Cardiogenic Shock - The Association of Physicians of India
... is a balanced arterial and venous vasodilator that decreases filling pressures and can increase stroke volume in patients with heart failure by reducing afterload (dose 0.5-8 µg\kg\min). Nitroglycerin is an effective venodilator that reduces the pulmonary capillary occlusion pressure and can decreas ...
... is a balanced arterial and venous vasodilator that decreases filling pressures and can increase stroke volume in patients with heart failure by reducing afterload (dose 0.5-8 µg\kg\min). Nitroglycerin is an effective venodilator that reduces the pulmonary capillary occlusion pressure and can decreas ...
Guidelines for the report
... and is found in older populations, most commonly those in their seventies. Unlike the previous two type of melanoma, Lentigo Maligna is commonly found on the face, especially the cheeks and nose, as well as the neck. These areas are indicative of long-term cumulative sun exposure, which is the great ...
... and is found in older populations, most commonly those in their seventies. Unlike the previous two type of melanoma, Lentigo Maligna is commonly found on the face, especially the cheeks and nose, as well as the neck. These areas are indicative of long-term cumulative sun exposure, which is the great ...
Computed tomographic versus
... Patients and methods We prospectively included consecutive patients with TOF presenting to our tertiary care hospital for presurgical evaluation over the last 2 years. Patients aged less than 5 years, TOF with pulmonary atresia, TOF with atrioventricular septal defect (VSD), relative hypoplasia of a ...
... Patients and methods We prospectively included consecutive patients with TOF presenting to our tertiary care hospital for presurgical evaluation over the last 2 years. Patients aged less than 5 years, TOF with pulmonary atresia, TOF with atrioventricular septal defect (VSD), relative hypoplasia of a ...
Recent findings on the health effects of omega-3 statins inhibit omega-3?
... The first one was published in June 2005 and reported no significant effect of 1.3 g/day of EPA+DHA [18]. The omega-3 index of patients receiving EPA+DHA increased from 4.7 to 8.3% indicating that patients were not n-3 deficient at baseline and were compliant during the follow-up [18]. About half of ...
... The first one was published in June 2005 and reported no significant effect of 1.3 g/day of EPA+DHA [18]. The omega-3 index of patients receiving EPA+DHA increased from 4.7 to 8.3% indicating that patients were not n-3 deficient at baseline and were compliant during the follow-up [18]. About half of ...
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Procedures
... The PA catheter can be inserted either under fluoroscopic guidance (preferred) or under the guidance of the pressure waveforms. Fluoroscopic guidance is recommended in patients with a markedly enlarged right atrium or ventricle or severe tricuspid regurgitation or in those with left bundlebranch blo ...
... The PA catheter can be inserted either under fluoroscopic guidance (preferred) or under the guidance of the pressure waveforms. Fluoroscopic guidance is recommended in patients with a markedly enlarged right atrium or ventricle or severe tricuspid regurgitation or in those with left bundlebranch blo ...
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes: the vulnerable patient
... events, underscoring the importance of this early stage for further lesion development.11 Once inflammatory cells enter the vessel wall, monocytes differentiate to macrophages and foam cells, while T cells, which are mainly CD4-positive cells, transform towards Th1 cells, leading to the release of ad ...
... events, underscoring the importance of this early stage for further lesion development.11 Once inflammatory cells enter the vessel wall, monocytes differentiate to macrophages and foam cells, while T cells, which are mainly CD4-positive cells, transform towards Th1 cells, leading to the release of ad ...
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - The Association of Physicians of
... The goal is to maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity. Most recently the addition of sildenafil or placebo was evaluated in 207 PAH patients who remained symptomatic with a 6MWT of 100–450 M while on a stable dose of intravenous epoprostenol for at least 3 M.23 Patients treated with sildenafil expe ...
... The goal is to maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity. Most recently the addition of sildenafil or placebo was evaluated in 207 PAH patients who remained symptomatic with a 6MWT of 100–450 M while on a stable dose of intravenous epoprostenol for at least 3 M.23 Patients treated with sildenafil expe ...
Differences in coronary flow and myocardial metabolism at
... in the absence of another cardiac or systemic disease capable of causing myocardial hypertrophy (I) and had angiographically normal epicardial coronary arteries. Thirty-six patients were men and 14 were women, ranging in age from 22 to 60 years (mean 43). No patient had previously undergone cardiac ...
... in the absence of another cardiac or systemic disease capable of causing myocardial hypertrophy (I) and had angiographically normal epicardial coronary arteries. Thirty-six patients were men and 14 were women, ranging in age from 22 to 60 years (mean 43). No patient had previously undergone cardiac ...
moderated poster session v - European Heart Journal
... Medical Image Computing, ESAT - PSI, KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium; 2Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Introduction: Deformation imaging of the heart has proven its clinical value. Despite promising findings current methodologies remain limi ...
... Medical Image Computing, ESAT - PSI, KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium; 2Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Introduction: Deformation imaging of the heart has proven its clinical value. Despite promising findings current methodologies remain limi ...
Patent Ductus Arteriosus Associated with Congenital Anomaly of
... adequately visualized coronary arteries’ origin, an anomalous origin of coronary arteries was detected in 10.8 % of patients (11 of the 102 patients) , amongst them, single common coronary artery origin is considered as the most common abnormality (6.8 %). One patient had an aberrant origin of the l ...
... adequately visualized coronary arteries’ origin, an anomalous origin of coronary arteries was detected in 10.8 % of patients (11 of the 102 patients) , amongst them, single common coronary artery origin is considered as the most common abnormality (6.8 %). One patient had an aberrant origin of the l ...
PDF - Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... omplete transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) with intra-atrial redirection surgery (Mustard or Senning baffles) is among the congenital heart defects at highest risk for sudden cardiac death. Indeed, sudden death is the most common cause of late mortality in this patient population.1–7 A popu ...
... omplete transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) with intra-atrial redirection surgery (Mustard or Senning baffles) is among the congenital heart defects at highest risk for sudden cardiac death. Indeed, sudden death is the most common cause of late mortality in this patient population.1–7 A popu ...
5 Cardiac Rehabilitation
... There are generally four types of cardiac disease that will commonly be encountered by the practicing physiatrist. 1. Because of protocols and improvement in acute management, cardiac rehabilitation of the post-MI patient is now usually handled in an acute 3- to 5-day hospital stay, followed by outp ...
... There are generally four types of cardiac disease that will commonly be encountered by the practicing physiatrist. 1. Because of protocols and improvement in acute management, cardiac rehabilitation of the post-MI patient is now usually handled in an acute 3- to 5-day hospital stay, followed by outp ...
Alteration in the global and regional strains of heart in patients with
... hyperlipemia and smoking between patients and control subjects. The mean duration of chest pain in the patient group was 220.2 ± 113.2 minutes, mean concentration of cardiac Troponin I was 1.2 ± 0.1ng/ml, and the mean door-to-needle time was 120 ± 63.2 minutes. Forty patients (90%) had primary stent ...
... hyperlipemia and smoking between patients and control subjects. The mean duration of chest pain in the patient group was 220.2 ± 113.2 minutes, mean concentration of cardiac Troponin I was 1.2 ± 0.1ng/ml, and the mean door-to-needle time was 120 ± 63.2 minutes. Forty patients (90%) had primary stent ...
Hemiplegia and the billowing mitral leaflet syndrome
... events, as well as the site of the cerebrovascular occlusion (middle cerebral artery distribution) favour an embolus (L'Hermitte et al., 1968, 1970). All patients were investigated for coagulation defects, collagenosis, diabetes mellitus, syphilitic disease, and atherosclerosis, with negative result ...
... events, as well as the site of the cerebrovascular occlusion (middle cerebral artery distribution) favour an embolus (L'Hermitte et al., 1968, 1970). All patients were investigated for coagulation defects, collagenosis, diabetes mellitus, syphilitic disease, and atherosclerosis, with negative result ...
Left ventricular dyssynergy and dispersion as determinant factors of
... Introduction Heart failure (HF) patients with severely reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) are at high risk of fatal ventricular arrhythmias, and their condition is associated with worsening of long-term outcome. Such patients can die suddenly and unpredictably from malignant arrhyt ...
... Introduction Heart failure (HF) patients with severely reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) are at high risk of fatal ventricular arrhythmias, and their condition is associated with worsening of long-term outcome. Such patients can die suddenly and unpredictably from malignant arrhyt ...
Response of the oxygen pulse during exercise in
... normal systemic vascular resistance during exercise might also contribute to an abnormal response of the oxygen pulse during exercise.19 As a result of the Senning operation, the disruption of adrenergic nerve fibers, causing myocardial scarring and partial denervation, may also have influenced the ...
... normal systemic vascular resistance during exercise might also contribute to an abnormal response of the oxygen pulse during exercise.19 As a result of the Senning operation, the disruption of adrenergic nerve fibers, causing myocardial scarring and partial denervation, may also have influenced the ...
Stenting To Reverse Left Ventricular Ischemia Due To Left Main
... Left main coronary artery compression is a treatable cause of angina and LV ischemia in patients with PPH. We recommend that coronary angiography be performed on patients with severe pulmonary hypertension who present with effort angina or left ventricular dysfunction. As pulmonary hypertension prog ...
... Left main coronary artery compression is a treatable cause of angina and LV ischemia in patients with PPH. We recommend that coronary angiography be performed on patients with severe pulmonary hypertension who present with effort angina or left ventricular dysfunction. As pulmonary hypertension prog ...
Etiology of Valvular Heart Disease in the 21st Century
... Accordingly, early forms of aortic stenosis and probably, of aortic sclerosis and mitral annulus calcification should be considered as indicators for implementation of measures generally used to treat atherosclerotic vascular disease. Post-Interventional valvular disease Balloon valvulotomy. Balloon ...
... Accordingly, early forms of aortic stenosis and probably, of aortic sclerosis and mitral annulus calcification should be considered as indicators for implementation of measures generally used to treat atherosclerotic vascular disease. Post-Interventional valvular disease Balloon valvulotomy. Balloon ...
Rate control versus rhythm control in NSTEMI.
... *Adjusted for grouping of atrial fibrillation (AF) including paroxysmal AF, chronic AF, and no previous AF; pulse rate; systolic blood pressure; age; history of myocardial infarction; angina; percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; Killip class; and smoking class (previous, current, never). ...
... *Adjusted for grouping of atrial fibrillation (AF) including paroxysmal AF, chronic AF, and no previous AF; pulse rate; systolic blood pressure; age; history of myocardial infarction; angina; percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; Killip class; and smoking class (previous, current, never). ...
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES: Acute MI
... postinfarction angina infarct extension – **these are diagnoses to think about when a pt presents to the ER after recent discharge from the hospital ...
... postinfarction angina infarct extension – **these are diagnoses to think about when a pt presents to the ER after recent discharge from the hospital ...
Tricuspid Valve Annuloplasty Reduces Weaning Time from
... with moderate-to-severe TR did not reduce early death or RVAD requirement and was associated with worse early postoperative outcomes. Data from Robertson et al suggested to avoid routine concomitant TV procedures based solely on the degree of preoperative TR and suggested that additional selection c ...
... with moderate-to-severe TR did not reduce early death or RVAD requirement and was associated with worse early postoperative outcomes. Data from Robertson et al suggested to avoid routine concomitant TV procedures based solely on the degree of preoperative TR and suggested that additional selection c ...
Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of
... can inhibit platelet aggregation and human vitronectin receptor expression [10], which are important predisposing mechanisms of coronary thrombosis after AMI. Coenzyme Q is a naturally occurring vitamin-like agent that is normally present in cardiac cells and functions as an electron carrier in oxid ...
... can inhibit platelet aggregation and human vitronectin receptor expression [10], which are important predisposing mechanisms of coronary thrombosis after AMI. Coenzyme Q is a naturally occurring vitamin-like agent that is normally present in cardiac cells and functions as an electron carrier in oxid ...
Safe Technique of Removal of Left Atrial Thrombus during Mitral
... Result: Mitral Valve Replacement were performed in both groups of patients. Mean age of the patients (table-I) were 41.35 years in our new technique group (Group-II). Seven were male and 10 were female. Mean weight was 51.59kg. All of 17 patients with new technique (group-II) were free from cerebral ...
... Result: Mitral Valve Replacement were performed in both groups of patients. Mean age of the patients (table-I) were 41.35 years in our new technique group (Group-II). Seven were male and 10 were female. Mean weight was 51.59kg. All of 17 patients with new technique (group-II) were free from cerebral ...
The Mural Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery,
... death and with coronary arteries unobstructed by atherosclerosis had four common features: (1) collapse and death incidental to strenuous exercise, (2) mural LAD artery, (3) underdeveloped or reduced circulation to the posterior left ventricle and septum, and (4) varying degrees of patchy anterosept ...
... death and with coronary arteries unobstructed by atherosclerosis had four common features: (1) collapse and death incidental to strenuous exercise, (2) mural LAD artery, (3) underdeveloped or reduced circulation to the posterior left ventricle and septum, and (4) varying degrees of patchy anterosept ...