Cardiac Patient and Family - Cedars
... Intensive Care Unit are both on the 6th floor of Saperstein Critical Care Tower. The 3rd and 4th floors of Saperstein also admits cardiac patients. A majority of patients admitted in these units are: 1) patients who have cardiovascular disease requiring medical treatment including coronary artery di ...
... Intensive Care Unit are both on the 6th floor of Saperstein Critical Care Tower. The 3rd and 4th floors of Saperstein also admits cardiac patients. A majority of patients admitted in these units are: 1) patients who have cardiovascular disease requiring medical treatment including coronary artery di ...
non-atherosclerotic causes of cad
... -Kawasaki disease -Takayasu -SLE -Dissection -Marfan Syndrome ...
... -Kawasaki disease -Takayasu -SLE -Dissection -Marfan Syndrome ...
... of ACP, and not necessarily because of ACP, has been emphasized in other publications. Studies show that the greatest risk of an unfavorable outcome could be determined by the pre-existence of other factors, such as: structural heart disease, systolic dysfunction (LVEF<40 %), left ventricular mass i ...
Syncope in patients with structural heart disease
... In patients with coronary artery disease and a severely depressed ejection fraction (<35%), who present with syncope, the risk of malignant arrhythmias is such that an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be indicated regardless of the perceived aetiology of the event [21]. Even in the a ...
... In patients with coronary artery disease and a severely depressed ejection fraction (<35%), who present with syncope, the risk of malignant arrhythmias is such that an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be indicated regardless of the perceived aetiology of the event [21]. Even in the a ...
What is the cause of the regular wide QRS
... aberrant ventricular conduction often shows a 1:1 P-QRS relationship and widened QRS complexes that frequently ...
... aberrant ventricular conduction often shows a 1:1 P-QRS relationship and widened QRS complexes that frequently ...
Jan De Pooter - Ghent University Library
... Introduction: Measurements of QRS duration (QRSD) in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) are not standardized. Prior studies showed divergent results regarding QRSD and CRT response. We measured QRSD with different methods and assessed their value to predict CRT response. Met ...
... Introduction: Measurements of QRS duration (QRSD) in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) are not standardized. Prior studies showed divergent results regarding QRSD and CRT response. We measured QRSD with different methods and assessed their value to predict CRT response. Met ...
AHA Scientific Statement
... with end-stage HF caused by CHD. One explanation may be that decisions about referral or transplantation listing are influenced by the higher early mortality after transplantation reported in the CHD population.29 HF Classification in CHD The clinical presentation of the HF patient with CHD may vary ...
... with end-stage HF caused by CHD. One explanation may be that decisions about referral or transplantation listing are influenced by the higher early mortality after transplantation reported in the CHD population.29 HF Classification in CHD The clinical presentation of the HF patient with CHD may vary ...
Atrial Fibrillation in the 21st Century: A Current Understanding of
... 1298 of the initially nondiabetic patients were diagnosed as having T2DM, and 551 of these patients had new-onset AF, demonstrating that patients with new-onset T2DM had significantly higher rates of new-onset AF compared with patients without T2DM. Patients with new-onset T2DM also had more persiste ...
... 1298 of the initially nondiabetic patients were diagnosed as having T2DM, and 551 of these patients had new-onset AF, demonstrating that patients with new-onset T2DM had significantly higher rates of new-onset AF compared with patients without T2DM. Patients with new-onset T2DM also had more persiste ...
rv_systolic_dysfunction
... cardiac cycles were recorded and the average velocity was measured. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI): Pulsed wave Tissue Doppler imaging (PW-TDI) was done, care was taken to increase the frame rate to be more than 180 frame/second ( by decreasing sector width and depth) to improve temporal resolution; m ...
... cardiac cycles were recorded and the average velocity was measured. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI): Pulsed wave Tissue Doppler imaging (PW-TDI) was done, care was taken to increase the frame rate to be more than 180 frame/second ( by decreasing sector width and depth) to improve temporal resolution; m ...
The Prognostic Value of T Wave Amplitude in Lead aVR in Males
... In spite of the following studies, Pahlm et al. demonstrated that most electrocardiographers at an ECG conference who were given a series of ECGs, some with reversed polarity of lead aVR, did not report it.11 In a study considering lead aVR in patients with a first non-ST elevation MI, ST elevation ...
... In spite of the following studies, Pahlm et al. demonstrated that most electrocardiographers at an ECG conference who were given a series of ECGs, some with reversed polarity of lead aVR, did not report it.11 In a study considering lead aVR in patients with a first non-ST elevation MI, ST elevation ...
The heart rate story
... as a positive association between reduction in heart rate and reduction in CV mortality (Table 2 and Figure 1). More than 116 000 healthy individuals of both sexes, various nationalities, and ages (between 18 and 80 years) were monitored for between 5 and 36 years. Overall, there was a correlation b ...
... as a positive association between reduction in heart rate and reduction in CV mortality (Table 2 and Figure 1). More than 116 000 healthy individuals of both sexes, various nationalities, and ages (between 18 and 80 years) were monitored for between 5 and 36 years. Overall, there was a correlation b ...
Infectious Endocarditis: Diagnosis and Treatment
... thus providing an area for vegetations to develop.7 In addition, particulates smaller than 10 micrometers may cross pulmonary capillaries and damage surfaces of the aortic and mitral valves.9 In general, rightsided infectious endocarditis is far less common than left-sided, and most cases occur on t ...
... thus providing an area for vegetations to develop.7 In addition, particulates smaller than 10 micrometers may cross pulmonary capillaries and damage surfaces of the aortic and mitral valves.9 In general, rightsided infectious endocarditis is far less common than left-sided, and most cases occur on t ...
Spatial QRS-T angle predicts cardiac death in a
... from the standard 12-lead ECG in a general medical population. METHODS Analyses were performed on the first ECG digitally recorded from 46,573 consecutive patients since 1987. QRS and T vector were synthesized by deriving XYZ leads from the 12 leads using the inverse Dower weighting matrix. Subset a ...
... from the standard 12-lead ECG in a general medical population. METHODS Analyses were performed on the first ECG digitally recorded from 46,573 consecutive patients since 1987. QRS and T vector were synthesized by deriving XYZ leads from the 12 leads using the inverse Dower weighting matrix. Subset a ...
Novel Cardiac SPECT Technology with Semiconductor Detectors
... Dynamic acquisition data with list-mode were transferred to a workstation for analysis using our original software. It allows the automatic definition of a volume of interest（VOI）for the blood pool in the left ventricle and the left ventricular myocardium. The VOI-related TAC can be extracted by ave ...
... Dynamic acquisition data with list-mode were transferred to a workstation for analysis using our original software. It allows the automatic definition of a volume of interest（VOI）for the blood pool in the left ventricle and the left ventricular myocardium. The VOI-related TAC can be extracted by ave ...
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor–Associated Elevations in
... creatinine clearance values to milliliters per minute, divide by 0.01667; to convert serum creatinine to milligrams per deciliter, divide by 88.4. §These values were converted to the annual decline rates by converting the GFRs obtained at or before 4 months. Note also that with the exception of 1 st ...
... creatinine clearance values to milliliters per minute, divide by 0.01667; to convert serum creatinine to milligrams per deciliter, divide by 88.4. §These values were converted to the annual decline rates by converting the GFRs obtained at or before 4 months. Note also that with the exception of 1 st ...
STEMI standing orders
... In STEMI patients undergoing PCI who are at high risk of bleeding, bivalirudin anticoagulation is reasonable (Class IIa, LOE: B).b For prior treatment with fondaparinux, administer additional intravenous treatment with an anticoagulant possessing anti-IIa activity (such as UFH or bivalirudin), takin ...
... In STEMI patients undergoing PCI who are at high risk of bleeding, bivalirudin anticoagulation is reasonable (Class IIa, LOE: B).b For prior treatment with fondaparinux, administer additional intravenous treatment with an anticoagulant possessing anti-IIa activity (such as UFH or bivalirudin), takin ...
Cardiac Pacemakers From the Patient`s Perspective
... seen over the place where the pacemaker has been implanted. Other than restrictions on heavy lifting and extreme motion of the arm on the side of the pacemaker for several weeks, recovery from the procedure is minimal. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. It is recommended th ...
... seen over the place where the pacemaker has been implanted. Other than restrictions on heavy lifting and extreme motion of the arm on the side of the pacemaker for several weeks, recovery from the procedure is minimal. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. It is recommended th ...
Intermediate Signal Intensity Late Gadolinium Enhancement
... patients with HCM have been shown to correlate with increased myocardial collagen on postmortem analysis, yet their independent clinical significance and relation to ventricular tachyarrhythmias remains unresolved. 34 In patients with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease who have experienced a pr ...
... patients with HCM have been shown to correlate with increased myocardial collagen on postmortem analysis, yet their independent clinical significance and relation to ventricular tachyarrhythmias remains unresolved. 34 In patients with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease who have experienced a pr ...
Relationship QRS Amplitude Changes During Exercise to
... Multiple ECG gated equilibrium radionuclide angiography was performed after complete mixing throughout the vascular space of 20-25 mCi 99mTc tagged to human serum albumin, administered via a peripheral arm vein as previously described.6-9 -Imaging was performed by positioning the detector of an Ange ...
... Multiple ECG gated equilibrium radionuclide angiography was performed after complete mixing throughout the vascular space of 20-25 mCi 99mTc tagged to human serum albumin, administered via a peripheral arm vein as previously described.6-9 -Imaging was performed by positioning the detector of an Ange ...
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Intervention and modelling with multi
... (p<0.001). The safety end point incorporating major adverse event criteria and blood transfusion > 2 units occurred in 9.6%vs 57%, in the percutaneous and surgical groups, respectively (p< 0.005). Although percutaneous repair was less effective than surgery for reducing MR, the safety advantage of p ...
... (p<0.001). The safety end point incorporating major adverse event criteria and blood transfusion > 2 units occurred in 9.6%vs 57%, in the percutaneous and surgical groups, respectively (p< 0.005). Although percutaneous repair was less effective than surgery for reducing MR, the safety advantage of p ...
Trans-Radial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in
... on-screen response of catheters and angioplasty wires to normal manipulation (torquing). Consequently, although it may aid image interpretation, we found this technique unhelpful for PCI. Trans-radial coronary angiography and angioplasty have emerged as safe, feasible, and effective alternative with ...
... on-screen response of catheters and angioplasty wires to normal manipulation (torquing). Consequently, although it may aid image interpretation, we found this technique unhelpful for PCI. Trans-radial coronary angiography and angioplasty have emerged as safe, feasible, and effective alternative with ...
OSOP – Cardiology - Oxford Society of Paediatrics
... • Q3) On a routine baby check, you notice that a 48 hour old baby has absent femoral pulses. Which three of these is correct? – A) There is a loud, late systolic murmur at the upper left sternal edge – B) Blood pressure may be higher in the right arm than the right leg – C) Closure of the patent duc ...
... • Q3) On a routine baby check, you notice that a 48 hour old baby has absent femoral pulses. Which three of these is correct? – A) There is a loud, late systolic murmur at the upper left sternal edge – B) Blood pressure may be higher in the right arm than the right leg – C) Closure of the patent duc ...
Cardiac Pacemakers
... usually need only to keep the phone out of clothing pockets near the pacemaker and hold the phone to the ear away from the pacemaker. “With my pacemaker I will have to slow down.” This is false. In our practice, we have pacemaker patients who play sports such as golf, tennis, or basketball. Pacemake ...
... usually need only to keep the phone out of clothing pockets near the pacemaker and hold the phone to the ear away from the pacemaker. “With my pacemaker I will have to slow down.” This is false. In our practice, we have pacemaker patients who play sports such as golf, tennis, or basketball. Pacemake ...
New Imaging Technologies To Characterize Arrhythmic
... infarct patients and normal controls, the presently used cut-off values of >1.5 mV for normal myocardium and <0.5 mV for dense scar were derived. Amplitudes between 0.5 mV and 1.5 mV were found to be present at the edges of dense infarct scars and corresponded to the scar border zone. EAM can be per ...
... infarct patients and normal controls, the presently used cut-off values of >1.5 mV for normal myocardium and <0.5 mV for dense scar were derived. Amplitudes between 0.5 mV and 1.5 mV were found to be present at the edges of dense infarct scars and corresponded to the scar border zone. EAM can be per ...
Health‐related quality of life, depression, sleep and breathing disorders in the elderly. With focus on those with impaired systolic
... follow-up. Compared to patients with good GPH, those who scored poor GPH had a four times increased risk for cardiovascular mortality (II). A total of 24% of the patients with HF suffered from depressive symptoms, not significantly different compared to 19% among those without HF. Depressive symptom ...
... follow-up. Compared to patients with good GPH, those who scored poor GPH had a four times increased risk for cardiovascular mortality (II). A total of 24% of the patients with HF suffered from depressive symptoms, not significantly different compared to 19% among those without HF. Depressive symptom ...