Nonuniformity: A physiologic modulator of contraction and relaxation
... of both muscles (30). Increased synchronicity of contraction could therefore result from an increased velocity of excitation through the specialized conduction tissue. It is unlikely. however, that a slight initial asynchrony plays any significant regulatory role, for little or no increases in condu ...
... of both muscles (30). Increased synchronicity of contraction could therefore result from an increased velocity of excitation through the specialized conduction tissue. It is unlikely. however, that a slight initial asynchrony plays any significant regulatory role, for little or no increases in condu ...
Reduced Heart Rate Variability And Mortality Risk In An Elderly
... This 100-second method was intended to avoid any assumption about sinus node activity in consecutive arrhythmias in which sinus node activity was unknown. When longer time blocks are used, larger amounts of data are discarded because of consecutive premature beats or artifact. On the other hand, whe ...
... This 100-second method was intended to avoid any assumption about sinus node activity in consecutive arrhythmias in which sinus node activity was unknown. When longer time blocks are used, larger amounts of data are discarded because of consecutive premature beats or artifact. On the other hand, whe ...
- AORN Journal
... Defibrillation can be performed during open chest massage using sterile paddles and adjusting the electrical charge appropriately.12 According to the American Heart Association, the earlier CPR is initiated after an arrest, the better the patient’s outcome; therefore, all surgical team members shoul ...
... Defibrillation can be performed during open chest massage using sterile paddles and adjusting the electrical charge appropriately.12 According to the American Heart Association, the earlier CPR is initiated after an arrest, the better the patient’s outcome; therefore, all surgical team members shoul ...
How to perform pericardiocentesis P
... pericardial sac (Figure 1). Investigation as to the cause of the PE, as well as its drainage, are essential to allow specific treatment and accurate assessment of prognosis. Most commonly, the fluid appears serosanguineous, although in some cases it may be a clear transudate, whole blood, chyle, or ...
... pericardial sac (Figure 1). Investigation as to the cause of the PE, as well as its drainage, are essential to allow specific treatment and accurate assessment of prognosis. Most commonly, the fluid appears serosanguineous, although in some cases it may be a clear transudate, whole blood, chyle, or ...
Abstract book 2015 - European Society of Cardiology
... Pharmacy Services. Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain It is known that secreted proteins from the anterior lateral endoderm, FGF8 and BMP2, are involved in mesodermal cardiac differentiation, which determines the first cardiac field, defined by the expression of the earliest specific ...
... Pharmacy Services. Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain It is known that secreted proteins from the anterior lateral endoderm, FGF8 and BMP2, are involved in mesodermal cardiac differentiation, which determines the first cardiac field, defined by the expression of the earliest specific ...
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging derived quantification of
... Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still a leading cause for morbidity and mortality worldwide [1]. Most CAD patients present with clinically stable ischemic heart disease. For these patients, current practice guidelines strongly support the use of stress imaging modalities for diagnosis and correct r ...
... Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still a leading cause for morbidity and mortality worldwide [1]. Most CAD patients present with clinically stable ischemic heart disease. For these patients, current practice guidelines strongly support the use of stress imaging modalities for diagnosis and correct r ...
SAM Cardiology - КАРДИОЛОГИЯ - kasatka
... E. same as the t-wave Answer: C 18. negative p-waves on the electrograph suggest: A. functional tachycordia B. ventricular tachycoria C. pvc D. wandering pacemaker E. right atral enlargement Answer: E 19. on an electrocardiograph you see tall peak t-waves. what could this mean? A. of no importance B ...
... E. same as the t-wave Answer: C 18. negative p-waves on the electrograph suggest: A. functional tachycordia B. ventricular tachycoria C. pvc D. wandering pacemaker E. right atral enlargement Answer: E 19. on an electrocardiograph you see tall peak t-waves. what could this mean? A. of no importance B ...
Late ventricular geometry and performance changes of
... median 14 months). Patients were stable enough to undergo a l-h magnetic resonance imaging scan under sedation. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants, their parents, or both. The human investigations committee at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia approved the study protoc ...
... median 14 months). Patients were stable enough to undergo a l-h magnetic resonance imaging scan under sedation. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants, their parents, or both. The human investigations committee at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia approved the study protoc ...
Mechanisms for increasing stroke volume during static exercise with
... rapid resting HR found in most of the subjects. Individuals with dual-chamber (right atrium and right ventricle) sensing and pacing mode but normal contractile function provide a more adequate model for study of the physiology of these circulatory mechanisms because HR can be controlled and left ven ...
... rapid resting HR found in most of the subjects. Individuals with dual-chamber (right atrium and right ventricle) sensing and pacing mode but normal contractile function provide a more adequate model for study of the physiology of these circulatory mechanisms because HR can be controlled and left ven ...
Cardiac Arrhythmias
... • Is the primary pacemaker of the heart • These cells lies on the wall of the right atrium near superior vena cave entrance ...
... • Is the primary pacemaker of the heart • These cells lies on the wall of the right atrium near superior vena cave entrance ...
Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
... The occurrence of AF represents an important clinical turning point in a HCM patient and has significant impact on quality of life and mortality with both short and long term consequences. In a case series of 52 patients with HCM and new onset AF, the acute onset of AF was associated with worsening ...
... The occurrence of AF represents an important clinical turning point in a HCM patient and has significant impact on quality of life and mortality with both short and long term consequences. In a case series of 52 patients with HCM and new onset AF, the acute onset of AF was associated with worsening ...
Mechanisms for increasing stroke volume during static
... rapid resting HR found in most of the subjects. Individuals with dual-chamber (right atrium and right ventricle) sensing and pacing mode but normal contractile function provide a more adequate model for study of the physiology of these circulatory mechanisms because HR can be controlled and left ven ...
... rapid resting HR found in most of the subjects. Individuals with dual-chamber (right atrium and right ventricle) sensing and pacing mode but normal contractile function provide a more adequate model for study of the physiology of these circulatory mechanisms because HR can be controlled and left ven ...
Heart PPT - McCreary County Schools
... or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. ...
... or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. ...
Extreme sacrifice: sudden cardiac death in the US Fire Service
... characteristics such as health status and fitness level to determine the magnitude of the cardiovascular strain of firefighting and whether responses to the strain are limited to physiologic adaptations or result in the activation of pathophysiologic pathways. Underlying cardiovascular health status ...
... characteristics such as health status and fitness level to determine the magnitude of the cardiovascular strain of firefighting and whether responses to the strain are limited to physiologic adaptations or result in the activation of pathophysiologic pathways. Underlying cardiovascular health status ...
ANESTHESIA AND CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE: PATHOLOGY, MEDICAL, AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT C
... progresses, the patient may have to sleep sitting up33. Similar in general to dyspnea, orthopnea is not specific for heart failure. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is a form of orthopnea and may occur with further progression of left ventricular failure33. In this terrifying symptom, the patient awaken ...
... progresses, the patient may have to sleep sitting up33. Similar in general to dyspnea, orthopnea is not specific for heart failure. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is a form of orthopnea and may occur with further progression of left ventricular failure33. In this terrifying symptom, the patient awaken ...
Cardiac Pulmonary Edema and Cardiogenic Shock
... recommended for patients < 75 years old with ST elevation or new LBBB who develop shock unless further support is futile due to patient’s wishes or unsuitability for further invasive care. Fibrinolytic therapy should be administered to STEMI patients with cardiogenic shock who are unsuitable for fur ...
... recommended for patients < 75 years old with ST elevation or new LBBB who develop shock unless further support is futile due to patient’s wishes or unsuitability for further invasive care. Fibrinolytic therapy should be administered to STEMI patients with cardiogenic shock who are unsuitable for fur ...
SHORT TITLE OF THE THESIS CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
... It has been assumed that this system actively adjusts its operating parameters to minimize its power consumption. part~cular, ...
... It has been assumed that this system actively adjusts its operating parameters to minimize its power consumption. part~cular, ...
Ischaemic Heart Disease - Council for Medical Schemes
... Initial diagnosis and emergency care can take place at home, in the ambulance, or at emergency rooms or general practitioner’s (GP) rooms depending on where the member first presented. Whenever possible patients must be transported or transferred to the nearest PCI facility. If a PCI facility is a n ...
... Initial diagnosis and emergency care can take place at home, in the ambulance, or at emergency rooms or general practitioner’s (GP) rooms depending on where the member first presented. Whenever possible patients must be transported or transferred to the nearest PCI facility. If a PCI facility is a n ...
Electrical Activation Of The Ventricular Myocardium
... multiplexer distributed data to a Techtronics 5103N dual-beam oscilloscope. Oscilloscope beam number 1 was multiplexed into eight channels for bipolar recordings. The second beam displayed the lead II body surface electrocardiogram (ECG), which was used as a time base. Hard copy records were obtaine ...
... multiplexer distributed data to a Techtronics 5103N dual-beam oscilloscope. Oscilloscope beam number 1 was multiplexed into eight channels for bipolar recordings. The second beam displayed the lead II body surface electrocardiogram (ECG), which was used as a time base. Hard copy records were obtaine ...
Coronary Heart Disease - University of Warwick
... stressors (Kop et al., 2001). If heart rate provides an index of oxygen demand, then effects of mental stress on ischemia occur during relatively low demand. This suggests that mental stress may also reduce cardiac oxygen supply. Both human and animal investigations have demonstrated mechanisms invo ...
... stressors (Kop et al., 2001). If heart rate provides an index of oxygen demand, then effects of mental stress on ischemia occur during relatively low demand. This suggests that mental stress may also reduce cardiac oxygen supply. Both human and animal investigations have demonstrated mechanisms invo ...
Prolonged temporary cardiac pacing using subcutaneous
... (Heart 2003;89:e7) www.heartjnl.com/cgi/content/full/89/2/e7 ...
... (Heart 2003;89:e7) www.heartjnl.com/cgi/content/full/89/2/e7 ...
Rapid-response extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to support
... survived. This patient, who developed cardiogenic shock during an adenovirus infection and recoarctation of the ...
... survived. This patient, who developed cardiogenic shock during an adenovirus infection and recoarctation of the ...
Acute Kidney Injury Definition and In‐Hospital Mortality in Patients
... the first 48 to 72 hours after hospital admission.10,11 Moreover, a lower threshold of absolute sCr increase (≥0.3 mg/dL) was proposed recently to define AKI in patients with both cardiovascular and noncardiovascular diseases.12,13 Although these definitions were shown to be closely associated with inc ...
... the first 48 to 72 hours after hospital admission.10,11 Moreover, a lower threshold of absolute sCr increase (≥0.3 mg/dL) was proposed recently to define AKI in patients with both cardiovascular and noncardiovascular diseases.12,13 Although these definitions were shown to be closely associated with inc ...
Chapter 36: Cardiac Disorders Linton: Introduction to Medical
... A cardioversion has risks, such as ventricular fibrillation. Emergency equipment should be available. The digoxin dose is held before a cardioversion, and the patient is given a short-acting sedative such as Versed or Valium, which will require recovery. The electrocardiogram R wave is synchronized ...
... A cardioversion has risks, such as ventricular fibrillation. Emergency equipment should be available. The digoxin dose is held before a cardioversion, and the patient is given a short-acting sedative such as Versed or Valium, which will require recovery. The electrocardiogram R wave is synchronized ...