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... influence on both electrical and mechanical properties. However, histological reconstruction has limitations, taking weeks to months to reconstruct a single heart and yielding a low spatial resolution. Diffusion tensor imaging24 (DTI) has emerged as a means to overcome both these limitations by allo ...
... influence on both electrical and mechanical properties. However, histological reconstruction has limitations, taking weeks to months to reconstruct a single heart and yielding a low spatial resolution. Diffusion tensor imaging24 (DTI) has emerged as a means to overcome both these limitations by allo ...
Elevated circulating cardiotrophin-1 in heart failure
... cardiomyopathy is characterized by a dilated, thin-walled ventricle. The structural basis for this ventricular dilatation is the side-to-side slippage of myocytes. However, probably of more importance is an increase in the myocyte length secondary to an increase in the numbers of sarcomeres in serie ...
... cardiomyopathy is characterized by a dilated, thin-walled ventricle. The structural basis for this ventricular dilatation is the side-to-side slippage of myocytes. However, probably of more importance is an increase in the myocyte length secondary to an increase in the numbers of sarcomeres in serie ...
ACC/AHA 2006 Guideline Update on
... taken in applying recommendations on beta-blocker therapy to patients with decompensated heart failure, nonischemic cardiomyopathy, high-degree AV block, or severe valvular heart disease in the absence of coronary heart disease. 2.1.1. Summary of evidence. Despite several metaanalyses, some reaching ...
... taken in applying recommendations on beta-blocker therapy to patients with decompensated heart failure, nonischemic cardiomyopathy, high-degree AV block, or severe valvular heart disease in the absence of coronary heart disease. 2.1.1. Summary of evidence. Despite several metaanalyses, some reaching ...
Segmental Early Relaxation Phenomenon
... study subjects through our health system database, and no mortality data were available for the other 11% from the State of Michigan and US vital records and health statistics. The mean follow-up time was 29 ⫾ 9 months (mean ⫾ SD). Only one patient died because of sepsis from the group without SERP. ...
... study subjects through our health system database, and no mortality data were available for the other 11% from the State of Michigan and US vital records and health statistics. The mean follow-up time was 29 ⫾ 9 months (mean ⫾ SD). Only one patient died because of sepsis from the group without SERP. ...
Combined Heart and Liver Transplantation
... abnormalities has been successful over the years. For example, the first report describing CHLT performed to treat congenital heart defects and end-stage liver disease diagnosed with situs ambiguous, was of a 21-year old man. In the same study, a successful case of CHLT performed to treat failed Fon ...
... abnormalities has been successful over the years. For example, the first report describing CHLT performed to treat congenital heart defects and end-stage liver disease diagnosed with situs ambiguous, was of a 21-year old man. In the same study, a successful case of CHLT performed to treat failed Fon ...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
... Complications include bleeding infections, lead dislodgement, pneumothorax, cardiac perforation, and rarely death. Perioperative mortality with transvenous ICD implantation has ranged from 0.2 to 0.4 percent. Leadrelated complications, in addition to infection and dislodgement, include fracture and ...
... Complications include bleeding infections, lead dislodgement, pneumothorax, cardiac perforation, and rarely death. Perioperative mortality with transvenous ICD implantation has ranged from 0.2 to 0.4 percent. Leadrelated complications, in addition to infection and dislodgement, include fracture and ...
Diagnosis of acute cardiac ischemia *, Harry P. Selker, MD, MSPH a,b,
... symptoms for which patients seek emergency medical care. Published reports suggest that up to 7% of visits to the ED involve complaints relating to chest discomfort [30]. The complaint of chest discomfort encompasses a wide variety of conditions, which range from insignificant to high risk in terms o ...
... symptoms for which patients seek emergency medical care. Published reports suggest that up to 7% of visits to the ED involve complaints relating to chest discomfort [30]. The complaint of chest discomfort encompasses a wide variety of conditions, which range from insignificant to high risk in terms o ...
ACC/AHA Guidelines for Ambulatory - Doctors
... Traditional uses of AECG for arrhythmia detection have expanded as the result of increased use of multichannel and telemetered signals. The clinical application of arrhythmia monitoring to assess drug and device efficacy has been further defined by new studies. The analysis of transient ST-segment d ...
... Traditional uses of AECG for arrhythmia detection have expanded as the result of increased use of multichannel and telemetered signals. The clinical application of arrhythmia monitoring to assess drug and device efficacy has been further defined by new studies. The analysis of transient ST-segment d ...
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.661983 published online Jul
... from dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and/or exercise intolerance, which was quantified by the 6-minute walk test,22 bicycle ergometry, and N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide plasma levels (Elecsys 2010, Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim, Germany). These patients were compared with 1 ...
... from dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and/or exercise intolerance, which was quantified by the 6-minute walk test,22 bicycle ergometry, and N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide plasma levels (Elecsys 2010, Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim, Germany). These patients were compared with 1 ...
Expert Consensus Statement
... to diagnose, and there is no easy way to assess disease activity or severity.6 Although CS is a known inflammatory disease and despite 450 years of the use of corticosteroids for treatment, there is no proof of survival benefit from this treatment.7 There are also conflicting data on the efficacy of cor ...
... to diagnose, and there is no easy way to assess disease activity or severity.6 Although CS is a known inflammatory disease and despite 450 years of the use of corticosteroids for treatment, there is no proof of survival benefit from this treatment.7 There are also conflicting data on the efficacy of cor ...
Sarah E. Nelson, Gautam R. Shroff, Shuling Li and Charles A
... distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes. ...
... distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes. ...
HRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis
... to diagnose, and there is no easy way to assess disease activity or severity.6 Although CS is a known inflammatory disease and despite 450 years of the use of corticosteroids for treatment, there is no proof of survival benefit from this treatment.7 There are also conflicting data on the efficacy of cor ...
... to diagnose, and there is no easy way to assess disease activity or severity.6 Although CS is a known inflammatory disease and despite 450 years of the use of corticosteroids for treatment, there is no proof of survival benefit from this treatment.7 There are also conflicting data on the efficacy of cor ...
G-Protein Beta-3 Subunit Genotype Predicts Enhanced Benefit of
... compared by genotype class by analysis of variance ...
... compared by genotype class by analysis of variance ...
Early Regional Myocardial Dysfunction in Young
... To obtain LV end-diastolic and end-systolic dimensions, septal and inferolateral wall thickness, left atrial dimension, and fractional shortening, M mode using the parasternal LV short-axis view was used. All dimensions were corrected for calculated body surface area. The modified Simpson’s method wa ...
... To obtain LV end-diastolic and end-systolic dimensions, septal and inferolateral wall thickness, left atrial dimension, and fractional shortening, M mode using the parasternal LV short-axis view was used. All dimensions were corrected for calculated body surface area. The modified Simpson’s method wa ...
The Comparative Efficacy and Safety of the Angiotensin Receptor
... 2 Pharmacology of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system has been a major target pathway for development of antihypertensive medications. The four classes of medications that are involved in this pathway include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), ...
... 2 Pharmacology of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system has been a major target pathway for development of antihypertensive medications. The four classes of medications that are involved in this pathway include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), ...
Presence of Atrial Fibrillation Is Independently Associated With
... patients were more likely to be hospitalized ⬎4 days, discharged to a facility other than home, and had higher hospital mortality rates. AF, particularly newly diagnosed, was independently associated with adverse in-hospital outcomes among patients hospitalized with HF, including mortality. The pres ...
... patients were more likely to be hospitalized ⬎4 days, discharged to a facility other than home, and had higher hospital mortality rates. AF, particularly newly diagnosed, was independently associated with adverse in-hospital outcomes among patients hospitalized with HF, including mortality. The pres ...
Sports related rehabilitation following myocardial infarction
... of all ages, in hospital or community settings, who have had myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, or who have angina pectoris or coronary artery disease defined by angiography. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Studies were selected indep ...
... of all ages, in hospital or community settings, who have had myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, or who have angina pectoris or coronary artery disease defined by angiography. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Studies were selected indep ...
ACC Heart Failure Guideline Slide Set
... prevention of sudden cardiac death to reduce total mortality in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy or ischemic heart disease at least 40 days post-myocardial infraction, have an LVEF less than or equal to 35%, with NYHA functional class II or III symptoms while receiving chronic optima ...
... prevention of sudden cardiac death to reduce total mortality in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy or ischemic heart disease at least 40 days post-myocardial infraction, have an LVEF less than or equal to 35%, with NYHA functional class II or III symptoms while receiving chronic optima ...
ACC Heart Failure Guideline Slide Set
... prevention of sudden cardiac death to reduce total mortality in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy or ischemic heart disease at least 40 days post-myocardial infraction, have an LVEF less than or equal to 35%, with NYHA functional class II or III symptoms while receiving chronic optima ...
... prevention of sudden cardiac death to reduce total mortality in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy or ischemic heart disease at least 40 days post-myocardial infraction, have an LVEF less than or equal to 35%, with NYHA functional class II or III symptoms while receiving chronic optima ...
BiPACS Accomplishments - UCLA Department of Surgery
... tools for pharmacologic and mechanical support. This predetermines increased dependence on these tools, increased costs, and an increase in related complications. ...
... tools for pharmacologic and mechanical support. This predetermines increased dependence on these tools, increased costs, and an increase in related complications. ...
Vascular corrosion casting of human heart
... node, Atrio ventricular node and variable portion of the left ventricle.2 Hettler stated the left coronary artery dominance, right coronary artery dominance and codominant are the three types of coronary circulation.3 Anomalous origin and distribution of the coronary arteries were shown to be a caus ...
... node, Atrio ventricular node and variable portion of the left ventricle.2 Hettler stated the left coronary artery dominance, right coronary artery dominance and codominant are the three types of coronary circulation.3 Anomalous origin and distribution of the coronary arteries were shown to be a caus ...
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - Ether
... In 1990 the age-adjusted death rate from congestive heart failure was 106.4 per 100,000,5 more than that from breast cancer and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome combined.6,7 The median survival after diagnosis is 1.7 years in men and 3.2 years in women, with a 5-year survival rate of less than ...
... In 1990 the age-adjusted death rate from congestive heart failure was 106.4 per 100,000,5 more than that from breast cancer and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome combined.6,7 The median survival after diagnosis is 1.7 years in men and 3.2 years in women, with a 5-year survival rate of less than ...
7: Stable Ischemic Heart Disease - Welcome to the CardioSource
... (MRproANP) were most strongly related to CV outcomes, although incremental improvement over established risk factors was small, even after combining markers.22 Based on the evidence that biomarkers can offer improved risk stratification, current clinical guidelines give a Class IIa recommendation f ...
... (MRproANP) were most strongly related to CV outcomes, although incremental improvement over established risk factors was small, even after combining markers.22 Based on the evidence that biomarkers can offer improved risk stratification, current clinical guidelines give a Class IIa recommendation f ...
Total Renin-angiotensin – aldosterone system (Raas) Blockade
... Although the blockade of ACE within the pulmonary circulation to eliminate AII is primary antihypertensive effect of ACEIs, it is observed that though there is an initial fall in plasma AII when an ACEI is given to hypertensive patients, this effect lasts only for several weeks. By 6 months the plas ...
... Although the blockade of ACE within the pulmonary circulation to eliminate AII is primary antihypertensive effect of ACEIs, it is observed that though there is an initial fall in plasma AII when an ACEI is given to hypertensive patients, this effect lasts only for several weeks. By 6 months the plas ...