Empress Sissi and Cardiac Tamponade: An Historical Perspective
... was the first to introduce percussion as a diagnostic technique in 1761. He described clinical signs of pericardial effusion (“Auenbrugger’s signs”), which consist of protrusion of the sternum and, in particular, bulging of the epigastrium and decreased resonance in Traube’s space.5 Despite its poor ...
... was the first to introduce percussion as a diagnostic technique in 1761. He described clinical signs of pericardial effusion (“Auenbrugger’s signs”), which consist of protrusion of the sternum and, in particular, bulging of the epigastrium and decreased resonance in Traube’s space.5 Despite its poor ...
Information on drug eluting stents
... balloon catheter into the narrowed segment of the artery (Figure). When the balloon is inflated, the stent expands and is embedded into the artery vessel wall, which thus opens the previously narrowed segment of artery. The balloon is then deflated and removed along with the catheter, and the stent ...
... balloon catheter into the narrowed segment of the artery (Figure). When the balloon is inflated, the stent expands and is embedded into the artery vessel wall, which thus opens the previously narrowed segment of artery. The balloon is then deflated and removed along with the catheter, and the stent ...
cardiac surgery i - A
... heredity diabetes Atherosclerosis most often occurs in the proximal segments of the coronary arteries, which is good because it makes surgical revascularization possible and effective ...
... heredity diabetes Atherosclerosis most often occurs in the proximal segments of the coronary arteries, which is good because it makes surgical revascularization possible and effective ...
Document
... Vasodilation of cerebral vessels produced by nitrates results in increased )1( .intracerebral pressure and sometimes in headache -3.The nitrates dilate vessels in the skin resulting in flushing )2( They relax bronchial and biliary tract smooth muscle with the latter action )3( .resulting in a reduct ...
... Vasodilation of cerebral vessels produced by nitrates results in increased )1( .intracerebral pressure and sometimes in headache -3.The nitrates dilate vessels in the skin resulting in flushing )2( They relax bronchial and biliary tract smooth muscle with the latter action )3( .resulting in a reduct ...
Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA) for
... Evaluation of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) involves quantifying arterial stenoses to determine whether significant narrowing is present. Lesions with greater than 50% to 70% diameter stenosis accompanied by symptoms are generally considered significant and often result in revascularizat ...
... Evaluation of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) involves quantifying arterial stenoses to determine whether significant narrowing is present. Lesions with greater than 50% to 70% diameter stenosis accompanied by symptoms are generally considered significant and often result in revascularizat ...
heart attack
... If enough of the muscle dies, the heart cannot circulate blood effectively, causing a heart attack. A heart attack interferes with the heart’s electrical and mechanical systems. This interference may result in an irregular heartbeat, which may prevent blood from circulating effectively. http://www.i ...
... If enough of the muscle dies, the heart cannot circulate blood effectively, causing a heart attack. A heart attack interferes with the heart’s electrical and mechanical systems. This interference may result in an irregular heartbeat, which may prevent blood from circulating effectively. http://www.i ...
CORONARY ANGIO CARDIAC CATH & Ablation Procedures
... *Modified Seldinger only punctures one side of vessel – this Percutaneous method can be used for arteries or veins - describes the method of catheter introduction that is not a direct stick ...
... *Modified Seldinger only punctures one side of vessel – this Percutaneous method can be used for arteries or veins - describes the method of catheter introduction that is not a direct stick ...
The coronary angiographic analysis of 16573 patients for coronaro
... fistulas include the presence of a large or increasing left-to-right shunt, left ventricular volume overload, myocardial ischaemia, left ventricular dysfunction, congestive cardiac failure and for prevention of endocarditis/endarteritis. Declaration of Interest: None declared. ...
... fistulas include the presence of a large or increasing left-to-right shunt, left ventricular volume overload, myocardial ischaemia, left ventricular dysfunction, congestive cardiac failure and for prevention of endocarditis/endarteritis. Declaration of Interest: None declared. ...
Surgical Considerations of LVAD Implantation in
... and consider increased anticoagulation. However, there is no evidence that increased anticoagulation is necessary, and some patients have done well without any anticoagulation with a mechanical valve in the mitral position during ...
... and consider increased anticoagulation. However, there is no evidence that increased anticoagulation is necessary, and some patients have done well without any anticoagulation with a mechanical valve in the mitral position during ...
New conduction defects and pacemaker implantation after heart
... to the biatrial procedure for sinus rhythm.[16] Meyer et al.[10] showed significant reduction in the need for PPM insertion at 30 days (biatrial vs. bicaval 13% vs. 0%, p= 0.008) and 90 days (17% vs. 1.8% p= 0.01) posttransplantation with the bicaval technique. However, variable results were attaine ...
... to the biatrial procedure for sinus rhythm.[16] Meyer et al.[10] showed significant reduction in the need for PPM insertion at 30 days (biatrial vs. bicaval 13% vs. 0%, p= 0.008) and 90 days (17% vs. 1.8% p= 0.01) posttransplantation with the bicaval technique. However, variable results were attaine ...
Levosimendan in the treatment of acute heart failure, cardiogenic
... group (15.1% and 11.6%). There was a modest improvement in patients’ symptoms based on a complex composite outcome, but haemodynamic changes were not assessed. As with the CASINO trial, data has been published only as a commentary on the presentation of this trial at the American Heart Association M ...
... group (15.1% and 11.6%). There was a modest improvement in patients’ symptoms based on a complex composite outcome, but haemodynamic changes were not assessed. As with the CASINO trial, data has been published only as a commentary on the presentation of this trial at the American Heart Association M ...
Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning Due to Severe
... shock had segmental wall motion abnormalities, whereas only 11% (4 of 35 patients) had generalized wall motion abnormalities.15 Hemodynamic parameters, however, were of no value in predicting the development of left ventricular dysfunction in these patients.15,16 Although reversible segmental left v ...
... shock had segmental wall motion abnormalities, whereas only 11% (4 of 35 patients) had generalized wall motion abnormalities.15 Hemodynamic parameters, however, were of no value in predicting the development of left ventricular dysfunction in these patients.15,16 Although reversible segmental left v ...
Adult Congenital Heart Disease – “Anatomy”
... • Avoidance of volume depletion • Psychosocial support ...
... • Avoidance of volume depletion • Psychosocial support ...
Quality of life of patients with implanted cardiac devices: a
... identification card. It is also reported the new devices will suffer from increasingly less interference due to the development of technology(5,8). The majority of the patients in this study mentioned that their devices could suffer some interference, but they did not know that the main sources of ...
... identification card. It is also reported the new devices will suffer from increasingly less interference due to the development of technology(5,8). The majority of the patients in this study mentioned that their devices could suffer some interference, but they did not know that the main sources of ...
The Morphology of the Aging Heart
... Age has been identified as a significant independent risk factor for heart failure.23 The risk of developing heart failure almost doubles in persons 75–84 years of age compared to those 65–74 years old. This increased incidence of heart failure not only reflects the increased prevalence of cardiovas ...
... Age has been identified as a significant independent risk factor for heart failure.23 The risk of developing heart failure almost doubles in persons 75–84 years of age compared to those 65–74 years old. This increased incidence of heart failure not only reflects the increased prevalence of cardiovas ...
Case Study Oklahoma Heart Hospital: Clinician Leaders Establish Culture of Quality
... An article was presented to the nursing leadership about the success of induced hypothermia—reducing patient core temperature to 32ºC to 34ºC for 12 to 24 hours—for cardiac arrest patients. Clinical trials of induced hypothermia indicate this treatment may improve survival and neurological recovery ...
... An article was presented to the nursing leadership about the success of induced hypothermia—reducing patient core temperature to 32ºC to 34ºC for 12 to 24 hours—for cardiac arrest patients. Clinical trials of induced hypothermia indicate this treatment may improve survival and neurological recovery ...
Antithrombotic therapy for primary and seconda-
... Aged) have shown that Warfarin is safe and effective for use in elderly patients.20,21 However, given the fact that an INR above 1.6 appears to bring some benefit, a target value of 2.0 (target range: 1.6-2.5) was proposed by some authors in the primary prevention of patients aged over 75, with the ...
... Aged) have shown that Warfarin is safe and effective for use in elderly patients.20,21 However, given the fact that an INR above 1.6 appears to bring some benefit, a target value of 2.0 (target range: 1.6-2.5) was proposed by some authors in the primary prevention of patients aged over 75, with the ...
Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure
... he use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) in the management of advanced heart failure has grown substantially in recent years, with implantation of these devices increasing 10-fold since the approval of a continuous-flow device for destination therapy in January 2010. With the significant in ...
... he use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) in the management of advanced heart failure has grown substantially in recent years, with implantation of these devices increasing 10-fold since the approval of a continuous-flow device for destination therapy in January 2010. With the significant in ...
POSSIBLE CARDIO-PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF TELMISARTAN AGAINIST 5-FLUOROURACIL-
... cytotoxicity and cell death [2, 3]. When combined with radiation therapy, improved local control and survival rates have been reported in a variety of malignancies, compared to radiotherapy alone [4]. However, 5-FU indiscriminate mechanism of action targets not only cancer cells, but all rapidly div ...
... cytotoxicity and cell death [2, 3]. When combined with radiation therapy, improved local control and survival rates have been reported in a variety of malignancies, compared to radiotherapy alone [4]. However, 5-FU indiscriminate mechanism of action targets not only cancer cells, but all rapidly div ...
Diagnostic value of cardiac computed tomography angiography in
... (SPECT), which may be mistaken for myocardial infarction or ischemia depending on whether the defect is fixed or reversible, respectively. The presence of septal perfusion defect in patients with known LBBB can present a major diagnostic dilemma; differentiation between coronary artery disease (CAD) ...
... (SPECT), which may be mistaken for myocardial infarction or ischemia depending on whether the defect is fixed or reversible, respectively. The presence of septal perfusion defect in patients with known LBBB can present a major diagnostic dilemma; differentiation between coronary artery disease (CAD) ...
Evolving role of cardiac resynchronization therapy
... • In appropriate patients, CRT improves objective variables (LV size/function, reduces HF admissions and mortality) • Most marked EF + mortality benefit in patients with wide LBBB and EF ≤ 35% regardless of gender (F> M), chamber size, age, both ICM and NICM, • Critical to get LV lead in the right p ...
... • In appropriate patients, CRT improves objective variables (LV size/function, reduces HF admissions and mortality) • Most marked EF + mortality benefit in patients with wide LBBB and EF ≤ 35% regardless of gender (F> M), chamber size, age, both ICM and NICM, • Critical to get LV lead in the right p ...
Congenital heart defects and associated comorbidities – 5 years of
... important subgroup of these since they carry a high risk of mortality and morbidity. The causes of CHD are complex and could be considered as chromosomal, single gene mutations or multifactorial. Though the prevalence has been reported to vary from 3.9 to 11.9 per 1,000 live births, the rate may be ...
... important subgroup of these since they carry a high risk of mortality and morbidity. The causes of CHD are complex and could be considered as chromosomal, single gene mutations or multifactorial. Though the prevalence has been reported to vary from 3.9 to 11.9 per 1,000 live births, the rate may be ...