Regional Implementation of a Pediatric Cardiology Syncope
... ECG interpretation, and orthostatic vital signs were recorded either manually or using automated equipment. Orthostatic blood pressure measurements were discontinued during Phase 2 based on analysis of Phase 1 data. The patient judged their symptom severity using 2 subjective, 10-point syncope scale ...
... ECG interpretation, and orthostatic vital signs were recorded either manually or using automated equipment. Orthostatic blood pressure measurements were discontinued during Phase 2 based on analysis of Phase 1 data. The patient judged their symptom severity using 2 subjective, 10-point syncope scale ...
Brugada Syndrome - Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... challenge test is performed. Sodium channel blockers shown in the Table are used to unmask type 1 ECG. These drugs create additional conduction delay between the other part of the ventricles and the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) (the depolarization theory) or induce the transmural gradient ...
... challenge test is performed. Sodium channel blockers shown in the Table are used to unmask type 1 ECG. These drugs create additional conduction delay between the other part of the ventricles and the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) (the depolarization theory) or induce the transmural gradient ...
Electrophysiology
... records the electrical activity and the electrical pathways of your heart it can help find what s causing your, do you need an electrophysiologist heart health center - do you need an electrophysiologist if you have an irregular heartbeat some cardiologists have one to two years of extra training in ...
... records the electrical activity and the electrical pathways of your heart it can help find what s causing your, do you need an electrophysiologist heart health center - do you need an electrophysiologist if you have an irregular heartbeat some cardiologists have one to two years of extra training in ...
Correlation between echocardiographic endocardial
... ABSTRACT We previously developed a cross-sectional echocardiographic technique for quantitatively mapping the endocardial surface of the left ventricle and on which regions of abnormal wall motion can be superimposed in their correct spatial distribution. This endocardial mapping technique (EMT) pro ...
... ABSTRACT We previously developed a cross-sectional echocardiographic technique for quantitatively mapping the endocardial surface of the left ventricle and on which regions of abnormal wall motion can be superimposed in their correct spatial distribution. This endocardial mapping technique (EMT) pro ...
MR Study of Myocardial Fiber Structure Using Diffusion Tensor
... [22], on myocardium structure was not discussed. So far, the influence of infarct location on cardiac remodeling is still controversial. Some researchers reported that infarct, not the location, is the dominant determinant of LV remodeling [23, 24]. However, others believed that anterior MI was asso ...
... [22], on myocardium structure was not discussed. So far, the influence of infarct location on cardiac remodeling is still controversial. Some researchers reported that infarct, not the location, is the dominant determinant of LV remodeling [23, 24]. However, others believed that anterior MI was asso ...
Coronary computed tomography angiography: a new wave of
... heart rhythm, coronary CTA in patients with markedly irregular heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation or frequent premature complexes, may not produce a good image quality. It is more certainly so if coronary CTA is performed using MDCT scanners that require a few rotations to ‘stitch’ up cardiac ...
... heart rhythm, coronary CTA in patients with markedly irregular heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation or frequent premature complexes, may not produce a good image quality. It is more certainly so if coronary CTA is performed using MDCT scanners that require a few rotations to ‘stitch’ up cardiac ...
ROLE OF ANAHATA CHAKRA AND CARDIAC PLEXUS IN
... The cardiac plexus is located at the base of the heart. It is divided into the superficial and deep cardiac plexus. Superficial cardiac plexus lies below the aortic arch and anterior to the right pulmonary artery. It is formed by the cardiac branch of the left superior cervical sympathetic ganglion ...
... The cardiac plexus is located at the base of the heart. It is divided into the superficial and deep cardiac plexus. Superficial cardiac plexus lies below the aortic arch and anterior to the right pulmonary artery. It is formed by the cardiac branch of the left superior cervical sympathetic ganglion ...
ACC/AHA 2002 Guideline Update for Exercise
... Class II: Conditions for which there is conflicting evidence and/or a divergence of opinion about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment. ...
... Class II: Conditions for which there is conflicting evidence and/or a divergence of opinion about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment. ...
Coronary Artery Spasm is a Nightmare: a Rare Case of Multi Vessel
... arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is sufficient to support the patient’s hemodynamics [5], in the other cases of severe cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is not sufficient to support the patient’s hemodynamics and more advanced mec ...
... arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is sufficient to support the patient’s hemodynamics [5], in the other cases of severe cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is not sufficient to support the patient’s hemodynamics and more advanced mec ...
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... Electron microscopic examination of the 0-1 % DOC-treated heart showed clearly that there were still many myofibrillar and nuclear remnants in the myocardial and endocardial layers (Fig. 3). The myofibrils (Fig. 3, M), although grossly disorganized, were still recognizable. The intercalated discs (F ...
... Electron microscopic examination of the 0-1 % DOC-treated heart showed clearly that there were still many myofibrillar and nuclear remnants in the myocardial and endocardial layers (Fig. 3). The myofibrils (Fig. 3, M), although grossly disorganized, were still recognizable. The intercalated discs (F ...
Deciphering the Sinus Tachycardias
... The main reason for this is that although considerable time and effort are expended in investigating and eliminating secondary causes, the primary entity remains clinically perplexing. In the animal kingdom, a fascinating inverse relationship exists between heart rate and life expectancy.1 In humans ...
... The main reason for this is that although considerable time and effort are expended in investigating and eliminating secondary causes, the primary entity remains clinically perplexing. In the animal kingdom, a fascinating inverse relationship exists between heart rate and life expectancy.1 In humans ...
Multimodal functional cardiac MRI in creatine kinase
... A phase-contrast MRI pulse sequence, recently developed by our group (21) to measure myocardial contraction velocity and mechanics in mice, was used in this study. In addition, a second novel MR technique to quantify myocardial perfusion, which has also recently been modified to work in the small an ...
... A phase-contrast MRI pulse sequence, recently developed by our group (21) to measure myocardial contraction velocity and mechanics in mice, was used in this study. In addition, a second novel MR technique to quantify myocardial perfusion, which has also recently been modified to work in the small an ...
ACC/AHA 2002 Guideline Update for Exercise Testing
... Class II: Conditions for which there is conflicting evidence and/or a divergence of opinion about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment. Class IIa: Weight of evidence/opinion is in favor of usefulness/efficacy. Class IIb: Usefulness/efficacy is less well established by evidence/opinion ...
... Class II: Conditions for which there is conflicting evidence and/or a divergence of opinion about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment. Class IIa: Weight of evidence/opinion is in favor of usefulness/efficacy. Class IIb: Usefulness/efficacy is less well established by evidence/opinion ...
Dual LAD – Contemporary Review
... by Morettin [1] as well as Spindola-Franco et al. [2]. There is a lot of case reports on dual left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. The first description of a type IV dual LAD distribution was made in 1939, by Waterston et al. [3] in the case of Sir James Mackenzie, who had this type of di ...
... by Morettin [1] as well as Spindola-Franco et al. [2]. There is a lot of case reports on dual left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. The first description of a type IV dual LAD distribution was made in 1939, by Waterston et al. [3] in the case of Sir James Mackenzie, who had this type of di ...
Exercise Testing: ACC/AHA 2002 Guideline Update for
... Class II: Conditions for which there is conflicting evidence and/or a divergence of opinion about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment. Class IIa: Weight of evidence/opinion is in favor of usefulness/efficacy. Class IIb: Usefulness/efficacy is less well established by evidence/opinion ...
... Class II: Conditions for which there is conflicting evidence and/or a divergence of opinion about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment. Class IIa: Weight of evidence/opinion is in favor of usefulness/efficacy. Class IIb: Usefulness/efficacy is less well established by evidence/opinion ...
Contribution of Endothelin to Coronary Vasomotor Tone - AJP
... remodeling (consisting of left ventricular hypertrophy and dilation). Although these adaptations are aimed at restoring cardiac pump performance, left ventricular remodeling has been shown to be an independent risk factor for later development of congestive heart failure (2). The mechanisms that con ...
... remodeling (consisting of left ventricular hypertrophy and dilation). Although these adaptations are aimed at restoring cardiac pump performance, left ventricular remodeling has been shown to be an independent risk factor for later development of congestive heart failure (2). The mechanisms that con ...
Intermediate Outcome of Transcatheter Closure of Secundum Atrial
... Methods: From April 2011 to January 2012, 30 patients with secundum type ASD were treated by transcatheter closure of their defects. One year after the procedure Patients included in the study were subjected to thorough history taking, physical examination and 12 leads surface electrocardiogram. Ful ...
... Methods: From April 2011 to January 2012, 30 patients with secundum type ASD were treated by transcatheter closure of their defects. One year after the procedure Patients included in the study were subjected to thorough history taking, physical examination and 12 leads surface electrocardiogram. Ful ...
Congenital Heart Defects – A Review
... during pregnancy in mothers of infants with congenital heart defects than in matchedcontrol women suggested causative relationship between Coxsackie B infection and congenital heart defects, but this evidence is neither conclusive nor confirmed. Among drugs, maternal ingestion of thalidomide during ...
... during pregnancy in mothers of infants with congenital heart defects than in matchedcontrol women suggested causative relationship between Coxsackie B infection and congenital heart defects, but this evidence is neither conclusive nor confirmed. Among drugs, maternal ingestion of thalidomide during ...
Pulmonary Hypertension Advances in Hypertension and
... to the pulmonary circulation and adaptation to high altitude,” added Dr. Krugman. For many years Dr Reeves was a senior member of the Cardiovascular Pulmonary Laboratory of the School of Medicine within the Department of Medicine and most recently played a significant role in the establishment of th ...
... to the pulmonary circulation and adaptation to high altitude,” added Dr. Krugman. For many years Dr Reeves was a senior member of the Cardiovascular Pulmonary Laboratory of the School of Medicine within the Department of Medicine and most recently played a significant role in the establishment of th ...
Scientific Evidence Underlying the ACC/AHA Clinical Practice
... efficacy of a procedure or treatment • Class IIa: weight of evidence/ opinion is in favor of usefulness/ efficacy • Class IIb: usefulness/efficacy is less well established by evidence/opinion • Class III: conditions for which there is evidence and/or general agreement that the procedure/treatment is ...
... efficacy of a procedure or treatment • Class IIa: weight of evidence/ opinion is in favor of usefulness/ efficacy • Class IIb: usefulness/efficacy is less well established by evidence/opinion • Class III: conditions for which there is evidence and/or general agreement that the procedure/treatment is ...
Ventricular fibrillation - respiratorytherapyfiles.net
... stand will trigger a single wave which will then die out; but if there are stragglers on one side of the room, people who have already sat down will see them and start a second wave, and so on. SADS SADS, or sudden arrhythmia death syndrome, is a term used to describe sudden death due to cardiac arr ...
... stand will trigger a single wave which will then die out; but if there are stragglers on one side of the room, people who have already sat down will see them and start a second wave, and so on. SADS SADS, or sudden arrhythmia death syndrome, is a term used to describe sudden death due to cardiac arr ...
ECMO – Extra coporeal membrane oxygenation
... [1] Marasco SF. Review of ECMO (extra corporeal membrane oxygenation) support in critically ill adult patients. Heart Lung Circ. 2008; [3] Schmid C. Extracorporeal life support - systems, indications, and limitations. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009; [4] Sidebotham D. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenatio ...
... [1] Marasco SF. Review of ECMO (extra corporeal membrane oxygenation) support in critically ill adult patients. Heart Lung Circ. 2008; [3] Schmid C. Extracorporeal life support - systems, indications, and limitations. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009; [4] Sidebotham D. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenatio ...
PDF - Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... QRS ⱖ130 ms, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has become an established treatment option. However, use of these implant criteria fails to result in clinical or echocardiographic improvement in 30% to 45% of CRT patients. Methods and Results—The Predictors of Response to CRT (PROSPECT)-ECG is ...
... QRS ⱖ130 ms, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has become an established treatment option. However, use of these implant criteria fails to result in clinical or echocardiographic improvement in 30% to 45% of CRT patients. Methods and Results—The Predictors of Response to CRT (PROSPECT)-ECG is ...