The Chromosomes in Heart Disease
... as the cardiac septum.3 4 Nonetheless, few studies have been made of the chromosomal constitution of individuals with cardiovascular disorders.3 6 The present study was undertaken in order to characterize better the role played by chromosomal aberrations in the development of congenital and acquired ...
... as the cardiac septum.3 4 Nonetheless, few studies have been made of the chromosomal constitution of individuals with cardiovascular disorders.3 6 The present study was undertaken in order to characterize better the role played by chromosomal aberrations in the development of congenital and acquired ...
Cardiovascular System: The Heart
... potentials must travel around scar tissue from rheumatic fever. The S-T segement is elevated in acute myocardial infarction and depressed when the heart receives insufficient oxygen. The Q-T interval may be lengthened by myocardial damage, myocardial ischemia, or conduction abnormalities. ...
... potentials must travel around scar tissue from rheumatic fever. The S-T segement is elevated in acute myocardial infarction and depressed when the heart receives insufficient oxygen. The Q-T interval may be lengthened by myocardial damage, myocardial ischemia, or conduction abnormalities. ...
The Chromosomes in Heart Disease
... as the cardiac septum.3 4 Nonetheless, few studies have been made of the chromosomal constitution of individuals with cardiovascular disorders.3 6 The present study was undertaken in order to characterize better the role played by chromosomal aberrations in the development of congenital and acquired ...
... as the cardiac septum.3 4 Nonetheless, few studies have been made of the chromosomal constitution of individuals with cardiovascular disorders.3 6 The present study was undertaken in order to characterize better the role played by chromosomal aberrations in the development of congenital and acquired ...
Outcomes of pseudo-severe aortic stenosis under conservative
... arteries, except for the left main coronary artery, for which a threshold of ≥50% was considered. Multivessel CAD was defined as the presence of significant stenosis on ≥2 vessels. ...
... arteries, except for the left main coronary artery, for which a threshold of ≥50% was considered. Multivessel CAD was defined as the presence of significant stenosis on ≥2 vessels. ...
Concealed post-infarction left ventricular rupture
... Left ventricular free wall rupture after myocardial infarction almost invariably predicates a fatal outcome and represents an increasingly important mechanism of infarct-related death. Successful salvage with surgical therapy has occasionally been reported, but survival after associated cardiac arre ...
... Left ventricular free wall rupture after myocardial infarction almost invariably predicates a fatal outcome and represents an increasingly important mechanism of infarct-related death. Successful salvage with surgical therapy has occasionally been reported, but survival after associated cardiac arre ...
Prevalence and clinical characteristics of left ventricular dysfunction
... observed by echocardiography, is the commonest cause of the clinical syndrome of heart failure. Clinical trials have shown that treatment, particularly with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, can increase survival and improve quality of life for patients with severe, moderate, and mild systol ...
... observed by echocardiography, is the commonest cause of the clinical syndrome of heart failure. Clinical trials have shown that treatment, particularly with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, can increase survival and improve quality of life for patients with severe, moderate, and mild systol ...
Diuretica - GZA jaarverslag
... * We review the evidence leading to changes to the recommendations for sodium intake and the threshold for starting pharmacotherapy in older adults. * We also review the evidence behind two new recommendations regarding target blood pressure levels in patients with coronary artery disease and the us ...
... * We review the evidence leading to changes to the recommendations for sodium intake and the threshold for starting pharmacotherapy in older adults. * We also review the evidence behind two new recommendations regarding target blood pressure levels in patients with coronary artery disease and the us ...
Final Public Summary Document - Word 138 KB
... three electrode leads that connect the generator to the heart. The right atrial lead is used for sensing and pacing; the right ventricular lead is used for sensing, pacing, defibrillation and/or cardioversion; and the left ventricular lead is used for cardiac resynchronisation. All three leads are i ...
... three electrode leads that connect the generator to the heart. The right atrial lead is used for sensing and pacing; the right ventricular lead is used for sensing, pacing, defibrillation and/or cardioversion; and the left ventricular lead is used for cardiac resynchronisation. All three leads are i ...
Outcome of Patients Discharged after their First Detected
... Paroxysmal AF recurrences vary markedly from one patient to another. Silent AF (asymptomatic) is common even in symptomatic patients.5 It may look like any of the temporal forms (paroxysmal, persistent or permanent) of AF. It may also manifest as an AF-related complication (ischaemic stroke or tachy ...
... Paroxysmal AF recurrences vary markedly from one patient to another. Silent AF (asymptomatic) is common even in symptomatic patients.5 It may look like any of the temporal forms (paroxysmal, persistent or permanent) of AF. It may also manifest as an AF-related complication (ischaemic stroke or tachy ...
Management of patients with ventricular tachycardia in Europe
... for sudden cardiac death. To some extent, the aims of EP studies also changed.4 This survey has demonstrated that left ventricular systolic function, haemodynamics, underlying heart disease, and duration of VT are the major determinants of VT treatment in Europe. For patients with LVEF ≤ 35%, ICD im ...
... for sudden cardiac death. To some extent, the aims of EP studies also changed.4 This survey has demonstrated that left ventricular systolic function, haemodynamics, underlying heart disease, and duration of VT are the major determinants of VT treatment in Europe. For patients with LVEF ≤ 35%, ICD im ...
Cardiac Disease in the Ferret
... ferrets: dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); the former is much more common and occurs relatively frequently in middle-aged to older ferrets. A thin heart wall that is less able to contract properly characterizes DCM. This results in the dilation of the left (and/or r ...
... ferrets: dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); the former is much more common and occurs relatively frequently in middle-aged to older ferrets. A thin heart wall that is less able to contract properly characterizes DCM. This results in the dilation of the left (and/or r ...
Examining the Gross Anatomy of the Human Heart
... GROSS ANATOMY OF THE HEART Because mammals are warm-blooded and generally very active animals, they require high metabolic rates. One major requirement of a high metabolism is the need for oxygen and nutrients to reach body cells in sufficient quantities to satisfy their needs. Metabolic waste needs ...
... GROSS ANATOMY OF THE HEART Because mammals are warm-blooded and generally very active animals, they require high metabolic rates. One major requirement of a high metabolism is the need for oxygen and nutrients to reach body cells in sufficient quantities to satisfy their needs. Metabolic waste needs ...
- Improving Medical Statistics
... of patients undergoing outpatient cardiac catheterization. Some studies have multiple errors. In this one study, the authors miscounted their trial's primary endpoints, included patients that did not belong in the trial, then incorrectly analyzed the data with a potential Type II statistical error, ...
... of patients undergoing outpatient cardiac catheterization. Some studies have multiple errors. In this one study, the authors miscounted their trial's primary endpoints, included patients that did not belong in the trial, then incorrectly analyzed the data with a potential Type II statistical error, ...
Ventricular Fibrillation
... Dangerously low body temperature ( hypothermia ) Electrolyte imbalance (eg, very low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood) Drugs that affect the electrical currents of the heart (eg, sodium or ...
... Dangerously low body temperature ( hypothermia ) Electrolyte imbalance (eg, very low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood) Drugs that affect the electrical currents of the heart (eg, sodium or ...
comparing the efficacy of intravenous adenosine and verapamil in
... flushing occurred in (26%) patients, while dyspnoea chest pressure, bronchospasm and other rhythm disturbances were also present in other patients while 30% patients had no side effects. Like our study, they also concluded that adenosine is a safe, effective and rapidly acting drug for terminating S ...
... flushing occurred in (26%) patients, while dyspnoea chest pressure, bronchospasm and other rhythm disturbances were also present in other patients while 30% patients had no side effects. Like our study, they also concluded that adenosine is a safe, effective and rapidly acting drug for terminating S ...
similar sounds, opposite morphological situations
... the condition to be classified as eider functional or organic. The clinical experience associated with a well conducted physical examination can guide the physician in respect to the lesion type, but many morphological variants can have the same sounds. For example, interventricular septal defect an ...
... the condition to be classified as eider functional or organic. The clinical experience associated with a well conducted physical examination can guide the physician in respect to the lesion type, but many morphological variants can have the same sounds. For example, interventricular septal defect an ...
Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Cardiac Surgery Outcome
... calculating odds ratios (OR) with 95 % confidence intervals. Diabetes mellitus as well as 30 additional patient- and treatmentrelated variables were evaluated regarding their possible association to 28 intra- and postoperative outcome variables. All pvalues were two-tailed. Preoperative patient- or ...
... calculating odds ratios (OR) with 95 % confidence intervals. Diabetes mellitus as well as 30 additional patient- and treatmentrelated variables were evaluated regarding their possible association to 28 intra- and postoperative outcome variables. All pvalues were two-tailed. Preoperative patient- or ...
(cardiac) output
... and IV administration of vasopressors and/or positive inotropes to increase cardiac output and to maintain organ perfusion. Other possible emergency interventions include use of an intra-aortic balloon pump and/or emergency coronary artery bypass surgery CABAG. ...
... and IV administration of vasopressors and/or positive inotropes to increase cardiac output and to maintain organ perfusion. Other possible emergency interventions include use of an intra-aortic balloon pump and/or emergency coronary artery bypass surgery CABAG. ...
Anomalous Left Main Coronary Artery Originating from the Right
... considered benign.3 Clinically significant symptoms associated with an anterior course are uncommon, but have been reported in two cases.4 The most common symptoms of this variant include angina pectoris and myocardial ischemia in the absence of coronary artery disease. ...
... considered benign.3 Clinically significant symptoms associated with an anterior course are uncommon, but have been reported in two cases.4 The most common symptoms of this variant include angina pectoris and myocardial ischemia in the absence of coronary artery disease. ...
Update on Management of Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
... If AF recurs while on dronedarone, or any rhythm-controlling agent, consideration should be given to its discontinuation and the patient re-evaluated.8,34-37 Rate control. As well as being evaluated for ATT, patients undergoing rate control therapy should be treated with a ß-blocker or rate-limiting ...
... If AF recurs while on dronedarone, or any rhythm-controlling agent, consideration should be given to its discontinuation and the patient re-evaluated.8,34-37 Rate control. As well as being evaluated for ATT, patients undergoing rate control therapy should be treated with a ß-blocker or rate-limiting ...
Guidelines and Regulations for Driving in Heart Disease
... considered fit to drive, at least until the underlying disease is diagnosed and treated. Although the general prognosis in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and other supraventricular tachycardias is generally quite favourable, at least a single episode of syncope is reported in approxima ...
... considered fit to drive, at least until the underlying disease is diagnosed and treated. Although the general prognosis in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and other supraventricular tachycardias is generally quite favourable, at least a single episode of syncope is reported in approxima ...
Inspiratory muscle training can benefit all the three disciplines of a
... body is connected, or grafted, to the blocked coronary artery. The grafted artery or vein bypasses (that is, goes around) the blocked portion of the coronary artery. This creates a new path for oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart muscle. Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after coronary ...
... body is connected, or grafted, to the blocked coronary artery. The grafted artery or vein bypasses (that is, goes around) the blocked portion of the coronary artery. This creates a new path for oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart muscle. Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after coronary ...
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention under Extracorporeal
... those selected for CABG were more likely to have diabetes and to have more severe coronary disease than those selected for PCI. In cases in which PCI is unlikely to achieve complete revascularization or there are associated mechanical complications or LM or severe triple-vessel coronary disease, CAB ...
... those selected for CABG were more likely to have diabetes and to have more severe coronary disease than those selected for PCI. In cases in which PCI is unlikely to achieve complete revascularization or there are associated mechanical complications or LM or severe triple-vessel coronary disease, CAB ...
C-Reactive Protein Levels in Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
... were event-free. We further divided the 72 CHF patients into tertiles on the basis of this sample, with the cutoff points for each tertile being £ 2.69, > 2.69 to £ 5.38, and > 5.38 mg per liter, respectively. The differences between event-free curves were insignificant between tertiles 1 and 2 but ...
... were event-free. We further divided the 72 CHF patients into tertiles on the basis of this sample, with the cutoff points for each tertile being £ 2.69, > 2.69 to £ 5.38, and > 5.38 mg per liter, respectively. The differences between event-free curves were insignificant between tertiles 1 and 2 but ...