Contemporary outcome trends in the elderly undergoing
... We sought to define the risks facing octogenarians undergoing contemporary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). BACKGROUND The procedural risks of PCI for octogenarians have not been well established. METHODS We compared the clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of 7,472 octogenar ...
... We sought to define the risks facing octogenarians undergoing contemporary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). BACKGROUND The procedural risks of PCI for octogenarians have not been well established. METHODS We compared the clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of 7,472 octogenar ...
pre-operative cardio-pulmonary exercise testing
... Although there are proponents for both approaches, work suggests that CPET and the measurement of V˙o2peak (especially when expressed as a percentage of the predicted value) appear to be particularly useful in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications12,13,14. A V˙o2peak less than 50–60% pred ...
... Although there are proponents for both approaches, work suggests that CPET and the measurement of V˙o2peak (especially when expressed as a percentage of the predicted value) appear to be particularly useful in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications12,13,14. A V˙o2peak less than 50–60% pred ...
Full Text - Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
... Results: The MIP and MEP decreased significantly as the New York Heart Association functional class increased (MIP, P = 0.021; MEP, P < 0.01). The MIP correlated with the TV/RR slope (r = 0.57, P < 0.001) and the VE/VCO2 slope (r = -0.44, P < 0.001), and the MEP also correlated with the TV/RR slope ...
... Results: The MIP and MEP decreased significantly as the New York Heart Association functional class increased (MIP, P = 0.021; MEP, P < 0.01). The MIP correlated with the TV/RR slope (r = 0.57, P < 0.001) and the VE/VCO2 slope (r = -0.44, P < 0.001), and the MEP also correlated with the TV/RR slope ...
Literature Review
... The strongest recommendations in favor of imaging of patients with newly suspected HF are echocardiography to include two‐dimensional transthoracic ultrasound and Doppler(25). Among its most attractive attributes are its wide spread availability, lack of ionizing ...
... The strongest recommendations in favor of imaging of patients with newly suspected HF are echocardiography to include two‐dimensional transthoracic ultrasound and Doppler(25). Among its most attractive attributes are its wide spread availability, lack of ionizing ...
Vassalos, A. and Lilley, S. and Young, D. and Peng, E. and
... systolic tissue Doppler parameters were reduced compared to normal controls; (2) Following cardiac surgery there was a reduction in TDI velocities and isovolumetric indices; (3) Reduced postoperative RV velocities were associated with a greater extent of myocardial injury as defined by Troponin-I re ...
... systolic tissue Doppler parameters were reduced compared to normal controls; (2) Following cardiac surgery there was a reduction in TDI velocities and isovolumetric indices; (3) Reduced postoperative RV velocities were associated with a greater extent of myocardial injury as defined by Troponin-I re ...
Elasticity-based determination of isovolumetric phases in the human
... rubber phantom. This approach assumes a lossless, isotropic, and linear elastic heart with a spherical thin-shell geometry that is vibrated solely by in-plane harmonic shear motion. Fewer assumptions are made in cardiac MRE described by Sack et al. [4], where no wave inversion is needed, and relativ ...
... rubber phantom. This approach assumes a lossless, isotropic, and linear elastic heart with a spherical thin-shell geometry that is vibrated solely by in-plane harmonic shear motion. Fewer assumptions are made in cardiac MRE described by Sack et al. [4], where no wave inversion is needed, and relativ ...
You Have Options - Cardiac Care Network of Ontario
... If you received a diagnosis of an abnormal heart rhythm, this is often referred to as an “arrhythmia”. Tests or treatments for patients with arrhythmias may include one or more of the following: Electrophysiology Study (EPS) is a diagnostic test to determine the type of arrhythmia and what treatment ...
... If you received a diagnosis of an abnormal heart rhythm, this is often referred to as an “arrhythmia”. Tests or treatments for patients with arrhythmias may include one or more of the following: Electrophysiology Study (EPS) is a diagnostic test to determine the type of arrhythmia and what treatment ...
Progressive conduction disturbance in myotonic dystrophy
... tients in the early stages of disease. Their progression towards more severe conduction defects may cause shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, syncope, and sudden death. The rate of progression of the conduction abnormalities is usually slow, but occasionally quick, thus making the clinical cou ...
... tients in the early stages of disease. Their progression towards more severe conduction defects may cause shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, syncope, and sudden death. The rate of progression of the conduction abnormalities is usually slow, but occasionally quick, thus making the clinical cou ...
Transcatheter therapies for mitral regurgitation CLINICAL GUIDELINES
... of the spectrum, symptomatic patients with functional MR that is due either to adverse LV remodeling after myocardial infarction or to a nonischemic cardiomyopathic process may benefit from surgical treatment to reduce or eliminate the excess LV volume load. A down-sized annuloplasty repair or chord ...
... of the spectrum, symptomatic patients with functional MR that is due either to adverse LV remodeling after myocardial infarction or to a nonischemic cardiomyopathic process may benefit from surgical treatment to reduce or eliminate the excess LV volume load. A down-sized annuloplasty repair or chord ...
Elasticity-based determination of isovolumetric
... rubber phantom. This approach assumes a lossless, isotropic, and linear elastic heart with a spherical thin-shell geometry that is vibrated solely by in-plane harmonic shear motion. Fewer assumptions are made in cardiac MRE described by Sack et al. [4], where no wave inversion is needed, and relativ ...
... rubber phantom. This approach assumes a lossless, isotropic, and linear elastic heart with a spherical thin-shell geometry that is vibrated solely by in-plane harmonic shear motion. Fewer assumptions are made in cardiac MRE described by Sack et al. [4], where no wave inversion is needed, and relativ ...
New Treatment Options for Late Na Current, Arrhythmias, and
... did not cause negative inotropy but significantly ameliorated disturbed intracellular ion handling and reduced the increase in diastolic tension (ie, improved diastolic dysfunction [Fig. 1]). Interestingly, those trabeculae with severe diastolic dysfunction benefit from late INa inhibition even more ...
... did not cause negative inotropy but significantly ameliorated disturbed intracellular ion handling and reduced the increase in diastolic tension (ie, improved diastolic dysfunction [Fig. 1]). Interestingly, those trabeculae with severe diastolic dysfunction benefit from late INa inhibition even more ...
Atrial Fibrillation - Ulster Medical Society
... preferably oral anticoagulation (rather than aspirin whose antiplatelet effect has little, if any, effect in stroke prevention in non valvular AF).22 The most recent Royal College of Physicians Guidelines have gone further removing aspirin entirely for stroke prevention in AF, stating if a patient h ...
... preferably oral anticoagulation (rather than aspirin whose antiplatelet effect has little, if any, effect in stroke prevention in non valvular AF).22 The most recent Royal College of Physicians Guidelines have gone further removing aspirin entirely for stroke prevention in AF, stating if a patient h ...
Management of Atrial Fibrillation
... profound discomfort. Occasionally chest pain may be the only presentation. The AF may also be asymptomatic and as much as 25% of patients may have no symptoms.7 Such asymptomatic episodes, however, can still result in adverse atrial remodeling and increase the risk for thromboembolic stroke. There i ...
... profound discomfort. Occasionally chest pain may be the only presentation. The AF may also be asymptomatic and as much as 25% of patients may have no symptoms.7 Such asymptomatic episodes, however, can still result in adverse atrial remodeling and increase the risk for thromboembolic stroke. There i ...
Program Book Containing Slides (20
... School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and went on to study cardiac electrophysiology. He currently practices at Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital. While performing a broad spectrum of device implantation procedures, from pacemakers to multilead defibrillators, his main focus is the management of comp ...
... School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and went on to study cardiac electrophysiology. He currently practices at Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital. While performing a broad spectrum of device implantation procedures, from pacemakers to multilead defibrillators, his main focus is the management of comp ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... The present study is of 75 patients, 50 diabetics and 25 control who had undergone echocardiography to estimate LV function. Diabetic patients were selected according to WHO criteria. Diabetic patients of Type 2 are selected either on insulin or oral treatment. Patients with following conditions wer ...
... The present study is of 75 patients, 50 diabetics and 25 control who had undergone echocardiography to estimate LV function. Diabetic patients were selected according to WHO criteria. Diabetic patients of Type 2 are selected either on insulin or oral treatment. Patients with following conditions wer ...
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in pulmonary arterial
... Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) is a noninvasive tool that provides high-resolution, threedimensional images of the heart. It provides information about right heart structure, volumes and function that is not readily obtained via other methods, such as echocardiography and right heart cath ...
... Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) is a noninvasive tool that provides high-resolution, threedimensional images of the heart. It provides information about right heart structure, volumes and function that is not readily obtained via other methods, such as echocardiography and right heart cath ...
endomyocardial fibrosis
... Surgical management has led to long-term survival in some patients with EMF Moraes F, Lapa C, Hazin S, et al. Surgery for endomyocardial fibrosis revisited. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ...
... Surgical management has led to long-term survival in some patients with EMF Moraes F, Lapa C, Hazin S, et al. Surgery for endomyocardial fibrosis revisited. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ...
The Cardiac Cycle in the Frog Heart
... • Epinephrine is released by the adrenal medulla when in “fight or flight”. Epinephrine along with norepinephrine released by sympathetic fibers would increase heart rate and contractile force. It would be considered a sympathomimetic drug. • Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter released by parasympa ...
... • Epinephrine is released by the adrenal medulla when in “fight or flight”. Epinephrine along with norepinephrine released by sympathetic fibers would increase heart rate and contractile force. It would be considered a sympathomimetic drug. • Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter released by parasympa ...
Cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department
... Treatment of acute precipitants or reversible underlying dieases and distrubances In some cases the AF has been clearly triggered by another condition, most commonly respiratory tract infection or other sepsis, general anaesthesia, acute pericarditis or myocardial infarction/ischaemia. Sometimes the ...
... Treatment of acute precipitants or reversible underlying dieases and distrubances In some cases the AF has been clearly triggered by another condition, most commonly respiratory tract infection or other sepsis, general anaesthesia, acute pericarditis or myocardial infarction/ischaemia. Sometimes the ...
Mitophagy and mitochondrial biogenesis in atrial tissue of patients
... mtDNA damage begs the question whether it will resolve with time, either through enzymatic repair or selective elimination of damaged genomes and expansion of intact copies. It is also unknown whether the magnitude of mtDNA damage in this setting will impact subsequent cardiac function. In a study o ...
... mtDNA damage begs the question whether it will resolve with time, either through enzymatic repair or selective elimination of damaged genomes and expansion of intact copies. It is also unknown whether the magnitude of mtDNA damage in this setting will impact subsequent cardiac function. In a study o ...
Does Left Atrial Size Predict Mortality in Asymptomatic Patients with
... Furthermore, left atrial dilatation (LAD ≥ 45 mm) augmented the risk of death in asymptomatic patients who were older (≥70 years) and not living independently. Our present study showed an important association between left atrial size and outcome in patients with severe but asymptomatic AS. Our find ...
... Furthermore, left atrial dilatation (LAD ≥ 45 mm) augmented the risk of death in asymptomatic patients who were older (≥70 years) and not living independently. Our present study showed an important association between left atrial size and outcome in patients with severe but asymptomatic AS. Our find ...
Cardio-oesophageal reflex in humans as a mechanism for `linked
... the J point. The left ventricle and the coronary arteries recordings were performed in multiple projections. The were completely normal on angiography and this was proximal left anterior descending coronary artery was confirmed by two independent observers. Patients with centred for optimal viewing ...
... the J point. The left ventricle and the coronary arteries recordings were performed in multiple projections. The were completely normal on angiography and this was proximal left anterior descending coronary artery was confirmed by two independent observers. Patients with centred for optimal viewing ...
Metabolic Syndrome is Associated With Higher Wall Motion Score
... control subjects. However, no significant differences were seen between the two groups with respect to gender, systolic blood pressure and the status of cigarette smoking. The relative frequency of each component of the metabolic syndrome is shown in Table 2. An increased blood pressure (systolic ≥ ...
... control subjects. However, no significant differences were seen between the two groups with respect to gender, systolic blood pressure and the status of cigarette smoking. The relative frequency of each component of the metabolic syndrome is shown in Table 2. An increased blood pressure (systolic ≥ ...
Aortic stenosis, angina, and coronary artery disease - Heart
... Aortic stenosis, angina, and coronary artery disease 657 projection only but was obviously either widely patent disease and a group of 3 with obstructive arterial or narrowed. In 3 cases in this latter group, one of the lesions. The mean age and gradient in the former coronary vessels was clearly op ...
... Aortic stenosis, angina, and coronary artery disease 657 projection only but was obviously either widely patent disease and a group of 3 with obstructive arterial or narrowed. In 3 cases in this latter group, one of the lesions. The mean age and gradient in the former coronary vessels was clearly op ...