Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Therapy, and Implications for Respiratory Care
... heart failure: systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction. The most common causes of systolic dysfunction (defined by a left-ventricular ejection fraction of ⬍ 50%) are ischemic heart disease, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Diastolic dysfunction (def ...
... heart failure: systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction. The most common causes of systolic dysfunction (defined by a left-ventricular ejection fraction of ⬍ 50%) are ischemic heart disease, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Diastolic dysfunction (def ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... heart failure: systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction. The most common causes of systolic dysfunction (defined by a left-ventricular ejection fraction of ⬍ 50%) are ischemic heart disease, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Diastolic dysfunction (def ...
... heart failure: systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction. The most common causes of systolic dysfunction (defined by a left-ventricular ejection fraction of ⬍ 50%) are ischemic heart disease, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Diastolic dysfunction (def ...
Low risk - The Cardiology Report
... two of the following risk factors: heart failure or moderate/severe left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction < 40%), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, age 65–74 years, female gender, vascular disease ...
... two of the following risk factors: heart failure or moderate/severe left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction < 40%), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, age 65–74 years, female gender, vascular disease ...
Lessons from the management of chronic heart failure - Heart
... Comparing treatment rates and outcome in the two year period before (1992–1993) and after (1994–1995) multidisciplinary care was instituted, the intervention resulted in a dramatic increase in the prescription of statins and aspirin. Importantly, these increased prescription rates were sustained ove ...
... Comparing treatment rates and outcome in the two year period before (1992–1993) and after (1994–1995) multidisciplinary care was instituted, the intervention resulted in a dramatic increase in the prescription of statins and aspirin. Importantly, these increased prescription rates were sustained ove ...
Assessment of Early Post-Infarction Pericardial Injury by CMR
... Because cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has emerged as an imaging modality not only to visualize and characterize myocardial infarction (MI) but also to depict pericardial inflammation and effusion, we explored its value to depict early post-infarction pericardial injury and relate the findings wit ...
... Because cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has emerged as an imaging modality not only to visualize and characterize myocardial infarction (MI) but also to depict pericardial inflammation and effusion, we explored its value to depict early post-infarction pericardial injury and relate the findings wit ...
Document
... • IVS is thicker than the free (lateral) wall of the left ventricle, and is most evident in subaortic region. • Asymmetric septal hypertrophy is often associated with functional ventricular outflow obstruction during systole (25%) which is caused by abnormal anterior motion of the mitral valve leafl ...
... • IVS is thicker than the free (lateral) wall of the left ventricle, and is most evident in subaortic region. • Asymmetric septal hypertrophy is often associated with functional ventricular outflow obstruction during systole (25%) which is caused by abnormal anterior motion of the mitral valve leafl ...
Unstable angina: ST segment depression with positive
... depressionwith peaked positive T waves(Fig. 1). Group B included 11 patients (seven men and four women; mean age 66 + 8.8 years) with horizontal or downward-sloping ST segment depression with peaked negative T waves (Fig. 2). From the initial study population, three patients were excluded from furth ...
... depressionwith peaked positive T waves(Fig. 1). Group B included 11 patients (seven men and four women; mean age 66 + 8.8 years) with horizontal or downward-sloping ST segment depression with peaked negative T waves (Fig. 2). From the initial study population, three patients were excluded from furth ...
The Client with Altered Cardiac Output
... • Used long term; given PO • Effects do not occur for 3-5 days • Monitor Prothrombin time (PT) or International Normalized Ratio (INR) • Antidote – Vitamin K • Contraindicated in pregnancy, clients with liver dysfunction or those at risk for bleeding ...
... • Used long term; given PO • Effects do not occur for 3-5 days • Monitor Prothrombin time (PT) or International Normalized Ratio (INR) • Antidote – Vitamin K • Contraindicated in pregnancy, clients with liver dysfunction or those at risk for bleeding ...
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Patients With Coronary Artery
... Acute heart failure syndromes (AHFS) can be defined as a rapid or gradual change in signs and symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure (HF) or new-onset HF that necessitates urgent therapy (1). Acute HF syndromes are a From the *Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern Uni ...
... Acute heart failure syndromes (AHFS) can be defined as a rapid or gradual change in signs and symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure (HF) or new-onset HF that necessitates urgent therapy (1). Acute HF syndromes are a From the *Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern Uni ...
Cardiac Autonomic Modulation in Tetralogy of Fallot
... regular physical exercise boosts the parasympathetic tone and reduces sympathetic tone improves HRV in patients with cardiac failure26. We found no studies that evaluated the HRV after an intervention of regular physical exercise protocol, but some studies have found that despite the low exercise to ...
... regular physical exercise boosts the parasympathetic tone and reduces sympathetic tone improves HRV in patients with cardiac failure26. We found no studies that evaluated the HRV after an intervention of regular physical exercise protocol, but some studies have found that despite the low exercise to ...
Sudden Cardiac Death in Three Generations of the Same Family: A
... time, he also noticed abdominal swelling and facial puffiness. He gave history of occasional leg swelling for few months before admission which could be ...
... time, he also noticed abdominal swelling and facial puffiness. He gave history of occasional leg swelling for few months before admission which could be ...
The advent of cardiac resynchronization therapy has created a
... the Internet (third party insurers, etc.) in relation to CRT [46–49]. This entity does not exist because HF by definition must have congestion and be symptomatic though the symptoms may sometimes be unimpressive. This mistake is similar to using “class I NYHA HF” to describe HF incorrectly in an asy ...
... the Internet (third party insurers, etc.) in relation to CRT [46–49]. This entity does not exist because HF by definition must have congestion and be symptomatic though the symptoms may sometimes be unimpressive. This mistake is similar to using “class I NYHA HF” to describe HF incorrectly in an asy ...
- Korean Circulation Journal
... HLH is often a fatal disease caused by specific gene mutations, various infections, hematologic malignancies, autoimmune disorders or drugs. HLH may manifest with multiple organ dysfunction, including cardiac involvement.8)9) According to the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry, there ...
... HLH is often a fatal disease caused by specific gene mutations, various infections, hematologic malignancies, autoimmune disorders or drugs. HLH may manifest with multiple organ dysfunction, including cardiac involvement.8)9) According to the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry, there ...
Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Therapies in Patients With
... Takotsubo cardiomyopathy tends to be precipitated by a stressful event and is most often seen in post-menopausal women. The symptoms are indistinguishable from an acute coronary syndrome as patients may present with chest pain, dysponea and ST segment elevation may be evident on the electrocardiogra ...
... Takotsubo cardiomyopathy tends to be precipitated by a stressful event and is most often seen in post-menopausal women. The symptoms are indistinguishable from an acute coronary syndrome as patients may present with chest pain, dysponea and ST segment elevation may be evident on the electrocardiogra ...
Acute coronary syndromes and atrial fibrillation
... been observed and this could be explained by the widespread use of thrombolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). The primary clinical prognostic markers of risk for atrial fibrillation in patients with acute coronary syndromes are advanced age, tachycardia on admission and adva ...
... been observed and this could be explained by the widespread use of thrombolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). The primary clinical prognostic markers of risk for atrial fibrillation in patients with acute coronary syndromes are advanced age, tachycardia on admission and adva ...
Spontaneous Perinephric Hematoma with Newer Oral
... Dabigatran is a reversible inhibitor of Factor IIa (thrombin) with a half life of 12 to 17 hours [4]. Inhibition of factor IIa prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and cross-linking of fibrin clot [4]. It is a substrate of the efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp) which affects absorptio ...
... Dabigatran is a reversible inhibitor of Factor IIa (thrombin) with a half life of 12 to 17 hours [4]. Inhibition of factor IIa prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and cross-linking of fibrin clot [4]. It is a substrate of the efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp) which affects absorptio ...
Cardiorespiratory responses to exercise training
... walking, initially 1.6 km five times weekly, at an intensity based on the results of the stage I test with respect to 60% to 70% peak oxygen intake (VO2max), the ventilatory anaerobic threshold, and a perception of effort of 14 on the Borg scale. The initial average pace varied between 1 1 and 14 mi ...
... walking, initially 1.6 km five times weekly, at an intensity based on the results of the stage I test with respect to 60% to 70% peak oxygen intake (VO2max), the ventilatory anaerobic threshold, and a perception of effort of 14 on the Borg scale. The initial average pace varied between 1 1 and 14 mi ...
Cardiac murmurs in children
... A significant number of children who visit the Cardiology Department of The Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre have heart murmurs. However, only a small percentage of these children suffer from significant heart problems. A cardiac murmur is a noise made by the hear ...
... A significant number of children who visit the Cardiology Department of The Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre have heart murmurs. However, only a small percentage of these children suffer from significant heart problems. A cardiac murmur is a noise made by the hear ...
Heart Safe Brochure (PDF)
... In addition to a healthier community that is able to respond quickly and effectively to cardiac emergencies and save lives, communities that attain the Heart Safe Community designation will receive: 1. Framed award and two signs, presented at a public celebration 2. Access to public service announce ...
... In addition to a healthier community that is able to respond quickly and effectively to cardiac emergencies and save lives, communities that attain the Heart Safe Community designation will receive: 1. Framed award and two signs, presented at a public celebration 2. Access to public service announce ...
The Cardiovascular System
... Hypoxia – reduced oxygen supply Angina pectoris – “strangled chest” referred pain ...
... Hypoxia – reduced oxygen supply Angina pectoris – “strangled chest” referred pain ...
Anticoagulants
... • Prophylaxis is no longer recommended for prevention of endocarditis for procedures that involve the respiratory tract unless the procedure is performed in a high-risk patient and involves incision of the respiratory tract mucosa, such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. • Prophylaxis is no longer ...
... • Prophylaxis is no longer recommended for prevention of endocarditis for procedures that involve the respiratory tract unless the procedure is performed in a high-risk patient and involves incision of the respiratory tract mucosa, such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. • Prophylaxis is no longer ...
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography
... >50%.10,11 Further, the high negative predictive value of this the prevalence is far greater.24 CMR has recently been shown technique for detecting significant obstructive disease has to be superior to conventional criteria in identifying areas permitted chest pain units to safely, efficiently, and ...
... >50%.10,11 Further, the high negative predictive value of this the prevalence is far greater.24 CMR has recently been shown technique for detecting significant obstructive disease has to be superior to conventional criteria in identifying areas permitted chest pain units to safely, efficiently, and ...
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
... Resynchronization-Defibrillation for Ambulatory Heart Failure Trial or “RAFT” that showed a mortality benefit for NYHA class II heart failure patients treated with a CRT device. The RAFT trial randomized 1,798 patients with class II/III heart failure to ICD-CRT or ICD alone, with a mean follow-up 40 ...
... Resynchronization-Defibrillation for Ambulatory Heart Failure Trial or “RAFT” that showed a mortality benefit for NYHA class II heart failure patients treated with a CRT device. The RAFT trial randomized 1,798 patients with class II/III heart failure to ICD-CRT or ICD alone, with a mean follow-up 40 ...