RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
... In patients presenting with acute chest pain, early and correct diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) enables interventions to reduce the mortality rate which is of paramount importance. It is also important to identify patients who are not suffering from AMI, who can be sent home safely wh ...
... In patients presenting with acute chest pain, early and correct diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) enables interventions to reduce the mortality rate which is of paramount importance. It is also important to identify patients who are not suffering from AMI, who can be sent home safely wh ...
essential messages from the esc guidelines
... However, if inconclusive or unavailable and persistent doubt, emergency angiography should be considered. • After the acute phase, all patients should have an echocardiography for assessment of infarct size and resting LV function, If echocardiography is not feasible, MRI may be used as ...
... However, if inconclusive or unavailable and persistent doubt, emergency angiography should be considered. • After the acute phase, all patients should have an echocardiography for assessment of infarct size and resting LV function, If echocardiography is not feasible, MRI may be used as ...
Case Review: Prehospital STEMI Recognition
... performed at facilities without onsite cardiac surgery facilities to perform “rescue” CABG ...
... performed at facilities without onsite cardiac surgery facilities to perform “rescue” CABG ...
Signal-Averaged Electrocardiography
... standard services/therapies and/or provides better long-term outcomes than current standard services/therapies. ...
... standard services/therapies and/or provides better long-term outcomes than current standard services/therapies. ...
Get - Oman Medical Journal
... reports even though the advanced age was still associated with a less favorable in-hospital outcome and a higher degree of procedural complexity.5 Other reports showed that the PCI in this sub-group of population can be accomplished with low mortality and morbidity and excellent mid-term results.6 M ...
... reports even though the advanced age was still associated with a less favorable in-hospital outcome and a higher degree of procedural complexity.5 Other reports showed that the PCI in this sub-group of population can be accomplished with low mortality and morbidity and excellent mid-term results.6 M ...
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: The Newest Guidelines
... Effect – Amio’s half life is 45 days and Multaq’s half life is 12 hours ...
... Effect – Amio’s half life is 45 days and Multaq’s half life is 12 hours ...
Dia 1 - EPCCS
... ESC 2008 definition of heart failure I. Symptoms typical of heart failure and (not always!) II. Signs typical of heart failure and III. Objective evidence of a structural or functional abnormality of the heart at rest ...
... ESC 2008 definition of heart failure I. Symptoms typical of heart failure and (not always!) II. Signs typical of heart failure and III. Objective evidence of a structural or functional abnormality of the heart at rest ...
Drawings of di ti f
... through a branch of the coronary arteries can cause an area of the myocardium to become infarcted (myocardial infarction or MI). MI) This is commonly called a “heart attack”. ...
... through a branch of the coronary arteries can cause an area of the myocardium to become infarcted (myocardial infarction or MI). MI) This is commonly called a “heart attack”. ...
CHAPTER e31 Cardiac Manifestations of Systemic Disease
... deficiency has been found in 20–90% of patients with chronic heart failure. This deficiency appears to result from both reduced dietary intake and a diuretic-induced increase in the urinary excretion of thiamine. The acute administration of thiamine to these patients increases the left ventricular e ...
... deficiency has been found in 20–90% of patients with chronic heart failure. This deficiency appears to result from both reduced dietary intake and a diuretic-induced increase in the urinary excretion of thiamine. The acute administration of thiamine to these patients increases the left ventricular e ...
Myotrophin is a more powerful predictor of major adverse cardiac
... period of 355 (range 0–645) days, there were 28 deaths, 27 non-fatal MIs and 73 patients required urgent revascularization. Myotrophin was raised in patients with MACE compared with survivors [510.7 (116.0–7445.6) fmol/ml compared with 371.5 (51.8–6990.4) fmol/ml respectively; P = 0.001; values are ...
... period of 355 (range 0–645) days, there were 28 deaths, 27 non-fatal MIs and 73 patients required urgent revascularization. Myotrophin was raised in patients with MACE compared with survivors [510.7 (116.0–7445.6) fmol/ml compared with 371.5 (51.8–6990.4) fmol/ml respectively; P = 0.001; values are ...
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS – A DISEASE NOT TO BE MISSED At
... • Early recognition and investigation is crucial • Blood cultures (ideally pre antibiotic therapy) • Early Echo (Transoesophageal ) ...
... • Early recognition and investigation is crucial • Blood cultures (ideally pre antibiotic therapy) • Early Echo (Transoesophageal ) ...
Options for the “No-Option” Refractory Angina Patient - Cedars
... caused by resecting the abnormal pulmonary valve and in most cases placing a patch to increase the size of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT patch). We are now finding that a much higher percentage of individuals are candidates for re-operation than expected: 75 to 100 percent of patients wi ...
... caused by resecting the abnormal pulmonary valve and in most cases placing a patch to increase the size of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT patch). We are now finding that a much higher percentage of individuals are candidates for re-operation than expected: 75 to 100 percent of patients wi ...
Name:______ Per.______ Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System
... b. Tachycardia c. Cardiac ischemia d. Bradycardia 5. A rapid heart rate that is over 100 bpm is known as __________________________. a. Tachycardia b. Ectopic focus c. Bradycardia d. Hyperperfusion 6. Chest pain, resulting from ischemia (poor oxygenation) of the myocardium is called ________________ ...
... b. Tachycardia c. Cardiac ischemia d. Bradycardia 5. A rapid heart rate that is over 100 bpm is known as __________________________. a. Tachycardia b. Ectopic focus c. Bradycardia d. Hyperperfusion 6. Chest pain, resulting from ischemia (poor oxygenation) of the myocardium is called ________________ ...
Now - DalCor Pharmaceuticals
... and its backers, who include significant private capital, to bolster the economy of Quebec by investing in the region’s health care capabilities. The trial will seek to validate the clinical efficacy of dalcetrapib, an investigational medicine that according to a recently published analysis by the M ...
... and its backers, who include significant private capital, to bolster the economy of Quebec by investing in the region’s health care capabilities. The trial will seek to validate the clinical efficacy of dalcetrapib, an investigational medicine that according to a recently published analysis by the M ...
versus Use of tiotropium Respimat HandiHaler and mortality in patients with COPD
... previous year. This does not seem to conflict with the results of the recently published large randomised controlled TIOSPIR (Tiotropium Safety and Performance in Respimat) trial including .17 000 COPD patients, which also did not find a statistically significant device-related, or possibly dose-rel ...
... previous year. This does not seem to conflict with the results of the recently published large randomised controlled TIOSPIR (Tiotropium Safety and Performance in Respimat) trial including .17 000 COPD patients, which also did not find a statistically significant device-related, or possibly dose-rel ...
Cardiac Procedures
... ultrasound. Heart normally gets smaller, with increased EF during exercise/dobutamine stress. Ischemic segments (that correlate with coronary artery that is obstructed) have decreased or absent contraction. If multiple or large, heart gets bigger, EF ...
... ultrasound. Heart normally gets smaller, with increased EF during exercise/dobutamine stress. Ischemic segments (that correlate with coronary artery that is obstructed) have decreased or absent contraction. If multiple or large, heart gets bigger, EF ...
Transfer of NYHA 1-2 Heart Failure Patients to Primary Care
... Diagnosis: Heart failure due to poor left ventricular systolic function due to a combination of anteroseptal myocardial infarction and hypertensive heart disease. Heart Failure Code 585F (echocardiogram shows left ventricular systolic dysfunction). Past Medical History/Co-morbidities: Hypertension, ...
... Diagnosis: Heart failure due to poor left ventricular systolic function due to a combination of anteroseptal myocardial infarction and hypertensive heart disease. Heart Failure Code 585F (echocardiogram shows left ventricular systolic dysfunction). Past Medical History/Co-morbidities: Hypertension, ...
Uncomplicated Acute Myocardial Infarction Results in Protracted
... Upton, G Watt, A F Dominiczak, J M C Connell. Left ventricular (LV) mass is an important cardiovascular risk factor. The beta-I adrenoceptor (BIAR) is a key cell surface signalling protein expressed in the heart and it’s variation may, therefore, affect LV mass. The gene of the BlAR has two known fu ...
... Upton, G Watt, A F Dominiczak, J M C Connell. Left ventricular (LV) mass is an important cardiovascular risk factor. The beta-I adrenoceptor (BIAR) is a key cell surface signalling protein expressed in the heart and it’s variation may, therefore, affect LV mass. The gene of the BlAR has two known fu ...
Phosphodiesterase Inhibition in Pediatric Heart Failure
... mortality, or re-admission [32-33], and tolerance, in the form of decreased levels of cAMP, may develop when treatment is extended [34]. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of low-dose oral enoximone (another PDE3 specific inhibitor) in adults did not show improvement in any major clinical outcom ...
... mortality, or re-admission [32-33], and tolerance, in the form of decreased levels of cAMP, may develop when treatment is extended [34]. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of low-dose oral enoximone (another PDE3 specific inhibitor) in adults did not show improvement in any major clinical outcom ...
Cardiovascular System Review Guide
... What is the basic anatomy of the human heart? (both internal and external) How do the chambers of the heart work together to successfully complete a full cardiac cycle? How do the valves and chambers work together on a functional human heart? What are possible problems that can occur within the hear ...
... What is the basic anatomy of the human heart? (both internal and external) How do the chambers of the heart work together to successfully complete a full cardiac cycle? How do the valves and chambers work together on a functional human heart? What are possible problems that can occur within the hear ...
ESC Heart Failure Guidelines feature new recommendations on
... McMurray (Glasgow, UK), chairperson of the ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines Task Force, says: “LVADs will increasingly be used as a treatment in their own right, not just as a temporary support while awaiting transplantation.” A new indication for cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in patients ...
... McMurray (Glasgow, UK), chairperson of the ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines Task Force, says: “LVADs will increasingly be used as a treatment in their own right, not just as a temporary support while awaiting transplantation.” A new indication for cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in patients ...
Overview: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of
... A more severe form of CHD, where the narrowing of the coronary vessels is more extensive than in angina pectoris, but where complete occlusion has not yet occurred, is often referred to as coronary insufficiency. Chest pain develops at rest and is more prolonged than the typical anginal attack. Vaso ...
... A more severe form of CHD, where the narrowing of the coronary vessels is more extensive than in angina pectoris, but where complete occlusion has not yet occurred, is often referred to as coronary insufficiency. Chest pain develops at rest and is more prolonged than the typical anginal attack. Vaso ...
Cardiac Disease and Anesthesia Anesthetic management of
... Anesthetic management of patients with underlying heart disease can be very challenging as most anesthetic drugs depress cardiac function, alter vascular tone and heart rate as well as their potential for ...
... Anesthetic management of patients with underlying heart disease can be very challenging as most anesthetic drugs depress cardiac function, alter vascular tone and heart rate as well as their potential for ...