Intensity of Heart Sounds in the Evaluation of Patients following
... that blood pressure is not the primary hemodynamic determinant ...
... that blood pressure is not the primary hemodynamic determinant ...
The future of mitral valve repair The future of mitral valve repair
... Survival rate 60 % ‐ 90 % over 3‐7 yrs Restenosis rate 40% after 7 yrs. Randomized trials comparing percutaneous approach with both closed and open surgical commissurotomy consisted mainly of younger patients p g y y y g p with favorable morphology. – No significant difference in acute hemodynamic ...
... Survival rate 60 % ‐ 90 % over 3‐7 yrs Restenosis rate 40% after 7 yrs. Randomized trials comparing percutaneous approach with both closed and open surgical commissurotomy consisted mainly of younger patients p g y y y g p with favorable morphology. – No significant difference in acute hemodynamic ...
Advances In ResuscitationÑAutomated External Defibrillators
... Automated External Defibrillators ...
... Automated External Defibrillators ...
diastolic blood pressure or actually it is baseline systolic
... either laminar flow through a fully opened vessel, or absence of flow [11]. It was demonstrated that heart sounds and Korotkoff sounds are distinct and separate entities since they are separable in time and the vessel wall is not necessary to the production of Korotkoff sounds [12]. Based on these v ...
... either laminar flow through a fully opened vessel, or absence of flow [11]. It was demonstrated that heart sounds and Korotkoff sounds are distinct and separate entities since they are separable in time and the vessel wall is not necessary to the production of Korotkoff sounds [12]. Based on these v ...
Chronic Left Complete Bundle-branch Block - Heart
... block (Fig. 4), the 11 cases of Group C bundlebranch block (Fig. 5), and the remaining 5 cases of Group D combined arborization and bundle-branch block (Fig. 6). It may thus be said that left bundlebranch block accounted for 16 of 24 cases (67%), either alone or in combination with arborization bloc ...
... block (Fig. 4), the 11 cases of Group C bundlebranch block (Fig. 5), and the remaining 5 cases of Group D combined arborization and bundle-branch block (Fig. 6). It may thus be said that left bundlebranch block accounted for 16 of 24 cases (67%), either alone or in combination with arborization bloc ...
Cardiac Angiogram and Angioplasty
... perhaps bypass surgery. However, the risk of this artery becoming blocked again is reduced if a stent is also implanted during the angioplasty. ...
... perhaps bypass surgery. However, the risk of this artery becoming blocked again is reduced if a stent is also implanted during the angioplasty. ...
Questions for test-control on the theme: “Cardiac arrhythmias”: What
... 3. Decreased extracellular concentration of K+ in a myocardium 4. Increased extracellular concentration of K+ in a myocardium 5. Raised tone of sympathetic nervous system ...
... 3. Decreased extracellular concentration of K+ in a myocardium 4. Increased extracellular concentration of K+ in a myocardium 5. Raised tone of sympathetic nervous system ...
Word Version - Student Blogs - The University of Edinburgh
... PE.) The methodology of the study had some shortfalls in that it was conducted at a single clinical centre with only 46 patients (the fact that the authors only recorded short-term outcomes for the patients is not relevant because the time-frame we are interested in is even shorter) which may mean ...
... PE.) The methodology of the study had some shortfalls in that it was conducted at a single clinical centre with only 46 patients (the fact that the authors only recorded short-term outcomes for the patients is not relevant because the time-frame we are interested in is even shorter) which may mean ...
Prioritising Summary for WATCHMAN® left atrial appendage closure
... The RCT by Holmes et al (2009) reported a higher rate of primary safety events in the intervention group compared with the control group (rate ratio [RR], 1.69; 95% credible interval [CrI], 1.01–3.19). Most of the complications (27/49 [55%]) occurring in the intervention group occurred on the day of ...
... The RCT by Holmes et al (2009) reported a higher rate of primary safety events in the intervention group compared with the control group (rate ratio [RR], 1.69; 95% credible interval [CrI], 1.01–3.19). Most of the complications (27/49 [55%]) occurring in the intervention group occurred on the day of ...
Cardiology
... • In patients with ischemic LV dysfunction and a significant amount of viable myocardium have lower peri-op mortality, and improved survival and reduced HF after revascularization ...
... • In patients with ischemic LV dysfunction and a significant amount of viable myocardium have lower peri-op mortality, and improved survival and reduced HF after revascularization ...
Sodium nuclear magnetic resonance imaging of myocardial
... thetized with sodium pentobarbital (30 mg/kg body weight), intubated and ventilated by a Harvard respirator with room air. The dissected right femoral artery was cannulated and used to monitor systemic blood pressure with a Statham pressure transducer (P23ID) wired to a Grass poly• graph recorder. T ...
... thetized with sodium pentobarbital (30 mg/kg body weight), intubated and ventilated by a Harvard respirator with room air. The dissected right femoral artery was cannulated and used to monitor systemic blood pressure with a Statham pressure transducer (P23ID) wired to a Grass poly• graph recorder. T ...
AORTIC VALVE: Aortic valve case studeis
... housing. Also, given that the area may be larger or small in different planes, it may be difficult to ensure the planimetry measurement is made in the plane with the smallest orifice. Although this method can give an estimate of the orifice area when Doppler modalities are not possible, it measu ...
... housing. Also, given that the area may be larger or small in different planes, it may be difficult to ensure the planimetry measurement is made in the plane with the smallest orifice. Although this method can give an estimate of the orifice area when Doppler modalities are not possible, it measu ...
Huge Pericardial Cyst with Compressing Effects on the Right
... echocardiographic examination. Pericardial cysts are observed as echolucent spaces adjacent to the parietal pericardium. As was the case in our patient, due to the mass effect of the cyst, filling properties might be impaired (1, 3, 5). The definition of the actual size of the cyst and its relations ...
... echocardiographic examination. Pericardial cysts are observed as echolucent spaces adjacent to the parietal pericardium. As was the case in our patient, due to the mass effect of the cyst, filling properties might be impaired (1, 3, 5). The definition of the actual size of the cyst and its relations ...
Cardiogenic Shock - The Association of Physicians of India
... Cerebral hypoperfusion may cloud the sensorium. Pulses are rapid and faint and may be irregular if arrhythmia is present. Jugular venous distention and pulmonary rales are usually present, although their absence does not exclude the diagnosis. A precordial heave resulting from left ventricular dyski ...
... Cerebral hypoperfusion may cloud the sensorium. Pulses are rapid and faint and may be irregular if arrhythmia is present. Jugular venous distention and pulmonary rales are usually present, although their absence does not exclude the diagnosis. A precordial heave resulting from left ventricular dyski ...
CHFModuleFY2012Q1 10/05/11 of 3
... An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device designed to quickly detect a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat coming from the ventricles of the heart. The ICD attempts to convert an abnormal rhythm back to normal by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. This action is called defi ...
... An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device designed to quickly detect a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat coming from the ventricles of the heart. The ICD attempts to convert an abnormal rhythm back to normal by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. This action is called defi ...
CHFModuleFY2011Q3 3/03/11 of 3
... An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device designed to quickly detect a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat coming from the ventricles of the heart. The ICD attempts to convert an abnormal rhythm back to normal by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. This action is called defi ...
... An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device designed to quickly detect a life-threatening, rapid heartbeat coming from the ventricles of the heart. The ICD attempts to convert an abnormal rhythm back to normal by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. This action is called defi ...
State of the Art Mock Circulation Loop and a Proposed Novel Design
... aortic valves. The study claims that developed system was capable of accurately simulate various physiological conditions. The system consisted of interconnected valve testing chambers, aortic analogue, peripheral resistance, and left atrium analogue. Peripheral resistance and vertical position of t ...
... aortic valves. The study claims that developed system was capable of accurately simulate various physiological conditions. The system consisted of interconnected valve testing chambers, aortic analogue, peripheral resistance, and left atrium analogue. Peripheral resistance and vertical position of t ...
Biventricular Mural Thrombi in Patients With Dilated
... The LV thrombi usually occur in the setting of acute myocardial infarction, LV aneurysms, or dilated cardiomyopathy (1). In the absence of ventricular wall motion abnormalities, these thrombi are rare (2). The LV thrombi occur in at least 5% of patients after acute myocardial infarction, which incre ...
... The LV thrombi usually occur in the setting of acute myocardial infarction, LV aneurysms, or dilated cardiomyopathy (1). In the absence of ventricular wall motion abnormalities, these thrombi are rare (2). The LV thrombi occur in at least 5% of patients after acute myocardial infarction, which incre ...
basic ecg`s - Auckland Heart Group
... his to the Right and Left bundle branches . The impulse then travels through the ventricles via the perkinje fibres. QRS ...
... his to the Right and Left bundle branches . The impulse then travels through the ventricles via the perkinje fibres. QRS ...
Tricuspid Valve Annuloplasty Reduces Weaning Time from
... experienced less postoperative renal insufficiency. Saeed et al. [4] also reported a comparison of LVAD alone versus LVAD plus tricuspid repair for a cohort of patients with at least moderate TR. Again, there were no significant differences between the groups; however, the LVAD plus tricuspid repair ...
... experienced less postoperative renal insufficiency. Saeed et al. [4] also reported a comparison of LVAD alone versus LVAD plus tricuspid repair for a cohort of patients with at least moderate TR. Again, there were no significant differences between the groups; however, the LVAD plus tricuspid repair ...
a study on the echocardiography of the mitral valve in normal
... (prolapse) into the left atrium. This can prevent the valve from forming a tight seal, which allows blood to flow backward from the ventricle into the atrium. The backward flow of blood is called regurgitation, and it can lead to symptoms and complications.Regurgitation doesn’t occur in all cases of ...
... (prolapse) into the left atrium. This can prevent the valve from forming a tight seal, which allows blood to flow backward from the ventricle into the atrium. The backward flow of blood is called regurgitation, and it can lead to symptoms and complications.Regurgitation doesn’t occur in all cases of ...
Congential Heart Defect, Repair Devices
... support PMA approval as described above. The results from the nonclinical laboratory and animal studies performed on the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder demonstrate that the device is suitable for long-term implantation. The risks associated with the device include pulmonary embolism, thrombus in the right a ...
... support PMA approval as described above. The results from the nonclinical laboratory and animal studies performed on the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder demonstrate that the device is suitable for long-term implantation. The risks associated with the device include pulmonary embolism, thrombus in the right a ...
Cardiovascular Benefits of Cessation
... approximation to the exact OR that is used when doing a meta-analysis using the Peto method. Willigendael et al. J Vasc Surg. 2005;42:67-74. ...
... approximation to the exact OR that is used when doing a meta-analysis using the Peto method. Willigendael et al. J Vasc Surg. 2005;42:67-74. ...
Shortcut to Electrocardiography
... Hypertrophy refers to the increase muscle mass. Caused by the pressure overload in which the heart is forced to pump blood against an increased resistance. E.g., in long term hypertension and aortic stenosis. Enlargement refers to dilatation of a particular chamber. Caused by volume overload. The ch ...
... Hypertrophy refers to the increase muscle mass. Caused by the pressure overload in which the heart is forced to pump blood against an increased resistance. E.g., in long term hypertension and aortic stenosis. Enlargement refers to dilatation of a particular chamber. Caused by volume overload. The ch ...