an account of a seven year experience with
... was the selection criterion. All patients had sinus tachycardia. Amiodarone was applied irrespective of "ambient" ventricular tachycardia on the ECG. The therapy was: loop diuretic with spironolactone / K+ supplement, ACE inhibitor in maximal dose which was tolerated, nitrate and/or molsidomine, mag ...
... was the selection criterion. All patients had sinus tachycardia. Amiodarone was applied irrespective of "ambient" ventricular tachycardia on the ECG. The therapy was: loop diuretic with spironolactone / K+ supplement, ACE inhibitor in maximal dose which was tolerated, nitrate and/or molsidomine, mag ...
Prognostic Importance of Defibrillator Shocks in Patients with Heart
... to ICD therapy, 811 patients had an ICD implanted, 17 declined to undergo implantation, and 1 died before implantation. In 31 of the patients in whom an ICD was implanted (3.8%), the ICD was subsequently removed and not replaced, owing to complications with the device (8 patients), other medical pro ...
... to ICD therapy, 811 patients had an ICD implanted, 17 declined to undergo implantation, and 1 died before implantation. In 31 of the patients in whom an ICD was implanted (3.8%), the ICD was subsequently removed and not replaced, owing to complications with the device (8 patients), other medical pro ...
Prevalence of impaired left ventricular systolic function - Heart
... stratified by 10 year age groups, and we attempted to invite at least 150 patients in each age decade. The only inclusion criterion was age between 50 and 89 years. Exclusion criteria were an inability to cooperate in the examinations (for example, because of dementia), permanent residency in a nurs ...
... stratified by 10 year age groups, and we attempted to invite at least 150 patients in each age decade. The only inclusion criterion was age between 50 and 89 years. Exclusion criteria were an inability to cooperate in the examinations (for example, because of dementia), permanent residency in a nurs ...
Evidence Based Guidelines for Exercise and Chronic Heart Failure
... As previously discussed, the majority of clinical trials investigating exercise training and CHF have been in small patient populations with little long term follow up. Impact upon mortality and morbidity has therefore been difficult to discern. One of the earliest trials to show a significant impac ...
... As previously discussed, the majority of clinical trials investigating exercise training and CHF have been in small patient populations with little long term follow up. Impact upon mortality and morbidity has therefore been difficult to discern. One of the earliest trials to show a significant impac ...
TAVR - SCACVPR
... valve as compensatory mechanisms do not have time to develop • Causes rapid onset of CHF, tachycardia, and decreased cardiac output • Acute aortic regurgitation usually occurs from infective endocarditis • Endocarditis is treated with antibiotics for a minimum of 48 hours prior to replacement of the ...
... valve as compensatory mechanisms do not have time to develop • Causes rapid onset of CHF, tachycardia, and decreased cardiac output • Acute aortic regurgitation usually occurs from infective endocarditis • Endocarditis is treated with antibiotics for a minimum of 48 hours prior to replacement of the ...
The Controversy Over Cocaine Use and Beta
... catecholamine stimulation that leads to myocardial necrosis or stunning.20 The benefit of β-blockers in myocardial infarction is the prevention of reinfarction and ventricular fibrillation.21 In 1976, Rappolt et al recommended the use of intravenous propranolol in the management of cocaine intoxicat ...
... catecholamine stimulation that leads to myocardial necrosis or stunning.20 The benefit of β-blockers in myocardial infarction is the prevention of reinfarction and ventricular fibrillation.21 In 1976, Rappolt et al recommended the use of intravenous propranolol in the management of cocaine intoxicat ...
Expert consensus for multi-modality imaging evaluation of
... radiotherapy † echocardiography † cardiac magnetic resonance † nuclear cardiology † cardiac computed tomography † heart disease ...
... radiotherapy † echocardiography † cardiac magnetic resonance † nuclear cardiology † cardiac computed tomography † heart disease ...
Stroke PCAP 2005
... Carotid ultrasound Cardiac echo (transthoracic or transesophageal) Cerebral angiogram or CT angiogram Lipid panel Hemoglobin A1c Hypercoagulable tests: antiphospholipid antibodies, Protein C & S, Antithrombin III, Factor V Leiden mutation, Prothrombin 20210A mutation… ...
... Carotid ultrasound Cardiac echo (transthoracic or transesophageal) Cerebral angiogram or CT angiogram Lipid panel Hemoglobin A1c Hypercoagulable tests: antiphospholipid antibodies, Protein C & S, Antithrombin III, Factor V Leiden mutation, Prothrombin 20210A mutation… ...
Coronary Artery Disease - Philippine Heart Association
... is useful or effective although with some conflicting evidence from other trials to trials conducted. The statement “not recommended or contraindicated” means that the procedure is not useful or effective and may be harmful based on sufficient evidence from multiple/single, randomized/non randomized ...
... is useful or effective although with some conflicting evidence from other trials to trials conducted. The statement “not recommended or contraindicated” means that the procedure is not useful or effective and may be harmful based on sufficient evidence from multiple/single, randomized/non randomized ...
Pulmonary arterial compliance and exercise capacity after pulmonary endarterectomy
... functional class I/II and the distance walked during the exercise test gradually increased during the followup period (online supplementary fig. S1). All haemodynamic parameters normalised after surgery and the improvement was steadily maintained over time (online supplementary table S2). The change ...
... functional class I/II and the distance walked during the exercise test gradually increased during the followup period (online supplementary fig. S1). All haemodynamic parameters normalised after surgery and the improvement was steadily maintained over time (online supplementary table S2). The change ...
pdf 1.64 MB - Sarver Heart Center
... Fortunately, the vast majority of these individuals can be treated with medical therapy. Unfortunately, according to a study by the National Institute of Medicine, about 65,000 people per year in our country fail medical therapy and need “cardiac replacement,” more commonly known as a heart transpla ...
... Fortunately, the vast majority of these individuals can be treated with medical therapy. Unfortunately, according to a study by the National Institute of Medicine, about 65,000 people per year in our country fail medical therapy and need “cardiac replacement,” more commonly known as a heart transpla ...
Comparison of Enalapril Versus Captopril on Left Ventricular
... portant determinant of prognosis after acute myocardial infarction. 1 Captopril administered later than 24 hours after the onset of acute myocardial infarction has been demonstrated to attenuate LV dilatation in patients with impaired LV function.2-5 That earlier administration of angiotensin-conver ...
... portant determinant of prognosis after acute myocardial infarction. 1 Captopril administered later than 24 hours after the onset of acute myocardial infarction has been demonstrated to attenuate LV dilatation in patients with impaired LV function.2-5 That earlier administration of angiotensin-conver ...
Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in
... (ALVSD), defined by an echocardiographic ejection fraction ⬍50%, was found in 3.6% of subjects. Cigarette smoking (P⫽0.013), increased left ventricular (LV) mass (P⫽0.001), and higher 24-hour heart rate (P⫽0.014) were independent correlates of ALVSD. During follow-up, a first cardiovascular event oc ...
... (ALVSD), defined by an echocardiographic ejection fraction ⬍50%, was found in 3.6% of subjects. Cigarette smoking (P⫽0.013), increased left ventricular (LV) mass (P⫽0.001), and higher 24-hour heart rate (P⫽0.014) were independent correlates of ALVSD. During follow-up, a first cardiovascular event oc ...
Exercise training and chronic heart failure
... prognostic factors, exercise training was associated with a statistically significant 15% decrease in all-cause mortality and CHF hospitalisations. It is important to acknowledge that this study yielded only modest overall gains in V̇O2 peak, and small increases in 6-min walk test (6MWT) distance. A ...
... prognostic factors, exercise training was associated with a statistically significant 15% decrease in all-cause mortality and CHF hospitalisations. It is important to acknowledge that this study yielded only modest overall gains in V̇O2 peak, and small increases in 6-min walk test (6MWT) distance. A ...
Pharmacological Therapy for Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly. An
... (1992) showed a 13% reduction in mortality in patients aged from 56 to 64 years and a 25% reduction in mortality in patients above 65 years 39. Malone et al 40, in a study that assessed the differences in treatment after acute myocardial infarction according to age, reported that the use of angioten ...
... (1992) showed a 13% reduction in mortality in patients aged from 56 to 64 years and a 25% reduction in mortality in patients above 65 years 39. Malone et al 40, in a study that assessed the differences in treatment after acute myocardial infarction according to age, reported that the use of angioten ...
The classification of acute myocardial infarction type 2
... systolic blood pressure of 65 mm Hg, and a history of an inferior wall MI two years ago. The troponins rise and fall and there is new 0.5 mm ST depression. ...
... systolic blood pressure of 65 mm Hg, and a history of an inferior wall MI two years ago. The troponins rise and fall and there is new 0.5 mm ST depression. ...
AF1 - NHS Wales
... initiate treatment with a rate control protocol aimed at a resting heart rate of <110 beats per minute. When symptoms persist a stricter rate control strategy should aim at achieving a resting heart rate <80 beats per minute and a heart rate during moderate exercise ...
... initiate treatment with a rate control protocol aimed at a resting heart rate of <110 beats per minute. When symptoms persist a stricter rate control strategy should aim at achieving a resting heart rate <80 beats per minute and a heart rate during moderate exercise ...
Low-Volume, High-Intensity Interval Training in Patients with CAD
... energy expenditure, are time-efficient strategies that have been shown to be effective in healthy populations (13,26). Given that ‘‘lack of time’’ is one of the commonly cited barriers to exercise adherence in cardiac rehabilitation (3), a lowvolume, high-intensity interval protocol may be a superio ...
... energy expenditure, are time-efficient strategies that have been shown to be effective in healthy populations (13,26). Given that ‘‘lack of time’’ is one of the commonly cited barriers to exercise adherence in cardiac rehabilitation (3), a lowvolume, high-intensity interval protocol may be a superio ...
Immediate recovery of the left atrial and left ventricular diastolic
... left atrium (LA) even before symptom development [2, 3]. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a promising alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for patients with severe AS and prohibitive or high surgical risk [4]. Several studies have already shown the immediate ...
... left atrium (LA) even before symptom development [2, 3]. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a promising alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for patients with severe AS and prohibitive or high surgical risk [4]. Several studies have already shown the immediate ...
Holter Monitoring (Ambulatory Electrocardiography) Defined
... Discerning cardiac from noncardiac causes is important. A 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiography (Holter) monitor is usually used. This is a retrospective cross-sectional review including all patients presented with palpitation and had Holter monitoring performed in a regional primary care clinic of ...
... Discerning cardiac from noncardiac causes is important. A 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiography (Holter) monitor is usually used. This is a retrospective cross-sectional review including all patients presented with palpitation and had Holter monitoring performed in a regional primary care clinic of ...
Feasibility of low-dose coronary CT angiography: first experience
... For analysis of CTCA data, coronary arteries were segmented as suggested by the American Heart Association:20 the right coronary artery was defined to include segments 1 – 4, the left main artery and the left anterior descending artery to include segments 5 – 10, and the left circumflex artery to in ...
... For analysis of CTCA data, coronary arteries were segmented as suggested by the American Heart Association:20 the right coronary artery was defined to include segments 1 – 4, the left main artery and the left anterior descending artery to include segments 5 – 10, and the left circumflex artery to in ...
Strangulation of the heart following intrapericardial
... 1962) shows oedema and necrosis of the myocardium. These changes can produce irreversible damage in a short time. On the right side herniation of the heart can occur with large or moderatesized defects. In these cases there is anti-clockwise rotation of the heart with the apex lying well into the ri ...
... 1962) shows oedema and necrosis of the myocardium. These changes can produce irreversible damage in a short time. On the right side herniation of the heart can occur with large or moderatesized defects. In these cases there is anti-clockwise rotation of the heart with the apex lying well into the ri ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... industrialized countries, which is a serious complication of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease. In most patients (80-95%) it results from thrombotic occlusion of the related vessel resulting in infarct. Myocardial infarction may occur at any age but the frequency increases progressively with ag ...
... industrialized countries, which is a serious complication of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease. In most patients (80-95%) it results from thrombotic occlusion of the related vessel resulting in infarct. Myocardial infarction may occur at any age but the frequency increases progressively with ag ...
2009 Pediatric Cardiac and PVD Imaging Guidelines
... o Assessment of global ventricular function and mass if a specific clinical question is left unanswered by another recent cardiac imaging study (e.g. echo, etc.) and the answer to the clinical question will affect management of the patient’s clinical condition. o Cardiac stress perfusion study (see ...
... o Assessment of global ventricular function and mass if a specific clinical question is left unanswered by another recent cardiac imaging study (e.g. echo, etc.) and the answer to the clinical question will affect management of the patient’s clinical condition. o Cardiac stress perfusion study (see ...
A Case of Acute Myocarditis and Rhabdomyolysis after a Scorpion
... case was at the early stages. We believe that early initiation of medical treatment could prevent the progression of acute heart failure. The most common cause of death after a scorpion sting is due to cardiovascular complications. Increased catecholaminergic activity, decreased myocardial perfusion ...
... case was at the early stages. We believe that early initiation of medical treatment could prevent the progression of acute heart failure. The most common cause of death after a scorpion sting is due to cardiovascular complications. Increased catecholaminergic activity, decreased myocardial perfusion ...