LV Dssynchrony and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart
... M-mode echocardiography with color-coded tissue velocity. a, Timing of ventricular septal (VS) wall motion is difficult to define because of its severe hypokinesis and the lack of distinct peaks. b, Color coding of tissue velocity helps to identify the exact wall motion timing as transition point o ...
... M-mode echocardiography with color-coded tissue velocity. a, Timing of ventricular septal (VS) wall motion is difficult to define because of its severe hypokinesis and the lack of distinct peaks. b, Color coding of tissue velocity helps to identify the exact wall motion timing as transition point o ...
Adaptation of baroreflex function to increased carotid artery
... consequence of abnormal aortico-pulmonary septal development. Although these TGApatients after surgical correction have good long-term prognosis, they also have considerable late morbidity and mortality caused, in part, by rhythm disturbances (1, 2, 3). The mechanism of these rhythm disturbances is ...
... consequence of abnormal aortico-pulmonary septal development. Although these TGApatients after surgical correction have good long-term prognosis, they also have considerable late morbidity and mortality caused, in part, by rhythm disturbances (1, 2, 3). The mechanism of these rhythm disturbances is ...
Serum S-100 protein concentration after cardiac
... conjunction with membrane oxygenators might have an additive effect in reducing cerebral injury. Methods: Forty patients undergoing elective coronary artery surgery were prospectively randomized to a 43 mm heparin coated arterial line filter (Cobe Sentry™) or to no filtration (control group). All op ...
... conjunction with membrane oxygenators might have an additive effect in reducing cerebral injury. Methods: Forty patients undergoing elective coronary artery surgery were prospectively randomized to a 43 mm heparin coated arterial line filter (Cobe Sentry™) or to no filtration (control group). All op ...
Prognostic Significance of Premature Atrial Complexes Burden in
... Methods and Results-—We investigated the clinical characteristics of 5371 consecutive patients without atrial fibrillation (AF) or a permanent pacemaker (PPM) at baseline who underwent 24-hour electrocardiography monitoring between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2004. Clinical event data were retr ...
... Methods and Results-—We investigated the clinical characteristics of 5371 consecutive patients without atrial fibrillation (AF) or a permanent pacemaker (PPM) at baseline who underwent 24-hour electrocardiography monitoring between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2004. Clinical event data were retr ...
Pediatric pacemakers and ICDs: how to optimize perioperative care
... The location and function of pacemakers are described using an internationally recognized code that was developed by The North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NAPSE) and the British Pacing and Electrophysiology group (Table 1) (8). The five-position code shown in Table 1 is often sh ...
... The location and function of pacemakers are described using an internationally recognized code that was developed by The North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NAPSE) and the British Pacing and Electrophysiology group (Table 1) (8). The five-position code shown in Table 1 is often sh ...
Cardiotonic activity of ethanolic extract of leavesof Moringa oleifera
... extract showed a therapeu-tic effect in the range of 0.25-2 mg without any cardiac arrest. Hence, as compared to digoxin, test extract showed wide therapeutic index. We all know the ad-verse effects shown by digoxin and difficulty in its dose adjustments. Also, in the market, there is still no safer ...
... extract showed a therapeu-tic effect in the range of 0.25-2 mg without any cardiac arrest. Hence, as compared to digoxin, test extract showed wide therapeutic index. We all know the ad-verse effects shown by digoxin and difficulty in its dose adjustments. Also, in the market, there is still no safer ...
Vernakalant Hydrochloride for Rapid Conversion of
... Background—The present study assessed the efficacy and safety of vernakalant hydrochloride (RSD1235), a novel compound, for the conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and Results—Patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive vernakalant or placebo and were stratified by AF duration of ...
... Background—The present study assessed the efficacy and safety of vernakalant hydrochloride (RSD1235), a novel compound, for the conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and Results—Patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive vernakalant or placebo and were stratified by AF duration of ...
Journal Review-CRT
... This was associated with a rise in systolic pressure of about 6 mmHg compared to no CRT (median baseline 110 mmHg) and a reduction in plasma N-terminal-probrain natriuretic peptide ...
... This was associated with a rise in systolic pressure of about 6 mmHg compared to no CRT (median baseline 110 mmHg) and a reduction in plasma N-terminal-probrain natriuretic peptide ...
What to do with symptomatic non-obstructive coronary artery disease?
... coronary artery disease who are prevalently women. • Nonstenotic lesions unseen by traditional angiography may cause myocardial infarction/death and justifies the use of medical intervention that might ―stabilize‖ potentially vulnerable plaques. • Whether the adherence to evidence-based management f ...
... coronary artery disease who are prevalently women. • Nonstenotic lesions unseen by traditional angiography may cause myocardial infarction/death and justifies the use of medical intervention that might ―stabilize‖ potentially vulnerable plaques. • Whether the adherence to evidence-based management f ...
PDF - Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
... likely to undergo revascularization, and received less often recommended discharge interventions. Three-year mortality rates increased with number of arterial bed involvement as follows: 33% for CAD alone, 49% for CAD+PAD, 52% for CAD+CVD, and 59% for CAD+PAD+CVD. Relative to the CAD alone group, pa ...
... likely to undergo revascularization, and received less often recommended discharge interventions. Three-year mortality rates increased with number of arterial bed involvement as follows: 33% for CAD alone, 49% for CAD+PAD, 52% for CAD+CVD, and 59% for CAD+PAD+CVD. Relative to the CAD alone group, pa ...
Resting Heart Rate Is a Risk Factor for Mortality in Chronic
... Background: Although it is known that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) generally do have an increased heart rate, the effects on both mortality and non-fatal pulmonary complications are unclear. We assessed whether heart rate is associated with all-cause mortality, and non- ...
... Background: Although it is known that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) generally do have an increased heart rate, the effects on both mortality and non-fatal pulmonary complications are unclear. We assessed whether heart rate is associated with all-cause mortality, and non- ...
Evaluation of Right Ventricular Systolic Function by
... with mild or no tricuspid regurgitation were at significantly lower risk of dying than those who had moderate to severe TR (7). In a population of 204 children with CHF secondary to PAH-CHD, there was a strong correlation between severities of PAH and magnitude of tricuspid and pulmonary valve insuf ...
... with mild or no tricuspid regurgitation were at significantly lower risk of dying than those who had moderate to severe TR (7). In a population of 204 children with CHF secondary to PAH-CHD, there was a strong correlation between severities of PAH and magnitude of tricuspid and pulmonary valve insuf ...
Comparison of Echocardiographic Variables Between Systemic
... controlling the Framingham risk factors alone cannot decrease coronary heart disease and stroke in patients with SLE (2, 3). Chronic inflammation and the drugs used to treat it (e.g. corticosteroids) may have a role in increasing the frequency of cardiovascular diseases. The use of glucocorticoids h ...
... controlling the Framingham risk factors alone cannot decrease coronary heart disease and stroke in patients with SLE (2, 3). Chronic inflammation and the drugs used to treat it (e.g. corticosteroids) may have a role in increasing the frequency of cardiovascular diseases. The use of glucocorticoids h ...
Document
... time for ventricular depolarization and repolarization (ventricular systole) if lengthened, may indicate, [ion] disturbances, medications, conducting problems, ischemia, or myocardial damage. ...
... time for ventricular depolarization and repolarization (ventricular systole) if lengthened, may indicate, [ion] disturbances, medications, conducting problems, ischemia, or myocardial damage. ...
Heart Rate Recovery: Validation and Methodologic
... high vagal tone associated with fitness and good health. As with any new finding, it is essential to validate its reproducibility and applicability in other populations as well as to demonstrate what methodology is required to obtain similar results. Heart rate recovery has been shown to be prognost ...
... high vagal tone associated with fitness and good health. As with any new finding, it is essential to validate its reproducibility and applicability in other populations as well as to demonstrate what methodology is required to obtain similar results. Heart rate recovery has been shown to be prognost ...
Daily Report 09-14-2016
... 1. Left ventricle: Systolic function is normal. The estimated ejection fraction is 60-65%. Wall motion is normal; there are no regional wall motion abnormalities. 2. No significant valvular disease. 3. Pulmonary arteries: Systolic pressure is mildly increased, estimated to be 37 mm Hg. ...
... 1. Left ventricle: Systolic function is normal. The estimated ejection fraction is 60-65%. Wall motion is normal; there are no regional wall motion abnormalities. 2. No significant valvular disease. 3. Pulmonary arteries: Systolic pressure is mildly increased, estimated to be 37 mm Hg. ...
Safety and efficacy of exercise training in
... sudden cardiac death due to exercise is unknown, but probably quite low for mild to moderate exercise. However, it is at least a common clinical experience that heavy exercise can be dangerous in PH. In an animal model, exercise training significantly reduced the survival of those rats that received ...
... sudden cardiac death due to exercise is unknown, but probably quite low for mild to moderate exercise. However, it is at least a common clinical experience that heavy exercise can be dangerous in PH. In an animal model, exercise training significantly reduced the survival of those rats that received ...
Factors affecting the Cardiac Cycle
... a. Remove as much as possible of the Ringer’s solution from around the heart, using a medicine dropper. b. Flood the heart with fresh Ringer’s solution that has been cooled in an ice water bath to about 10°C (50°F). c. Record the heart movements, and determine the heart rate as before. d. Remove the ...
... a. Remove as much as possible of the Ringer’s solution from around the heart, using a medicine dropper. b. Flood the heart with fresh Ringer’s solution that has been cooled in an ice water bath to about 10°C (50°F). c. Record the heart movements, and determine the heart rate as before. d. Remove the ...
Impact of surgical correction of pectus excavatum - diss.fu
... common finding in our patients: FU1 (at 13 ± 7 days) could be conducted in 27 of the 38 patients included in the study; 24 of the ...
... common finding in our patients: FU1 (at 13 ± 7 days) could be conducted in 27 of the 38 patients included in the study; 24 of the ...
Rate vs rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation
... or did not have the required design (RCT). Remaining 40 studies were selected for full-text assessment and some were excluded for the following reasons: seventeen did not compare rate vs rhythm control (Fig. 1), six were post-operative and ten studies did not report data for a heart failure/systolic ...
... or did not have the required design (RCT). Remaining 40 studies were selected for full-text assessment and some were excluded for the following reasons: seventeen did not compare rate vs rhythm control (Fig. 1), six were post-operative and ten studies did not report data for a heart failure/systolic ...
Process Paper
... computer are located; the generator sends an electrical current through the leads to the heart to help regulate the heart rate (WebMD, 2010). Pacemakers are put right under the skin during a minor surgical procedure and the pacemaker can be felt under the skin (WebMD, 2010). In a healthy heart, the ...
... computer are located; the generator sends an electrical current through the leads to the heart to help regulate the heart rate (WebMD, 2010). Pacemakers are put right under the skin during a minor surgical procedure and the pacemaker can be felt under the skin (WebMD, 2010). In a healthy heart, the ...
Let`s Talk About Risk Factors for Stroke Why is it important to know
... The statistics in this kit were up to date at publication. For the latest statistics, see the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update at americanheart.org/statistics. The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association. Your contributions will support research and educ ...
... The statistics in this kit were up to date at publication. For the latest statistics, see the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update at americanheart.org/statistics. The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association. Your contributions will support research and educ ...
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY
... that, on the basis of age alone, anyone older that years is considered to be at high risk for developing POAF (). In addition to older age, many other risk factors for the development of POAF have been identified, including a previous history of atrial fibrillation, male gender, decreased left-v ...
... that, on the basis of age alone, anyone older that years is considered to be at high risk for developing POAF (). In addition to older age, many other risk factors for the development of POAF have been identified, including a previous history of atrial fibrillation, male gender, decreased left-v ...
stabilization of the congestive heart failure
... vasoconstriction which increases preload (via venoconstriction) but also increases systemic vascular resistance and afterload. As cardiac out put diminishes so does renal blood flow. As a result, the renin – angiotensin system is activated and vasoconstriction and increased sodium resorption occurs ...
... vasoconstriction which increases preload (via venoconstriction) but also increases systemic vascular resistance and afterload. As cardiac out put diminishes so does renal blood flow. As a result, the renin – angiotensin system is activated and vasoconstriction and increased sodium resorption occurs ...