cardiology services and directory of consultant cardiologists
... injection. It also includes a calcium score scan. A cardiac CT scan for coronary calcium is a noninvasive way of obtaining information about the presence, location and extent of plaque in the coronary arteries—the vessels that supply oxygen-containing blood to the heart plaque results when there is ...
... injection. It also includes a calcium score scan. A cardiac CT scan for coronary calcium is a noninvasive way of obtaining information about the presence, location and extent of plaque in the coronary arteries—the vessels that supply oxygen-containing blood to the heart plaque results when there is ...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
... Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated for the treatment of lifethreatening ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. An ICD system includes a pulse generator and one or more leads. ICDs are indicated both for patients who have survived life threatening rhythm distu ...
... Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated for the treatment of lifethreatening ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. An ICD system includes a pulse generator and one or more leads. ICDs are indicated both for patients who have survived life threatening rhythm distu ...
The Acuity Trial - Clinical Trial Results
... If last enoxaparin dose ≥8h - <16h before PCI; 3 If maintenance dose discontinued or ≥16h from last dose 4 Discontinued at end of PCI with option to continue at 0.25mg/kg for 4-12h if GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor not used 5 Bivalirudin option for off-pump same as PCI dose. For on-pump bivalirudin discontinu ...
... If last enoxaparin dose ≥8h - <16h before PCI; 3 If maintenance dose discontinued or ≥16h from last dose 4 Discontinued at end of PCI with option to continue at 0.25mg/kg for 4-12h if GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor not used 5 Bivalirudin option for off-pump same as PCI dose. For on-pump bivalirudin discontinu ...
heart failure - Investor Relations Solutions
... Omecamtiv mecarbil has been studied across nine Phase 1 clinical trials, which enrolled over 200 healthy volunteers. In addition, more than 1,300 people with heart failure have been enrolled in four Phase 2 clinical trials, including COSMIC-HF. COSMIC-HF was a Phase 2 double-blind, randomized, place ...
... Omecamtiv mecarbil has been studied across nine Phase 1 clinical trials, which enrolled over 200 healthy volunteers. In addition, more than 1,300 people with heart failure have been enrolled in four Phase 2 clinical trials, including COSMIC-HF. COSMIC-HF was a Phase 2 double-blind, randomized, place ...
Adverse Effects of Combination Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
... Health Sciences Centre, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Ko). ...
... Health Sciences Centre, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Ko). ...
Anaesthesia for the Pregnant Patient with Acquired Valvular Heart
... bed or chair; any physcial activity brings on discomfort and symptoms occur at rest ...
... bed or chair; any physcial activity brings on discomfort and symptoms occur at rest ...
ESC Guidelines 2008
... Guidelines recommend Class IIb Level of evidence C Based on the Wilkoff et al. consensus paper remote monitoring has been recommended for the first time. “Remote monitoring is the continuous collection of patient information and to review this information without patient present. …remote monitoring ...
... Guidelines recommend Class IIb Level of evidence C Based on the Wilkoff et al. consensus paper remote monitoring has been recommended for the first time. “Remote monitoring is the continuous collection of patient information and to review this information without patient present. …remote monitoring ...
PDF - Asia Oceania Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Biology
... Mitochondria play an important role in energy production for the cell. The proper function of a myocardial cell largely depends on the functional capacity of the mitochondria. Therefore it is necessary to establish a novel and reliable method for a non-invasive assessment of mitochondrial function a ...
... Mitochondria play an important role in energy production for the cell. The proper function of a myocardial cell largely depends on the functional capacity of the mitochondria. Therefore it is necessary to establish a novel and reliable method for a non-invasive assessment of mitochondrial function a ...
статья Нарижная А.В
... Despite the successes of treatment prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF) is 1.5 - 2% of the population, the mortality rate reaches 20% of patients with chronic heart failure during the year [5]. According to research a poor prognosis in patients with CHF is caused by the presence of comorbidity ...
... Despite the successes of treatment prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF) is 1.5 - 2% of the population, the mortality rate reaches 20% of patients with chronic heart failure during the year [5]. According to research a poor prognosis in patients with CHF is caused by the presence of comorbidity ...
Should you evaluate for CAD in seniors with premature ventricular
... The Framingham study looked at the prognostic implications of frequent PVCs (>30 per hour) in a cohort of symptomatic patients examined over a 6-year period.1 Men, but not women, had a significant increase in all-cause mortality (relative risk [RR]=2.36; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.65-3.2) and m ...
... The Framingham study looked at the prognostic implications of frequent PVCs (>30 per hour) in a cohort of symptomatic patients examined over a 6-year period.1 Men, but not women, had a significant increase in all-cause mortality (relative risk [RR]=2.36; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.65-3.2) and m ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... was followed by PDA (24%) and then ASD (19%). PS was seen in 5% cases and HOCM. AS and coarctation or aorta in 2% each. ASD, though a much common condition was third in incidence. This may be justified by the fact that majority of patients with ASD are asymptomatic in first and second decade of life ...
... was followed by PDA (24%) and then ASD (19%). PS was seen in 5% cases and HOCM. AS and coarctation or aorta in 2% each. ASD, though a much common condition was third in incidence. This may be justified by the fact that majority of patients with ASD are asymptomatic in first and second decade of life ...
Sudden Cardiac Death
... While the onset of death or cardiac arrest (in which there is cessation of heart beating) is sudden, many patients actually experience some forms of symptoms before death such as chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, sweatiness, dizziness, etc. 5) How can SCD be prevented? ...
... While the onset of death or cardiac arrest (in which there is cessation of heart beating) is sudden, many patients actually experience some forms of symptoms before death such as chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, sweatiness, dizziness, etc. 5) How can SCD be prevented? ...
L. Környei
... ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES The study sought to examine the prevalence and outcomes of sports participation (both competitive and recreational) in our single-center LQTS genotype positive pediatric population. ...
... ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES The study sought to examine the prevalence and outcomes of sports participation (both competitive and recreational) in our single-center LQTS genotype positive pediatric population. ...
abstract - international journal of advances in pharmaceutical research
... over decades (Katz et al, 2008). Current inotropic therapy has been associated with increased mortality to various degrees after long-term treatment via a variety of mechanisms, including arrhythmia and apoptosis (Stump, 2000). The toxicity of cardiotonic in chronic therapy has hampered the therapeu ...
... over decades (Katz et al, 2008). Current inotropic therapy has been associated with increased mortality to various degrees after long-term treatment via a variety of mechanisms, including arrhythmia and apoptosis (Stump, 2000). The toxicity of cardiotonic in chronic therapy has hampered the therapeu ...
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
... with the atrium and beat at a faster rate than normal. If the heart continues to race for a long period of time the heart muscle becomes worn out and may begin to fail. How common is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial Fibrillation occurs in over 2 million Americans. It is estimated that more than 5 percent ...
... with the atrium and beat at a faster rate than normal. If the heart continues to race for a long period of time the heart muscle becomes worn out and may begin to fail. How common is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial Fibrillation occurs in over 2 million Americans. It is estimated that more than 5 percent ...
second-degree heart block (second-degree atrioventricular block
... Permanent pacemaker may be required for long-term management of pets having clinical signs ...
... Permanent pacemaker may be required for long-term management of pets having clinical signs ...
Upgrading to biventricular pacing/defibrillation systems
... generally successful in 90–95% of patients.3,4,8,9 In contrast, a study in 56 patients with CRT upgrade procedures reported implantation success in only 82% of attempts.10 Almost all other studies on CRT upgrade procedures were retrospective in nature and included only patients with successful impl ...
... generally successful in 90–95% of patients.3,4,8,9 In contrast, a study in 56 patients with CRT upgrade procedures reported implantation success in only 82% of attempts.10 Almost all other studies on CRT upgrade procedures were retrospective in nature and included only patients with successful impl ...
Pulmonary Embolism Management Guidelines
... into the lung. A damaged heart can also be the cause of these clots. Massive pulmonary embolism: A pulmonary embolism sufficiently large to cause circulatory collapse. Massive PE’s are a life threatening emergency. Venous thromboembolism: Venous thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (throm ...
... into the lung. A damaged heart can also be the cause of these clots. Massive pulmonary embolism: A pulmonary embolism sufficiently large to cause circulatory collapse. Massive PE’s are a life threatening emergency. Venous thromboembolism: Venous thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (throm ...
Public Access Defibrillation Programs: Improving Outcomes Worldwide
... which if provided would have improved the last chain of survival: “Integrated post-cardiac arrest care.” The authors in this study are able to demonstrate that targeted PAD programs can be successful in a Latin American city with significant congestion and traffic concerns. Their data combined with pr ...
... which if provided would have improved the last chain of survival: “Integrated post-cardiac arrest care.” The authors in this study are able to demonstrate that targeted PAD programs can be successful in a Latin American city with significant congestion and traffic concerns. Their data combined with pr ...
ua/nstemi - Squarespace
... His medications are aspirin and atorvastatin; upon admission to the hospital, he began receiving metoprolol, clopidogrel and IV heparin. On PE, the patient is afebrile, BP is 132/78 mm HG, pulse rate is 82/min and regular, and respiration rate is 14/min. No jugular venous distention is note, the lun ...
... His medications are aspirin and atorvastatin; upon admission to the hospital, he began receiving metoprolol, clopidogrel and IV heparin. On PE, the patient is afebrile, BP is 132/78 mm HG, pulse rate is 82/min and regular, and respiration rate is 14/min. No jugular venous distention is note, the lun ...
Cardiovascular System
... (3) The duration of the occlusion (4) The oxygen needs of the myocardium at risk (5) The extent of collateral blood vessels (6) Other factors, such as blood vessel spasm, alterations in blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac rhythm. (7) In addition reperfusion may limit the size of the ...
... (3) The duration of the occlusion (4) The oxygen needs of the myocardium at risk (5) The extent of collateral blood vessels (6) Other factors, such as blood vessel spasm, alterations in blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac rhythm. (7) In addition reperfusion may limit the size of the ...
Predictive Value of Beat-to-Beat QT Variability across Continuum of
... Clinical characteristics of MUSIC study participants have been previously described(16). We analyzed high resolution ECGs of 924 MUSIC study participants. Patients with non-eligible for QT variability analysis ECGs (due to atrial fibrillation, frequent premature beats, or noise; n=391) were excluded ...
... Clinical characteristics of MUSIC study participants have been previously described(16). We analyzed high resolution ECGs of 924 MUSIC study participants. Patients with non-eligible for QT variability analysis ECGs (due to atrial fibrillation, frequent premature beats, or noise; n=391) were excluded ...
Additional Notes on The Heart
... deliver oxygenated blood to the brain. Permanent brain damage and death can occur unless oxygenated blood flow is restored within five minutes. ...
... deliver oxygenated blood to the brain. Permanent brain damage and death can occur unless oxygenated blood flow is restored within five minutes. ...
4 Decisions Driving Growth - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
... • http://www.cress.bics.nhs.uk/healthprofessionals/referral-supportdirectory/c/integrated-heart-failure-nursespecialist-service/ ...
... • http://www.cress.bics.nhs.uk/healthprofessionals/referral-supportdirectory/c/integrated-heart-failure-nursespecialist-service/ ...
Which is Important for Patients with ST
... D2B time. Therefore, D2B time should be examined by severity. Based in animal experiments and clinical studies using various modality, it is known that myocardial salvage is successfully performed by reperfusion within several hours after onset. As described by Kimura et al. [16], in-hospital mortal ...
... D2B time. Therefore, D2B time should be examined by severity. Based in animal experiments and clinical studies using various modality, it is known that myocardial salvage is successfully performed by reperfusion within several hours after onset. As described by Kimura et al. [16], in-hospital mortal ...