Coexpression of VEGF and angiopoietin-1 promotes angiogenesis and cardiomyocyte proliferation reduces
... 8 wk after treatment. The VEGF/Ang1 group had better left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at 8 wk than at 2 wk (P < 0.01) (Fig. 2B). Myocardial perfusion score of the VEGF/Ang1 group was significantly improved at 8 wk compared with 2 wk (P < 0.01) (Fig. 2 A and C). Although the left ventricular ...
... 8 wk after treatment. The VEGF/Ang1 group had better left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at 8 wk than at 2 wk (P < 0.01) (Fig. 2B). Myocardial perfusion score of the VEGF/Ang1 group was significantly improved at 8 wk compared with 2 wk (P < 0.01) (Fig. 2 A and C). Although the left ventricular ...
Pattern of mortality in sudden death: an autopsy study
... epidemiological aspects of sudden death, which will help in care of patients, and prevention of premature cardiac deaths. Methods: A study of 50 cases of sudden death was conducted at tertiary care hospital. After evaluating detailed history from the family members, autopsy has been performed to fin ...
... epidemiological aspects of sudden death, which will help in care of patients, and prevention of premature cardiac deaths. Methods: A study of 50 cases of sudden death was conducted at tertiary care hospital. After evaluating detailed history from the family members, autopsy has been performed to fin ...
Noninvasive epicardial and endocardial mapping of premature
... The study enrolled 20 patients with monomorphic premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) or ventricular tachycarresults dia (VT). All patients underwent pre-procedural computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the heart and torso. Radiographic data were semi-automatically processed by th ...
... The study enrolled 20 patients with monomorphic premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) or ventricular tachycarresults dia (VT). All patients underwent pre-procedural computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the heart and torso. Radiographic data were semi-automatically processed by th ...
Contribution of the risk factor concept to patient care in
... striking feature of a risk factor is that hardly anyone is concerned about its proper definition. For instance. the recent report on the rationale of the diet-heart statement by an American Heart Association committee (17) fails to define a risk factor. although the term is used in the text many tim ...
... striking feature of a risk factor is that hardly anyone is concerned about its proper definition. For instance. the recent report on the rationale of the diet-heart statement by an American Heart Association committee (17) fails to define a risk factor. although the term is used in the text many tim ...
Secrets of The Heart Between Science and Belief
... HEART In heart math institute they found that heart has a very ...
... HEART In heart math institute they found that heart has a very ...
Performa - National Intervention Council
... List the names of all interventional cardiologists and radiologists who have performed any interventional procedure at your centre during the year ...
... List the names of all interventional cardiologists and radiologists who have performed any interventional procedure at your centre during the year ...
Constrictive pericarditis in rheumatoid arthritis
... It is interesting to note that in the survey of of the pericardium. 14 However, constrictive pericarconstrictive pericarditis reported by Sellors and his ditis may be accompanied by healed arteritis, colleagues'(' rheumatoid arthritis was not even sclerosis, and granulomata in the aortic and mitral ...
... It is interesting to note that in the survey of of the pericardium. 14 However, constrictive pericarconstrictive pericarditis reported by Sellors and his ditis may be accompanied by healed arteritis, colleagues'(' rheumatoid arthritis was not even sclerosis, and granulomata in the aortic and mitral ...
Advances in Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
... TWIs) are often confused with pathological conditions manifesting with TWI, such as myocardial ischemia or infarction. Although originally CM was described after restoration of the normal ventricular activation (narrow QRS), recently it was described and studied in wide QRS rhythms significantly exp ...
... TWIs) are often confused with pathological conditions manifesting with TWI, such as myocardial ischemia or infarction. Although originally CM was described after restoration of the normal ventricular activation (narrow QRS), recently it was described and studied in wide QRS rhythms significantly exp ...
The use of aerobic exercise training in improving aerobic capacity in
... obtained? and (3) What are the specific exercise protocols used to induce an aerobic training effect? For the purpose of this systematic review, both peak V O2 and peak workload obtained during a graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer or treadmill were used to indicate aerobic capacity. Peak V O2 ...
... obtained? and (3) What are the specific exercise protocols used to induce an aerobic training effect? For the purpose of this systematic review, both peak V O2 and peak workload obtained during a graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer or treadmill were used to indicate aerobic capacity. Peak V O2 ...
Provocation of Ventricular Ectopy by Cheyne-Stokes
... apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep was expressed as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). Scoring of apneas and hypopneas was performed by a polysomnographic technician who was blinded to the ECG findings. VPB: Hyperpnea versus Apnea Ten-minute segments of stable CSR-CSA during stage 2 sleep were iden ...
... apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep was expressed as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). Scoring of apneas and hypopneas was performed by a polysomnographic technician who was blinded to the ECG findings. VPB: Hyperpnea versus Apnea Ten-minute segments of stable CSR-CSA during stage 2 sleep were iden ...
Implant and LongTerm Evaluation of Atrial Signal Amplification in a
... Filtered/unfiltered P-wave ratio (amplification factor, AmF) was evaluated at implant and during follow-up. Results: In 43 enrolled patients (38 men, age 64 ± 16 years), the mean filtered P wave at implant was significantly higher than the unfiltered P wave (3.85 ± 0.81 mV vs 2.0 ± 1.49 mV; P < 10−1 ...
... Filtered/unfiltered P-wave ratio (amplification factor, AmF) was evaluated at implant and during follow-up. Results: In 43 enrolled patients (38 men, age 64 ± 16 years), the mean filtered P wave at implant was significantly higher than the unfiltered P wave (3.85 ± 0.81 mV vs 2.0 ± 1.49 mV; P < 10−1 ...
High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise Training for
... Although HIIE training has been used as a success method to improve endurance performance in athletes [16], the perception that it is unsafe and or unfeasible for less ‘fit’ populations and cardiac patients is now being challenged. The wide combinations of the 4 components of HIIE (Ppeak, tpeak, Pre ...
... Although HIIE training has been used as a success method to improve endurance performance in athletes [16], the perception that it is unsafe and or unfeasible for less ‘fit’ populations and cardiac patients is now being challenged. The wide combinations of the 4 components of HIIE (Ppeak, tpeak, Pre ...
Relation between Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and Congestive
... Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) has been established as a new and reliable laboratory marker for congestive heart failure (CHF). BNP is a neurohormone secreted by the cardiac ventricles in response to volume expansion and pressure overload. This study aimed to ascertain whether an association exists ...
... Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) has been established as a new and reliable laboratory marker for congestive heart failure (CHF). BNP is a neurohormone secreted by the cardiac ventricles in response to volume expansion and pressure overload. This study aimed to ascertain whether an association exists ...
Atrial pacing for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after
... atrial premature depolarizations. This technique resulted in a significant reduction in episodes of AF. The mechanism by which atrial overdrive pacing reduces the occurrence of AF is unclear, although suppression of atrial premature depolarizations and a reduction in the dispersion of refractoriness ...
... atrial premature depolarizations. This technique resulted in a significant reduction in episodes of AF. The mechanism by which atrial overdrive pacing reduces the occurrence of AF is unclear, although suppression of atrial premature depolarizations and a reduction in the dispersion of refractoriness ...
4528-Review
... The MI size on cMRI was determined in consensus by three authors with the built-in software of Siemens workstation (SyngoMR A30). To facilitate cardiac morphometric comparisons with different imaging methods, the dimension was calculated as a value relative to the entire left ventricular myocardium. ...
... The MI size on cMRI was determined in consensus by three authors with the built-in software of Siemens workstation (SyngoMR A30). To facilitate cardiac morphometric comparisons with different imaging methods, the dimension was calculated as a value relative to the entire left ventricular myocardium. ...
Assessment of Ventricular Function with Cardiovascular Magnetic
... longitudinal shortening values were lower in the patients who had diabetes compared with normal controls [72]. In hypertensive patients who have LV hypertrophy, it has been found that intramural myocardial strain is abnormal [73]. Investigators in other studies have used myocardial strain assessment ...
... longitudinal shortening values were lower in the patients who had diabetes compared with normal controls [72]. In hypertensive patients who have LV hypertrophy, it has been found that intramural myocardial strain is abnormal [73]. Investigators in other studies have used myocardial strain assessment ...
Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Atrial
... rhythm in congestive heart failure patients with AF. The DIAMOND CHF trial showed that it could reduce hospitalization due to heart failure. Heart failure worsening was reduced by 25%.25Dofetilide is known to be more effective in patients with persistent AF compared with those with paroxysmal AF, an ...
... rhythm in congestive heart failure patients with AF. The DIAMOND CHF trial showed that it could reduce hospitalization due to heart failure. Heart failure worsening was reduced by 25%.25Dofetilide is known to be more effective in patients with persistent AF compared with those with paroxysmal AF, an ...
Academic paper: Left atrial appendage closure: An emerging option
... Marlborough, MA), an evolution of the PLAATO device, is a self-expanding nitinol structure with fixation barbs and a polyethylene membrane to protect the atrium-facing side of the device (FIGURE 1). A pilot trial reported successful implantation in 66 of 75 patients, though the device was found to m ...
... Marlborough, MA), an evolution of the PLAATO device, is a self-expanding nitinol structure with fixation barbs and a polyethylene membrane to protect the atrium-facing side of the device (FIGURE 1). A pilot trial reported successful implantation in 66 of 75 patients, though the device was found to m ...
Percutaneous PFO Closure - Virginia Commonwealth University
... • Failed ≥ 2 classes of preventative meds (either not tolerated or ineffective) o Eligible patients had TTE with bubble study including provocative maneuvers o Total of 432 patients screened for PFO • 163 (37.7%) had moderate/large sized R to L shunt due to PFO o Aside from main results of MIST tria ...
... • Failed ≥ 2 classes of preventative meds (either not tolerated or ineffective) o Eligible patients had TTE with bubble study including provocative maneuvers o Total of 432 patients screened for PFO • 163 (37.7%) had moderate/large sized R to L shunt due to PFO o Aside from main results of MIST tria ...
coronary heart disease in clinical practice Joint British
... a policy seeking to reduce morbidity and mortality from CHD and other atherosclerotic disease in the population,6 it is essential that specialists and general practitioners also recognise their responsibilities for preventive medicine in routine clinical practice. The objectives for physicians are d ...
... a policy seeking to reduce morbidity and mortality from CHD and other atherosclerotic disease in the population,6 it is essential that specialists and general practitioners also recognise their responsibilities for preventive medicine in routine clinical practice. The objectives for physicians are d ...
USCOM: ultrasound cardiac output monitor for patients requiring
... The USCOM device is a non-invasive, ultrasound cardiac output monitor designed to measure and record changes in the haemodynamic status of critically ill patients transcutaneously. The USCOM utilises continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound and can measure both left and right cardiac output. Cardiac outpu ...
... The USCOM device is a non-invasive, ultrasound cardiac output monitor designed to measure and record changes in the haemodynamic status of critically ill patients transcutaneously. The USCOM utilises continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound and can measure both left and right cardiac output. Cardiac outpu ...
Immediate Outcomes and Long-Term Follow-Up
... The success rate was 78.8%, comparable to that reported in the literature ranging between 73% and 99%. (15-22) Palacios et al. observed 71.7% success rate in 879 patients, (18) while Iung et al. report a primary success rate of 89%, with an incidence of 3.4% severe MR. (19) In our series, the rate o ...
... The success rate was 78.8%, comparable to that reported in the literature ranging between 73% and 99%. (15-22) Palacios et al. observed 71.7% success rate in 879 patients, (18) while Iung et al. report a primary success rate of 89%, with an incidence of 3.4% severe MR. (19) In our series, the rate o ...
Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
... Approach to Selecting Drug Therapy for Ventricular Rate Control∗ *Drugs are listed alphabetically. †Beta blockers should be instituted following stabilization of patients with decompensated HF. The choice of beta blocker (e.g., cardioselective) depends on the patient’s clinical condition. ‡Digoxin i ...
... Approach to Selecting Drug Therapy for Ventricular Rate Control∗ *Drugs are listed alphabetically. †Beta blockers should be instituted following stabilization of patients with decompensated HF. The choice of beta blocker (e.g., cardioselective) depends on the patient’s clinical condition. ‡Digoxin i ...