Summary of Product Characteristics
... Angiooedema. Patients with a history of angiooedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, and/ or tongue) should be closely monitored (see section 4.8). Hypotension and electrolyte/fluid imbalance Symptomatic hypotension, especially after the first dose and after increasing of the dose, may occur in ...
... Angiooedema. Patients with a history of angiooedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, and/ or tongue) should be closely monitored (see section 4.8). Hypotension and electrolyte/fluid imbalance Symptomatic hypotension, especially after the first dose and after increasing of the dose, may occur in ...
Public Summary Document
... of patient symptoms, the model in the current resubmission allowed for deterioration in NYHA class using an updated assumption that 0.5% of patients would transition to the next worse NYHA class on a monthly basis. However, MSAC noted that this deterioration rate was not justified in the resubmissio ...
... of patient symptoms, the model in the current resubmission allowed for deterioration in NYHA class using an updated assumption that 0.5% of patients would transition to the next worse NYHA class on a monthly basis. However, MSAC noted that this deterioration rate was not justified in the resubmissio ...
Diastolic Heart Failure: A Concise Review
... patients, diastolic dysfunction is implicated as a major contributor, if not the primary cause of congestive heart failure [1, 2]. The syndrome of clinical heart failure with normal left ventricular systolic function in the absence of cardiac valvular lesions is often referred to as diastolic heart ...
... patients, diastolic dysfunction is implicated as a major contributor, if not the primary cause of congestive heart failure [1, 2]. The syndrome of clinical heart failure with normal left ventricular systolic function in the absence of cardiac valvular lesions is often referred to as diastolic heart ...
Arrhythmia - PACT
... The conducting system is damaged (leading to bundle branch block) The ventricle is being activated through an alternative AV pathway (e.g. an accessory or non-His-AV bundle) Ventricular activation originates in the ventricle itself (e.g. a ventricular escape focus, or VT). All areas of the heart hav ...
... The conducting system is damaged (leading to bundle branch block) The ventricle is being activated through an alternative AV pathway (e.g. an accessory or non-His-AV bundle) Ventricular activation originates in the ventricle itself (e.g. a ventricular escape focus, or VT). All areas of the heart hav ...
Heart Rate Recovery After Exercise and Long-term
... predictor of both long-term all-cause and CV mortality in a large CAD cohort. Similarly, in the threshold models, HRR ⬍ 46 Bpm at 3 minutes was independently associated with longterm all-cause mortality, while a statistical trend was noted for CV mortality. The novelty of this study is that it is th ...
... predictor of both long-term all-cause and CV mortality in a large CAD cohort. Similarly, in the threshold models, HRR ⬍ 46 Bpm at 3 minutes was independently associated with longterm all-cause mortality, while a statistical trend was noted for CV mortality. The novelty of this study is that it is th ...
Cardiac Resynchronization for the Implanter
... electrode on the anterior RV to a ground and a second dipole from an active electrode on the posterolateral LV to a ground. ...
... electrode on the anterior RV to a ground and a second dipole from an active electrode on the posterolateral LV to a ground. ...
Eur Heart J-2005--1115-40
... evidence on diagnosis, efficacy, and safety is the main basis for these guidelines. ESC Guidelines are relevant to 49 member-states with diverse economies and therefore recommendations based on cost-effectiveness have been avoided in general. National health policy as well as clinical judgement may d ...
... evidence on diagnosis, efficacy, and safety is the main basis for these guidelines. ESC Guidelines are relevant to 49 member-states with diverse economies and therefore recommendations based on cost-effectiveness have been avoided in general. National health policy as well as clinical judgement may d ...
Specific Findings of the Standard 12-Lead ECG in
... abnormal Q waves in the setting of ‘Takotsubo’ cardiomyopathy might be explained by the fact that myocardial dysfunction is confined to the apical wall, and therefore the ST-segment elevations are greater in leads V4–6 than in leads V1–3. The absence of true myocardial necrosis, which is proved by m ...
... abnormal Q waves in the setting of ‘Takotsubo’ cardiomyopathy might be explained by the fact that myocardial dysfunction is confined to the apical wall, and therefore the ST-segment elevations are greater in leads V4–6 than in leads V1–3. The absence of true myocardial necrosis, which is proved by m ...
introduction - Surgical Critical Care. Net
... test; however, evidence suggests modifications from standard testing are needed (3). In the presence of severe endogenous stress (e.g. hypotension, shock, sepsis), obtaining a cortisol level can be considered superior to the traditional ACTH test. A random serum cortisol level < 20 mcg/dL is conside ...
... test; however, evidence suggests modifications from standard testing are needed (3). In the presence of severe endogenous stress (e.g. hypotension, shock, sepsis), obtaining a cortisol level can be considered superior to the traditional ACTH test. A random serum cortisol level < 20 mcg/dL is conside ...
Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation
... available for 94 to 114 patients, depending on the specific outcome. Numerous physiologic outcome measures were reported, with some showing a statistically significant change between the 2 time points, and others not. For example, there was a significant increase in the percent predicted maximal wor ...
... available for 94 to 114 patients, depending on the specific outcome. Numerous physiologic outcome measures were reported, with some showing a statistically significant change between the 2 time points, and others not. For example, there was a significant increase in the percent predicted maximal wor ...
a PDF of this article. - Journal of Invasive Cardiology
... bypass surgeries, and various percutaneous procedures, have allowed the recovery of this viable and ischemic myocardium, significantly impacting the recurrence of ischemic symptoms, functional capacity, quality of life, and, ultimately, the survival of patients with ischemic coronary disease. We mus ...
... bypass surgeries, and various percutaneous procedures, have allowed the recovery of this viable and ischemic myocardium, significantly impacting the recurrence of ischemic symptoms, functional capacity, quality of life, and, ultimately, the survival of patients with ischemic coronary disease. We mus ...
Evaluating strict and conventional left bundle
... This study demonstrates that the strict LBBB criteria are more specific (100% specificity) than conventional LBBB criteria (48% specificity), while both sets of criteria result in 100% sensitivity in diagnosing complete LBBB. Improvement in the diagnostic specificity for LBBB is likely to increase t ...
... This study demonstrates that the strict LBBB criteria are more specific (100% specificity) than conventional LBBB criteria (48% specificity), while both sets of criteria result in 100% sensitivity in diagnosing complete LBBB. Improvement in the diagnostic specificity for LBBB is likely to increase t ...
Asymmetrical Dimethylarginine in Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial
... important role in regulation of NOS activity.24 A relevant role of ADMA in the pathogenesis of IPAH could derive from reduced activity of DDAH with increasing severity of the disease, eventually as a result of increased oxidant stress as well as hypoxia.9 This assumption is corroborated by findings ...
... important role in regulation of NOS activity.24 A relevant role of ADMA in the pathogenesis of IPAH could derive from reduced activity of DDAH with increasing severity of the disease, eventually as a result of increased oxidant stress as well as hypoxia.9 This assumption is corroborated by findings ...
Vasopressors and Inotropes in Shock
... test; however, evidence suggests modifications from standard testing are needed (3). In the presence of severe endogenous stress (e.g. hypotension, shock, sepsis), obtaining a cortisol level can be considered superior to the traditional ACTH test. A random serum cortisol level < 20 mcg/dL is conside ...
... test; however, evidence suggests modifications from standard testing are needed (3). In the presence of severe endogenous stress (e.g. hypotension, shock, sepsis), obtaining a cortisol level can be considered superior to the traditional ACTH test. A random serum cortisol level < 20 mcg/dL is conside ...
AHA Scientific Statement
... The lack of consensus in definitions of ERP and of J-point abnormalities results in difficulty in the interpretation of the 2013 Heart Rhythm Society/European Heart Rhythm Association/Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society expert consensus on the inherited arrhythmia syndromes.24 In this document, the ER ...
... The lack of consensus in definitions of ERP and of J-point abnormalities results in difficulty in the interpretation of the 2013 Heart Rhythm Society/European Heart Rhythm Association/Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society expert consensus on the inherited arrhythmia syndromes.24 In this document, the ER ...
Chapter 78 - Acute Coronary Syndrome
... In the setting of UA, acute stenosis of the vessel is noted; complete obstruction, however, is encountered in only 20% of cases. In these cases, it is likely that extensive collateral vessel circulation prevents total cessation of blood flow, averting frank infarction.13 With AMI, the occlusive fibr ...
... In the setting of UA, acute stenosis of the vessel is noted; complete obstruction, however, is encountered in only 20% of cases. In these cases, it is likely that extensive collateral vessel circulation prevents total cessation of blood flow, averting frank infarction.13 With AMI, the occlusive fibr ...
Biventricular Pacemakers in Patients With Heart Failure
... Implantation of a biventricular pacemaker was recommended to improve Mrs P’s functional status. She consented to the procedure, and a biventricular pacemaker was implanted. Figure 2 shows the results of a 12-lead ECG obtained after the implantation. Two weeks later, Mrs P had a follow-up visit with ...
... Implantation of a biventricular pacemaker was recommended to improve Mrs P’s functional status. She consented to the procedure, and a biventricular pacemaker was implanted. Figure 2 shows the results of a 12-lead ECG obtained after the implantation. Two weeks later, Mrs P had a follow-up visit with ...
Acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema – an important
... associated, as expected, with increased enddiastolic LV pressures and LV diastolic relaxation dysfunction (20). This study proposed the hypothesis that ACPE with preserved LVEF is a consequence of decreased LV compliance, which, at little volume increase (e.g. increased sodium intake) leads to large ...
... associated, as expected, with increased enddiastolic LV pressures and LV diastolic relaxation dysfunction (20). This study proposed the hypothesis that ACPE with preserved LVEF is a consequence of decreased LV compliance, which, at little volume increase (e.g. increased sodium intake) leads to large ...
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Diastolic Dysfunction in
... susceptible to diabetes compared to other races cardiovascular complications are known to be the main cause of morbidity and death in diabetic patients. There is an increased rate of ischemic heart disease and cardiomyopathy which may lead to heart failure (Diastolic heart failure). Left ventricular ...
... susceptible to diabetes compared to other races cardiovascular complications are known to be the main cause of morbidity and death in diabetic patients. There is an increased rate of ischemic heart disease and cardiomyopathy which may lead to heart failure (Diastolic heart failure). Left ventricular ...
Right coronary artery fistula to the coronary sinus and right atrium
... The majority of the patients with coronary fistula remain asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they are usually related to the volume overload from large left to right shunts. Although some authors suggest surgical closure or coil embolization even in asymptomatic patients,4 this is not a widely recom ...
... The majority of the patients with coronary fistula remain asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they are usually related to the volume overload from large left to right shunts. Although some authors suggest surgical closure or coil embolization even in asymptomatic patients,4 this is not a widely recom ...
Medical and Surgical Treatment of Acute Right Ventricular
... sents a feasible option in diuretic-resistant right heart failure needs further study. As the RV is extremely susceptible to alterations in cardiac rhythm and ventricular synchrony (39), restoration of sinus rhythm and/or atrioventricular synchrony makes sense, but few studies have focused on this m ...
... sents a feasible option in diuretic-resistant right heart failure needs further study. As the RV is extremely susceptible to alterations in cardiac rhythm and ventricular synchrony (39), restoration of sinus rhythm and/or atrioventricular synchrony makes sense, but few studies have focused on this m ...
Heart Lung Transplant
... et al in 2008, involved a review of data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) registry.8 The authors identified 799 primary heart/lung and 19 repeat heart/lung transplants. According to Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, the observed median survival times were 2.08 years after primary trans ...
... et al in 2008, involved a review of data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) registry.8 The authors identified 799 primary heart/lung and 19 repeat heart/lung transplants. According to Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, the observed median survival times were 2.08 years after primary trans ...
Cardiac output (CO) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR)– the
... • Heart failure or cardiogenic shock (MI, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, bradyarrythmia) • SVR increases in compensation for decreased CO in attempt to maintain BP. ...
... • Heart failure or cardiogenic shock (MI, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, bradyarrythmia) • SVR increases in compensation for decreased CO in attempt to maintain BP. ...
Advantages and Concerns of Aquatic Exercise for Cardiovascular
... Strength training has positive effects on cardiovascular health (20,46). “Strength is the neuromuscular ability to overcome or oppose external resistance by means of muscular force production (20).” Within the past 15 years, strength training has been found to be important in the rehabilitative proc ...
... Strength training has positive effects on cardiovascular health (20,46). “Strength is the neuromuscular ability to overcome or oppose external resistance by means of muscular force production (20).” Within the past 15 years, strength training has been found to be important in the rehabilitative proc ...
Left main coronary artery disease
... indicative of LM with three-vessel disease. This may be accompanied by transient ischemic dilation (TID), which is considered present when the image of the left ventricular cavity appears to be significantly greater after stress as compared with that at rest. TID is a way to detect balanced ischemia ...
... indicative of LM with three-vessel disease. This may be accompanied by transient ischemic dilation (TID), which is considered present when the image of the left ventricular cavity appears to be significantly greater after stress as compared with that at rest. TID is a way to detect balanced ischemia ...