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 ...
are there deleterious cardiac effects of acute and chronic endurance
... vigorous exercise was also associated with a decreased longterm overall risk of SCD when most biological variables were not included (P ⫽ 0.006), but this was close to, but not statistically significant, when multiple anthropometric and historical parameters were included in the statistical adjustme ...
... vigorous exercise was also associated with a decreased longterm overall risk of SCD when most biological variables were not included (P ⫽ 0.006), but this was close to, but not statistically significant, when multiple anthropometric and historical parameters were included in the statistical adjustme ...
Smith, Jr, John A. Spertus and Sankey V. Williams Prager, Joseph F
... The writing committee gratefully acknowledges the memory of James T. Dove, MD, who died during the development of this document but contributed immensely to our understanding of stable ischemic heart disease. *Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to whi ...
... The writing committee gratefully acknowledges the memory of James T. Dove, MD, who died during the development of this document but contributed immensely to our understanding of stable ischemic heart disease. *Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to whi ...
Relationship between Anemia and Diastolic Dysfunction of the Heart
... randomised controlled trials that generated the evidence for treatment of heart failure included only patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. Clinical conditions responsible for primary diastolic heart failure are listed in Table 1.[14] ...
... randomised controlled trials that generated the evidence for treatment of heart failure included only patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. Clinical conditions responsible for primary diastolic heart failure are listed in Table 1.[14] ...
PDF file - Kardiologia Polska
... For diagnostic procedures, a single diagnostic universal 5 Fr Tiger catheter (Terumo, Leuven, Belgium) was used. Judkins, Amplatz, multipurpose, and pigtail 5 Fr or 6 Fr catheters were also used when needed. For coronary interventions, 6 Fr Judkins, EBU, and Amplatz guiding catheters (Medtronic, USA ...
... For diagnostic procedures, a single diagnostic universal 5 Fr Tiger catheter (Terumo, Leuven, Belgium) was used. Judkins, Amplatz, multipurpose, and pigtail 5 Fr or 6 Fr catheters were also used when needed. For coronary interventions, 6 Fr Judkins, EBU, and Amplatz guiding catheters (Medtronic, USA ...
Mean pulmonary arterial pressure after percutaneous mitral
... Introduction and aim: Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (PMV) is an effective treatment option for mitral stenosis (MS), but its success is assessed on the basis of clinical and echocardiographic outcomes in studies with relatively short follow-up. We aimed to characterize a cohort of patients under ...
... Introduction and aim: Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (PMV) is an effective treatment option for mitral stenosis (MS), but its success is assessed on the basis of clinical and echocardiographic outcomes in studies with relatively short follow-up. We aimed to characterize a cohort of patients under ...
View PDF - University of Bristol
... Reperfusion of the heart after a period of ischaemia leads to the opening of a nonspecific pore in the inner mitochondrial membrane, known as the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP). This transition causes mitochondria to become uncoupled and capable of hydrolysing rather than synthesi ...
... Reperfusion of the heart after a period of ischaemia leads to the opening of a nonspecific pore in the inner mitochondrial membrane, known as the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP). This transition causes mitochondria to become uncoupled and capable of hydrolysing rather than synthesi ...
Proton and sodium MRI assessment of myocardial viability
... indicator of the area at risk (AAR) following myocardial infarction (MI) in mice [24] and in human [25]. T2* MRI has been used as an imaging tool to diagnose the presence of hemorrhage and myocardial iron[26]. Apparently, T1-weighted and T2‑weighted MRI show great promise to delineate injured myocar ...
... indicator of the area at risk (AAR) following myocardial infarction (MI) in mice [24] and in human [25]. T2* MRI has been used as an imaging tool to diagnose the presence of hemorrhage and myocardial iron[26]. Apparently, T1-weighted and T2‑weighted MRI show great promise to delineate injured myocar ...
Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis-Prognosis, Risk Stratification and
... Due to an aging population and improved non-invasive cardiac imaging (mainly the wide use of transthoracic echocardiography), the number of patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) is continuously increasing. Aortic stenosis is a progressive active disease which can be treated effectively by ...
... Due to an aging population and improved non-invasive cardiac imaging (mainly the wide use of transthoracic echocardiography), the number of patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) is continuously increasing. Aortic stenosis is a progressive active disease which can be treated effectively by ...
Atrioventricular Conduction in Atrial Fibrillation: Pathophysiology
... of the AFFIRM and RACE studies (mean heart rate 76.1 vs. 83.4/minute) showed no significant difference in the primary composite endpoint of mortality, cardiovascular hospitalization and myocardial infarction. However, patients with mean heart rates during AF within the AFFIRM (≤80/minute) or RACE (< ...
... of the AFFIRM and RACE studies (mean heart rate 76.1 vs. 83.4/minute) showed no significant difference in the primary composite endpoint of mortality, cardiovascular hospitalization and myocardial infarction. However, patients with mean heart rates during AF within the AFFIRM (≤80/minute) or RACE (< ...
ACC/AHA Guidelines for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
... treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease. Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) are an important group of technologies in this regard. Although initially limited to balloon angioplasty and termed percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), PCI now includes other new techniqu ...
... treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease. Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) are an important group of technologies in this regard. Although initially limited to balloon angioplasty and termed percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), PCI now includes other new techniqu ...
Minimizing Ventricular Pacing to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation in Sinus
... was present1,5-7; at least 22 hours of atrial fibrillation for at least 7 consecutive days, detected by means of diagnostic data stored in the pacemaker; and at least 22 hours of atrial fibrillation per day for fewer than 7 consecutive days if an interruption by electrical or pharmacologic cardiover ...
... was present1,5-7; at least 22 hours of atrial fibrillation for at least 7 consecutive days, detected by means of diagnostic data stored in the pacemaker; and at least 22 hours of atrial fibrillation per day for fewer than 7 consecutive days if an interruption by electrical or pharmacologic cardiover ...
Between Right and Left Coronary Artery in Man
... the right coronary artery), transient ischemic STsegment depression of 1 mm or more had been demonstrated during ischemic attacks when they entered the emergency room. In the remaining 10 patients ischemic ECG changes were observed in the exercise stress test. No patient had ST-segment elevation dur ...
... the right coronary artery), transient ischemic STsegment depression of 1 mm or more had been demonstrated during ischemic attacks when they entered the emergency room. In the remaining 10 patients ischemic ECG changes were observed in the exercise stress test. No patient had ST-segment elevation dur ...
Variations of origin of coronary artery and their importance
... the aortic sinus leads to accessory ostium. Patel, Gupta, Nath et al. (2007) found similar anomaly in 17% of the patients on coronary angiography and cardiac MRI. Ishizawa, Tanaka, Zhou et al. (2006) observed in their study, right conus artery to be arising from the right posterior aortic sinus in ...
... the aortic sinus leads to accessory ostium. Patel, Gupta, Nath et al. (2007) found similar anomaly in 17% of the patients on coronary angiography and cardiac MRI. Ishizawa, Tanaka, Zhou et al. (2006) observed in their study, right conus artery to be arising from the right posterior aortic sinus in ...
YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT! - Cardiovascular Consultants
... detection of a heart murmur alone does not necessarily mean there is a problem with the heart or any of its valves. More information will be needed before it can be labeled a problem. The next step is to schedule one or more routine non-invasive tests designed to identify heart problems with a minim ...
... detection of a heart murmur alone does not necessarily mean there is a problem with the heart or any of its valves. More information will be needed before it can be labeled a problem. The next step is to schedule one or more routine non-invasive tests designed to identify heart problems with a minim ...
Arrhythmias - Cardiac Associates
... detection of a heart murmur alone does not necessarily mean there is a problem with the heart or any of its valves. More information will be needed before it can be labeled a problem. The next step is to schedule one or more routine non-invasive tests designed to identify heart problems with a minim ...
... detection of a heart murmur alone does not necessarily mean there is a problem with the heart or any of its valves. More information will be needed before it can be labeled a problem. The next step is to schedule one or more routine non-invasive tests designed to identify heart problems with a minim ...
Acute and Chronic Effects of Epicardial Radiofrequency Applications
... to acute and chronic histopathologic changes characterized by tunica intima and media thickening, with replacement of smooth muscle cells with extracellular matrix, but no significant stenosis was observed up to 70 days after the ablation. The absence of acute coronary occlusion or injury does not p ...
... to acute and chronic histopathologic changes characterized by tunica intima and media thickening, with replacement of smooth muscle cells with extracellular matrix, but no significant stenosis was observed up to 70 days after the ablation. The absence of acute coronary occlusion or injury does not p ...
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... In trained and functionally fit athletes with a healthy heart, acute cardiovascular incidents due to training are very scarce. Regular physical exercise, controlled and adapted to physical conditions has beneficial effects surpassing hazards. If the principles of physical training are considered, po ...
... In trained and functionally fit athletes with a healthy heart, acute cardiovascular incidents due to training are very scarce. Regular physical exercise, controlled and adapted to physical conditions has beneficial effects surpassing hazards. If the principles of physical training are considered, po ...
Diagnosis of Anomalous Coronary Arteries in 64-MDCT
... left coronary artery and RCA. A case of interarterial subtype possesses the highest risk of exerciseinduced ischemia, myocardial infarction, and sudden death, and is regarded as malignant [14, 15]. A recent study the authors observe that all of their patients with anomalous left coronary artery died ...
... left coronary artery and RCA. A case of interarterial subtype possesses the highest risk of exerciseinduced ischemia, myocardial infarction, and sudden death, and is regarded as malignant [14, 15]. A recent study the authors observe that all of their patients with anomalous left coronary artery died ...
Intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation (IABP) for myocardial
... suspected cardiogenic shock or suspected acute heart failure at the time of AMI are at increased risk of death approaching 30% to 70% mortality within 30 days (Ohman 2005b). Fewer than 50% patients with cardiogenic shock survive up to one year (Hochman ...
... suspected cardiogenic shock or suspected acute heart failure at the time of AMI are at increased risk of death approaching 30% to 70% mortality within 30 days (Ohman 2005b). Fewer than 50% patients with cardiogenic shock survive up to one year (Hochman ...
EuroEcho-Imaging 2013, Istanbul, Final Programme
... Welcome to the fascinating and historical city of Istanbul, hosting the official annual meeting of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). The aim of EuroEcho-Imaging 2013 is to create an exciting forum for both clinicians and scientists to present and discuss the most up-to-date ...
... Welcome to the fascinating and historical city of Istanbul, hosting the official annual meeting of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). The aim of EuroEcho-Imaging 2013 is to create an exciting forum for both clinicians and scientists to present and discuss the most up-to-date ...
Haemodynamics in Essential Hypertension
... performed with the same experimental conditions at both studies. In our series (Lund-Johansen, 1977, 1979a) 77 patients who had been investigated haemodynamically in 1964-1966 were restudied clinically, and 33 of the 34 untreated patients also haemodynamically after about 10 years. The blood pressur ...
... performed with the same experimental conditions at both studies. In our series (Lund-Johansen, 1977, 1979a) 77 patients who had been investigated haemodynamically in 1964-1966 were restudied clinically, and 33 of the 34 untreated patients also haemodynamically after about 10 years. The blood pressur ...
QS- and QR-Pattern in Leads V3 and V4 in
... the initial R wave was present, ill only 8 per cent of the patients with infarction and in1 56 per cent of the patients without infarction. The greatest difference between the QRS patterns in the infarction and nioniinfarction groups was present ill lead V.,; the initial R wave was present ill 12 pe ...
... the initial R wave was present, ill only 8 per cent of the patients with infarction and in1 56 per cent of the patients without infarction. The greatest difference between the QRS patterns in the infarction and nioniinfarction groups was present ill lead V.,; the initial R wave was present ill 12 pe ...