MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION IMAGING
... Definitions of Coronary Artery Disease: 1. Percentage stenosis refers to diameter stenosis when angiography is the method and refers to cross sectional narrowing when IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) is the method of determination. 2. Coronary artery calcification is a marker of risk, as measured by ...
... Definitions of Coronary Artery Disease: 1. Percentage stenosis refers to diameter stenosis when angiography is the method and refers to cross sectional narrowing when IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) is the method of determination. 2. Coronary artery calcification is a marker of risk, as measured by ...
Cardiomyopathy Australia - Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia
... The World Cardiac Congress was held in Melbourne from Sunday 3 – Wednesday 7 May where over 6000 visitors attended from all parts of the globe. We are extremely grateful to the Heart Foundation for allowing us to share their booth in the Exhibition Hall. Our new banner was prominently displayed attr ...
... The World Cardiac Congress was held in Melbourne from Sunday 3 – Wednesday 7 May where over 6000 visitors attended from all parts of the globe. We are extremely grateful to the Heart Foundation for allowing us to share their booth in the Exhibition Hall. Our new banner was prominently displayed attr ...
cardiology patient page cardiology patient page
... remain the number 1 and number 3 killers of Americans, and the demand for treatments continues to grow. From 1979 to 2002, the number of cardiovascular operations and procedures increased 470%.1 The failure of patients to follow medical advice unquestionably contributes to this problem. Statistics f ...
... remain the number 1 and number 3 killers of Americans, and the demand for treatments continues to grow. From 1979 to 2002, the number of cardiovascular operations and procedures increased 470%.1 The failure of patients to follow medical advice unquestionably contributes to this problem. Statistics f ...
children with congenital heart disease Perioperative manipulation of
... oxygen delivery can complicate the early postoperative recovery early after surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). All patients undergoing surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at risk for a low cardiac output state, but the risk is greatest for younger patients undergoing more complex su ...
... oxygen delivery can complicate the early postoperative recovery early after surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). All patients undergoing surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at risk for a low cardiac output state, but the risk is greatest for younger patients undergoing more complex su ...
CURRICULUM VITAE - Assiut University
... ventricular hypertrophy. M. Sc thesis, by Shaimaa Ahmed Bahlol, 2013. 35. Early and short –term results of endovascular treatment of lower extremity arterial disease in diabetic patients. M. Sc thesis, by Ahmed Mohamed Adel Ali, to be submitted in 2014. 36.Influence of admission plasma glucose level ...
... ventricular hypertrophy. M. Sc thesis, by Shaimaa Ahmed Bahlol, 2013. 35. Early and short –term results of endovascular treatment of lower extremity arterial disease in diabetic patients. M. Sc thesis, by Ahmed Mohamed Adel Ali, to be submitted in 2014. 36.Influence of admission plasma glucose level ...
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... angina or electrocardiographically by ST-segment deviation, can be precipitated by increases in myocardial oxygen demand caused by physical activity, emotional stress, and/or tachycardia. Changes in the caliber of the stenosed coronary artery due to physiologic vasomotion, loss of endothelial contr ...
... angina or electrocardiographically by ST-segment deviation, can be precipitated by increases in myocardial oxygen demand caused by physical activity, emotional stress, and/or tachycardia. Changes in the caliber of the stenosed coronary artery due to physiologic vasomotion, loss of endothelial contr ...
Accuracy of natriuretic peptides levels in the diagnosis of left
... problem, especially in developed countries, where it is associated with coronary artery disease, obesity and hypertension [2]. HF is the most common cause of hospitalization due to cardiovascular disease in patients over 65 years [3] and the number of HF deaths ...
... problem, especially in developed countries, where it is associated with coronary artery disease, obesity and hypertension [2]. HF is the most common cause of hospitalization due to cardiovascular disease in patients over 65 years [3] and the number of HF deaths ...
Cardiovascular Perspective - Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality
... or housekeeping); only 4% reported such activity levels before implantation.11 Tested patients reported significantly improved quality of life at 2 years compared with before MCS.9,10 Impact on quality of life, rather than only survival, is central to the decision-making process for a patient consid ...
... or housekeeping); only 4% reported such activity levels before implantation.11 Tested patients reported significantly improved quality of life at 2 years compared with before MCS.9,10 Impact on quality of life, rather than only survival, is central to the decision-making process for a patient consid ...
Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction
... week. Q waves once they appear generally persist through out life. T wave change is in larger area and it denotes ischemia, ST segment change is in lesser number of leads and denotes myocardial injury and Q waves overlie and denote central area of myocardial necrosis. Arrhythmias are common during e ...
... week. Q waves once they appear generally persist through out life. T wave change is in larger area and it denotes ischemia, ST segment change is in lesser number of leads and denotes myocardial injury and Q waves overlie and denote central area of myocardial necrosis. Arrhythmias are common during e ...
قصور القلب - تدبير ومعالجة
... stroke (history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, or ≥75 years of age) should receive chronic anticoagulant therapy (in the absence of contraindications to anticoagulation). ...
... stroke (history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, or ≥75 years of age) should receive chronic anticoagulant therapy (in the absence of contraindications to anticoagulation). ...
Patients` drawings illustrate psychological and functional status in
... by the researcher [17–19]. Recent research with patients who had experienced a myocardial infarction used patients’ drawings of their heart as an alternative measure of illness perceptions [20,21]. These studies have shown that damage illustrated on heart drawings predicts poorer functional status a ...
... by the researcher [17–19]. Recent research with patients who had experienced a myocardial infarction used patients’ drawings of their heart as an alternative measure of illness perceptions [20,21]. These studies have shown that damage illustrated on heart drawings predicts poorer functional status a ...
Modern Therapeutic Strategies for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
... from 2.3% in 1994 to 8.5% in 2000 (e34). This raises the question whether there is any associated change in morbidity and mortality after surgical myocardial revascularization. In a comparative study published in 1999, Carver et al. showed that mortality rises significantly with age (diagram 4) (20) ...
... from 2.3% in 1994 to 8.5% in 2000 (e34). This raises the question whether there is any associated change in morbidity and mortality after surgical myocardial revascularization. In a comparative study published in 1999, Carver et al. showed that mortality rises significantly with age (diagram 4) (20) ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Longer Respiratory Event Lengths in Patients with
... The potential for HF to have an influence on OSA severity was shown in this study. Patterns of OSA depend on the degree of pulmonary congestion. Two other studies have also discussed links between OSA and HF. Cioffi and coworkers investigated the prevalence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction ( ...
... The potential for HF to have an influence on OSA severity was shown in this study. Patterns of OSA depend on the degree of pulmonary congestion. Two other studies have also discussed links between OSA and HF. Cioffi and coworkers investigated the prevalence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction ( ...
Tricuspid Regurgitation After Cardiac Transplantation
... have been reported, such as progressive right ventricular dysfunction and failure with debilitating symptoms of dyspnea and dependent edema, use of high-dose diuretics, deteriorating functional status, renal dysfunction and even decreased survival. Sub-clinical TR The effects of sub-clinical TR rema ...
... have been reported, such as progressive right ventricular dysfunction and failure with debilitating symptoms of dyspnea and dependent edema, use of high-dose diuretics, deteriorating functional status, renal dysfunction and even decreased survival. Sub-clinical TR The effects of sub-clinical TR rema ...
Rhythm v Rate Control, Circulation 2012
... Background—Stroke is a debilitating condition with an increased risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Although data from clinical trials suggest that both rate and rhythm control are acceptable approaches with comparable rates of mortality in the short term, it is unclear whether stroke rates d ...
... Background—Stroke is a debilitating condition with an increased risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Although data from clinical trials suggest that both rate and rhythm control are acceptable approaches with comparable rates of mortality in the short term, it is unclear whether stroke rates d ...
Sympathetic neural hyperactivity and its
... defects, chest rales or radiographic evidence of pulmonary vascular congestion. Also, none had an LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) of < 40 % as determined by echocardiography. None had undergone any revascularization procedure, as all were asymptomatic and clinically stable during follow-up ...
... defects, chest rales or radiographic evidence of pulmonary vascular congestion. Also, none had an LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) of < 40 % as determined by echocardiography. None had undergone any revascularization procedure, as all were asymptomatic and clinically stable during follow-up ...
CONTRAST INDUCED NEPHROPATHY
... • The ionic low-osmolal agent ioxaglate - lower risk of contrast nephropathy Lautin et al. Radiocontrast-associated renal dysfunction: a comparison of lowerosmolality and conventional high-osmolality contrast media. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1991 ...
... • The ionic low-osmolal agent ioxaglate - lower risk of contrast nephropathy Lautin et al. Radiocontrast-associated renal dysfunction: a comparison of lowerosmolality and conventional high-osmolality contrast media. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1991 ...
Excess mortality and morbidity associated with right bundle branch
... disease in patients with more severe myocardial dysfunction, or whether the association of the two conditions indicates a common etiology. Prognosis: future mortality and AV block. Previous studies have found varying prognoses in patients with right bundle branch block and left anterior fascicular b ...
... disease in patients with more severe myocardial dysfunction, or whether the association of the two conditions indicates a common etiology. Prognosis: future mortality and AV block. Previous studies have found varying prognoses in patients with right bundle branch block and left anterior fascicular b ...
Implementation of reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction
... trend for long-term mortality benefit in pre-treated patients.11,12 This strategy is currently under investigation in a large clinical trial (FINESSE).13 At this stage, it is unclear whether clopidogrel given in a pre-hospital setting can improve outcome. However, there is mounting evidence that clop ...
... trend for long-term mortality benefit in pre-treated patients.11,12 This strategy is currently under investigation in a large clinical trial (FINESSE).13 At this stage, it is unclear whether clopidogrel given in a pre-hospital setting can improve outcome. However, there is mounting evidence that clop ...
Pericardial Effusion
... diagnostic recommendations based on the study’s findings. Unfortunately, as many as two thirds of patients do not have an identifiable cause on initial evaluation and follow-up rechecks are required. Currently, we are actively researching the utility of certain biomarkers as an aid in the determinat ...
... diagnostic recommendations based on the study’s findings. Unfortunately, as many as two thirds of patients do not have an identifiable cause on initial evaluation and follow-up rechecks are required. Currently, we are actively researching the utility of certain biomarkers as an aid in the determinat ...
Increased Soluble ST2 Predicts Long-term Mortality in Patients with
... hospital-based cohort of white individuals referred to coronary angiography and to evaluate the predictive value of potential markers on long-term outcome. LURIC study objectives, recruitment procedures, and characteristics have been described in detail previously (21 ). In brief, 3316 patients, who ...
... hospital-based cohort of white individuals referred to coronary angiography and to evaluate the predictive value of potential markers on long-term outcome. LURIC study objectives, recruitment procedures, and characteristics have been described in detail previously (21 ). In brief, 3316 patients, who ...
Plavix® Consultants Kit Blue
... • The American Heart Association estimates that 1.4 million patients are diagnosed with ACS each year • Patients with ACS are at risk for other types of arterial thrombosis, including stroke and PAD • The CURE study showed a 20% relative risk reduction in clopidogrel plus aspirin vs aspirin alone in ...
... • The American Heart Association estimates that 1.4 million patients are diagnosed with ACS each year • Patients with ACS are at risk for other types of arterial thrombosis, including stroke and PAD • The CURE study showed a 20% relative risk reduction in clopidogrel plus aspirin vs aspirin alone in ...
Electrocardiographic diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes in
... acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with a ventricular pacing are similar to the electrocardiographic criteria of the recognition of AMI in patients with LBBB. They are applicable in the first phase of AMI’s diagnostic process and they are known as Sgarbossa’s criteria. However, one should ...
... acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with a ventricular pacing are similar to the electrocardiographic criteria of the recognition of AMI in patients with LBBB. They are applicable in the first phase of AMI’s diagnostic process and they are known as Sgarbossa’s criteria. However, one should ...
7/09 Pericardial Constriction
... 1184 patients with pericarditis were evaluated, 218 with tamponade. 190 underwent combined pericardiocentesis and catheterization. Fifteen of these patients had effusive–constrictive pericarditis and were included in the study. All patients presented with clinical tamponade; however, concomitant con ...
... 1184 patients with pericarditis were evaluated, 218 with tamponade. 190 underwent combined pericardiocentesis and catheterization. Fifteen of these patients had effusive–constrictive pericarditis and were included in the study. All patients presented with clinical tamponade; however, concomitant con ...