Section 2: Hypertension
... Antilipidemic agents may also be used to decrease the lipid levels but will not reverse the atherosclerotic process. ...
... Antilipidemic agents may also be used to decrease the lipid levels but will not reverse the atherosclerotic process. ...
biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction
... Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a group of potentially life-threatening disorders resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart caused by the narrowing or blockage of one or more blood vessels to the heart; the conditions included in this group range from unstable angina to acute myocardial i ...
... Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a group of potentially life-threatening disorders resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart caused by the narrowing or blockage of one or more blood vessels to the heart; the conditions included in this group range from unstable angina to acute myocardial i ...
The Psychological Impact of Test Results Following Diagnostic
... Objective: Coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography is an advanced cardiac imaging test commonly used for diagnosing early signs of ischemic heart disease. Despite its importance in cardiology, little is known about its psychological effect on patients. The present study sought to examine these ...
... Objective: Coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography is an advanced cardiac imaging test commonly used for diagnosing early signs of ischemic heart disease. Despite its importance in cardiology, little is known about its psychological effect on patients. The present study sought to examine these ...
- American Heart Journal
... plasma.7Intracoronary streptokinase has been given to patients who were on the IABCP with no significant bleeding complications, but the dose used was smaller than that considered necessary to open a thrombosed coronary using intravenous administration of streptokinase.* It was felt that our patient ...
... plasma.7Intracoronary streptokinase has been given to patients who were on the IABCP with no significant bleeding complications, but the dose used was smaller than that considered necessary to open a thrombosed coronary using intravenous administration of streptokinase.* It was felt that our patient ...
Serum uric acid level.
... was CV mortality. CV events contributing to CV mortality included acute myocardial infarction, atherosclerotic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident (including intracranial hemorrhage), ischemic brain damage, anoxic ence ...
... was CV mortality. CV events contributing to CV mortality included acute myocardial infarction, atherosclerotic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident (including intracranial hemorrhage), ischemic brain damage, anoxic ence ...
Pathogenic Gut Flora in Patients With
... METHODS This study analyzed 60 well-nourished patients in stable condition with mild CHF (New York Heart Association [NYHA] functional class I to II; n ¼ 30) and moderate to severe CHF (NYHA functional class III to IV; n ¼ 30) and matched healthy control subjects (n ¼ 20). In all subjects, the prese ...
... METHODS This study analyzed 60 well-nourished patients in stable condition with mild CHF (New York Heart Association [NYHA] functional class I to II; n ¼ 30) and moderate to severe CHF (NYHA functional class III to IV; n ¼ 30) and matched healthy control subjects (n ¼ 20). In all subjects, the prese ...
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
... Patients who have had an episode of VF and those who have sustained or haemodynamically unstable VT while receiving beta-blockers are considered at highest risk. Younger age at diagnosis is a predictor of future cardiac events [3]. Invasive EP studies are not helpful [4]. Genetic analysis does not y ...
... Patients who have had an episode of VF and those who have sustained or haemodynamically unstable VT while receiving beta-blockers are considered at highest risk. Younger age at diagnosis is a predictor of future cardiac events [3]. Invasive EP studies are not helpful [4]. Genetic analysis does not y ...
Wegscheider and Eckart Fleck Eike Nagel, Christoph Klein, Ingo
... In our analysis, the calculation of a perfusion reserve index from the upslopes at rest and stress after correction for the upslope in the LV allowed for the best detection of CAD. This approach was superior to the assessment of the upslope at stress alone or the simple division of the upslope at st ...
... In our analysis, the calculation of a perfusion reserve index from the upslopes at rest and stress after correction for the upslope in the LV allowed for the best detection of CAD. This approach was superior to the assessment of the upslope at stress alone or the simple division of the upslope at st ...
Arrhythmias in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
... Hoeper et al reported the outcome after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients with PAH at 17 centers in Europe and in the USA. 19 Of the 3,130 reported patients, 513 (16%) experienced circulatory and respiratory arrest over a 3-year period. CPR was attempted in 132 (26%) of 513 patients of ...
... Hoeper et al reported the outcome after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients with PAH at 17 centers in Europe and in the USA. 19 Of the 3,130 reported patients, 513 (16%) experienced circulatory and respiratory arrest over a 3-year period. CPR was attempted in 132 (26%) of 513 patients of ...
Combined Cardiac Resynchronization and Implantable
... segmental right and left ventricular (LV) activation and impair mechanical performance.1-3 The ability of new methods of cardiac stimulation to resynchronize ventricular function, improve overall cardiac performance, and increase exercise capacity has been shown by the results of several observation ...
... segmental right and left ventricular (LV) activation and impair mechanical performance.1-3 The ability of new methods of cardiac stimulation to resynchronize ventricular function, improve overall cardiac performance, and increase exercise capacity has been shown by the results of several observation ...
Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Measurements for the
... In our analysis, the calculation of a perfusion reserve index from the upslopes at rest and stress after correction for the upslope in the LV allowed for the best detection of CAD. This approach was superior to the assessment of the upslope at stress alone or the simple division of the upslope at st ...
... In our analysis, the calculation of a perfusion reserve index from the upslopes at rest and stress after correction for the upslope in the LV allowed for the best detection of CAD. This approach was superior to the assessment of the upslope at stress alone or the simple division of the upslope at st ...
PDF - Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... history of sudden death or ARVD, and ECG abnormalities that have been linked to ARVD. Among the many diagnostic tests that are used to screen patients for ARVD, the ECG is of particular importance because of its widespread availability and low cost. In this study, we performed a systematic analysis ...
... history of sudden death or ARVD, and ECG abnormalities that have been linked to ARVD. Among the many diagnostic tests that are used to screen patients for ARVD, the ECG is of particular importance because of its widespread availability and low cost. In this study, we performed a systematic analysis ...
Cardiac, STEMI, and 12-Lead Review
... Making the accurate Field Diagnosis: •There are elevations (1 mm) in two contiguous or connecting leads: (Leads adjacent to each other) •There is at least one lead with reciprocal changes.. Reminder: •ECG would have changes in the area where the heart is being affected. • All other areas would look ...
... Making the accurate Field Diagnosis: •There are elevations (1 mm) in two contiguous or connecting leads: (Leads adjacent to each other) •There is at least one lead with reciprocal changes.. Reminder: •ECG would have changes in the area where the heart is being affected. • All other areas would look ...
Abstract Introduction: nal Disease = ESRD; All Cause Mortality = ACM; Re-
... 2 [4]. In diabetic patients with or without renal insufficiency, pharmacological blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been shown to be effective in reducing cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality [5-8]. This effect may be due to a reduction in blood pressure [9, 10] and not a ...
... 2 [4]. In diabetic patients with or without renal insufficiency, pharmacological blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been shown to be effective in reducing cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality [5-8]. This effect may be due to a reduction in blood pressure [9, 10] and not a ...
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM MAGNESIUM LEVEL AND ARRYTHMIAS FOLLOWING POST-
... CPB, excluding amounts of the cardioplegic solution). Evidence has shown that bolus administration of Mg sulfate in rates and doses as used in this study, has no adverse effects28. In other studies, using bolus doses of Mg sulfate, post surgical ventricular dysrythmias was decreased compared to cont ...
... CPB, excluding amounts of the cardioplegic solution). Evidence has shown that bolus administration of Mg sulfate in rates and doses as used in this study, has no adverse effects28. In other studies, using bolus doses of Mg sulfate, post surgical ventricular dysrythmias was decreased compared to cont ...
Assessment and management of patient with coronary artery
... is highest if performed early . Should be considered in all patients . Two forms of revascularization : thrombolysis or PCI . ...
... is highest if performed early . Should be considered in all patients . Two forms of revascularization : thrombolysis or PCI . ...
Knowledge expectations, self-care, and health complaints of heart failure patients scheduled
... failure has been shown to affect all dimensions of quality of life in patients, but problems with their usual physical functioning,12 fatigue, anxiety and depression,13 pain,14 and sexual problems15,16 are among their most common health complaints. To reduce mortality and morbidity and increase qual ...
... failure has been shown to affect all dimensions of quality of life in patients, but problems with their usual physical functioning,12 fatigue, anxiety and depression,13 pain,14 and sexual problems15,16 are among their most common health complaints. To reduce mortality and morbidity and increase qual ...
Clinical Spectrum of Acute or New
... age group. Similar patterns were reported in a European populationbased prospective cohort study of 6808 subject ≥55 years of age. 4 The prevalence of AF was 5.5 percent, ranging from 0.7 percent in those aged 55 to 59 years and 17.8 percent for those ≥85 years of age. The prevalence was higher in m ...
... age group. Similar patterns were reported in a European populationbased prospective cohort study of 6808 subject ≥55 years of age. 4 The prevalence of AF was 5.5 percent, ranging from 0.7 percent in those aged 55 to 59 years and 17.8 percent for those ≥85 years of age. The prevalence was higher in m ...
Bradycardia Booklet
... there are many causes of syncope, some common and some rare. Most cases of syncope are due to the ‘common’ faint however other important causes includes defects of the ‘wiring’ of the heart. Syncope can occur when the heart slows or momentarily stops (asystole) therefore oxygenated blood is not pump ...
... there are many causes of syncope, some common and some rare. Most cases of syncope are due to the ‘common’ faint however other important causes includes defects of the ‘wiring’ of the heart. Syncope can occur when the heart slows or momentarily stops (asystole) therefore oxygenated blood is not pump ...
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
... The exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical judgment skills expected of the certified clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in the broad domain of the discipline. The ability to make appropriate diagnostic and management decisions that have important consequence ...
... The exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical judgment skills expected of the certified clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in the broad domain of the discipline. The ability to make appropriate diagnostic and management decisions that have important consequence ...
Influence of Diabetes on Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic
... with recent myocardial infarction (,3 months) or decompensated HF were excluded. During the implantation procedure, LV lead position was assessed on fluoroscopy, as previously described (19). ...
... with recent myocardial infarction (,3 months) or decompensated HF were excluded. During the implantation procedure, LV lead position was assessed on fluoroscopy, as previously described (19). ...
4 - Pass the FracP
... change between examinations and even from beat to beat. Obstruction appears to result from further narrowing of an already small left ventricular outflow tract by SAM of the mitral valve against the hypertrophied septum. While SAM is occasionally found in a variety of conditions besides HCM, it is a ...
... change between examinations and even from beat to beat. Obstruction appears to result from further narrowing of an already small left ventricular outflow tract by SAM of the mitral valve against the hypertrophied septum. While SAM is occasionally found in a variety of conditions besides HCM, it is a ...
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Detect and Evaluate
... undergo catheterization and had a relatively high prevalence of disease of 71%. DSMR can also be used to risk stratify the patients for cardiac events. In a study by Hundley et al,14 patients who were referred for diagnosis of ischemia with dobutamine echocardiography and did not have adequate endoc ...
... undergo catheterization and had a relatively high prevalence of disease of 71%. DSMR can also be used to risk stratify the patients for cardiac events. In a study by Hundley et al,14 patients who were referred for diagnosis of ischemia with dobutamine echocardiography and did not have adequate endoc ...
Subclinical Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Chronic Asymptomatic
... (G-SRearly) and longitudinal global strain rate in late diastole (G-SRlate) values were obtained. Results: Alcoholic patients had larger end-systolic and end-diastolic dimensions, thicker interventricular septal and posterior wall and higher LV mass index. However, there were no differences in the e ...
... (G-SRearly) and longitudinal global strain rate in late diastole (G-SRlate) values were obtained. Results: Alcoholic patients had larger end-systolic and end-diastolic dimensions, thicker interventricular septal and posterior wall and higher LV mass index. However, there were no differences in the e ...