high cholesterol - Life Line Screening
... use, this can cause a harmful build-up in your blood. Good Cholesterol (HDL – high density lipoprotein) carries cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver for excretion from the body via the gastro-intestinal system. There it is either broken down or passed from the body as a waste produc ...
... use, this can cause a harmful build-up in your blood. Good Cholesterol (HDL – high density lipoprotein) carries cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver for excretion from the body via the gastro-intestinal system. There it is either broken down or passed from the body as a waste produc ...
N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT
... exclusion of heart failure (so is a good ‘rule-out’ test). See section 6.1. 2. Differential diagnosis of dyspnoea/shortness of breath in patients presenting to an Emergency Department or their primary care practice (GPs). 3. Risk stratification and assessment of prognosis in a range of cardiovascula ...
... exclusion of heart failure (so is a good ‘rule-out’ test). See section 6.1. 2. Differential diagnosis of dyspnoea/shortness of breath in patients presenting to an Emergency Department or their primary care practice (GPs). 3. Risk stratification and assessment of prognosis in a range of cardiovascula ...
Y-Adaptor Connection for LV Lead in Upgrading to Biventricular
... heart failure patients from right ventricular pacing a period of time after prior AV junction ablation for refractory atrial fibrillation to biventricular pacing using the implanted pacemaker and a Y adaptor. Patients who are successfully upgraded have less hospitalization due to congestive heart fa ...
... heart failure patients from right ventricular pacing a period of time after prior AV junction ablation for refractory atrial fibrillation to biventricular pacing using the implanted pacemaker and a Y adaptor. Patients who are successfully upgraded have less hospitalization due to congestive heart fa ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
... history of cardiac disease in his family. An autopsy later revealed that the patient had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ...
... history of cardiac disease in his family. An autopsy later revealed that the patient had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ...
Diastolic Stiffness of the Failing Diabetic Heart : Importance of... Advanced Glycation End Products, and Myocyte Resting Tension
... Importance of Fibrosis, Advanced Glycation End Products, and Myocyte Resting Tension Loek van Heerebeek, MD; Nazha Hamdani, PhD; M. Louis Handoko, MD; Ines Falcao-Pires, PhD; René J. Musters, PhD; Koba Kupreishvili, MD; Alexander J.J. Ijsselmuiden, MD, PhD; Casper G. Schalkwijk, PhD; Jean G.F. Bronz ...
... Importance of Fibrosis, Advanced Glycation End Products, and Myocyte Resting Tension Loek van Heerebeek, MD; Nazha Hamdani, PhD; M. Louis Handoko, MD; Ines Falcao-Pires, PhD; René J. Musters, PhD; Koba Kupreishvili, MD; Alexander J.J. Ijsselmuiden, MD, PhD; Casper G. Schalkwijk, PhD; Jean G.F. Bronz ...
biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction
... resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart caused by the narrowing or blockage of one or more blood vessels to the heart; the conditions included in this group range from unstable angina to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and are usually characterized by chest pain, upper body discomfort ...
... resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart caused by the narrowing or blockage of one or more blood vessels to the heart; the conditions included in this group range from unstable angina to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and are usually characterized by chest pain, upper body discomfort ...
The physiology of cardiac auscultation
... An understanding of the fetal, transitional, and neonatal adaptations of the circulation is important in the evaluation of the pediatric cardiovascular system, because most organic heart disease is most often evident in association with the circulatory changes occurring at birth. The patient’s age a ...
... An understanding of the fetal, transitional, and neonatal adaptations of the circulation is important in the evaluation of the pediatric cardiovascular system, because most organic heart disease is most often evident in association with the circulatory changes occurring at birth. The patient’s age a ...
Open full article - Acta Veterinaria Brno
... coronary arteries with no further contact with the ventricular lumen have been described by Schlegel (1933) and Lobel (1937). 3. Anomalies in the origin of coronary arteries: a) Supernumerary coronary arteries - they origin from the aorta at other locations. Goerttler (1950) found in man a supernume ...
... coronary arteries with no further contact with the ventricular lumen have been described by Schlegel (1933) and Lobel (1937). 3. Anomalies in the origin of coronary arteries: a) Supernumerary coronary arteries - they origin from the aorta at other locations. Goerttler (1950) found in man a supernume ...
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging A Technologist’s Guide Europea n Association of Nuclear Medic
... 2. Risk assessment (prognosis) in patients with coronary artery disease Another key role of myocardial perfusion imaging is its ability to provide prognostic information in patients following acute myocardial infarction, in patients with chronic coronary artery disease, and in patients scheduled for ...
... 2. Risk assessment (prognosis) in patients with coronary artery disease Another key role of myocardial perfusion imaging is its ability to provide prognostic information in patients following acute myocardial infarction, in patients with chronic coronary artery disease, and in patients scheduled for ...
9 DETECTION OF LEFT-TO-RIGHT INTRACARDIAC SHUNTS
... of patients with congenital heart disease. In most cases, an intracardiac shunt is suspected on the basis of the clinical evaluation of the patient before catheterization. There are several circumstances, however, in which data obtained at catheterization should alert the cardiologist to look for a ...
... of patients with congenital heart disease. In most cases, an intracardiac shunt is suspected on the basis of the clinical evaluation of the patient before catheterization. There are several circumstances, however, in which data obtained at catheterization should alert the cardiologist to look for a ...
Atrial Septal Defect
... • The jets of membranous and outlet defects appear similar on the parasternal long-axis view, these defects may be distinguished from one another on short-axis views at the level of the great vessels. • Membranous defects will be directed toward the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve (10 to 11 o’ ...
... • The jets of membranous and outlet defects appear similar on the parasternal long-axis view, these defects may be distinguished from one another on short-axis views at the level of the great vessels. • Membranous defects will be directed toward the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve (10 to 11 o’ ...
Warfarin Management : International Normalized Ratio Self
... Soak the hand in warm water or use a heating pad to increase blood flow (note: if warm water is used, be sure to completely dry the finger to avoid diluting the drop of blood). Squeeze the base of the finger to trap blood in the finger. Stand up to get the heart as high as possible above the finger ...
... Soak the hand in warm water or use a heating pad to increase blood flow (note: if warm water is used, be sure to completely dry the finger to avoid diluting the drop of blood). Squeeze the base of the finger to trap blood in the finger. Stand up to get the heart as high as possible above the finger ...
Electrocardiographic effects of myocardial ischemia induced
... Fourteen seconds of electrocardiographic potentials were recorded. Signals were amplified by a bank of 87 low noise, differential (electrode versus Wilson central terminal potential) amplifiers (17). Gains were set at 1,000 to 16,000 under computer control so that the output filled the input range o ...
... Fourteen seconds of electrocardiographic potentials were recorded. Signals were amplified by a bank of 87 low noise, differential (electrode versus Wilson central terminal potential) amplifiers (17). Gains were set at 1,000 to 16,000 under computer control so that the output filled the input range o ...
Basic Life Support
... This ASHI Basic Life Support Version 8.0 Student Book is solely intended to facilitate certification in an ASHI Basic Life Support training class. The information in this handbook is furnished for that purpose and is subject to change without notice. ASHI certification may only be issued when an ASH ...
... This ASHI Basic Life Support Version 8.0 Student Book is solely intended to facilitate certification in an ASHI Basic Life Support training class. The information in this handbook is furnished for that purpose and is subject to change without notice. ASHI certification may only be issued when an ASH ...
Standards for Implantation and Follow
... successful device services. It should be regarded as a template for developing best practice when starting de novo and a recommendation to enable successful but inadequately resourced services to develop. This document is not intended to replace Trust policies including codes of conduct, standard cl ...
... successful device services. It should be regarded as a template for developing best practice when starting de novo and a recommendation to enable successful but inadequately resourced services to develop. This document is not intended to replace Trust policies including codes of conduct, standard cl ...
Natriuretic peptides and atrial fibrillation
... population (over 80 year old)1. AF is associated with an increased total and cardiovascular mortality, as well as cardiovascular morbidity, including stroke and hearth failure2. Particularly, the incidence of ischemic stroke patients with permanent, non-valvular AF, averages 5% per year, 2 to 7 time ...
... population (over 80 year old)1. AF is associated with an increased total and cardiovascular mortality, as well as cardiovascular morbidity, including stroke and hearth failure2. Particularly, the incidence of ischemic stroke patients with permanent, non-valvular AF, averages 5% per year, 2 to 7 time ...
Fontan Operation in a Patient with Severe Hypoplastic Right
... with a diagnosis of heterotaxy syndrome with situs inversus, dextrocardia, right atrial isomerism, common atrium, single atrioventricular valve, single morphological right ventricle, pulmonary atresia, right pulmonary artery hypoplasia, and bilateral superior vena cava (Figure 1A). She was referred ...
... with a diagnosis of heterotaxy syndrome with situs inversus, dextrocardia, right atrial isomerism, common atrium, single atrioventricular valve, single morphological right ventricle, pulmonary atresia, right pulmonary artery hypoplasia, and bilateral superior vena cava (Figure 1A). She was referred ...
A randomized controlled trial of oxygen therapy in acute myocardial
... supplemental oxygen therapy in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction but without hypoxia prior to reperfusion decreases myocardial infarct size. AVOID will enroll 490 patients, N18 years of age with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction of less than 12 hours duration. ...
... supplemental oxygen therapy in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction but without hypoxia prior to reperfusion decreases myocardial infarct size. AVOID will enroll 490 patients, N18 years of age with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction of less than 12 hours duration. ...
Acute Changes in Cardiopulmonary Blood Volume
... SUMMARY The effect of exercise-induced myocardial ischemia on cardiopulmonary blood volume was evaluated in patients with coronary artery disease during upright exercise stress testing. Regional pulmonary and cardiac blood volumes were monitored with a multicrystal positron camera positioned over th ...
... SUMMARY The effect of exercise-induced myocardial ischemia on cardiopulmonary blood volume was evaluated in patients with coronary artery disease during upright exercise stress testing. Regional pulmonary and cardiac blood volumes were monitored with a multicrystal positron camera positioned over th ...
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Heart Failure and
... A substantial number of patients with heart failure (HF) have preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), variably defined as an LVEF O40%, O45%, or O50%.1,2 When these patients have invasive or non-invasive evidence of abnormal diastolic function (either abnormal relaxation, filling or sti ...
... A substantial number of patients with heart failure (HF) have preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), variably defined as an LVEF O40%, O45%, or O50%.1,2 When these patients have invasive or non-invasive evidence of abnormal diastolic function (either abnormal relaxation, filling or sti ...
Iatrogenic Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade in the Percutaneous
... acting as a “pop-off” valve, with blood preferentially driven toward an initially low pressure intrapericardial space. The possibility of tamponade is substantially increased, as was seen with early experiences of aortic valvuloplasty (5), for which a 1.8% rate of tamponade was reported in 492 patie ...
... acting as a “pop-off” valve, with blood preferentially driven toward an initially low pressure intrapericardial space. The possibility of tamponade is substantially increased, as was seen with early experiences of aortic valvuloplasty (5), for which a 1.8% rate of tamponade was reported in 492 patie ...
Cardiac surgery
Cardiovascular (heart) surgery is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. Frequently, it is done to treat complications of ischemic heart disease (for example, coronary artery bypass grafting), correct congenital heart disease, or treat valvular heart disease from various causes including endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease and atherosclerosis. It also includes heart transplantation.