The 7-year teesside experience of primary prevention ICD
... important implications for prognosis of patients. LVSD, especially if severe, increases the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) following MI.1 Several randomised controlled trials have shown a beneficial prognostic effect of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) in prevention of SCD following M ...
... important implications for prognosis of patients. LVSD, especially if severe, increases the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) following MI.1 Several randomised controlled trials have shown a beneficial prognostic effect of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) in prevention of SCD following M ...
Jaarsma-1999
... During the period May 1994 to March 1997, 828 admissions for heart failure were registered in the cardiology ward of the University Hospital in Maastricht. Of these 828 admissions, 184 (22%) were readmissions. Since patients could only enter the study once, 644 patients were screened. Among the rema ...
... During the period May 1994 to March 1997, 828 admissions for heart failure were registered in the cardiology ward of the University Hospital in Maastricht. Of these 828 admissions, 184 (22%) were readmissions. Since patients could only enter the study once, 644 patients were screened. Among the rema ...
Fontan conversion to total cavopulmonary connection - Heart
... have grave consequences; thus, arrhythmias can lead to myocardial failure and development of atrial thrombi, pulmonary vein compression can cause low cardiac output and pulmonary hypertension, and coronary sinus hypertension can induce myocardial impairment. All these possible events make the late F ...
... have grave consequences; thus, arrhythmias can lead to myocardial failure and development of atrial thrombi, pulmonary vein compression can cause low cardiac output and pulmonary hypertension, and coronary sinus hypertension can induce myocardial impairment. All these possible events make the late F ...
STICH M19.RV dysfunction.Kukulski-JTCVS
... Objective: Whether right ventricular dysfunction affects clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting with or without surgical ventricular reconstruction is still unknown. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of right ventricular dysfunction on clinical outcome in patients with is ...
... Objective: Whether right ventricular dysfunction affects clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting with or without surgical ventricular reconstruction is still unknown. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of right ventricular dysfunction on clinical outcome in patients with is ...
Use of Right Ventricular Support with a Centrifugal Pump in Post
... pressure reduced from 40 mmHg to 15 mmHg. Cardiac enzymes were normal, and the patient was weaned from the respirator on the seventh post-RVAD insertion day. The patient’s renal failure necessitated continuous ...
... pressure reduced from 40 mmHg to 15 mmHg. Cardiac enzymes were normal, and the patient was weaned from the respirator on the seventh post-RVAD insertion day. The patient’s renal failure necessitated continuous ...
maternity and myocardial failure in african women
... to make a positive diagnosis of good nutrition, but both in Johannesburg and in the Southern States of U.S.A., the condition occurs particularly in a mal-nourished population (Hull and Hafkesbring, 1937; Gillman and Gillman, 1951). On examination the patient is found to be in congestive cardiac fail ...
... to make a positive diagnosis of good nutrition, but both in Johannesburg and in the Southern States of U.S.A., the condition occurs particularly in a mal-nourished population (Hull and Hafkesbring, 1937; Gillman and Gillman, 1951). On examination the patient is found to be in congestive cardiac fail ...
- Keele Research Repository
... performed by two reviewers (CSK, MR) and data was collected on study design, year, country, number of participants, mean age, % male, participant inclusion criteria, definition of prolonged PR interval, outcomes evaluated, timing of assessment and results. Risk of bias assessment Quality assessment ...
... performed by two reviewers (CSK, MR) and data was collected on study design, year, country, number of participants, mean age, % male, participant inclusion criteria, definition of prolonged PR interval, outcomes evaluated, timing of assessment and results. Risk of bias assessment Quality assessment ...
Patient Info SVT
... blockers (diltiazem, verapamil). Antiarrhythmic medications, such as flecainide and propafenone, may also be effective. However, catheter ablation is often considered early in the management plan because it is highly effective and is a relatively low risk procedure in most patients. In patients with ...
... blockers (diltiazem, verapamil). Antiarrhythmic medications, such as flecainide and propafenone, may also be effective. However, catheter ablation is often considered early in the management plan because it is highly effective and is a relatively low risk procedure in most patients. In patients with ...
Public Summary Document - Word 261 KB
... definition of who should perform the remote monitoring of the haemodynamic sensor output and by what criteria these individuals should be identified; definition of any entities which should not receive the haemodynamic sensor output for privacy reasons (such as the device manufacturer); cleare ...
... definition of who should perform the remote monitoring of the haemodynamic sensor output and by what criteria these individuals should be identified; definition of any entities which should not receive the haemodynamic sensor output for privacy reasons (such as the device manufacturer); cleare ...
Drugs treating congestive heart failure
... abnormal increases in blood volume and interstitial fluid; the heart, veins, and capillaries are therefore generally dilated with blood. Hence the term “congestive(充血性)” heart failure, since the symptoms include pulmonary congestion with life heart failure, and peripheral edema with right heart fail ...
... abnormal increases in blood volume and interstitial fluid; the heart, veins, and capillaries are therefore generally dilated with blood. Hence the term “congestive(充血性)” heart failure, since the symptoms include pulmonary congestion with life heart failure, and peripheral edema with right heart fail ...
Arrhythmic Sudden Cardiac Death: Substrate, Mechanisms and
... affected the presence of LP. A reduced presence and prognostic power for LP were reported from recent post-MI studies after thrombolysis45 and percutaneous coronary intervention, 46,47 questioning the utility of the SAECG for arrhythmia risk stratification. 48 In summary, the existing data indicate ...
... affected the presence of LP. A reduced presence and prognostic power for LP were reported from recent post-MI studies after thrombolysis45 and percutaneous coronary intervention, 46,47 questioning the utility of the SAECG for arrhythmia risk stratification. 48 In summary, the existing data indicate ...
Inhaled beta2-agonists and beta-blockers in patients with chronic
... (prior to randomization). A high single dose of formoterol (24μg) in this group of patients, with the coexistence of hypoxaemia, was implicated in the emergence of complex VPBs (ventricular bigeminy or multiform VPBs) at a rate of 25% and a trend towards an increase in the number of VPBs per 24-hour ...
... (prior to randomization). A high single dose of formoterol (24μg) in this group of patients, with the coexistence of hypoxaemia, was implicated in the emergence of complex VPBs (ventricular bigeminy or multiform VPBs) at a rate of 25% and a trend towards an increase in the number of VPBs per 24-hour ...
Patient information sheet – Ablation of atrial fibrillation (pulmonary
... remain on a cardiac monitor overnight. You will be kept in hospital until the next day (though occasionally longer). Some patients can experience chest pain for a few days after the procedure due to irritation/inflammation caused by the ablation. This can be managed with pain medication and generall ...
... remain on a cardiac monitor overnight. You will be kept in hospital until the next day (though occasionally longer). Some patients can experience chest pain for a few days after the procedure due to irritation/inflammation caused by the ablation. This can be managed with pain medication and generall ...
Stress echocardiography in the pre-operative evaluation
... Dipyridamole was contraindicated in cases with severe COPD, severe bradycardia, advanced atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome, or cerebrovascular disease. The assessment parameters were: a) change of surgical decision based on the result of the SE, and b) cardiac events: cardiovascular death, ...
... Dipyridamole was contraindicated in cases with severe COPD, severe bradycardia, advanced atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome, or cerebrovascular disease. The assessment parameters were: a) change of surgical decision based on the result of the SE, and b) cardiac events: cardiovascular death, ...
Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Formation of Coronary
... Table 1 describes the clinical baseline characteristics of the study patients. The 2 groups were well matched in terms of baseline clinical characteristics. Mean age and distribution of risk factors for coronary disease did not differ significantly between groups. The proportion of patients with a h ...
... Table 1 describes the clinical baseline characteristics of the study patients. The 2 groups were well matched in terms of baseline clinical characteristics. Mean age and distribution of risk factors for coronary disease did not differ significantly between groups. The proportion of patients with a h ...
Chapter 18 - The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
... Ventricular filling – mid‐to‐late diastole • Heart blood pressure is low as blood enters atria and flows into ventricles • AV valves are open then atrial systole occurs Ventricular systole • Atria relax • Rising ventricular pressure results in closing of AV valves • Isovolumetric contraction p ...
... Ventricular filling – mid‐to‐late diastole • Heart blood pressure is low as blood enters atria and flows into ventricles • AV valves are open then atrial systole occurs Ventricular systole • Atria relax • Rising ventricular pressure results in closing of AV valves • Isovolumetric contraction p ...
to view presentation - Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
... delays superior to a noninvisive stragety? ...
... delays superior to a noninvisive stragety? ...
Soluble TNF Receptors Are Associated with Elevation Myocardial Infarction
... in STEMI to limit ischemia injury. However, the sudden re-initiation of blood flow can lead to a local acute inflammatory response with further endothelial and myocardial damage, so-called reperfusion injury. Apoptosis is suggested to be a key event in ischemia-reperfusion injury, resulting in LV-dy ...
... in STEMI to limit ischemia injury. However, the sudden re-initiation of blood flow can lead to a local acute inflammatory response with further endothelial and myocardial damage, so-called reperfusion injury. Apoptosis is suggested to be a key event in ischemia-reperfusion injury, resulting in LV-dy ...
extracorporeal membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric
... consistent with the report by Black and colleagues [14] of no survival in patients on support for more than 6 days [14]. It was shown that 48–72 hours on ECMO provides the most significant contractile function benefit with less advantage beyond that time [21]. The decompression of the left ventricle ...
... consistent with the report by Black and colleagues [14] of no survival in patients on support for more than 6 days [14]. It was shown that 48–72 hours on ECMO provides the most significant contractile function benefit with less advantage beyond that time [21]. The decompression of the left ventricle ...
Periodontal Management of Patients With
... tissues. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of CHF although hypertension, valvar (or valvular) heart disease, cardiomyopathy, or diabetes mellitus may also be causal or contributing factors.21 Ventricular arrythmia and sudden death are common in patients with CHF and intractable CHF ma ...
... tissues. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of CHF although hypertension, valvar (or valvular) heart disease, cardiomyopathy, or diabetes mellitus may also be causal or contributing factors.21 Ventricular arrythmia and sudden death are common in patients with CHF and intractable CHF ma ...
Stent Placement in a Coronary Artery
... When the stent is placed, an anti-clotting drug is usually given to reduce the risk of blood clot formation over the stent. One or more anti-clotting drugs will be prescribed for the next few weeks or months during healing. It is important that you remember to take this medication. The stent remains ...
... When the stent is placed, an anti-clotting drug is usually given to reduce the risk of blood clot formation over the stent. One or more anti-clotting drugs will be prescribed for the next few weeks or months during healing. It is important that you remember to take this medication. The stent remains ...
Echocardiographic Left Ventricular Mass Index Predicts
... hypertension (85.6% vs 58.7%) and diabetes (46.9% vs 21.0%). Left ventricular hypertrophy was more prevalent in those with stroke (62.2% vs 38.6%). During a median follow-up of 8.8 years, 98 incident strokes occurred (6.5 per 1000 person-years). LVMI was independently associated with stroke after ad ...
... hypertension (85.6% vs 58.7%) and diabetes (46.9% vs 21.0%). Left ventricular hypertrophy was more prevalent in those with stroke (62.2% vs 38.6%). During a median follow-up of 8.8 years, 98 incident strokes occurred (6.5 per 1000 person-years). LVMI was independently associated with stroke after ad ...
Head-to-head comparison of the diagnostic utility of BNP and NT
... Background: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and the amino-terminal fragment of the BNP prohormone (NT-proBNP) are markers for functional cardiac impairment and are elevated in heart failure (HF). Aim of the present study was to perform a head-to-head comparison of the diagnostic utility of BNP and ...
... Background: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and the amino-terminal fragment of the BNP prohormone (NT-proBNP) are markers for functional cardiac impairment and are elevated in heart failure (HF). Aim of the present study was to perform a head-to-head comparison of the diagnostic utility of BNP and ...