Congenital heart disease in cats - Acapulco-Vet
... Two-dimensional echocardiography is helpful in assessing chamber size and anatomical morphology (Fig. 3), but Doppler interrogation is essential to confirm and to estimate the severity of the valvular regurgitation. Obvious anatomical and functional mitral valve apparatus abnormalities indicate prim ...
... Two-dimensional echocardiography is helpful in assessing chamber size and anatomical morphology (Fig. 3), but Doppler interrogation is essential to confirm and to estimate the severity of the valvular regurgitation. Obvious anatomical and functional mitral valve apparatus abnormalities indicate prim ...
Congestive Heart Failure - Lancaster General Health
... Dr. Paul Casale: Congestive heart failure is often due to a weakening of the heart muscle. When the heart is weak, it is unable to pump as vigorously as a normal heart and can lead to fluid buildup in the body causing shortness of breath and swelling in the lower extremities. Treatment of a weak hea ...
... Dr. Paul Casale: Congestive heart failure is often due to a weakening of the heart muscle. When the heart is weak, it is unable to pump as vigorously as a normal heart and can lead to fluid buildup in the body causing shortness of breath and swelling in the lower extremities. Treatment of a weak hea ...
NT-pro BNP B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is one of a family of
... B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is one of a family of bioactive peptides with effects on sodium and water balance. Because of the greater mass of ventricular tissue, the majority of BNP secretion is derived from the ventricles, especially from left ventricle. Any stretching of heart chambers increa ...
... B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is one of a family of bioactive peptides with effects on sodium and water balance. Because of the greater mass of ventricular tissue, the majority of BNP secretion is derived from the ventricles, especially from left ventricle. Any stretching of heart chambers increa ...
Крок 2 Medicine
... complains of dull ache behind his breast bone, that can be reduced by bending forward, and of dyspnea. Objectively: AP140/180 mm Hg, heart sounds are dull. ECG results: atrial fibrillation with frequence of ventricular contractions at the rate of 110/min, pathological Q wave and S-T segment raising ...
... complains of dull ache behind his breast bone, that can be reduced by bending forward, and of dyspnea. Objectively: AP140/180 mm Hg, heart sounds are dull. ECG results: atrial fibrillation with frequence of ventricular contractions at the rate of 110/min, pathological Q wave and S-T segment raising ...
Stroke_submission_31_08_16_final
... In patients diagnosed with ischaemic stroke, presence of RMVD was associated with increased odds for developing cardiac arrest, shock, respiratory failure, pneumonia, and sepsis (P<0.002). Following haemorrhagic stroke, RMVD was associated with increased odds for respiratory failure (OR=2.48(1.72-3 ...
... In patients diagnosed with ischaemic stroke, presence of RMVD was associated with increased odds for developing cardiac arrest, shock, respiratory failure, pneumonia, and sepsis (P<0.002). Following haemorrhagic stroke, RMVD was associated with increased odds for respiratory failure (OR=2.48(1.72-3 ...
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... disease. Although animal models are informative, there are in fact few models of spontaneous autoimmunity that reliably mimic the human disorders. Nevertheless, studies using existing models, as well as genetic and other analyses, are beginning to reveal some of the abnormalities that account for th ...
... disease. Although animal models are informative, there are in fact few models of spontaneous autoimmunity that reliably mimic the human disorders. Nevertheless, studies using existing models, as well as genetic and other analyses, are beginning to reveal some of the abnormalities that account for th ...
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... Our patient had a known ASD, and a PLSVC that was discovered after our evaluation. Her valvular dysfunction was felt to be the result of long-standing rheumatic heart disease. The combination of severe MS, severe TR and PLSVC resulted in a giant CS with the unique angiographic appearance of a stomac ...
... Our patient had a known ASD, and a PLSVC that was discovered after our evaluation. Her valvular dysfunction was felt to be the result of long-standing rheumatic heart disease. The combination of severe MS, severe TR and PLSVC resulted in a giant CS with the unique angiographic appearance of a stomac ...
Reendothelialization of Human Heart Valve Neoscaffolds Using
... therapy with the risk of anticoagulant-related hemorrhage, increased risk of infections, and thromboembolism caused by their non-physiological surface and flow abnormalities.1,2 Being non-viable constructs, all clinically accessible replacement heart valves, apart from the pulmonary autograft, lack ...
... therapy with the risk of anticoagulant-related hemorrhage, increased risk of infections, and thromboembolism caused by their non-physiological surface and flow abnormalities.1,2 Being non-viable constructs, all clinically accessible replacement heart valves, apart from the pulmonary autograft, lack ...
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... HCM is known as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (H.O.C.M.) or asymmetric septal hypertrophy (A.S.H.). It's also called idiopathic hypertrophic sub aortic stenosis (I.H.S.S.). Rare type known as Yamagoshi syndrome (HCM in Japanis) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common inherited heart ...
... HCM is known as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (H.O.C.M.) or asymmetric septal hypertrophy (A.S.H.). It's also called idiopathic hypertrophic sub aortic stenosis (I.H.S.S.). Rare type known as Yamagoshi syndrome (HCM in Japanis) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common inherited heart ...
How do vaccines work Feb 2017
... carrier (e.g. diphtheria or tetanus) that the infant’s immune system already recognises, to provoke an immune response ...
... carrier (e.g. diphtheria or tetanus) that the infant’s immune system already recognises, to provoke an immune response ...
Fast Facts About Antibiotic Resistance
... doctors prescribe antibiotics 65% of the time if they perceive parents expect them and 12% of the time if they feel parents do not expect them. Antibiotic resistance can cause significant danger and suffering for people who have common infections that once were easily treatable with antibiotics. Whe ...
... doctors prescribe antibiotics 65% of the time if they perceive parents expect them and 12% of the time if they feel parents do not expect them. Antibiotic resistance can cause significant danger and suffering for people who have common infections that once were easily treatable with antibiotics. Whe ...
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... We will pay 25% on diagnosis of ALL art attacks – We do not require characteristic ECG changes ...
... We will pay 25% on diagnosis of ALL art attacks – We do not require characteristic ECG changes ...
Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty
... the absence of left atrial thrombus or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation; or Asymptomatic patients with moderate or severe mitral stenosis, and valve morphology favorable for percutaneous balloon valvotomy who have pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary artery systolic pressure > 50 mm Hg at rest ...
... the absence of left atrial thrombus or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation; or Asymptomatic patients with moderate or severe mitral stenosis, and valve morphology favorable for percutaneous balloon valvotomy who have pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary artery systolic pressure > 50 mm Hg at rest ...
Vasculitis
... Once remission has been induced (3-6 months) the dose of oral prednisolone is rapidly reduced and cyclophosphamide is usually replaced with azathioprine. Co-trimoxazole is usually given at a prophylactic dose (960 mg thrice weekly) in conjunction with cyclophosphamide to prevent Pneumocystis pneumon ...
... Once remission has been induced (3-6 months) the dose of oral prednisolone is rapidly reduced and cyclophosphamide is usually replaced with azathioprine. Co-trimoxazole is usually given at a prophylactic dose (960 mg thrice weekly) in conjunction with cyclophosphamide to prevent Pneumocystis pneumon ...
Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please.
... Antibiotics should not be used to treat the common cold, runny noses and most coughs. Children fight off these viral illnesses on their own. If your child’s doctor or health care provider prescribes an antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection – like strep throat – be sure to give your child all of ...
... Antibiotics should not be used to treat the common cold, runny noses and most coughs. Children fight off these viral illnesses on their own. If your child’s doctor or health care provider prescribes an antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection – like strep throat – be sure to give your child all of ...
B10: Functional role of eicosanoids in host
... leukotrienes, contribute directly to airway inflammation (3). While COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways lead to the formation of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids, the 12/15-LOX pathway has been implicated in the biosynthesis of anti-inflammatory resolvins (4). By acting on various immune and inflammatory reactions ...
... leukotrienes, contribute directly to airway inflammation (3). While COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways lead to the formation of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids, the 12/15-LOX pathway has been implicated in the biosynthesis of anti-inflammatory resolvins (4). By acting on various immune and inflammatory reactions ...
Adaptation and selection
... other examples • evaluate methodology, evidence and data relating to antibiotic resistance • discuss ethical issues associated with the use of ...
... other examples • evaluate methodology, evidence and data relating to antibiotic resistance • discuss ethical issues associated with the use of ...
common bacterial skin infections in general practice
... topical steroids or topical immunomodulators, such as tacrolimus (Protopic) will not work. Topical antibiotics such as fusicic acid may help with minor infected exacerbations of eczema. However, most cases need systemic antibiotics, usually with Flucloxicillin (or erythromycin if penicillin alle ...
... topical steroids or topical immunomodulators, such as tacrolimus (Protopic) will not work. Topical antibiotics such as fusicic acid may help with minor infected exacerbations of eczema. However, most cases need systemic antibiotics, usually with Flucloxicillin (or erythromycin if penicillin alle ...
Chronic inflammation
... • The best possible outcome following an inflammatory process is complete resolution, – leaving the tissues intact and undamaged. • However, chronic inflammation may occur in conjunction with some degree of scarring. • Here, chronic inflammation of the bronchi has led to dilation and scarringwith i ...
... • The best possible outcome following an inflammatory process is complete resolution, – leaving the tissues intact and undamaged. • However, chronic inflammation may occur in conjunction with some degree of scarring. • Here, chronic inflammation of the bronchi has led to dilation and scarringwith i ...
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... antibiotic and are able to colonise and regrow unopposed. In the use of broad spectrum antibiotics the mechanism in play seems to take a longer period of time. This may be due to a number of factors, yet to be determined. Whilst the clinical significance of these findings on the treatment of individ ...
... antibiotic and are able to colonise and regrow unopposed. In the use of broad spectrum antibiotics the mechanism in play seems to take a longer period of time. This may be due to a number of factors, yet to be determined. Whilst the clinical significance of these findings on the treatment of individ ...
Lyme Borreliosis is a complex multisystem illness caused by
... Aberer et al (1989), however CNS autoimmunity has been more difficult to establish. This view is supported both by the clinical observation of the difficulty to demonstrate active spirochetal infection in patients with encephalopathic signs concurrent with definite Lyme Disease, and by ex vivo isola ...
... Aberer et al (1989), however CNS autoimmunity has been more difficult to establish. This view is supported both by the clinical observation of the difficulty to demonstrate active spirochetal infection in patients with encephalopathic signs concurrent with definite Lyme Disease, and by ex vivo isola ...
Maternal Obesity - Specializzazione Pediatria
... Incidence has tripled in the past decade The mother may also be smoking or taking other medications Signs of withdrawal in 60-80% of infants exposed to opioids Dysfunction of the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and/or respiratory system ...
... Incidence has tripled in the past decade The mother may also be smoking or taking other medications Signs of withdrawal in 60-80% of infants exposed to opioids Dysfunction of the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and/or respiratory system ...
END STAGE HEART FAILURE – TRANSPLANTATION OR LVAD?
... The right ventricular systolic dysfunction is usually due to the left ventricular systolic dysfunction. However, it can also develop as a consequence of ventricular infarction, pulmonary hypertension, chronic severe tricuspid regurgitation, or arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. The diastoli ...
... The right ventricular systolic dysfunction is usually due to the left ventricular systolic dysfunction. However, it can also develop as a consequence of ventricular infarction, pulmonary hypertension, chronic severe tricuspid regurgitation, or arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. The diastoli ...
Atrial Septal Defect
... working as well as it could. These medications help the kidneys remove excess fluid from the body. ...
... working as well as it could. These medications help the kidneys remove excess fluid from the body. ...
CAT-SCRATCH FEVER Overview Cat-scratch disease is a slowly
... curved, bacilli can aid in diagnosis. ...
... curved, bacilli can aid in diagnosis. ...
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever, also known as acute rheumatic fever (ARF), is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a throat infection. Signs and symptoms include fever, multiple painful joints, involuntary muscle movements, and a characteristic but uncommon non itchy rash known as erythema marginatum. The heart is involved in about half of cases. Permanent damage to the heart valves, known as rheumatic heart disease (RHD), usually only occurs after multiple attacks but may occasionally occur after a single case of ARF. The damaged valves may result in heart failure. The abnormal valves also increase the risk of the person developing atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves.Acute rheumatic fever may occur following an infection of the throat by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. If it is untreated ARF occurs in up to three percent of people. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve the production of antibodies against a person's own tissues. Some people due to their genetics are more likely to get the disease when exposed to the bacteria than others. Other risk factors include malnutrition and poverty. Diagnosis of ARF is often based on the presence of signs and symptoms in combination with evidence of a recent streptococcal infection.Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics, such as penicillin, decreases their risk of getting ARF. This often involves testing people with sore throats for the infection, which may not be available in the developing world. Other preventative measures include improved sanitation. In those with ARF and RHD prolonged periods of antibiotics are sometimes recommended. Gradual return to normal activities may occur following an attack. Once RHD develops, treatment is more difficult. Occasionally valve replacement surgery or repair is required. Otherwise complications are treated as per normal.Acute rheumatic fever occurs in about 325,000 children each year and about 18 million people currently have rheumatic heart disease. Those who get ARF are most often between the ages of 5 and 14, with 20% of first-time attacks occurring in adults. The disease is most common in the developing world and among indigenous peoples in the developed world. In 2013 it resulted in 275,000 deaths down from 374,000 deaths in 1990. Most deaths occur in the developing world where as many as 12.5% of people affected may die each year. Descriptions of the condition are believed to date back to at least the 5th century BCE in the writings of Hippocrates. The disease is so named because its symptoms are similar to those of some rheumatic disorders.