Cardiology - Pericardial Effusion
... About the Diagnosis Pericardial effusion refers to an accumulation of fluid around the heart, within the pericardium. The pericardium is a membranous sac that surrounds the heart. When fluid accumulates slowly, the pericardium stretches and enlarges to accommodate the fluid. More rapid accumulation ...
... About the Diagnosis Pericardial effusion refers to an accumulation of fluid around the heart, within the pericardium. The pericardium is a membranous sac that surrounds the heart. When fluid accumulates slowly, the pericardium stretches and enlarges to accommodate the fluid. More rapid accumulation ...
UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository) Diagnosing arrhythmias
... with each decade of adult life and ranges from 2-3 new cases per 1000 people per year between the age of 55 and 64, to 35 new cases per 1000 people per year between the age ...
... with each decade of adult life and ranges from 2-3 new cases per 1000 people per year between the age of 55 and 64, to 35 new cases per 1000 people per year between the age ...
Effects of Lying Position on P-Wave Dispersion in Patients with
... These findings showed that PWD in patients with HF decreased in the right lateral decubitus position and that the values of PWD in the right lateral decubitus position were statistically lower than those in the other two positions and at baseline. The relationship between P-wave duration and inhomog ...
... These findings showed that PWD in patients with HF decreased in the right lateral decubitus position and that the values of PWD in the right lateral decubitus position were statistically lower than those in the other two positions and at baseline. The relationship between P-wave duration and inhomog ...
Management by Hypothermia of Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia
... atrial epicardial electrodes were not available. In view of their good clinical course we decided not to use an esophageal electrode. Because of our study design, it was not possible to judge the relative usefulness of digoxin and amiodarone given during hypothermia in controlling HR. In this series ...
... atrial epicardial electrodes were not available. In view of their good clinical course we decided not to use an esophageal electrode. Because of our study design, it was not possible to judge the relative usefulness of digoxin and amiodarone given during hypothermia in controlling HR. In this series ...
svhs advanced biology cardiovascular system
... 1) Be able to describe the location of the heart and it’s surrounding structures. 2) Be able to describe the structural make-up of the heart’s wall. 3) Be able to name and give a function for the structures of the heart as studied in lab. 4) Be able to describe the hearts blood supply and the result ...
... 1) Be able to describe the location of the heart and it’s surrounding structures. 2) Be able to describe the structural make-up of the heart’s wall. 3) Be able to name and give a function for the structures of the heart as studied in lab. 4) Be able to describe the hearts blood supply and the result ...
Nurses Guide to Commonly asked Questions about Heart Failure
... Proven medical therapies such as Beta blockers & ACEI‟s have improved survival significantly so that patients can be hopeful for a better quality of life. What are the survival rates? Survival rates are as same as prognosis. What are the treatment options? There are many treatment options for heart ...
... Proven medical therapies such as Beta blockers & ACEI‟s have improved survival significantly so that patients can be hopeful for a better quality of life. What are the survival rates? Survival rates are as same as prognosis. What are the treatment options? There are many treatment options for heart ...
PDF - US Pharmacist
... If the rate of the heart speeds up, the arrhythmia is called tachycardia. There are two types of tachycardia, supraventricular and ventricular. In supraventricular tachycardia, the fast heart rate starts in the atria and treatment is aimed at slowing the heart rate. In ventricular tachycardia, the f ...
... If the rate of the heart speeds up, the arrhythmia is called tachycardia. There are two types of tachycardia, supraventricular and ventricular. In supraventricular tachycardia, the fast heart rate starts in the atria and treatment is aimed at slowing the heart rate. In ventricular tachycardia, the f ...
Clinical Determinants of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
... cardiomyopathy. Also, this association has been quantified by Zhou et al. (18) who showed that the LBBB-dependent activation abnormalities had a dominant effect on the deterioration of LV function. Moreover, Brunekreeft et al. confirmed a significant difference in left ventricular volumes, and LVEF ...
... cardiomyopathy. Also, this association has been quantified by Zhou et al. (18) who showed that the LBBB-dependent activation abnormalities had a dominant effect on the deterioration of LV function. Moreover, Brunekreeft et al. confirmed a significant difference in left ventricular volumes, and LVEF ...
Effects of Dronedarone on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Lone
... with lone AF, dronedarone led to a 44% reduction of cardiovascular hospitalizations or death (hazard ratio (HR) 0.56; 95%CI 0.36–0.88, P = 0.004) and to a 46% reduction in cardiovascular hospitalizations alone (HR 0.54; 95%CI 0.34–0.87, P = 0.004) compared to placebo. HR for all-cause mortality was ...
... with lone AF, dronedarone led to a 44% reduction of cardiovascular hospitalizations or death (hazard ratio (HR) 0.56; 95%CI 0.36–0.88, P = 0.004) and to a 46% reduction in cardiovascular hospitalizations alone (HR 0.54; 95%CI 0.34–0.87, P = 0.004) compared to placebo. HR for all-cause mortality was ...
STROKE PREVENTION in Atrial Fibrillation
... Researchers continue to develop new tools for assessing bleeding risk; however, as of yet, no additional tools have been validated sufficiently to be included in guidelines. While HAS-BLED is the most commonly described and recommended bleeding risk tool in the guidelines, there is little agreement ...
... Researchers continue to develop new tools for assessing bleeding risk; however, as of yet, no additional tools have been validated sufficiently to be included in guidelines. While HAS-BLED is the most commonly described and recommended bleeding risk tool in the guidelines, there is little agreement ...
PowerPoint Stroke PGH - Plantation General Hospital
... Stroke is an acute vascular event that affects the brain. Stroke involves neurological changes caused by an acute interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain. There are two main types of stroke. The first type is ischemic stroke, which results from decreased blood flow to a portion of the br ...
... Stroke is an acute vascular event that affects the brain. Stroke involves neurological changes caused by an acute interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain. There are two main types of stroke. The first type is ischemic stroke, which results from decreased blood flow to a portion of the br ...
Comparison of QT Dispersion With Left Ventricular Mass Index in
... but also essential for early detection of cardiac involvement (11). The study by Noori et al. revealed that echocardiography was more accurate tool than ECG in defining the LVMI in patients with thalassemia major (12). Echocardiography is an expensive as well as specialized tool that needs advanced ...
... but also essential for early detection of cardiac involvement (11). The study by Noori et al. revealed that echocardiography was more accurate tool than ECG in defining the LVMI in patients with thalassemia major (12). Echocardiography is an expensive as well as specialized tool that needs advanced ...
Aortic Valve Replacement in Octogenarians: Is Biologic Valve the
... the term elderly is often used to describe different populations. For example, Tseng and colleagues [4] defined as elderly a population older than 70 years, whereas Florath and colleagues [5] defined elderly as being older than 65 years. However, age in itself is considered a risk factor for mortali ...
... the term elderly is often used to describe different populations. For example, Tseng and colleagues [4] defined as elderly a population older than 70 years, whereas Florath and colleagues [5] defined elderly as being older than 65 years. However, age in itself is considered a risk factor for mortali ...
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... tachycardia model of dilated cardiomyopathy [4– 6]. Moreover, the decline in fatty acid oxidation was inversely related to the extent of LV dilation (Figure 3). When the hearts of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy were stressed by an acute bout of atrial pacing at 130 beats/min (Figure 2), there ...
... tachycardia model of dilated cardiomyopathy [4– 6]. Moreover, the decline in fatty acid oxidation was inversely related to the extent of LV dilation (Figure 3). When the hearts of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy were stressed by an acute bout of atrial pacing at 130 beats/min (Figure 2), there ...
Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) System
... (VT) continues to be a major health problem despite advances in the overall management of cardiovascular disease. Sudden cardiac death kills approximately 400,000 people per year. About 10 to 15% of individuals who experience VT or VF recover, usually with an external cardiac defibrillator. These su ...
... (VT) continues to be a major health problem despite advances in the overall management of cardiovascular disease. Sudden cardiac death kills approximately 400,000 people per year. About 10 to 15% of individuals who experience VT or VF recover, usually with an external cardiac defibrillator. These su ...
Thyroid Hormone Profile in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
... the TFT profile among patients underwent cardiac catheterization or had STEMI ,NSTEMI, unstable angina and atrial fibrillation with respect to mean (± SD) plasma level of FT4, FT3 and TSH, for median (IQR) during CCU hospitalization (27-29). A total of 38 (9.8%) patients with coronary heart disease ...
... the TFT profile among patients underwent cardiac catheterization or had STEMI ,NSTEMI, unstable angina and atrial fibrillation with respect to mean (± SD) plasma level of FT4, FT3 and TSH, for median (IQR) during CCU hospitalization (27-29). A total of 38 (9.8%) patients with coronary heart disease ...
Longevity Risks and Needs Infographic
... Contraindications Use of these Boston Scientific pulse generators are contraindicated for the following: patients whose ventricular tachyarrhythmias may have reversible cause, such as: digitalis intoxication, electrolyte imbalance, hypoxia, sepsis; or patients whose ventricular tachyarrhythmias have ...
... Contraindications Use of these Boston Scientific pulse generators are contraindicated for the following: patients whose ventricular tachyarrhythmias may have reversible cause, such as: digitalis intoxication, electrolyte imbalance, hypoxia, sepsis; or patients whose ventricular tachyarrhythmias have ...
N Engl J Med
... CRT should be considered as part of routine therapy for patients with moderate to severe HF due to LVSD with evidence (ECG supported by Echo) of cardiac dyssynchrony to*: • Improve cardiac function and efficiency • Improve symptoms and QoL ...
... CRT should be considered as part of routine therapy for patients with moderate to severe HF due to LVSD with evidence (ECG supported by Echo) of cardiac dyssynchrony to*: • Improve cardiac function and efficiency • Improve symptoms and QoL ...
The new *Silently pressing* DAC, to address the
... Clinical manifestations Among 411 outpatients with NYHA class II, III or IV HF, total mortality was 7.1%, 15.0% and 28.0%, respectively during a mean follow-up period of 1.4 years ...
... Clinical manifestations Among 411 outpatients with NYHA class II, III or IV HF, total mortality was 7.1%, 15.0% and 28.0%, respectively during a mean follow-up period of 1.4 years ...
Heart Failure Program Helping Hearts Saving Lives
... The Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Program is a Medicaredesignated program for heart transplantation. Such designation is awarded after extensive evaluation of outcomes, experience, expertise and institutional commitment by a panel of experts in immunology, cardiology, cardiac surgery and transplantati ...
... The Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Program is a Medicaredesignated program for heart transplantation. Such designation is awarded after extensive evaluation of outcomes, experience, expertise and institutional commitment by a panel of experts in immunology, cardiology, cardiac surgery and transplantati ...
Effect of resting heart rate on two-year clinical outcomes of high
... patients with cardiovascular disease1-3. Large observational studies have shown a link between increased HRate and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome and heart failure4-7. A high resting HRate has recently been sho ...
... patients with cardiovascular disease1-3. Large observational studies have shown a link between increased HRate and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome and heart failure4-7. A high resting HRate has recently been sho ...
Study of the Correlation between Brain natriuretic peptide and Each
... with no known biological function which circulates at higher concentrations than BNP and may represent cardiac status over longer periods (Hobbs et al., 2002).In recent years, plasma levels of BNP have attracted increasing interest as markers of ventricular dysfunction (Chrysohoou et al., 2010). Ind ...
... with no known biological function which circulates at higher concentrations than BNP and may represent cardiac status over longer periods (Hobbs et al., 2002).In recent years, plasma levels of BNP have attracted increasing interest as markers of ventricular dysfunction (Chrysohoou et al., 2010). Ind ...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
... not be clear. Once the condition has been diagnosed, doctors will investigate further to identify if there is an underlying cause. When a heart problem is suspected the tests used can be: • pulse, blood pressure, temperature and number of breaths a child takes a minute • listening with a stethosco ...
... not be clear. Once the condition has been diagnosed, doctors will investigate further to identify if there is an underlying cause. When a heart problem is suspected the tests used can be: • pulse, blood pressure, temperature and number of breaths a child takes a minute • listening with a stethosco ...
Coronary Revascularization in Patients with Stable
... degree and severity of atherosclerotic plaque [23]. Theoretically, revascularization of stenotic lesions and thus stabilization of this atherosclerotic plaque seems important in the prevention of future coronary events. However, there is no definitive proof that revascularization of symptomatic angi ...
... degree and severity of atherosclerotic plaque [23]. Theoretically, revascularization of stenotic lesions and thus stabilization of this atherosclerotic plaque seems important in the prevention of future coronary events. However, there is no definitive proof that revascularization of symptomatic angi ...