Association of calcium channel blockers and
... treatment selection bias and problems with different comorbidities. Therefore retrospective analysis of data can generate hypotheses that should be tested in prospective studies. In our analysis we controlled for many known factors that may influence mortality in haemodialysis patients. We showed th ...
... treatment selection bias and problems with different comorbidities. Therefore retrospective analysis of data can generate hypotheses that should be tested in prospective studies. In our analysis we controlled for many known factors that may influence mortality in haemodialysis patients. We showed th ...
Novel pathophysiological insight and treatment strategies for heart
... mechanisms by which mtDNA damage arises in these conditions have not been clarified, ROS have been proposed to be the primary contributing factor. We have provided direct evidence that mtDNA defects occur not only in a limited small subset of mitochondrial diseases but also in a more common HF pheno ...
... mechanisms by which mtDNA damage arises in these conditions have not been clarified, ROS have been proposed to be the primary contributing factor. We have provided direct evidence that mtDNA defects occur not only in a limited small subset of mitochondrial diseases but also in a more common HF pheno ...
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
... (BNP) has a relative sensitivity for the presence of HF with depressed left ventricular function. BNP also has prognostic value, as it has been shown in several studies that elevated levels of BNP were associated with increased mortality and hospitalization. The use of invasive studies like right an ...
... (BNP) has a relative sensitivity for the presence of HF with depressed left ventricular function. BNP also has prognostic value, as it has been shown in several studies that elevated levels of BNP were associated with increased mortality and hospitalization. The use of invasive studies like right an ...
Hypertension
... resistance, and visceral fat accumulation are dose dependent and become clinically more significant with daily doses exceeding 25 mg. • An additional concern is the risk of sudden cardiac death that has been shown to increase in a dose dependent fashion with HCTZ doses exceeding 25 mg daily. ...
... resistance, and visceral fat accumulation are dose dependent and become clinically more significant with daily doses exceeding 25 mg. • An additional concern is the risk of sudden cardiac death that has been shown to increase in a dose dependent fashion with HCTZ doses exceeding 25 mg daily. ...
CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING
... Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is defined as “myocardial impairment due to an imbalance between coronary blood flow and myocardial oxygen requirements” CHD is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a narrowing or occlusion of the coronary arteries=Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CHD can be related to bloo ...
... Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is defined as “myocardial impairment due to an imbalance between coronary blood flow and myocardial oxygen requirements” CHD is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a narrowing or occlusion of the coronary arteries=Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CHD can be related to bloo ...
Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Database of the
... A total of 1,081 post-implantation adverse events were reported in 305 (71%) patients, corresponding to 2.5 events per patient. Infection and bleeding were the 2 most common complications (Table 9), and their cumulative frequency over time is depicted in Figure 9. A variety of events were reported t ...
... A total of 1,081 post-implantation adverse events were reported in 305 (71%) patients, corresponding to 2.5 events per patient. Infection and bleeding were the 2 most common complications (Table 9), and their cumulative frequency over time is depicted in Figure 9. A variety of events were reported t ...
Implantable Defibrillators for the Prevention of Mortality in Patients
... following criteria: the design was a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial; the study population was patients with resuscitated cardiac arrest, those with documented or symptomatic sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmia, or those with depressed left ventricular function deemed to be at hig ...
... following criteria: the design was a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial; the study population was patients with resuscitated cardiac arrest, those with documented or symptomatic sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmia, or those with depressed left ventricular function deemed to be at hig ...
Signs and Symptoms of Myocarditis www.AssignmentPoint.com
... may have a good prognosis. Ventricular arrhythmias and high-degree heart block have a poor prognosis. Loss of right ventricular function is a strong predictor of death. Signs and symptoms: The signs and symptoms associated with myocarditis are varied, and relate either to the actual inflammation of ...
... may have a good prognosis. Ventricular arrhythmias and high-degree heart block have a poor prognosis. Loss of right ventricular function is a strong predictor of death. Signs and symptoms: The signs and symptoms associated with myocarditis are varied, and relate either to the actual inflammation of ...
Right Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume Combined With
... receptor blockers were instructed to discontinue these at least 4 weeks before baseline examinations. All patients were followed up from inclusion to August 2012, notwithstanding the end of the trial. Approval by the local ethics committee was obtained, and all patients gave informed consent. Event ...
... receptor blockers were instructed to discontinue these at least 4 weeks before baseline examinations. All patients were followed up from inclusion to August 2012, notwithstanding the end of the trial. Approval by the local ethics committee was obtained, and all patients gave informed consent. Event ...
Glidepath - Syncope
... Cherin P, Colvez A, Deville de Periere G, Sereni D: Risk of syncope in the elderly and consumption of drugs: A case-control study. J Clin Epidemiol 1997; 50: 313-20. 4. Five referral studies of carotid sinus message in syncope show that its greatest utility may be in older patients (mean age in stud ...
... Cherin P, Colvez A, Deville de Periere G, Sereni D: Risk of syncope in the elderly and consumption of drugs: A case-control study. J Clin Epidemiol 1997; 50: 313-20. 4. Five referral studies of carotid sinus message in syncope show that its greatest utility may be in older patients (mean age in stud ...
Secondary Stroke Prevention
... 50–99% internal carotid artery stenosis should be offered carotid endarterectomy : measured by two concordant non-invasive imaging modalities as soon as possible, ideally within the first few days and up to 1 week after the ischaemic event patients are fit and willing for surgery done by a s ...
... 50–99% internal carotid artery stenosis should be offered carotid endarterectomy : measured by two concordant non-invasive imaging modalities as soon as possible, ideally within the first few days and up to 1 week after the ischaemic event patients are fit and willing for surgery done by a s ...
The comparison of physical examination and PA catheter in
... …Safety? …influence on hard outcomes? ...
... …Safety? …influence on hard outcomes? ...
24 - Medicina
... Patients with symptomatic heart failure and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) V35% were identified at the time of presentation for echocardiography and from advertisements in the local media. Other than the exclusion of patients with severe valvular heart disease or inability to exercise, ...
... Patients with symptomatic heart failure and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) V35% were identified at the time of presentation for echocardiography and from advertisements in the local media. Other than the exclusion of patients with severe valvular heart disease or inability to exercise, ...
Original Article
... to the local LV electrogram (QLV), was found in previous studies to be a strong predictor of short-term response to cardiac resynchronization therapy. We hypothesized that suboptimum electric position of the left ventricular lead is associated with an excess of heart failure events and mortality. Me ...
... to the local LV electrogram (QLV), was found in previous studies to be a strong predictor of short-term response to cardiac resynchronization therapy. We hypothesized that suboptimum electric position of the left ventricular lead is associated with an excess of heart failure events and mortality. Me ...
January - June
... In many ways Cleveland is similar to Singapore: greater Cleveland has also a population of more than three million; both are multi-racial, multi-ethnic societies and both regard health visitors as a major economic force. However the similarities end there. Cleveland used to be the industrial heart o ...
... In many ways Cleveland is similar to Singapore: greater Cleveland has also a population of more than three million; both are multi-racial, multi-ethnic societies and both regard health visitors as a major economic force. However the similarities end there. Cleveland used to be the industrial heart o ...
Online Appendix for the following JACC article TITLE: Value of
... anterior descending coronary artery; LV, left ventricular; NYHA, New York Heart Association; PAD, peripheral arterial disease; SV, saphenous vein graft. ...
... anterior descending coronary artery; LV, left ventricular; NYHA, New York Heart Association; PAD, peripheral arterial disease; SV, saphenous vein graft. ...
Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure
... thinned and akinetic, and unexpectedly, there was subendocardial scar of 50% to 75% transmurality (Figure 1C). A coronary angiogram showed normal coronary arteries. Because the patient had previously had emboli to the kidneys with proven left ventricular (LV) thrombus and because the scar was limite ...
... thinned and akinetic, and unexpectedly, there was subendocardial scar of 50% to 75% transmurality (Figure 1C). A coronary angiogram showed normal coronary arteries. Because the patient had previously had emboli to the kidneys with proven left ventricular (LV) thrombus and because the scar was limite ...
Prognostic Utility of Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in the
... dobutamine was started at 10 μg/kg/min and increased every 3 min to 20, 30, 40 μg/kg/min until the target heart rate was achieved. If the heart rate was less than 100 bpm at 20 μg, atropine in 0.25 mg doses up to a total dose of 2 mg was given till 85% predicted maximal heart rate was achieved. Dobu ...
... dobutamine was started at 10 μg/kg/min and increased every 3 min to 20, 30, 40 μg/kg/min until the target heart rate was achieved. If the heart rate was less than 100 bpm at 20 μg, atropine in 0.25 mg doses up to a total dose of 2 mg was given till 85% predicted maximal heart rate was achieved. Dobu ...
Antenatal diagnosis of fetal heart malformation
... the predictive capacity of increased NT in the detection of major congenital heart defects in chromosomally normal fetuses. In patients with a thickened NT and normal chromosomes following invasive testing, the finding of an absent or reversed A-wave in the ductus venosus is associated with a thr ...
... the predictive capacity of increased NT in the detection of major congenital heart defects in chromosomally normal fetuses. In patients with a thickened NT and normal chromosomes following invasive testing, the finding of an absent or reversed A-wave in the ductus venosus is associated with a thr ...
Establishment of a Weight Management Scale for Patients with
... are the foundations for active and proper belief and attitude establishment, which can further affect healthassociated behavior, whereas belief and attitude are the motivating power before behavior change. Patient can actively form health-giving behavior and then acquire good health only after learn ...
... are the foundations for active and proper belief and attitude establishment, which can further affect healthassociated behavior, whereas belief and attitude are the motivating power before behavior change. Patient can actively form health-giving behavior and then acquire good health only after learn ...
with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
... Because the heart beats irregularly during AFib, it affects the way blood flows through the heart and makes it vulnerable for forming clots. Such clots can travel from the heart to the brain where they can block vital blood flow—resulting in a stroke that can be debilitating or deadly. The risk of s ...
... Because the heart beats irregularly during AFib, it affects the way blood flows through the heart and makes it vulnerable for forming clots. Such clots can travel from the heart to the brain where they can block vital blood flow—resulting in a stroke that can be debilitating or deadly. The risk of s ...
Name - UW Canvas
... patients with HF. Digoxin is also used to treat supraventricular dysrhythmias. Digoxin suppresses dysrhythmias by decreasing conduction through the AV node and by decreasing automaticity in the SA node. However dysrhythmias are also the most serious side effect of Digoxin. Therefore, all patient ...
... patients with HF. Digoxin is also used to treat supraventricular dysrhythmias. Digoxin suppresses dysrhythmias by decreasing conduction through the AV node and by decreasing automaticity in the SA node. However dysrhythmias are also the most serious side effect of Digoxin. Therefore, all patient ...
Diagnosing coronary artery disease by sound analysis from
... which an acoustic recording was obtained, (2) CACS, and (3) CCTA or ICA. In the event of an abnormal CCTA, patents were referred for myocardial perfusion imaging with single-photon emission computed tomography (99mTc-sestamibi) or positron emission tomography (82Rb) and subsequently to ICA if myocar ...
... which an acoustic recording was obtained, (2) CACS, and (3) CCTA or ICA. In the event of an abnormal CCTA, patents were referred for myocardial perfusion imaging with single-photon emission computed tomography (99mTc-sestamibi) or positron emission tomography (82Rb) and subsequently to ICA if myocar ...