Uremic autonomic neuropathy studied by spectral analysis of heart
... to 34% of patients and combined with a damage of blood pressure control in 18 to 24% of subjects [3–6]. The presence and severity of autonomic neuropathy (AN) do not seem to be related with either the duration of renal failure or with the duration of dialysis. In recent years, there has been an incr ...
... to 34% of patients and combined with a damage of blood pressure control in 18 to 24% of subjects [3–6]. The presence and severity of autonomic neuropathy (AN) do not seem to be related with either the duration of renal failure or with the duration of dialysis. In recent years, there has been an incr ...
pattern of left main stem stenosis
... accounting for 1% of all coronary artery disease.1 The cause is unclear, but may be arteriosclerosis, inflammatory processes affecting the surrounding aortic wall, or both. In at least 2 of our patients, aor tic atherosclerosis and calcification was observed around the LMS coronary ostium. Tradition ...
... accounting for 1% of all coronary artery disease.1 The cause is unclear, but may be arteriosclerosis, inflammatory processes affecting the surrounding aortic wall, or both. In at least 2 of our patients, aor tic atherosclerosis and calcification was observed around the LMS coronary ostium. Tradition ...
High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Chronic Heart Failure: Protocol
... protocols in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Therefore, we compared acute cardiopulmonary responses to 4 different HIIE protocols to identify the optimal one. Methods and Results: Twenty men with stable systolic CHF performed 4 different randomly ordered single HIIE sessions with measurem ...
... protocols in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Therefore, we compared acute cardiopulmonary responses to 4 different HIIE protocols to identify the optimal one. Methods and Results: Twenty men with stable systolic CHF performed 4 different randomly ordered single HIIE sessions with measurem ...
Relationship between right ventricular ejection fraction and
... heart failure patients Marcus Hacker, MD,a Stefan Störk, MD, MSc,b Diana Stratakis, MD,c Christiane E. Angermann, MD,b Rudolf Huber, MD,c Klaus Hahn, MD,a and Andreas Tausig, MDa Background. Peak oxygen consumption at maximum exercise (peak VO2) predicts survival in chronic heart failure (CHF) pati ...
... heart failure patients Marcus Hacker, MD,a Stefan Störk, MD, MSc,b Diana Stratakis, MD,c Christiane E. Angermann, MD,b Rudolf Huber, MD,c Klaus Hahn, MD,a and Andreas Tausig, MDa Background. Peak oxygen consumption at maximum exercise (peak VO2) predicts survival in chronic heart failure (CHF) pati ...
Resistance training for chronic heart failure patients on beta blocker
... Background: Resistance training increases the skeletal muscle strength and functional ability of chronic heart failure patients. However, there is limited data regarding the effect of resistance training on the hemodynamic responses and peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2) of chronic heart failure pat ...
... Background: Resistance training increases the skeletal muscle strength and functional ability of chronic heart failure patients. However, there is limited data regarding the effect of resistance training on the hemodynamic responses and peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2) of chronic heart failure pat ...
Early detection of anthracycline cardiotoxicity in a rabbit model: left
... Lipshultz et al. 2004, Herman et al. 1998, Lipshultz et al. 1997) although other biochemical markers - e.g. natriuretic peptides - are also studied (Horacek et al. 2005, Koh et al. 2004). While both cardiac troponin T and I are at presence firmly settled as biomarkers in the diagnosis of myocardial ...
... Lipshultz et al. 2004, Herman et al. 1998, Lipshultz et al. 1997) although other biochemical markers - e.g. natriuretic peptides - are also studied (Horacek et al. 2005, Koh et al. 2004). While both cardiac troponin T and I are at presence firmly settled as biomarkers in the diagnosis of myocardial ...
Survival following Ventricular Free Wall Rupture: A Case Series
... Neither patient had a history of ischaemic heart disease and both AMI’s were due to occlusion of the circumflex artery, affecting the lateral left ventricle wall, which is the most common site for myocardial rupture.1,4 Usually the circumflex or left anterior descending arteries are most commonly in ...
... Neither patient had a history of ischaemic heart disease and both AMI’s were due to occlusion of the circumflex artery, affecting the lateral left ventricle wall, which is the most common site for myocardial rupture.1,4 Usually the circumflex or left anterior descending arteries are most commonly in ...
Implantation of Aortic Stentless Bioprosthesis: Case Series
... Three patients had aortic stenosis, 3 aortic regurgitation, and 9 combined aortic pathology. Mean±SD left ventricle ejection fraction was 53.0±13.9%. Median EuroSCORE was 4 (range, 3-10). Mean±SD sinotubular junction diameter measured by transesophageal echo (TEE) was 22.9±1.97 mm preoperatively, an ...
... Three patients had aortic stenosis, 3 aortic regurgitation, and 9 combined aortic pathology. Mean±SD left ventricle ejection fraction was 53.0±13.9%. Median EuroSCORE was 4 (range, 3-10). Mean±SD sinotubular junction diameter measured by transesophageal echo (TEE) was 22.9±1.97 mm preoperatively, an ...
Influence of exercise training on cardiac baroreflex sensitivity in
... Cardiac autonomic nervous system dysregulation is established in COPD patients. Although the cause is still unclear, several factors could be suspected, including hypoxaemia, poor physical fitness and chronic pulmonary stretch receptor stimulation following pulmonary inflation. PATAKAS et al. [6] fi ...
... Cardiac autonomic nervous system dysregulation is established in COPD patients. Although the cause is still unclear, several factors could be suspected, including hypoxaemia, poor physical fitness and chronic pulmonary stretch receptor stimulation following pulmonary inflation. PATAKAS et al. [6] fi ...
Exercise training increases arterial compliance in patients with
... thus is a significant determinant of left ventricular work. Previous studies have suggested that arterial compliance may be reduced in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), and that SAC is increased after a 4-week exercise training programme in healthy, sedentary individuals. The present stu ...
... thus is a significant determinant of left ventricular work. Previous studies have suggested that arterial compliance may be reduced in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), and that SAC is increased after a 4-week exercise training programme in healthy, sedentary individuals. The present stu ...
fulltext - DiVA Portal
... scale focuses on relative assessment (endpoint: moderate/marked improvement at 6, 12, and 24 h) [13]. These scales have been used widely in acute heart failure trials. However, benefits conferred by the treatment are often hard to demonstrate. A commendable approach might be the inclusion of patients ...
... scale focuses on relative assessment (endpoint: moderate/marked improvement at 6, 12, and 24 h) [13]. These scales have been used widely in acute heart failure trials. However, benefits conferred by the treatment are often hard to demonstrate. A commendable approach might be the inclusion of patients ...
Unit 6 Cardiac F07 - Madisonville Community College
... 4. Intervene appropriately for a client experiencing cardiac dysrhythmias. 5. Discuss the use of drug therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular dysfunction. 6. Describe how the various valvular abnormalities affect cardiac function. 7. Discuss the inflammations and infections that affect cardiac fu ...
... 4. Intervene appropriately for a client experiencing cardiac dysrhythmias. 5. Discuss the use of drug therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular dysfunction. 6. Describe how the various valvular abnormalities affect cardiac function. 7. Discuss the inflammations and infections that affect cardiac fu ...
Autonomic function in congenital heart defects Alexandra Pintér MD
... histological data: fragmented elastic lamellae and increased collagen/elastin ratio has been described in human aortic biopsy specimens obtained from patients with congenital heart defects. Increased IMT may also indicate abnormal vascular development. Since we have found no relation between IMT and ...
... histological data: fragmented elastic lamellae and increased collagen/elastin ratio has been described in human aortic biopsy specimens obtained from patients with congenital heart defects. Increased IMT may also indicate abnormal vascular development. Since we have found no relation between IMT and ...
magnesium sulfate
... in isolated pig hearts by simultaneous pacing from both ventricles, also suggested that the tachycardia is a result of the interference of two separate foci acting at two different rates. On the other hand, Bhargava et al.24 presented evidence against the multiple focal cause for TdP, based on their ...
... in isolated pig hearts by simultaneous pacing from both ventricles, also suggested that the tachycardia is a result of the interference of two separate foci acting at two different rates. On the other hand, Bhargava et al.24 presented evidence against the multiple focal cause for TdP, based on their ...
Medication Guide
... • If patients report visual disturbances at any time while taking GILENYA, additional ophthalmologic evaluation should be undertaken. • Patients who have a history of uveitis or diabetes are at increased risk of macular edema. It is recommended that MS patients with diabetes mellitus or a history ...
... • If patients report visual disturbances at any time while taking GILENYA, additional ophthalmologic evaluation should be undertaken. • Patients who have a history of uveitis or diabetes are at increased risk of macular edema. It is recommended that MS patients with diabetes mellitus or a history ...
Pericardial Effusion
... color are also common. Finally, abdominal distension can be seen with tamponade. Right-sided heart failure results from the tamponade. This leads to abdominal fluid accumulation called ascites. This resolves with treatment of the effusion. What laboratory changes does pericardial disease cause? Wh ...
... color are also common. Finally, abdominal distension can be seen with tamponade. Right-sided heart failure results from the tamponade. This leads to abdominal fluid accumulation called ascites. This resolves with treatment of the effusion. What laboratory changes does pericardial disease cause? Wh ...
A Comparative Study of Outcomes after Transcatheter Closure of
... elderly patients have high prevalence of co-morbid conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease that concern benefits of ASD closure in these patients. Surgical closure of ASD in the elderly can result in significant mortality and morbidity(17,18). There were limited studies reg ...
... elderly patients have high prevalence of co-morbid conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease that concern benefits of ASD closure in these patients. Surgical closure of ASD in the elderly can result in significant mortality and morbidity(17,18). There were limited studies reg ...
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Diabetes Mellitus
... samples from 64 patients (26 diabetic), to compare myocardial fibrosis, AGE deposition, and cardiomyocyte resting tension (Fpassive) of isolated cardiomyocytes between DM and non-DM HFpEF patients and between DM and non-DM HFrEF patients. All patients had been hospitalized for worsening HF and none ...
... samples from 64 patients (26 diabetic), to compare myocardial fibrosis, AGE deposition, and cardiomyocyte resting tension (Fpassive) of isolated cardiomyocytes between DM and non-DM HFpEF patients and between DM and non-DM HFrEF patients. All patients had been hospitalized for worsening HF and none ...
electrocardiography: p-wave, qrs and qt interval
... 6 precordial leads was < 0.5 mV. These patients, however, were characterized by having severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and a significantly increased risk of cardiac death during 6 years of follow-up: R-wava < 05 mV (n - 12) LV EF(%) Cardiac mortality ...
... 6 precordial leads was < 0.5 mV. These patients, however, were characterized by having severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and a significantly increased risk of cardiac death during 6 years of follow-up: R-wava < 05 mV (n - 12) LV EF(%) Cardiac mortality ...
Acquired Heart Diseases - Akademija nauka i umjetnosti Bosne i
... of anticoagulation with warfarin. If thrombi are detected, they should be treated aggressively with heparin initially and later switched to long-term warfarin therapy; - Patients with arrhythmia may be treated with amiodarone or other antiarrhythmic agents; - Amiodarone is effective and relatively ...
... of anticoagulation with warfarin. If thrombi are detected, they should be treated aggressively with heparin initially and later switched to long-term warfarin therapy; - Patients with arrhythmia may be treated with amiodarone or other antiarrhythmic agents; - Amiodarone is effective and relatively ...
Exercise ECG - cardiologycmc.in
... regardless of whether medical or surgical therapy is selected.* ...
... regardless of whether medical or surgical therapy is selected.* ...
Ischemia-induced arrhythmia: the role of connexins, gap junctions, and
... Sudden cardiac death accounts for more than half of all cardiovascular deaths in the US, and a large proportion of these deaths are attributed to ischemia-induced ventricular fibrillation. As such, the mechanisms underlying the initiation and maintenance of these lethal rhythms are of significant cl ...
... Sudden cardiac death accounts for more than half of all cardiovascular deaths in the US, and a large proportion of these deaths are attributed to ischemia-induced ventricular fibrillation. As such, the mechanisms underlying the initiation and maintenance of these lethal rhythms are of significant cl ...
PFO Patient Brochure
... How do the catheter-based procedures for PFO closure work? Physicians have been performing catheter-based procedures in the heart to make diagnoses and treat heart conditions for many years. Catheter-based closure of a PFO involves the placement of a permanent implant, such as the GORE® Septal Occlu ...
... How do the catheter-based procedures for PFO closure work? Physicians have been performing catheter-based procedures in the heart to make diagnoses and treat heart conditions for many years. Catheter-based closure of a PFO involves the placement of a permanent implant, such as the GORE® Septal Occlu ...
Preoperative Supervised Exercise Improves
... undergoing elective AAA repair, guided by a national quality improvement program, have reduced postoperative mortality rates to below 3% over the past 5 years.2 –5 Importantly, however, postoperative complications, which are directly related to early recovery, long-term survival, and overall costs o ...
... undergoing elective AAA repair, guided by a national quality improvement program, have reduced postoperative mortality rates to below 3% over the past 5 years.2 –5 Importantly, however, postoperative complications, which are directly related to early recovery, long-term survival, and overall costs o ...