3 - JACC
... on the cell surface, P-selectin therefore affects both the inflammatory and thrombotic cascades, induces formation of procoagulant microparticles, and mediates microparticle and leukocyte recruitment to thrombi, which collectively promotes both leukocyte recruitment to activated endothelium and thro ...
... on the cell surface, P-selectin therefore affects both the inflammatory and thrombotic cascades, induces formation of procoagulant microparticles, and mediates microparticle and leukocyte recruitment to thrombi, which collectively promotes both leukocyte recruitment to activated endothelium and thro ...
Early Heart Attack Care - Southern Ohio Medical Center
... • Call 9-1-1 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room. • Don’t go to your doctors office or wait for an appointment. • Recognize the subtle danger signs and act on them before damage occurs. ...
... • Call 9-1-1 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room. • Don’t go to your doctors office or wait for an appointment. • Recognize the subtle danger signs and act on them before damage occurs. ...
Effects of selective heart rate reduction with ivabradine on left
... publications.6,7 Briefly, this randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, parallel-group, international multicentre clinical trial evaluated 6505 male or female patients with moderate-to-severe chronic HF and documented LV systolic dysfunction (LVEF ≤35%). Eligible patients were in sinus rhythm an ...
... publications.6,7 Briefly, this randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, parallel-group, international multicentre clinical trial evaluated 6505 male or female patients with moderate-to-severe chronic HF and documented LV systolic dysfunction (LVEF ≤35%). Eligible patients were in sinus rhythm an ...
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... to the extent that the effects of unilateral stroke are primarily mediated through parasympathetic mechanisms: the latter are dominant in the atria, whereas sympathetic mechanisms are dominant in the ventricles. 3) The greater proportion of old contralateral central nervous system lesions in the rig ...
... to the extent that the effects of unilateral stroke are primarily mediated through parasympathetic mechanisms: the latter are dominant in the atria, whereas sympathetic mechanisms are dominant in the ventricles. 3) The greater proportion of old contralateral central nervous system lesions in the rig ...
Three‑year survival of patients with chronic systolic heart failure due
... characteristics (ROC) curves were plotted. The re‑ sults are presented as the area under the curve and sensitivity and specificity with 95% CI and the respective levels of significance. The compar‑ ison of death incidence in the groups of patients depending on the cut‑off point was performed with th ...
... characteristics (ROC) curves were plotted. The re‑ sults are presented as the area under the curve and sensitivity and specificity with 95% CI and the respective levels of significance. The compar‑ ison of death incidence in the groups of patients depending on the cut‑off point was performed with th ...
A transcatheter intracardiac shunt device for heart failure with
... There may be differences between this version and the published version. You are advised to consult the publisher’s version if you wish to cite from it. ...
... There may be differences between this version and the published version. You are advised to consult the publisher’s version if you wish to cite from it. ...
Early detection of left ventricular dysfunction in patients - Heart
... This study demonstrates that DSE may be useful for early detection of LV dysfunction in thalassaemia patients. Those with impaired myocardial contractility on DSE had a significantly worse functional class and resting LV function at reassessment two years after the first examination. Nonetheless, co ...
... This study demonstrates that DSE may be useful for early detection of LV dysfunction in thalassaemia patients. Those with impaired myocardial contractility on DSE had a significantly worse functional class and resting LV function at reassessment two years after the first examination. Nonetheless, co ...
September 2011 - American Heart Association
... health care providers may consider surgically implanting an ICD that monitors the heart rate and rhythm and can deliver shocks to correct VT/VF if necessary. ICDs have been shown to reduce mortality from sudden cardiac arrest after a MI. Several trials have found improved survival rates with ICD the ...
... health care providers may consider surgically implanting an ICD that monitors the heart rate and rhythm and can deliver shocks to correct VT/VF if necessary. ICDs have been shown to reduce mortality from sudden cardiac arrest after a MI. Several trials have found improved survival rates with ICD the ...
Structural Heart Defects and Stroke Structural Heart Defects and
... LV regional wall motion abnormality Aortic arch atheromatous plaques ...
... LV regional wall motion abnormality Aortic arch atheromatous plaques ...
Young Scientist Program Anatomy Teaching Team
... Just like any other tissue in the human body the heart needs both nutrients and oxygen in order to keep its cells alive and well. Being that the heart is mainly a big tough muscle, it needs a lot of nutrients and oxygen in order to continue to work all day a ...
... Just like any other tissue in the human body the heart needs both nutrients and oxygen in order to keep its cells alive and well. Being that the heart is mainly a big tough muscle, it needs a lot of nutrients and oxygen in order to continue to work all day a ...
Chapter 6 Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
... Stroke: Loss or impairment of body function resulting from injury or death of brain cells following insufficient blood supply. TIA (transient ischemic attack): Is not a stroke but it can be prodromal (early) symptom. Precedes about 15% of strokes and are a major risk factors—especially for older peo ...
... Stroke: Loss or impairment of body function resulting from injury or death of brain cells following insufficient blood supply. TIA (transient ischemic attack): Is not a stroke but it can be prodromal (early) symptom. Precedes about 15% of strokes and are a major risk factors—especially for older peo ...
The effects of amiodarone and early cardioversion on postoperative
... Patients Population and Study Protocol This study was a prospective, randomized, open-controlled trial. Patients with coronary artery disease who had new onset AF longer than 30 min after cardiac surgery were considered for inclusion. Random generated numbers table were used for randomization. Exclu ...
... Patients Population and Study Protocol This study was a prospective, randomized, open-controlled trial. Patients with coronary artery disease who had new onset AF longer than 30 min after cardiac surgery were considered for inclusion. Random generated numbers table were used for randomization. Exclu ...
Critical infarct size to induce ventricular remodeling, cardiac
... Ventricular remodeling, decreased left ventricular systolic function, and heart failure have been associated with poor long-term outcomes after myocardial infarction [1,2]. Thus, it is critical to know the pathophysiological alterations involved in these processes for myocardial infarction managemen ...
... Ventricular remodeling, decreased left ventricular systolic function, and heart failure have been associated with poor long-term outcomes after myocardial infarction [1,2]. Thus, it is critical to know the pathophysiological alterations involved in these processes for myocardial infarction managemen ...
Congestive heart failure
... • In advanced CHF – chronic use of loop diuretics resistance Hydrochlorthiazide or sphironolactone Metolazone added to loop diuretics • Mild heart failure- hydrochlorthiazide + sphironolactone ...
... • In advanced CHF – chronic use of loop diuretics resistance Hydrochlorthiazide or sphironolactone Metolazone added to loop diuretics • Mild heart failure- hydrochlorthiazide + sphironolactone ...
Heart Failure
... situations may arise for which deviations from these guidelines may be appropriate. Clinical decision making should involve consideration of the quality and availability of expertise in the area where care is provided. When these guidelines are used as the basis for regulatory or payer decisions, th ...
... situations may arise for which deviations from these guidelines may be appropriate. Clinical decision making should involve consideration of the quality and availability of expertise in the area where care is provided. When these guidelines are used as the basis for regulatory or payer decisions, th ...
The Relationship between body mass index and severity of coronary
... Several studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the association of BMI with the occurrence and severity of angiographic CAD. In patients referred for angiography with suspected CAD or acute coronary syndromes, BMI was inversely associated with the presence and severity of CAD 17-19; in ...
... Several studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the association of BMI with the occurrence and severity of angiographic CAD. In patients referred for angiography with suspected CAD or acute coronary syndromes, BMI was inversely associated with the presence and severity of CAD 17-19; in ...
Title: The determinants of right ventricular failure in patients admitted
... failure. Results are presented as mean value SD or percentages. Groups' comparisons were performed using a standard t test. Results 50 out of the 120 patients were found to have evidence of RV failure (prevalence: 42%). Patients in the RV failure group were more likely to be males(66% vs. 40% ,p:0.0 ...
... failure. Results are presented as mean value SD or percentages. Groups' comparisons were performed using a standard t test. Results 50 out of the 120 patients were found to have evidence of RV failure (prevalence: 42%). Patients in the RV failure group were more likely to be males(66% vs. 40% ,p:0.0 ...
Serum Heart-Type Fatty Acid Binding Protein Predicts Cardiac
... such as ACE inhibitors and β-blockers5−8）. In the present study, rates of ACE inhibitor and β-blocker use were low. Higher frequency of contraindications or fear of side effects in the elderly are likely explanations. Also, a possible smaller effect on mortality of ACE-inhibition or β-blockade in ol ...
... such as ACE inhibitors and β-blockers5−8）. In the present study, rates of ACE inhibitor and β-blocker use were low. Higher frequency of contraindications or fear of side effects in the elderly are likely explanations. Also, a possible smaller effect on mortality of ACE-inhibition or β-blockade in ol ...
The clinical profile of patients with suspected cardiogenic
... pulmonary systolic and diastolic pressures. Other parameters, including heart rate, systolic BP, diastolic BP, right atrial pressure, systemic vascular resistance and cardiac output were comparable for Groups C and D. In-hospital LV ejection fraction was also similar in Groups C and D. Figure 1 plot ...
... pulmonary systolic and diastolic pressures. Other parameters, including heart rate, systolic BP, diastolic BP, right atrial pressure, systemic vascular resistance and cardiac output were comparable for Groups C and D. In-hospital LV ejection fraction was also similar in Groups C and D. Figure 1 plot ...
Management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
... but not all GPs have access to this and most have to refer patients to their local cardiology department. Before referral an ECG can be performed to check for heart rate and rhythm, as well as any suggestion of previous ischaemic disease, ...
... but not all GPs have access to this and most have to refer patients to their local cardiology department. Before referral an ECG can be performed to check for heart rate and rhythm, as well as any suggestion of previous ischaemic disease, ...
VAD Therapy Changing the Treatment of Heart Failure.
... has one or more of the C.H.O.I.C.E. risk factors, they may be a candidate for VAD therapy. From the first consideration of LVAD, emphasis should be placed on the anticipated differences between ongoing medical therapy and LVAD with respect to both survival and quality of life. These discussions shou ...
... has one or more of the C.H.O.I.C.E. risk factors, they may be a candidate for VAD therapy. From the first consideration of LVAD, emphasis should be placed on the anticipated differences between ongoing medical therapy and LVAD with respect to both survival and quality of life. These discussions shou ...
Copeptin for risk stratification in acute illness
... ER (one patient) or were admitted to the clinical wards and conventionally treated. Median hospital stay was 3 days (IQR 0-8.2). During the hospital stay, 6 other patients died, so that the overall number of in-hospital death was 7 (i.e. 8%). Patients who died had a mean copeptin level of 58.3 pmol/ ...
... ER (one patient) or were admitted to the clinical wards and conventionally treated. Median hospital stay was 3 days (IQR 0-8.2). During the hospital stay, 6 other patients died, so that the overall number of in-hospital death was 7 (i.e. 8%). Patients who died had a mean copeptin level of 58.3 pmol/ ...
Adult Congenital Heart Disease - STA HealthCare Communications
... signs of an ASD are very subtle and can be easily overlooked. These include the presence of a RV lift on precordial palpation and a wide and fixed splitting of the second heart sound. A systolic ejection murmur at the upper sternal border is heard in most patients due to increased flow across the RV ...
... signs of an ASD are very subtle and can be easily overlooked. These include the presence of a RV lift on precordial palpation and a wide and fixed splitting of the second heart sound. A systolic ejection murmur at the upper sternal border is heard in most patients due to increased flow across the RV ...