Lactic Acidosis after Cardiac Surgery Is Associated with Adverse
... inadequate cellular oxygen uptake. However, it is surprising that a progressive rise in plasma lactate concentration has been shown to occur after CPB despite a rise in cardiac index and oxygen uptake [Ariza 1991]. The possible explanations for this observation are, first, the hypermetabolic respons ...
... inadequate cellular oxygen uptake. However, it is surprising that a progressive rise in plasma lactate concentration has been shown to occur after CPB despite a rise in cardiac index and oxygen uptake [Ariza 1991]. The possible explanations for this observation are, first, the hypermetabolic respons ...
Weight and Symptom Diary for Self
... length of stay (LOS), and cost per case 6 months before and after enrollment in the HFC. The Heart Health Diary was given to all patients upon enrollment in the HFC. Diary users are defined as those who regularly recorded their weight and symptoms. Diary nonusers chose not to keep a record. Any form ...
... length of stay (LOS), and cost per case 6 months before and after enrollment in the HFC. The Heart Health Diary was given to all patients upon enrollment in the HFC. Diary users are defined as those who regularly recorded their weight and symptoms. Diary nonusers chose not to keep a record. Any form ...
CPAP decreases plasma levels of soluble obstructive sleep apnoea
... (30–60 yrs) males and 2% of middle-aged (30– 60 yrs) females. OSA is characterised by repeated partial or complete closure of the upper airway during sleep leading to chronic intermittent hypoxia, sleep fragmentation and daytime sleepiness. This medical condition is associated with a great variety o ...
... (30–60 yrs) males and 2% of middle-aged (30– 60 yrs) females. OSA is characterised by repeated partial or complete closure of the upper airway during sleep leading to chronic intermittent hypoxia, sleep fragmentation and daytime sleepiness. This medical condition is associated with a great variety o ...
Exercise-Induced Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Women
... Background: Mutations in the X-linked gene encoding dystrophin cause skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases in men. Female ‘‘carriers’’ also can develop overt disease. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of cardiac contractile abnormalities in dystrophinopathy carriers. Methods: ...
... Background: Mutations in the X-linked gene encoding dystrophin cause skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases in men. Female ‘‘carriers’’ also can develop overt disease. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of cardiac contractile abnormalities in dystrophinopathy carriers. Methods: ...
Rheumatism is a systemic disease of a connective tissue of inflamm
... It is known from the anamnesis that 10 days ago he had quinsy. At physical examination: body temperature is 37,5’ C. The joints mentioned above are edematic,the body temperature above their surfaces is increased, tonsils are increased in size, there are purulent plugs in crypts. The left border of h ...
... It is known from the anamnesis that 10 days ago he had quinsy. At physical examination: body temperature is 37,5’ C. The joints mentioned above are edematic,the body temperature above their surfaces is increased, tonsils are increased in size, there are purulent plugs in crypts. The left border of h ...
Annals of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases Open
... order to prevent dislocation in the postoperative period (C).The suture line of the proximal anastomosis is completely unattached to the graft. ...
... order to prevent dislocation in the postoperative period (C).The suture line of the proximal anastomosis is completely unattached to the graft. ...
Pontin52-expression is increased in human colorectal cancer tissue
... complications except for intracranial surgery and transurethral prostatectomy (13). This systematic review did neither detect any trials concerning inguinal surgery nor define a current guideline for general surgery. In a small pilot study with 52 patients dealing with perioperative use of low-dose ...
... complications except for intracranial surgery and transurethral prostatectomy (13). This systematic review did neither detect any trials concerning inguinal surgery nor define a current guideline for general surgery. In a small pilot study with 52 patients dealing with perioperative use of low-dose ...
The Heart and Its Electrical System
... very responsive to factors like stress or fright. It also tells your heart to slow down when you are at rest. In an adult with a normal sinus node, the heart rate will range from 50 to 100 beats per minute (bpm) during periods of relative inactivity. The heart rate can go as high as 170 to 200 bpm d ...
... very responsive to factors like stress or fright. It also tells your heart to slow down when you are at rest. In an adult with a normal sinus node, the heart rate will range from 50 to 100 beats per minute (bpm) during periods of relative inactivity. The heart rate can go as high as 170 to 200 bpm d ...
Introduction - Australian Doctor
... healthy males has been shown to be about 0.05%. Over 90% of these have no evidence of structural heart disease on further investigation.11 No increase in mortality was observed in the subpopulation without structural heart disease. Data from the Framingham Heart Study has shown that people who devel ...
... healthy males has been shown to be about 0.05%. Over 90% of these have no evidence of structural heart disease on further investigation.11 No increase in mortality was observed in the subpopulation without structural heart disease. Data from the Framingham Heart Study has shown that people who devel ...
Influence of a Nonionic, Iso-Osmolar Contrast Medium
... contrast media within the 18 hours before PTCA were not included to minimize the possible influence of nonstudy contrast media on the results. The use of rotablator, directional atherectomy, or pretreatment with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors was not allowed. Left ventricular ejection fra ...
... contrast media within the 18 hours before PTCA were not included to minimize the possible influence of nonstudy contrast media on the results. The use of rotablator, directional atherectomy, or pretreatment with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors was not allowed. Left ventricular ejection fra ...
Role of atrioventricular nodal ablation and pacemaker therapy in
... who are receiving optimal recommended medical therapy and who have frequent dependence on ventricular pacing [33] ; CRT may be considered for patients with LV ejection fraction ≤35% with NYHA functional class I or II symptoms who are receiving optimal recommended medical therapy and who are under ...
... who are receiving optimal recommended medical therapy and who have frequent dependence on ventricular pacing [33] ; CRT may be considered for patients with LV ejection fraction ≤35% with NYHA functional class I or II symptoms who are receiving optimal recommended medical therapy and who are under ...
Evaluation of Cardiac Masses
... Mobility is common and risk factor for embolization Valvular regurgitation is rare Controversial if they are distinct from Lambl’s excrescences (acellular deposits covered by endothelium on valves, often at closure margins) Because of small size – difficult to see on CT or MRI ...
... Mobility is common and risk factor for embolization Valvular regurgitation is rare Controversial if they are distinct from Lambl’s excrescences (acellular deposits covered by endothelium on valves, often at closure margins) Because of small size – difficult to see on CT or MRI ...
Rhythm or rate control in persistent atrial fibrillation
... tachycardias. Refinement of this technique in subsequent years involved the development of catheters capable of delivering radiofrequency energy instead of DC shocks in order to perform the ablation. This method proved to be more efficacious than DC catheter ablation, with success rates as high as 9 ...
... tachycardias. Refinement of this technique in subsequent years involved the development of catheters capable of delivering radiofrequency energy instead of DC shocks in order to perform the ablation. This method proved to be more efficacious than DC catheter ablation, with success rates as high as 9 ...
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: emerging role in poor left
... class, survival and quality of life compared to best medical treatment; hospital admissions were reduced, although the risk of stroke, vascular complications and need for pacemaker were increased.1, 3, 4 In randomized trials, TAVI has been shown to have a similar survival to conventional AVR at up t ...
... class, survival and quality of life compared to best medical treatment; hospital admissions were reduced, although the risk of stroke, vascular complications and need for pacemaker were increased.1, 3, 4 In randomized trials, TAVI has been shown to have a similar survival to conventional AVR at up t ...
CdLS AND CONGENITAL HEART ISSUES
... hole in a particular wall of the heart. If the hole is relatively small at the time of birth, it may close up spontaneously without the need for surgery or medications. Larger VSDs require surgery, usually before the child’s first birthday. There are other more complex heart defects that have been s ...
... hole in a particular wall of the heart. If the hole is relatively small at the time of birth, it may close up spontaneously without the need for surgery or medications. Larger VSDs require surgery, usually before the child’s first birthday. There are other more complex heart defects that have been s ...
Effect of Respiratory Therapy on the Prognosis of Chronic Heart
... in whom SDB was examined on overnight polygraphy. The severity of SDB was quantified using the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). All patients with AHI ≥10 (n=42) at initial evaluation were recommended to have RT, such as home oxygen therapy and continuous positive airway pressure, and 24 agreed to this. D ...
... in whom SDB was examined on overnight polygraphy. The severity of SDB was quantified using the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). All patients with AHI ≥10 (n=42) at initial evaluation were recommended to have RT, such as home oxygen therapy and continuous positive airway pressure, and 24 agreed to this. D ...
Acute Nonspecific Chest Pain—Low Probability of Coronary Artery
... balanced steady-state free precession, phase-contrast, black-blood) or contrast-enhanced (eg, 3-D arterial-phase fast gradient-echo) protocols that are useful in identifying vascular pathology. These techniques can be used to identify aortic pathology and in specific scenarios can be used to evaluat ...
... balanced steady-state free precession, phase-contrast, black-blood) or contrast-enhanced (eg, 3-D arterial-phase fast gradient-echo) protocols that are useful in identifying vascular pathology. These techniques can be used to identify aortic pathology and in specific scenarios can be used to evaluat ...
Radnoti Isolated Perfused Heart
... oxygen consumption of most mammalian hearts is considerable. As the solubility of oxygen in saline solutions is much lower than that of blood, the oxygen tension is normally about 550-600 mmHg at 37 °C to ensure adequate delivery to the cardiac cells. These elevated oxygen tensions are not needed if ...
... oxygen consumption of most mammalian hearts is considerable. As the solubility of oxygen in saline solutions is much lower than that of blood, the oxygen tension is normally about 550-600 mmHg at 37 °C to ensure adequate delivery to the cardiac cells. These elevated oxygen tensions are not needed if ...
Pregnancy-Related Spontaneous Coronary Artery
... P-SCAD is associated with larger infarctions with higher peak troponin, worse left ventricular function, congestive heart failure, and cardiogenic shock.9 Recurrent coronary dissection in SCAD survivors is quite common, reported in 13% to 18% of larger series.3,17 It is not known if recurrent SCAD i ...
... P-SCAD is associated with larger infarctions with higher peak troponin, worse left ventricular function, congestive heart failure, and cardiogenic shock.9 Recurrent coronary dissection in SCAD survivors is quite common, reported in 13% to 18% of larger series.3,17 It is not known if recurrent SCAD i ...
Value of Ventricular Stiffness Index and Ventriculoarterial Interaction
... The mean exercise duration of DCM patients was 438.9± 155.5 s (612.4±162.7 s in hypertensive patients and 981.0± 159.3 s in marathon runners, P<0.001). During exercise, the systemic vascular resistance index and total arterial compliance decreased in all 3 groups. The Ea, which represents total afte ...
... The mean exercise duration of DCM patients was 438.9± 155.5 s (612.4±162.7 s in hypertensive patients and 981.0± 159.3 s in marathon runners, P<0.001). During exercise, the systemic vascular resistance index and total arterial compliance decreased in all 3 groups. The Ea, which represents total afte ...
placing epicardial pacing wires in isolated coronary artery bypass
... rhythm problem due to direct effects to conductive tissue of heart during surgery. But the role of these wires is controversial in CABG7–9, especially when the procedure is not associated with any complication or risk factors. Very few studies have been conducted on this controversial issue. Some st ...
... rhythm problem due to direct effects to conductive tissue of heart during surgery. But the role of these wires is controversial in CABG7–9, especially when the procedure is not associated with any complication or risk factors. Very few studies have been conducted on this controversial issue. Some st ...
A Meta-Analysis of Remote Monitoring of Heart Failure Patients
... The relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for each outcome in each study were calculated. Study RRs were then pooled according to the Mantel-Haenszel fixedeffects method. To better account for differences among studies, we also fitted DerSimonian and Laird randomeffects models. Statist ...
... The relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for each outcome in each study were calculated. Study RRs were then pooled according to the Mantel-Haenszel fixedeffects method. To better account for differences among studies, we also fitted DerSimonian and Laird randomeffects models. Statist ...
Cardiac αVβ3 integrin expression following acute - Heart
... as extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling through macrophage accumulation and fibroblast activation. This interplay of angiogenesis, inflammation and fibrosis determines the extent of preservation and restoration of myocardial integrity.2 In some circumstances, maladaptive persistent processes may enco ...
... as extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling through macrophage accumulation and fibroblast activation. This interplay of angiogenesis, inflammation and fibrosis determines the extent of preservation and restoration of myocardial integrity.2 In some circumstances, maladaptive persistent processes may enco ...
Delayed Presentation of Ventricular Septal Rupture – A Case Report Case Reports
... the first 24 hours, 46 percent at one week, and 67 to 82 percent at two months. 3,4 Lemery et al. reported a 30-day survival rate of 24 percent among medically treated patients, as compared with a rate of 47 percent among those treated surgically.20 Our patient survived 14 months after the MI having ...
... the first 24 hours, 46 percent at one week, and 67 to 82 percent at two months. 3,4 Lemery et al. reported a 30-day survival rate of 24 percent among medically treated patients, as compared with a rate of 47 percent among those treated surgically.20 Our patient survived 14 months after the MI having ...