Sudden Cardiac Death
... Approximately 25% of patients with HCM have a dynamic systolic pressure gradient in the left ventricular outflow tract caused by contact between the mitral valve leaflet(s) and the interventricular septum under resting conditions Outflow tract gradient in excess of 30 mmHg is an important cause of s ...
... Approximately 25% of patients with HCM have a dynamic systolic pressure gradient in the left ventricular outflow tract caused by contact between the mitral valve leaflet(s) and the interventricular septum under resting conditions Outflow tract gradient in excess of 30 mmHg is an important cause of s ...
Relation between acute hyperglycemia and contrast
... include endothelial dysfunction, increased cytokine activation, increased oxidative stress, impaired microcirculatory function as manifested by postPCI "no-reflow" phenomenon, and impaired ischemic preconditioning.(21) Hyperglycemia has also several prothrombotic effects such as enhanced thrombin fo ...
... include endothelial dysfunction, increased cytokine activation, increased oxidative stress, impaired microcirculatory function as manifested by postPCI "no-reflow" phenomenon, and impaired ischemic preconditioning.(21) Hyperglycemia has also several prothrombotic effects such as enhanced thrombin fo ...
Long-term follow-up in optimally treated and stable heart failure
... have great clinical, practical, and economic advantages. However, the optimal model for the delivery of long-term multidisciplinary care management is still unknown.5,6 Recent large-scale studies show that not all models are equally successful in improving outcomes and they indicate that a tailored ...
... have great clinical, practical, and economic advantages. However, the optimal model for the delivery of long-term multidisciplinary care management is still unknown.5,6 Recent large-scale studies show that not all models are equally successful in improving outcomes and they indicate that a tailored ...
Long-Term Prognosis in Recipients of Implantable Cardioverter
... demonstrated that a history of AF, DM, low body mass index, low mean arterial pressure, and poor functional status significantly predicted the occurrences of mortalities at 1 year.6 In the present study which enrolled patients receiving ICD implantations for secondary preventions and underwent a lon ...
... demonstrated that a history of AF, DM, low body mass index, low mean arterial pressure, and poor functional status significantly predicted the occurrences of mortalities at 1 year.6 In the present study which enrolled patients receiving ICD implantations for secondary preventions and underwent a lon ...
New cardiac magnetic resonance imaging modalities aid in the
... Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130 E-mail:holzemk@wusm.wustl.edu doi: 10.14814/phy2.13135 ...
... Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130 E-mail:holzemk@wusm.wustl.edu doi: 10.14814/phy2.13135 ...
Print - Circulation
... range tolerable to unanesthetized patients. Before undertaking cardioversion without anesthesia in a given case, however, one should be virtually certain that a single shock well within the tolerable range will succeed, for repeated shocks, even of "tolerable" intensity, are poorly withstood for psy ...
... range tolerable to unanesthetized patients. Before undertaking cardioversion without anesthesia in a given case, however, one should be virtually certain that a single shock well within the tolerable range will succeed, for repeated shocks, even of "tolerable" intensity, are poorly withstood for psy ...
Overview of implantable cardioverter defibrillator
... optimised with the potential for greater improvement. Two randomised controlled trials (the Comparison of Medical Therapy, Pacing and Defibrillation in Heart Failure [COMPANION] trial and the CArdiac Resynchronisation-Heart Failure [CARE-HF] trial) have shown that in patients with reduced LV ejectio ...
... optimised with the potential for greater improvement. Two randomised controlled trials (the Comparison of Medical Therapy, Pacing and Defibrillation in Heart Failure [COMPANION] trial and the CArdiac Resynchronisation-Heart Failure [CARE-HF] trial) have shown that in patients with reduced LV ejectio ...
GroupBCHFexacerbate
... CHF- Systolic Heart Failure (Heartsite, n.d.; McCance, & Huether, 2006) CHF-systolic is defined as the inability of the heart to generate adequate cardiac output. Cardiac output is dependent on heart rate and stroke volume. Three factors affect stroke volume; preload, afterload and contractility. o ...
... CHF- Systolic Heart Failure (Heartsite, n.d.; McCance, & Huether, 2006) CHF-systolic is defined as the inability of the heart to generate adequate cardiac output. Cardiac output is dependent on heart rate and stroke volume. Three factors affect stroke volume; preload, afterload and contractility. o ...
Acute left main coronary artery occlusion
... restenosis. To our knowledge, our case report represents one of the first time a patient with an acute left main coronary artery occlusion within STEMI, who received a successful PCI for the myocardial revascularization. In this case the PCI is used as a bridge over to CABG. The fact that the patien ...
... restenosis. To our knowledge, our case report represents one of the first time a patient with an acute left main coronary artery occlusion within STEMI, who received a successful PCI for the myocardial revascularization. In this case the PCI is used as a bridge over to CABG. The fact that the patien ...
Improving Thromboprophylaxis Using Atrial Fibrillation Diagnostic
... arm of the project (Figure 1). The remaining 35 cardiological centers prospectively followed their patients according to their center’s standard clinical practice without reports and comprised the usual care control arm of the project. For patients involved in the active intervention arm, an automat ...
... arm of the project (Figure 1). The remaining 35 cardiological centers prospectively followed their patients according to their center’s standard clinical practice without reports and comprised the usual care control arm of the project. For patients involved in the active intervention arm, an automat ...
Low-Dose Aspirin for Prevention of Stroke in Low
... group that received aspirin therapy [150 to 200 mg per day], and a control group that was not prescribed aspirin. Randomization was performed at 13 centers following instruction sheets sent from the executive office in Osaka University, and the randomized sequence was blocked from previewing by the ...
... group that received aspirin therapy [150 to 200 mg per day], and a control group that was not prescribed aspirin. Randomization was performed at 13 centers following instruction sheets sent from the executive office in Osaka University, and the randomized sequence was blocked from previewing by the ...
Documentation and Coding for Cardiac Conditions
... Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is not able to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet the body’s needs. It typically develops after other conditions have weakened or damaged the heart. Heart Failure is considered a chronic condition and tends to develop slowly over time. However, pati ...
... Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is not able to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet the body’s needs. It typically develops after other conditions have weakened or damaged the heart. Heart Failure is considered a chronic condition and tends to develop slowly over time. However, pati ...
Section 4: Evaluation of Patients for Ventricular Dysfunction and
... periodic breathing (e.g., Cheynes-Stokes respiration).26 Patients whose cardiac dysfunction evolves chronically may reduce their activity to minimize symptoms.27 Comparing current activity level with exercise tolerance in the past may be helpful in detecting a decline in functional capacity. A patie ...
... periodic breathing (e.g., Cheynes-Stokes respiration).26 Patients whose cardiac dysfunction evolves chronically may reduce their activity to minimize symptoms.27 Comparing current activity level with exercise tolerance in the past may be helpful in detecting a decline in functional capacity. A patie ...
Asymptomatic - HAL
... Amyloidosis is characterized by the deposition of insoluble protein aggregates in the tissue interstitium [1]. Several causes of systemic amyloidosis have been described [2]. Primary amyloidosis is caused by a plasma-cell disorder, which produces abnormal amounts of light chains. Secondary amyloidos ...
... Amyloidosis is characterized by the deposition of insoluble protein aggregates in the tissue interstitium [1]. Several causes of systemic amyloidosis have been described [2]. Primary amyloidosis is caused by a plasma-cell disorder, which produces abnormal amounts of light chains. Secondary amyloidos ...
Echocardiographic evaluation of systolic and
... of Pediatric Cardiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, İran ...
... of Pediatric Cardiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, İran ...
ISACHD Newsletter
... who had received ≥1 dose of bosentan (mean duration of therapy 2.1 ± 1.5 years). A significant (p <0.0001) average improvement in 6MWD of 54 m over a 2-year period in patients with PAH-CHD without Down syndrome was observed. Men patients had a 6MWD of 33 m greater than women (p <0.01). In all patien ...
... who had received ≥1 dose of bosentan (mean duration of therapy 2.1 ± 1.5 years). A significant (p <0.0001) average improvement in 6MWD of 54 m over a 2-year period in patients with PAH-CHD without Down syndrome was observed. Men patients had a 6MWD of 33 m greater than women (p <0.01). In all patien ...
Prevalence of myocardial infarction in congestive heart failure
... Systolic Blood Pressure averaged 128.53 ± 23.88mmHg, while Diastolic Blood Pressure averaged 76.79 ± 17.29 mmHg for patients with controlled blood pressure criteria. Patients with diabetes or renal disease with blood pressure controlled favorably had scores less than 130/80 mmHg while patients with ...
... Systolic Blood Pressure averaged 128.53 ± 23.88mmHg, while Diastolic Blood Pressure averaged 76.79 ± 17.29 mmHg for patients with controlled blood pressure criteria. Patients with diabetes or renal disease with blood pressure controlled favorably had scores less than 130/80 mmHg while patients with ...
Original Article Coronary artery disease in patients undergoing valve
... Assessment of CAD before valve replacement is important in patients who fulfill ACC/AHA criteria in order to determine need of concomitant surgical revascularization. In previous studies the incidence of angiographically proven CAD in acquired valvular diseases has been shown to vary widely, from 9- ...
... Assessment of CAD before valve replacement is important in patients who fulfill ACC/AHA criteria in order to determine need of concomitant surgical revascularization. In previous studies the incidence of angiographically proven CAD in acquired valvular diseases has been shown to vary widely, from 9- ...
Heart Foundation (Victoria) - Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry
... specific health impact. Rather, it looks at the burden of heart disease in the Latrobe Valley and makes three recommendations for better health for the local community. In this regard, our submission addresses the following Terms of Reference: 7. Short, medium and long term measures to improve the h ...
... specific health impact. Rather, it looks at the burden of heart disease in the Latrobe Valley and makes three recommendations for better health for the local community. In this regard, our submission addresses the following Terms of Reference: 7. Short, medium and long term measures to improve the h ...
Efficacy and safety of intravenous levosimendan compared with
... Eligible patients were those admitted to hospital with low-output heart failure who were judged to require haemodynamic monitoring and treatment with an intravenous inotropic agent. Patients in one or more of the following clinical categories could be included: deterioration of severe chronic heart ...
... Eligible patients were those admitted to hospital with low-output heart failure who were judged to require haemodynamic monitoring and treatment with an intravenous inotropic agent. Patients in one or more of the following clinical categories could be included: deterioration of severe chronic heart ...
Pseudo-Infarction Pattern Secondary to Lung Cancer
... were not typical for pericarditis. Indeed, neoplastic myocardial invasion rarely results in an ECG pattern typical for pericarditis. It is highly likely that another process, whether simple pressure irritation from the tumor or cell membrane changes from tumor-myocyte interaction, is taking place. C ...
... were not typical for pericarditis. Indeed, neoplastic myocardial invasion rarely results in an ECG pattern typical for pericarditis. It is highly likely that another process, whether simple pressure irritation from the tumor or cell membrane changes from tumor-myocyte interaction, is taking place. C ...
Diastolic Heart Failure Is A Cardiac Problem-Debate - sha
... ‐Normal LV systolic function is often found in persons with CHF in the community and is more common in women than in men. ‐Although CHF cases with normal LVEF have a lower mortality risk than cases with reduced LVEF, they have a fourfold mortality risk compared with control subjects who are fr ...
... ‐Normal LV systolic function is often found in persons with CHF in the community and is more common in women than in men. ‐Although CHF cases with normal LVEF have a lower mortality risk than cases with reduced LVEF, they have a fourfold mortality risk compared with control subjects who are fr ...
The aetiological profile of new onset palpitations in natives of
... maximum number of patients 38 (29%) in the age group of 18-30 years of age. Male to female ratio of palpitation varies according to various studies, however in all studies females were affected more commonly than male. Females were affected significantly more frequently than males an observation sim ...
... maximum number of patients 38 (29%) in the age group of 18-30 years of age. Male to female ratio of palpitation varies according to various studies, however in all studies females were affected more commonly than male. Females were affected significantly more frequently than males an observation sim ...
Redalyc.Cuba`s National Pediatric Cardiology Program
... detected heart disease, hospital admission to pediatric cardiology, neonatal, or intensive care units. Adults with congenital heart disease, regardless of age at detection, type of treatment or stage of rehabilitation, also come under the care of the provincial pediatric cardiology team and may be r ...
... detected heart disease, hospital admission to pediatric cardiology, neonatal, or intensive care units. Adults with congenital heart disease, regardless of age at detection, type of treatment or stage of rehabilitation, also come under the care of the provincial pediatric cardiology team and may be r ...