrate the morphological and ...
... in 1865, when the anatomist Hegar indicated that “cardiac anatomy and function will be uncertain until the structure and function of the crossed angles of fibers in the septum are defined” [53]. Both conventional echocardiography [34] and Doppler tissue imaging [8] demonstrate the morphological and ...
Interventricular Septal Thickness and Left Ventricular
... Echoes reflected from the tricuspid annulus were not included in the measurements. The left ventricular ...
... Echoes reflected from the tricuspid annulus were not included in the measurements. The left ventricular ...
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... have an embolic mechanism and a significant proportion are likely to be related to undiagnosed AF. Ziegler et al[13] analysed data from patients at risk of thromboembolism (stroke/TIA) who had implantable cardiac devices capable of recording atrial arrhythmias. They identified newly detected episode ...
... have an embolic mechanism and a significant proportion are likely to be related to undiagnosed AF. Ziegler et al[13] analysed data from patients at risk of thromboembolism (stroke/TIA) who had implantable cardiac devices capable of recording atrial arrhythmias. They identified newly detected episode ...
Wnt signaling in right ventricular remodeling
... a female predisposition of 2:1 and an average mean PA pressure of 55 mmHg [9]. Most patients with PAH present exertional dyspnea, indicating an inability to increase cardiac output. Other reported symptoms include: fatigue or weakness, syncope and angina pectoris which are indicative of right heart ...
... a female predisposition of 2:1 and an average mean PA pressure of 55 mmHg [9]. Most patients with PAH present exertional dyspnea, indicating an inability to increase cardiac output. Other reported symptoms include: fatigue or weakness, syncope and angina pectoris which are indicative of right heart ...
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... between defibrillation attempts, recognising and treating reversible causes (4 Hs and 4 Ts), obtaining a secure airway, and vascular access. During CPR with a 30:2 ratio, the underlying rhythm may be seen clearly on the monitor as compressions are paused to enable ventilation. If VF is seen during t ...
... between defibrillation attempts, recognising and treating reversible causes (4 Hs and 4 Ts), obtaining a secure airway, and vascular access. During CPR with a 30:2 ratio, the underlying rhythm may be seen clearly on the monitor as compressions are paused to enable ventilation. If VF is seen during t ...
Ventricular Tachycardia during Treatment with Modafinil
... despite extensive cardiologic examination, evidence to suggest that these arrhythmias were caused by modafinil. Still, uncertainties remain, e.g., the question why arrhythmias were not noted before, although the patient had used this drug for some time. Modafinil (Modiodal®) is a recently approved, ...
... despite extensive cardiologic examination, evidence to suggest that these arrhythmias were caused by modafinil. Still, uncertainties remain, e.g., the question why arrhythmias were not noted before, although the patient had used this drug for some time. Modafinil (Modiodal®) is a recently approved, ...