Vitamin D signaling pathway plays an important role in the
... signaling pathway plays an important role in the development of heart failure after myocardial infarction. J Appl Physiol 114: 979–987, 2013. First published February 21, 2013; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01506.2012.—Accumulating evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency plays a crucial role in heart ...
... signaling pathway plays an important role in the development of heart failure after myocardial infarction. J Appl Physiol 114: 979–987, 2013. First published February 21, 2013; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01506.2012.—Accumulating evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency plays a crucial role in heart ...
Death Due to Myocardial Bridging
... ur case was a 30-year-old women. As reports indicated she was found lying on the floor unconscious by her son, and her husband immediately informed healthcare teams, November 27, 2013. Mobile emergency healthcare service 112 arrived at the scene within 30 minutes. Resuscitation was performed about 4 ...
... ur case was a 30-year-old women. As reports indicated she was found lying on the floor unconscious by her son, and her husband immediately informed healthcare teams, November 27, 2013. Mobile emergency healthcare service 112 arrived at the scene within 30 minutes. Resuscitation was performed about 4 ...
- Korean Circulation Journal
... reinnervation is now a generally accepted phenomenon. 4-8) However, the occurrence of parasympathetic reinnervation has not been clearly identified. Animal experiments revealed that early parasympathetic reinnervation occur after heart transplantation (HTx) – within 6-7 weeks in amphibians and 2-6 m ...
... reinnervation is now a generally accepted phenomenon. 4-8) However, the occurrence of parasympathetic reinnervation has not been clearly identified. Animal experiments revealed that early parasympathetic reinnervation occur after heart transplantation (HTx) – within 6-7 weeks in amphibians and 2-6 m ...
New insights in the assessment of right ventricular function
... relaxation (IVR) times (p<0.05 for all). Also, in controls, the outflow tract was the only compartment where the rate of volume fall correlated with the time to peak RV ejection (r = 0.62, p = 0.03). In Group 1, this relationship was lost and became with the inflow compartment (r = 0.61, p = 0.01). ...
... relaxation (IVR) times (p<0.05 for all). Also, in controls, the outflow tract was the only compartment where the rate of volume fall correlated with the time to peak RV ejection (r = 0.62, p = 0.03). In Group 1, this relationship was lost and became with the inflow compartment (r = 0.61, p = 0.01). ...
Left ventricular diastolic function assessed using Doppler
... diastolic function, most studies have failed to show significant correlations between Doppler derived transmitral velocities and the severity of left ventricular hypertrophy, symptoms, exercise capacity, or mean left atrial pressure in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.6 7 9 11 12 Convention ...
... diastolic function, most studies have failed to show significant correlations between Doppler derived transmitral velocities and the severity of left ventricular hypertrophy, symptoms, exercise capacity, or mean left atrial pressure in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.6 7 9 11 12 Convention ...
The valve of the inferior vena cava‖ . Br. Heart J., 1956, July, 18 (3)
... the region of the coronary sulcus. Gerald S. Bales (2004) described a novel variation in the relationship of the great cardiac vein to the circumflex artery was observed in an otherwise normal cadaver heart. Vessels originated and terminated normally, but in their midcourse they were twisted around ...
... the region of the coronary sulcus. Gerald S. Bales (2004) described a novel variation in the relationship of the great cardiac vein to the circumflex artery was observed in an otherwise normal cadaver heart. Vessels originated and terminated normally, but in their midcourse they were twisted around ...
digoxin delusions - UCSF | Department of Medicine
... dig-associated arrhythmias include atrial tachycardia or junctional tachycardia associated with AV block. • Here’s another pearl: digoxin can cause pretty much arrhythmia! What were the results of the DIG trial? • In patients with CHF (EF < 45%), digoxin did not reduce mortality but it did reduce ho ...
... dig-associated arrhythmias include atrial tachycardia or junctional tachycardia associated with AV block. • Here’s another pearl: digoxin can cause pretty much arrhythmia! What were the results of the DIG trial? • In patients with CHF (EF < 45%), digoxin did not reduce mortality but it did reduce ho ...
Distribution of late gadolinium enhancement in various types of
... the areas of LGE with severe LV hypertrophy[42]. In addition, stress CMR can demonstrate reduced vasodilator response in subendocardium particularly in the area of severe hypertrophy[14]. ...
... the areas of LGE with severe LV hypertrophy[42]. In addition, stress CMR can demonstrate reduced vasodilator response in subendocardium particularly in the area of severe hypertrophy[14]. ...
Heart Rate Variability: An Index of the Brain–Heart Interaction
... response to various internal/external stimuli is important for organism flexibility, adaptability and health. In contrast, the autonomic imbalance, in which one branch of the autonomic nervous system dominates over the other, is associated with a lack of dynamic flexibility and health. Therefore, th ...
... response to various internal/external stimuli is important for organism flexibility, adaptability and health. In contrast, the autonomic imbalance, in which one branch of the autonomic nervous system dominates over the other, is associated with a lack of dynamic flexibility and health. Therefore, th ...
Clinical profile of congenital coronary artery anomalies with
... syncope in four (exertional in three and recurrent in two, 3 to 24 months before death) and chest pain in five (exertional in three, all single episodes, ⱕ24 months before death). All cardiovascular tests were within normal limits, including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern (in 9/9), stress E ...
... syncope in four (exertional in three and recurrent in two, 3 to 24 months before death) and chest pain in five (exertional in three, all single episodes, ⱕ24 months before death). All cardiovascular tests were within normal limits, including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern (in 9/9), stress E ...
Diastolic Dysfunction and Diastolic Heart Failure By Mohammad M
... With cardiac catheterization it is possible to collect measures of LV function invasively. When focusing on diastolic function, the parameters can be divided into those expressing passive compliance, and those expressing active relaxation of the LV. Chamber compliance, the inverse of chamber stiffne ...
... With cardiac catheterization it is possible to collect measures of LV function invasively. When focusing on diastolic function, the parameters can be divided into those expressing passive compliance, and those expressing active relaxation of the LV. Chamber compliance, the inverse of chamber stiffne ...
Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Triggers And Ablation
... Subclinical CAD may also be a marker for vascular disease in general. The incidence of vascular diseases and cardiovascular events in LAF patients has been described in several studies. In a follow-up study Weijs et al showed that clinical important CAD occurred twice as often in LAF patients compar ...
... Subclinical CAD may also be a marker for vascular disease in general. The incidence of vascular diseases and cardiovascular events in LAF patients has been described in several studies. In a follow-up study Weijs et al showed that clinical important CAD occurred twice as often in LAF patients compar ...
Management of patients with palpitations: a position paper from the
... Psychosomatic disorders that are most frequently associated with palpitations include anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and somatization, which can either induce sinus tachycardia or modify the patient’s subjective perception of a heartbeat that is otherwise normal or presents minimal irregulariti ...
... Psychosomatic disorders that are most frequently associated with palpitations include anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and somatization, which can either induce sinus tachycardia or modify the patient’s subjective perception of a heartbeat that is otherwise normal or presents minimal irregulariti ...
Practice Guideline
... guideline for the diagnosis and management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, and the American College of Physicians, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Preven ...
... guideline for the diagnosis and management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, and the American College of Physicians, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Preven ...
ST-segment depression and T-wave inversion
... wave is sharp, and the QT interval is often prolonged. These abnormalities are characteristically seen hours to days after the ischemic chest pain resolves. In fact, the ischemic episode is usually associated with transient ST-segment elevation or depression that progresses to the T-wave abnormality ...
... wave is sharp, and the QT interval is often prolonged. These abnormalities are characteristically seen hours to days after the ischemic chest pain resolves. In fact, the ischemic episode is usually associated with transient ST-segment elevation or depression that progresses to the T-wave abnormality ...
Cardiovascular Emergencies: Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac
... immediate goal of treatment for cardiac tamponade is the removal of the pericardial fluid to restore hemodynamic stability. The degree of decrease in cardiac output and hemodynamic instability must be considered because emergency intervention may be needed to prevent a fatal outcome. Supportive care ...
... immediate goal of treatment for cardiac tamponade is the removal of the pericardial fluid to restore hemodynamic stability. The degree of decrease in cardiac output and hemodynamic instability must be considered because emergency intervention may be needed to prevent a fatal outcome. Supportive care ...
Electrical alternansin cardiac tamponade
... alternans in the effusion group of patients. It has been suggested that electrical alternans is present only when the heart rate is 100 per minute or greater (Littman and Spodick, 1958), but this is not confirmed in the present study as alternans was present with heart rates below 100 per minute (Fi ...
... alternans in the effusion group of patients. It has been suggested that electrical alternans is present only when the heart rate is 100 per minute or greater (Littman and Spodick, 1958), but this is not confirmed in the present study as alternans was present with heart rates below 100 per minute (Fi ...
2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular
... 3. Calculation of Risk to Predict Perioperative Cardiac Morbidity ...................................................................... 24 3.1. Multivariate Risk Indices: Recommendations ........................................................................................... 24 3.2. Inclusion of ...
... 3. Calculation of Risk to Predict Perioperative Cardiac Morbidity ...................................................................... 24 3.1. Multivariate Risk Indices: Recommendations ........................................................................................... 24 3.2. Inclusion of ...
2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular
... 3. Calculation of Risk to Predict Perioperative Cardiac Morbidity ...................................................................... 24 3.1. Multivariate Risk Indices: Recommendations ........................................................................................... 24 3.2. Inclusion of ...
... 3. Calculation of Risk to Predict Perioperative Cardiac Morbidity ...................................................................... 24 3.1. Multivariate Risk Indices: Recommendations ........................................................................................... 24 3.2. Inclusion of ...
2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With
... A recommendation with Level of Evidence B or C does not imply that the recommendation is weak. Many important clinical questions addressed in the guidelines do not lend themselves to clinical trials. Although randomized trials are unavailable, there may be a very clear clinical consensus that a part ...
... A recommendation with Level of Evidence B or C does not imply that the recommendation is weak. Many important clinical questions addressed in the guidelines do not lend themselves to clinical trials. Although randomized trials are unavailable, there may be a very clear clinical consensus that a part ...
Infective Endocarditis - Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
... concern due to increasing numbers of invasive procedures carried out in 21st century health care, with mortality within this group more than 50% (Fitzsimmons et al. 2010). Intravascular devices such as cardiac pacemakers, internal defibrillators as well as long term indwelling vascular catheters can ...
... concern due to increasing numbers of invasive procedures carried out in 21st century health care, with mortality within this group more than 50% (Fitzsimmons et al. 2010). Intravascular devices such as cardiac pacemakers, internal defibrillators as well as long term indwelling vascular catheters can ...
The Prognostic Role of QTc Interval in Acute Myocarditis
... duration, which is significantly affected by changes in the sympathetic nervous system and sympathetic tone19 and by ischemia that results in increased intracellular calcium levels during the cardiac action potential, inhibiting the repolarizing potassium current.20 QT interval prolongation has also ...
... duration, which is significantly affected by changes in the sympathetic nervous system and sympathetic tone19 and by ischemia that results in increased intracellular calcium levels during the cardiac action potential, inhibiting the repolarizing potassium current.20 QT interval prolongation has also ...
Bradycardia in Children During General Anaesthesia
... It is however difficult to elucidate which drugs contribute most to this risk, as randomized trials are lacking and most drugs are administered simultaneously. 2.5 Premedication with atropine As discussed before, children that need endotracheal intubation commonly develop bradycardia. In literature ...
... It is however difficult to elucidate which drugs contribute most to this risk, as randomized trials are lacking and most drugs are administered simultaneously. 2.5 Premedication with atropine As discussed before, children that need endotracheal intubation commonly develop bradycardia. In literature ...