RENAL ARTERY STENOSIS
... There were 2 technical failures and 12 patients should not have been randomized because they had less than 50% stenosis on angiography and thus were not stented. Yet all 64 patients were analyzed(by intention to treat) in the stent group • Like DRASTIC , this trial was underpowered • High complicati ...
... There were 2 technical failures and 12 patients should not have been randomized because they had less than 50% stenosis on angiography and thus were not stented. Yet all 64 patients were analyzed(by intention to treat) in the stent group • Like DRASTIC , this trial was underpowered • High complicati ...
Indications for dual-chamber cardioverter defibrillators at
... a small subgroup of the ICD recipients[6]; in contrast, others believe that it could be used in the majority of the ICD population[7–9]. Moreover, only few and limited data are available about clinical indications and possible advantages of the dual-chamber ICD during the follow-up period[6,9]. Ther ...
... a small subgroup of the ICD recipients[6]; in contrast, others believe that it could be used in the majority of the ICD population[7–9]. Moreover, only few and limited data are available about clinical indications and possible advantages of the dual-chamber ICD during the follow-up period[6,9]. Ther ...
Association of Blood Pressure at Hospital Discharge With Mortality
... confirmed using Schoenfeld residuals.17 We therefore used a parametric accelerated failure time survival model with a generalized ␥ distribution to model the impact of discharge blood pressure on survival time in all patients and in those with reduced ejection fraction.18 For those with LVEF ⬎40%, t ...
... confirmed using Schoenfeld residuals.17 We therefore used a parametric accelerated failure time survival model with a generalized ␥ distribution to model the impact of discharge blood pressure on survival time in all patients and in those with reduced ejection fraction.18 For those with LVEF ⬎40%, t ...
Sudden cardiac death in chronic kidney disease: epidemiology and prevention
... a study of 4,120 deaths in the usa during the 2-year follow-up of 12,833 prevalent hemodialysis patients showed that the greatest percentage of all deaths (27%) were caused by sudden cardiac arrest, while other cardiovascular conditions (including coronary artery disease, vascular heart disease, car ...
... a study of 4,120 deaths in the usa during the 2-year follow-up of 12,833 prevalent hemodialysis patients showed that the greatest percentage of all deaths (27%) were caused by sudden cardiac arrest, while other cardiovascular conditions (including coronary artery disease, vascular heart disease, car ...
1- Dilated cardiomyopathy
... myocardial dysfunction - usually present with heart failure and arrhythmias - there are 3 main types of cardiomyopathy: 1- dilated cardiomyopathy 2- hypertrophic 3- restrictive 1- Dilated cardiomyopathy: (DCM) - is characterized by: 1- four-chamber dilation 2- myocardial hypertrophy 3- impairment of ...
... myocardial dysfunction - usually present with heart failure and arrhythmias - there are 3 main types of cardiomyopathy: 1- dilated cardiomyopathy 2- hypertrophic 3- restrictive 1- Dilated cardiomyopathy: (DCM) - is characterized by: 1- four-chamber dilation 2- myocardial hypertrophy 3- impairment of ...
TRACS Randomized Controlled Trial Transfusion
... some authors have suggested that hematocritshouldbemaintainedataround30% and hemoglobin concentration at 10 g/dL.10 Recently, however, this hemoglobin threshold has been reconsidered because of recognized risks associated with transfusion and greater appreciation of the importance of individual phys ...
... some authors have suggested that hematocritshouldbemaintainedataround30% and hemoglobin concentration at 10 g/dL.10 Recently, however, this hemoglobin threshold has been reconsidered because of recognized risks associated with transfusion and greater appreciation of the importance of individual phys ...
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... 40. Which of the following condition causes a decrease in the pumping efficiency of the heart? A. sequential contraction of atria and ventricles B. slow conduction of electric impulses in the ventricles C. slow conduction of electric impulses in AV node D. simultaneous contraction of ventricular mus ...
... 40. Which of the following condition causes a decrease in the pumping efficiency of the heart? A. sequential contraction of atria and ventricles B. slow conduction of electric impulses in the ventricles C. slow conduction of electric impulses in AV node D. simultaneous contraction of ventricular mus ...
Cardiac contractility modulation in patients with advanced heart failure
... understand the changes seen in remote areas of the myocardium. Theorized explaFigure 5. Fix-HF-4 primary end points. A strong placebo effect was noted at nations include propagation of electrical sig3 months in both V02 peak and QoL indexed by MLWHFQ. However, at 6 months and nals through gap juncti ...
... understand the changes seen in remote areas of the myocardium. Theorized explaFigure 5. Fix-HF-4 primary end points. A strong placebo effect was noted at nations include propagation of electrical sig3 months in both V02 peak and QoL indexed by MLWHFQ. However, at 6 months and nals through gap juncti ...
Ratio trabecular and compact myocardium in the wall of the left
... number 2, 3 trabeculation apex was significantly higher than in the first case, but also significantly lower value of this index in normal hearts. MTI on top of the normal is 0,76 ± 24,6, and when HLHS from 0.029 to 0.28.In the middle of absolute left ventricular thickness in CM hearts 1 and 2 [2023 ...
... number 2, 3 trabeculation apex was significantly higher than in the first case, but also significantly lower value of this index in normal hearts. MTI on top of the normal is 0,76 ± 24,6, and when HLHS from 0.029 to 0.28.In the middle of absolute left ventricular thickness in CM hearts 1 and 2 [2023 ...
Anticoagulation in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a qualitative systematic review S.R. Johnson*, S. Mehta
... Flow diagram showing systematic review protocol. ...
... Flow diagram showing systematic review protocol. ...
CARDIAC DISEASES
... anterior descending branch of the left coronary, followed in decreasing frequency, by: the right coronary artery and stil1.1ess in circumflex branch of the left coronary. About one-third of cases have single-vessel disease, most often left anterior descending arterial involvement; another onethird h ...
... anterior descending branch of the left coronary, followed in decreasing frequency, by: the right coronary artery and stil1.1ess in circumflex branch of the left coronary. About one-third of cases have single-vessel disease, most often left anterior descending arterial involvement; another onethird h ...
methylene blue for cardiogenic shock.indd
... study had an average ejection fraction that was only moderately depressed (30%) and did not show elevated SVR despite treatment with vasopressors. (2) On the other hand, among patients with acute coronary syndromes (unstable angina, ST EKG segment elevation with myocardial infarction or with non-ST ...
... study had an average ejection fraction that was only moderately depressed (30%) and did not show elevated SVR despite treatment with vasopressors. (2) On the other hand, among patients with acute coronary syndromes (unstable angina, ST EKG segment elevation with myocardial infarction or with non-ST ...
Pathological observations and tissue quantitative assessment of
... to 25% in the present report. A previous study concluded that inflammation is not a cause of ARVC but rather an aggravating factor [19]. Another study found that inflammation was rarely seen in the fatty variant of ARVC [25]. It appears that inflammatory infiltrates are not seen in all cases of ARVC ...
... to 25% in the present report. A previous study concluded that inflammation is not a cause of ARVC but rather an aggravating factor [19]. Another study found that inflammation was rarely seen in the fatty variant of ARVC [25]. It appears that inflammatory infiltrates are not seen in all cases of ARVC ...
Complex Relationship Between Blood Pressure and
... insulin, and 22% were treated with a combination of oral agents and insulin. In all of the patients using oral medication, the frequency of the specific agents was as follows: metformin 30%, glibenclamide 67%, glipizide 21%, and guar gum 10%. Glitazones were not in clinical use at the time of baseli ...
... insulin, and 22% were treated with a combination of oral agents and insulin. In all of the patients using oral medication, the frequency of the specific agents was as follows: metformin 30%, glibenclamide 67%, glipizide 21%, and guar gum 10%. Glitazones were not in clinical use at the time of baseli ...
Danish study of Non-Invasive - VBN
... Methods/design: Dan-NICAD is a multi-centre, randomised, cross-sectional trial, which will include approximately 2,000 patients without known CAD, who were referred to CCTA due to a history of symptoms suggestive of CAD and a low-risk to intermediate-risk profile, as evaluated by a cardiologist. Pat ...
... Methods/design: Dan-NICAD is a multi-centre, randomised, cross-sectional trial, which will include approximately 2,000 patients without known CAD, who were referred to CCTA due to a history of symptoms suggestive of CAD and a low-risk to intermediate-risk profile, as evaluated by a cardiologist. Pat ...
Ethical challenges with the left ventricular assist device as a
... The left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The LVAD from Thoratec Corporation (Pleasanton, California), the HeartMate LVAS (left ventricular assist system) XVE, helps the left ventricle of the heart pump blood throughout the body. A median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass are required for acces ...
... The left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The LVAD from Thoratec Corporation (Pleasanton, California), the HeartMate LVAS (left ventricular assist system) XVE, helps the left ventricle of the heart pump blood throughout the body. A median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass are required for acces ...
His Bundle Pacing Or Biventricular Pacing For Cardiac
... biventricular (BiV) pacing has proven to have an integral role in the management of patients with reduced left ventricular (LV) function and left bundle branch blocks (LBBB). However, CRT with BiV pacing is not always feasible and even when it is, the percentage of non-responders remains high. Limit ...
... biventricular (BiV) pacing has proven to have an integral role in the management of patients with reduced left ventricular (LV) function and left bundle branch blocks (LBBB). However, CRT with BiV pacing is not always feasible and even when it is, the percentage of non-responders remains high. Limit ...
automatic external defibrillators
... Each year, 350,000 people die from SCA in the United States. Sudden cardiac arrest can strike any part of the population at any time -- adults, adolescents, and children; sedentary people and athletes; and both apparently healthy people and people with known heart conditions. Because predicting hear ...
... Each year, 350,000 people die from SCA in the United States. Sudden cardiac arrest can strike any part of the population at any time -- adults, adolescents, and children; sedentary people and athletes; and both apparently healthy people and people with known heart conditions. Because predicting hear ...
06.Heart murmur syndrome congenital and acquired heart disease
... When vice depleted systemic circulation vessels of the lower half of the body get a little blood. With chronic left ventricular failure, often with ischemic or with coronary artery disease. The clinical picture. It depends on the size and location of the defect barriers, degree of narrowing of the ...
... When vice depleted systemic circulation vessels of the lower half of the body get a little blood. With chronic left ventricular failure, often with ischemic or with coronary artery disease. The clinical picture. It depends on the size and location of the defect barriers, degree of narrowing of the ...
A Risk Score to Predict Arrhythmias in Patients with Unexplained
... echocardiography; 24-hour Holter monitoring; continuous-loop event recorder; and passive upright tilt testing. Based on current recommendations, electrophysiologic studies were restricted to patients with structural heart disease and/or an abnormal ECG.12 In the validation cohort, cardiovascular wor ...
... echocardiography; 24-hour Holter monitoring; continuous-loop event recorder; and passive upright tilt testing. Based on current recommendations, electrophysiologic studies were restricted to patients with structural heart disease and/or an abnormal ECG.12 In the validation cohort, cardiovascular wor ...
Improvement of left ventricular ejection fraction, heart failure
... the entire group the LVEF did not improve significantly (28 6 6% vs. 30 6 7%, p 5 NS). The LVEFs before and after revascularization of the individual patients are demonstrated in Figure 1. Twenty-one patients improved $5% in LVEF after the revascularization (from 26 6 7% to 34 6 7%). Forty-one patie ...
... the entire group the LVEF did not improve significantly (28 6 6% vs. 30 6 7%, p 5 NS). The LVEFs before and after revascularization of the individual patients are demonstrated in Figure 1. Twenty-one patients improved $5% in LVEF after the revascularization (from 26 6 7% to 34 6 7%). Forty-one patie ...
ACYANOTIC HEART DEFECTS - UT Cardiothoracic Surgery
... cardiopulmonary bypass machine, and can attempt more complex repairs. Closure is indicated for all significant ASDs (Qp:Qs > 1.5) and should be performed by 4-5 years of age to prevent pulmonary vascular disease. Contraindications to closure include small, hemodynamically insignificant ASDs without ...
... cardiopulmonary bypass machine, and can attempt more complex repairs. Closure is indicated for all significant ASDs (Qp:Qs > 1.5) and should be performed by 4-5 years of age to prevent pulmonary vascular disease. Contraindications to closure include small, hemodynamically insignificant ASDs without ...
Atrial Septal Defects in Adults
... perioperative mortality of such procedures approaches 0%.13,14,15,16 Over the long term, patients still have quite successful outcomes, especially with ongoing medical therapy, with minor differences in survival compared to the population, and minimal risk of needing additional surgery. Minimally in ...
... perioperative mortality of such procedures approaches 0%.13,14,15,16 Over the long term, patients still have quite successful outcomes, especially with ongoing medical therapy, with minor differences in survival compared to the population, and minimal risk of needing additional surgery. Minimally in ...