Coronary Artery Disease
... distal myocardial infarction (necrosis). Unstable angina and myocardial infarction 3. Plaque hemorrhage further narrowing the vessel lumen and occluding distal flow 4. Distal embolization of fragmented atheromatous plaque 5. Weakening of the vessel wall, wall expansion and dilatation (aneurysm) Cons ...
... distal myocardial infarction (necrosis). Unstable angina and myocardial infarction 3. Plaque hemorrhage further narrowing the vessel lumen and occluding distal flow 4. Distal embolization of fragmented atheromatous plaque 5. Weakening of the vessel wall, wall expansion and dilatation (aneurysm) Cons ...
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 ...
Pause-dependent polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
... in a concentration-dependent manner (12,14). Data from two large randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials indicate that dofetilide is effective in the conversion to and maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (15,16). In another large placebocontrolled study ...
... in a concentration-dependent manner (12,14). Data from two large randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials indicate that dofetilide is effective in the conversion to and maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (15,16). In another large placebocontrolled study ...
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 ...
Long-term mortality predictors in patients with chronic bifascicular
... stimulation when considered necessary) and the His bundle region. Our study protocol included assessment of the basal conduction intervals and refractory periods, as described elsewhere.8 Programmed ventricular stimulation was performed in all patients from the apex and the outflow tract of the righ ...
... stimulation when considered necessary) and the His bundle region. Our study protocol included assessment of the basal conduction intervals and refractory periods, as described elsewhere.8 Programmed ventricular stimulation was performed in all patients from the apex and the outflow tract of the righ ...
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 ...
Clinical Applications of Positron Emission Tomography in Cardiology
... Ischaemic heart disease associated with depressed left ventricular function is a common clinical management dilemma. There is overwhelming evidence that such patients have a poor prognosis when treated medically.1 Although heart transplantation is a therapeutic alternative, the limited number of don ...
... Ischaemic heart disease associated with depressed left ventricular function is a common clinical management dilemma. There is overwhelming evidence that such patients have a poor prognosis when treated medically.1 Although heart transplantation is a therapeutic alternative, the limited number of don ...
CHF slide show 2016
... • may slow the progression of systolic heart failure. • may also help open or widen blood vessels in the body. (↓ B/P) • may be used together with other medicines that are usually used to treat heart failure, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or diuretics. • may be used to treat ...
... • may slow the progression of systolic heart failure. • may also help open or widen blood vessels in the body. (↓ B/P) • may be used together with other medicines that are usually used to treat heart failure, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or diuretics. • may be used to treat ...
The Current Status of Performing Left Ventriculography in Taiwan
... invasive examination requiring arterial cannulation and use of a cardiac catheterization laboratory. Additionally, it can only provide the 2-dimensional assessment of a single chamber and a single valve at one time. Besides, the quality of LVG is difficult to optimize. Ventricular arrhythmia and ina ...
... invasive examination requiring arterial cannulation and use of a cardiac catheterization laboratory. Additionally, it can only provide the 2-dimensional assessment of a single chamber and a single valve at one time. Besides, the quality of LVG is difficult to optimize. Ventricular arrhythmia and ina ...
click here - British Cardiovascular Society
... The general prognosis from the cancer needs to be considered although this itself is a very challenging calculation.58 If the consensus opinion is that prognosis is > 1 year optimal revascularization should be considered if clinically appropriate. In the setting of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) ...
... The general prognosis from the cancer needs to be considered although this itself is a very challenging calculation.58 If the consensus opinion is that prognosis is > 1 year optimal revascularization should be considered if clinically appropriate. In the setting of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) ...
11.4: Hemodynamic Assessment - American College of Cardiology
... There are classic signs of pulmonary congestion on the chest Xray. However, in CHF such findings are often not present, despite an elevated PCWP. Thus, the chest X-ray is an insensitive marker ...
... There are classic signs of pulmonary congestion on the chest Xray. However, in CHF such findings are often not present, despite an elevated PCWP. Thus, the chest X-ray is an insensitive marker ...
Association between high arterial stiffness and left ventricular filling
... There was no significant association between E/e’ >15 and previous MI (OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 0.9–5.7). Conclusions High arterial stiffness is an independent risk factor for LV diastolic dysfunction in patients with acute MI. A reduction in arterial stiffness may improve LV diastolic function in this pa ...
... There was no significant association between E/e’ >15 and previous MI (OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 0.9–5.7). Conclusions High arterial stiffness is an independent risk factor for LV diastolic dysfunction in patients with acute MI. A reduction in arterial stiffness may improve LV diastolic function in this pa ...
Synopsis of Management on Ventricular arrhythmias
... nontraditional first responders appears to be safe and effective. Federal, state and community efforts have been effective in placing AEDs in schools, sporting events, high-density residential sites and airports as well as on airplanes and in police and fire ...
... nontraditional first responders appears to be safe and effective. Federal, state and community efforts have been effective in placing AEDs in schools, sporting events, high-density residential sites and airports as well as on airplanes and in police and fire ...
Significance of systemic vascular resistance in determining the
... with ventricular septal defects to clarify the significance of systemic vascular resistance (SVR) in determining these effects. Patients with peak pulmonary arterial pressures greater than 75% of systemic pressure were placed in group 1, which was further divided into group Ia (n = 6), consisting of ...
... with ventricular septal defects to clarify the significance of systemic vascular resistance (SVR) in determining these effects. Patients with peak pulmonary arterial pressures greater than 75% of systemic pressure were placed in group 1, which was further divided into group Ia (n = 6), consisting of ...
How To Differentiate Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia
... ventricular cardiomyopathy. Task force of the working group on myocardial and precardial disease of the European Society of Cardiology and the scientific council on cardiomyopathies of the International Society and Federation of Cardiology. Br ...
... ventricular cardiomyopathy. Task force of the working group on myocardial and precardial disease of the European Society of Cardiology and the scientific council on cardiomyopathies of the International Society and Federation of Cardiology. Br ...
Respiratory muscle dysfunction in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
... 3]. The increased V9E/V9CO2 slope indicates inefficient ventilation in IPAH, which can partly be attributed to pulmonary-perfusion abnormalities [2]. It has been shown by the current authors’ group and others that, in congestive left ventricular failure, inefficient ventilation is associated with re ...
... 3]. The increased V9E/V9CO2 slope indicates inefficient ventilation in IPAH, which can partly be attributed to pulmonary-perfusion abnormalities [2]. It has been shown by the current authors’ group and others that, in congestive left ventricular failure, inefficient ventilation is associated with re ...
Indications for ICDs
... ● Insufficient or excessive hormonal activity in these patients can predispose patients to the risk of VT and SCD ● Endocrine disorders may accelerate the progression of underlying structural heart disease which, in turn, can increase the risk of arrhythmias ● Patients with endocrine disorders, incl ...
... ● Insufficient or excessive hormonal activity in these patients can predispose patients to the risk of VT and SCD ● Endocrine disorders may accelerate the progression of underlying structural heart disease which, in turn, can increase the risk of arrhythmias ● Patients with endocrine disorders, incl ...
Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Examination
... radial arteries, however palpation of the pulses of the aorta and femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries is important in the assessment of peripheral vascular disease. Pulsus parvus et tardus (small and slow, weak) is due to diminished left ventricular stroke volume produ ...
... radial arteries, however palpation of the pulses of the aorta and femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries is important in the assessment of peripheral vascular disease. Pulsus parvus et tardus (small and slow, weak) is due to diminished left ventricular stroke volume produ ...
The Italian subcutaneous implantable
... The results of this survey demonstrate that, in current Italian clinical practice, the typical profile of an S-ICD recipient is different from that of the overall T-ICD population, in that an S-ICD seems to be preferred in young patients with channelopathies, mainly in the context of secondary SCD p ...
... The results of this survey demonstrate that, in current Italian clinical practice, the typical profile of an S-ICD recipient is different from that of the overall T-ICD population, in that an S-ICD seems to be preferred in young patients with channelopathies, mainly in the context of secondary SCD p ...
Outpatient Approach to Palpitations
... psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety, is also common. Even if a psychiatric comorbidity does exist, it should not be assumed that palpitations are of a noncardiac etiology. Discerning cardiac from noncardiac causes is important given the potential risk of sudden death in those with an underlying ca ...
... psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety, is also common. Even if a psychiatric comorbidity does exist, it should not be assumed that palpitations are of a noncardiac etiology. Discerning cardiac from noncardiac causes is important given the potential risk of sudden death in those with an underlying ca ...
Medical Policy Surgical Ventricular Restoration
... considered investigational regardless of the commercial name, the manufacturer, or FDA approval status. ...
... considered investigational regardless of the commercial name, the manufacturer, or FDA approval status. ...
Changes in lipid profile of patients referred to a cardiac rehabilitation
... cardiovascular diseases is still a matter of debate. This evaluation seems much more crucial in Iran. As it has been reported that the Iranian population have much higher CVD risk factors such as LDL, TC, and physical inactivity in comparison with the US and Europe [26]. It has also been reported th ...
... cardiovascular diseases is still a matter of debate. This evaluation seems much more crucial in Iran. As it has been reported that the Iranian population have much higher CVD risk factors such as LDL, TC, and physical inactivity in comparison with the US and Europe [26]. It has also been reported th ...
The Effect of Valvular Heart Disease on Maternal and
... comparable in patients with mild MS and their control. In contrast, there was a significantly higher incidence of CHF, arrhythmias, need to initiate or increase dose of cardiac medications, and hospitalizations in patients with moderate and severe MS compared to their controls (Table 2). Despite hig ...
... comparable in patients with mild MS and their control. In contrast, there was a significantly higher incidence of CHF, arrhythmias, need to initiate or increase dose of cardiac medications, and hospitalizations in patients with moderate and severe MS compared to their controls (Table 2). Despite hig ...
Impact of New-Onset Persistent Left Bundle Branch Block on Late
... Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been established as a therapeutic option for patients with aortic stenosis considered to be at high or prohibitive surgical risk (4). The occurrence of new-onset LBBB is one of the most frequent complications after TAVI (5). Although the incidence a ...
... Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been established as a therapeutic option for patients with aortic stenosis considered to be at high or prohibitive surgical risk (4). The occurrence of new-onset LBBB is one of the most frequent complications after TAVI (5). Although the incidence a ...