syncope: diagnosis and treatment – marc kraus
... Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict which patients experience hypotension as a component of the syncopal event. Neurally mediated syncope due to high-preload and pulmonary hypertension usually responds favorably to cardiac unloading therapy. Exertion/excitement-related syncope in elderly small ...
... Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict which patients experience hypotension as a component of the syncopal event. Neurally mediated syncope due to high-preload and pulmonary hypertension usually responds favorably to cardiac unloading therapy. Exertion/excitement-related syncope in elderly small ...
Left Ventricular Diastolic Mechanical Dyssynchrony and Associated
... Background—We investigated diastolic mechanical dyssynchrony and its relation to clinical status in pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Methods and Results—We calculated a diastolic and systolic dyssynchrony index (standard deviation of time to peak tissue early diastolic/systolic velocity in 12 ...
... Background—We investigated diastolic mechanical dyssynchrony and its relation to clinical status in pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Methods and Results—We calculated a diastolic and systolic dyssynchrony index (standard deviation of time to peak tissue early diastolic/systolic velocity in 12 ...
PACES/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Recognition and
... 3.1. Changing mortality The advent of cardiopulmonary bypass and early surgical innovations for CHD of the 1960s and 1970s, coupled with advances in clinical care, have culminated in an increasing and aging cohort with CHD.10 Survival beyond the first year of life has risen from an estimated 25% 50 y ...
... 3.1. Changing mortality The advent of cardiopulmonary bypass and early surgical innovations for CHD of the 1960s and 1970s, coupled with advances in clinical care, have culminated in an increasing and aging cohort with CHD.10 Survival beyond the first year of life has risen from an estimated 25% 50 y ...
PACES/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Recognition and
... 3.1. Changing mortality The advent of cardiopulmonary bypass and early surgical innovations for CHD of the 1960s and 1970s, coupled with advances in clinical care, have culminated in an increasing and aging cohort with CHD.10 Survival beyond the first year of life has risen from an estimated 25% 50 y ...
... 3.1. Changing mortality The advent of cardiopulmonary bypass and early surgical innovations for CHD of the 1960s and 1970s, coupled with advances in clinical care, have culminated in an increasing and aging cohort with CHD.10 Survival beyond the first year of life has risen from an estimated 25% 50 y ...
Coronary Imaging With Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
... have been developed to optimize the acquisition protocol to the specific clinical question. The aims of this review are to provide an update on current technical improvements in coronary magnetic resonance angiography, including how to optimize the acquisition protocols, and to give an overview of i ...
... have been developed to optimize the acquisition protocol to the specific clinical question. The aims of this review are to provide an update on current technical improvements in coronary magnetic resonance angiography, including how to optimize the acquisition protocols, and to give an overview of i ...
QA361_2_IVParacetamol_August12FINAL
... A more recent systematic review compared the effectiveness of paracetamol, NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors in reducing cumulative morphine consumption for the first 24 hours after surgery, and associated adverse effects, when used as part of multimodal analgesia following major surgery (17), including t ...
... A more recent systematic review compared the effectiveness of paracetamol, NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors in reducing cumulative morphine consumption for the first 24 hours after surgery, and associated adverse effects, when used as part of multimodal analgesia following major surgery (17), including t ...
Clinical predictors of the defibrillation threshold with the
... Defibrillation threshold testing. The defibrillation threshold of the unipolar system was determined before testing and implantation of a standard system that utilized two transvenous electrodes and a left infraclavicular subcutaneous patch. Standard antiarrhythmic medications were stopped at least ...
... Defibrillation threshold testing. The defibrillation threshold of the unipolar system was determined before testing and implantation of a standard system that utilized two transvenous electrodes and a left infraclavicular subcutaneous patch. Standard antiarrhythmic medications were stopped at least ...
full text pdf
... Abstract: The spatial QRS/T angle (QRS/T) has been identified as a strong and independent predictor of adverse cardiac events. QRS/T can be determined from the electrocardiogram (ECG) by matrix transformation methods or formula which uses a combination of net QRS and T-wave amplitudes (QRS/Tsimpl ...
... Abstract: The spatial QRS/T angle (QRS/T) has been identified as a strong and independent predictor of adverse cardiac events. QRS/T can be determined from the electrocardiogram (ECG) by matrix transformation methods or formula which uses a combination of net QRS and T-wave amplitudes (QRS/Tsimpl ...
Friday, February 19 th 2016
... Introduction Coronary artery stents, are used in the majority of patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to improve symptoms in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. Even it was uncommon complication, stent thrombosis almost always presents as death or a large non- ...
... Introduction Coronary artery stents, are used in the majority of patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to improve symptoms in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. Even it was uncommon complication, stent thrombosis almost always presents as death or a large non- ...
Bassett, Kiah - Cardiff Metropolitan University
... There are several changes that can occur whilst undertaking exercise; these responses are dependent on the intensity, duration and frequency of exercise as well as the environmental conditions (Burton et al., 2004). During exercise the body requires increased oxygen and substrate delivery to the wor ...
... There are several changes that can occur whilst undertaking exercise; these responses are dependent on the intensity, duration and frequency of exercise as well as the environmental conditions (Burton et al., 2004). During exercise the body requires increased oxygen and substrate delivery to the wor ...
as a PDF - Lettre de l`UFCV N°58
... atrioventricular conduction, atrioventricular node, cardioversion, classification, clinical trial, complications, concealed conduction, cost-effectiveness, defibrillator, demographics, epidemiology, heart failure (HF), haemodynamics, human, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, meta-analysis, myocardial i ...
... atrioventricular conduction, atrioventricular node, cardioversion, classification, clinical trial, complications, concealed conduction, cost-effectiveness, defibrillator, demographics, epidemiology, heart failure (HF), haemodynamics, human, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, meta-analysis, myocardial i ...
a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American
... viewed by more than half of those at risk as being worse than death.4 Despite the advent of treatment of selected patients with acute ischemic stroke with intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator and the promise of other acute therapies, effective prevention remains the best approach for reduci ...
... viewed by more than half of those at risk as being worse than death.4 Despite the advent of treatment of selected patients with acute ischemic stroke with intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator and the promise of other acute therapies, effective prevention remains the best approach for reduci ...
as PDF
... be established. Treatment guidelines for patients with a new diagnosis of cardiomyopathy prominently feature the use of invasive coronary angiography, and it is considered the gold standard for establishing the diagnosis of cardiomyopathy of coronary artery disease. While myocardial perfusion imagin ...
... be established. Treatment guidelines for patients with a new diagnosis of cardiomyopathy prominently feature the use of invasive coronary angiography, and it is considered the gold standard for establishing the diagnosis of cardiomyopathy of coronary artery disease. While myocardial perfusion imagin ...
All About Your Heart Failure Device
... your heart failure device If you have just learned that you need a heart failure device, or you have just had your device implanted, you probably have many questions and a lot of different emotions. Many people who get a heart failure device get the news that they need a device suddenly, before they ...
... your heart failure device If you have just learned that you need a heart failure device, or you have just had your device implanted, you probably have many questions and a lot of different emotions. Many people who get a heart failure device get the news that they need a device suddenly, before they ...
"MRS Studies of Creatine Kinase Metabolism in Human Heart" in
... and disease severity. Moreover, metrics of CK energy reserve and supply can independently predict long-term cardiovascular outcomes, and are now being used to quantify the effect of pharmaceutical and lifestyle intervention on the heart’s energy budget. Keywords: heart, magnetic resonance spectrosco ...
... and disease severity. Moreover, metrics of CK energy reserve and supply can independently predict long-term cardiovascular outcomes, and are now being used to quantify the effect of pharmaceutical and lifestyle intervention on the heart’s energy budget. Keywords: heart, magnetic resonance spectrosco ...
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.191098 published online Feb
... electrocardiography (ECG) standards and interpretation. The project was initiated by the Council on Clinical Cardiology of the American Heart Association (AHA). The rationale for the project and the process for its implementation were described in a previous publication.1 The ECG is considered the s ...
... electrocardiography (ECG) standards and interpretation. The project was initiated by the Council on Clinical Cardiology of the American Heart Association (AHA). The rationale for the project and the process for its implementation were described in a previous publication.1 The ECG is considered the s ...
The Hemodynamic Effect of Intrinsic Conduction During Left
... case of fusion with intrinsic conduction, the slower conduction of activation resulting from LV pacing compared to intrinsic conduction could necessitate earlier left-sided activation to restore balanced electrical activation of the left ventricle. Further, a previous study from our department showe ...
... case of fusion with intrinsic conduction, the slower conduction of activation resulting from LV pacing compared to intrinsic conduction could necessitate earlier left-sided activation to restore balanced electrical activation of the left ventricle. Further, a previous study from our department showe ...
acc/aha/esc practice guidelines—full text
... Preamble ..................................................................................................xx I. Introduction.................................................................................xx A. Organization of Committee and Evidence Review....xx B. Contents of These Guidelines..... ...
... Preamble ..................................................................................................xx I. Introduction.................................................................................xx A. Organization of Committee and Evidence Review....xx B. Contents of These Guidelines..... ...
ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of
... Practice Guidelines, whose charge is to develop and revise practice guidelines for important cardiovascular diseases and procedures, directs this effort. The Task Force is pleased to have this guideline co-sponsored by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). This is the first such joint effort. Th ...
... Practice Guidelines, whose charge is to develop and revise practice guidelines for important cardiovascular diseases and procedures, directs this effort. The Task Force is pleased to have this guideline co-sponsored by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). This is the first such joint effort. Th ...
Module 3 - Cardiac Arrhythmias-Mechanisms of Arrhythmias
... Developed by Tony Curran (Clinical Nurse Educator) and Gill Sheppard (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Cardiology, June ...
... Developed by Tony Curran (Clinical Nurse Educator) and Gill Sheppard (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Cardiology, June ...
product monograph nitroglycerin in 5
... exercise testing to assess the anti-anginal efficacy of continuously-delivered nitrates. In the large majority of these trials, active agents were indistinguishable from placebo after 24 hours (or less) of continuous therapy. Attempts to overcome nitrate tolerance by dose escalation, even to doses f ...
... exercise testing to assess the anti-anginal efficacy of continuously-delivered nitrates. In the large majority of these trials, active agents were indistinguishable from placebo after 24 hours (or less) of continuous therapy. Attempts to overcome nitrate tolerance by dose escalation, even to doses f ...
Stenting the neonatal arterial duct
... results of ductal stenting have been improved significantly [11–17]. This review discusses the stenting of different types of ducts: ...
... results of ductal stenting have been improved significantly [11–17]. This review discusses the stenting of different types of ducts: ...
AHA/ASA Scientific Statement
... before the stroke event. Poorer preexisting function measured by greater disability45 or low physical activity47 has been associated with greater stroke severity and poorer long-term outcomes. Obese patients with stroke who are referred to rehabilitation demonstrate less improvement in motor recover ...
... before the stroke event. Poorer preexisting function measured by greater disability45 or low physical activity47 has been associated with greater stroke severity and poorer long-term outcomes. Obese patients with stroke who are referred to rehabilitation demonstrate less improvement in motor recover ...
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... before the stroke event. Poorer preexisting function measured by greater disability45 or low physical activity47 has been associated with greater stroke severity and poorer long-term outcomes. Obese patients with stroke who are referred to rehabilitation demonstrate less improvement in motor recover ...
... before the stroke event. Poorer preexisting function measured by greater disability45 or low physical activity47 has been associated with greater stroke severity and poorer long-term outcomes. Obese patients with stroke who are referred to rehabilitation demonstrate less improvement in motor recover ...