Cardioversion of "Common" Atrial
... events may occur in patients undergoing cardioversion of atrial flutter, and anticoagulation should be consid¬ ered during and following cardioversion. Although the for which anticoagulation is continued follow¬ period ing cardioversion is debatable, it could be guided by the duration of atrial syst ...
... events may occur in patients undergoing cardioversion of atrial flutter, and anticoagulation should be consid¬ ered during and following cardioversion. Although the for which anticoagulation is continued follow¬ period ing cardioversion is debatable, it could be guided by the duration of atrial syst ...
HRS/EHRA/APHRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis
... 1. The following lifestyle changes are recommended in all patients with a diagnosis of LQTS: a) Avoidance of QT-prolonging drugs (www.qtdrugs.org) b) Identification and correction of electrolyte abnormalities that may occur during diarrhea, vomiting, metabolic conditions or imbalanced diets for weigh ...
... 1. The following lifestyle changes are recommended in all patients with a diagnosis of LQTS: a) Avoidance of QT-prolonging drugs (www.qtdrugs.org) b) Identification and correction of electrolyte abnormalities that may occur during diarrhea, vomiting, metabolic conditions or imbalanced diets for weigh ...
Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Left Atrial Reverse
... The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term changes in SEC, left atrial reverse remodeling, and left atrial total emptying fraction after CRT. Twenty patients with systolic heart failure and complete left bundle-branch block underwent implantation of biventricular pacemaker devices. Trans ...
... The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term changes in SEC, left atrial reverse remodeling, and left atrial total emptying fraction after CRT. Twenty patients with systolic heart failure and complete left bundle-branch block underwent implantation of biventricular pacemaker devices. Trans ...
Review - American Physiological Society
... by-product, ceramide, within islet cells. This accumulation activated the inducible form of nitric oxide synthase, which accelerated cell death (apoptosis) and failure of the -cell (14, 15). Interventions that stimulated free-fatty acid oxidation, like restoration of leptin signaling or thiazolidin ...
... by-product, ceramide, within islet cells. This accumulation activated the inducible form of nitric oxide synthase, which accelerated cell death (apoptosis) and failure of the -cell (14, 15). Interventions that stimulated free-fatty acid oxidation, like restoration of leptin signaling or thiazolidin ...
Cardio-Oncology and stem cell transplant
... Here, we briefly discuss the risk and extent of CVD in adult HCT recipients, highlight novel tools for early detection of CVD, and review existing evidence in oncology and non-oncology populations supporting the potential role of AT as a viable therapeutic modality to abate/attenuate HCT-associated C ...
... Here, we briefly discuss the risk and extent of CVD in adult HCT recipients, highlight novel tools for early detection of CVD, and review existing evidence in oncology and non-oncology populations supporting the potential role of AT as a viable therapeutic modality to abate/attenuate HCT-associated C ...
Symptom burden of sleep-disordered breathing in mild-to-moderate congestive heart failure patients P.C. Hastings*
... (n555), were approached and invited to participate in the present study, apart from those who had started to undergo treatment for SDB (n58). Eight patients declined to take part in the study. Selection was not determined by the presence or absence of daytime sleepiness. Inclusion criteria involved ...
... (n555), were approached and invited to participate in the present study, apart from those who had started to undergo treatment for SDB (n58). Eight patients declined to take part in the study. Selection was not determined by the presence or absence of daytime sleepiness. Inclusion criteria involved ...
Pathophysiology of heart failure following myocardial infarction
... studies have been carried out. In one study, vascular response to acetylcholine was measured after MI in animals given either eplerenone, the ACE inhibitor trandolopril, or a combination of the two drugs. Animals that received the combination had the best endothelial function, which was similar to t ...
... studies have been carried out. In one study, vascular response to acetylcholine was measured after MI in animals given either eplerenone, the ACE inhibitor trandolopril, or a combination of the two drugs. Animals that received the combination had the best endothelial function, which was similar to t ...
Refractory hypertension and sleep apnoea: effect of CPAP on blood
... have blood pressure (BP) levels that are well controlled [1]. Hypertension in some of these patients persists despite multiple antihypertensive medications and excellent compliance [2]. In specialised hypertension clinics the prevalence of such refractory hypertension ranges 5–18% [3]. These patient ...
... have blood pressure (BP) levels that are well controlled [1]. Hypertension in some of these patients persists despite multiple antihypertensive medications and excellent compliance [2]. In specialised hypertension clinics the prevalence of such refractory hypertension ranges 5–18% [3]. These patient ...
RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE IN CHILDREN
... examination, autoimmune marker and other serologic tests, tissue pathology, and imaging. Recognition of clinical patterns remains essential for diagnosis because there is no single diagnostic test and results may be positive in the absence of disease. ...
... examination, autoimmune marker and other serologic tests, tissue pathology, and imaging. Recognition of clinical patterns remains essential for diagnosis because there is no single diagnostic test and results may be positive in the absence of disease. ...
The Canadian Syncope Risk Score to Identify Patients at Risk for
... Standardize ED management of syncope patients Accurately risk‐stratification for evidence‐based disposition decision‐making Reduce the proportion of patients suffering SAE outside the hospital Reduce admissions in some centers Identify patients for observation units and hospitalization ...
... Standardize ED management of syncope patients Accurately risk‐stratification for evidence‐based disposition decision‐making Reduce the proportion of patients suffering SAE outside the hospital Reduce admissions in some centers Identify patients for observation units and hospitalization ...
Fasting In Vivo Delays Myocardial Cell Damage After Brief Periods
... hypothermic ischemic arrest for up to 12 hours.19 In these experiments, glycogen loading was achieved by the simultaneous injection of glucose and insulin. The present results now seem to suggest that the nutritional state of the animal before ischemia (and not the amount of glycogen broken down dur ...
... hypothermic ischemic arrest for up to 12 hours.19 In these experiments, glycogen loading was achieved by the simultaneous injection of glucose and insulin. The present results now seem to suggest that the nutritional state of the animal before ischemia (and not the amount of glycogen broken down dur ...
Cross-sectional Area of the Proximal Portions of the
... SUMMARY The cross-sectional area (the portion enclosed by the internal elastic membrane) of histologic sections from the first 5-mm long segments of the right, left anterior descending and left circumflex coronary arteries was determined by videoplanimetry in 98 necropsy patients with coronary heart ...
... SUMMARY The cross-sectional area (the portion enclosed by the internal elastic membrane) of histologic sections from the first 5-mm long segments of the right, left anterior descending and left circumflex coronary arteries was determined by videoplanimetry in 98 necropsy patients with coronary heart ...
HRO_Europace_revisionV4 - Spiral
... Optimisation (BRAVO), which is a registered clinical trial with unique identifier: NCT01258829, https://clinicaltrials.gov ...
... Optimisation (BRAVO), which is a registered clinical trial with unique identifier: NCT01258829, https://clinicaltrials.gov ...
ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channel Blocker HMR 1883 Reduces
... lated. Via this cannula, 400 ml of a Evans blue solution (0.5% in physiological saline) were infused into the coronary vascular bed at a pressure of 80 mm Hg, which resulted in a heavy, dark-blue staining of the nonischemic area. After removal of the atria, the heart was cut into 8 to 10 sections at ...
... lated. Via this cannula, 400 ml of a Evans blue solution (0.5% in physiological saline) were infused into the coronary vascular bed at a pressure of 80 mm Hg, which resulted in a heavy, dark-blue staining of the nonischemic area. After removal of the atria, the heart was cut into 8 to 10 sections at ...
Coronary Artery Disease and Dysrhythmias
... persons less than 75 years of age. The average age of a person having a first heart attack is 65.8 for men and 70.4 for women. Eighty-four percent of individuals who die of CHD are 65 years of age or older. However, about 80% of CHD deaths in people under age 65 occur during the first attack.4 The i ...
... persons less than 75 years of age. The average age of a person having a first heart attack is 65.8 for men and 70.4 for women. Eighty-four percent of individuals who die of CHD are 65 years of age or older. However, about 80% of CHD deaths in people under age 65 occur during the first attack.4 The i ...
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic and
... Relative wall thickness (RWT) can also be calculated from measurements obtained from 2D echocardiography, and can differentiate LV hypertrophy into concentric (RWT > 0.42) or eccentric hypertrophy (RWT < 0.42).18 Essentially, RWT is a ratio between the end-diastolic inferolateral wall thickness and ...
... Relative wall thickness (RWT) can also be calculated from measurements obtained from 2D echocardiography, and can differentiate LV hypertrophy into concentric (RWT > 0.42) or eccentric hypertrophy (RWT < 0.42).18 Essentially, RWT is a ratio between the end-diastolic inferolateral wall thickness and ...
Pericardial Effusion - Hampden Veterinary Clinic
... Although it is possible to send this fluid out for analysis for tumor cells etc this rarely yields a diagnosis. There is a wide variety of causes for pericardial effusion. Masses such as hemangiosarcoma, mesitheliomas, lymphosarcoma in cats, and heart based tumors can cause effusion. Other causes in ...
... Although it is possible to send this fluid out for analysis for tumor cells etc this rarely yields a diagnosis. There is a wide variety of causes for pericardial effusion. Masses such as hemangiosarcoma, mesitheliomas, lymphosarcoma in cats, and heart based tumors can cause effusion. Other causes in ...
Expert Consensus for Multimodality Imaging Evaluation of
... second, in many instances, these agents have been continued for decades, without the progressive cardiac dysfunction that would be expected with type I agents. Finally, functional recovery of myocardial function is frequently (albeit not invariably) seen after their interruption, assuming a type I a ...
... second, in many instances, these agents have been continued for decades, without the progressive cardiac dysfunction that would be expected with type I agents. Finally, functional recovery of myocardial function is frequently (albeit not invariably) seen after their interruption, assuming a type I a ...
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
... A. Precertification is required. To precertify for procedure and place of treatment, please complete HMSA's Precertification Request and mail or fax the form as indicated. 1. Clinical notes including documentation of the severity of mitral valve dysfunction 2. Documentation from at least two cardiac ...
... A. Precertification is required. To precertify for procedure and place of treatment, please complete HMSA's Precertification Request and mail or fax the form as indicated. 1. Clinical notes including documentation of the severity of mitral valve dysfunction 2. Documentation from at least two cardiac ...
Exercise Training Alters Left Ventricular Geometry
... underlying such efficacy has remained unclear. An imbalance between cardiac hypertrophy and angiogenesis is implicated in the transition to heart failure. We investigated the effects of exercise training on cardiac pathophysiology in hypertensive rats. Dahl salt-sensitive rats fed a high-salt diet f ...
... underlying such efficacy has remained unclear. An imbalance between cardiac hypertrophy and angiogenesis is implicated in the transition to heart failure. We investigated the effects of exercise training on cardiac pathophysiology in hypertensive rats. Dahl salt-sensitive rats fed a high-salt diet f ...
Acute myocardial infarction: pre-hospital and in
... A working diagnosis of myocardial infarction must first be made. This is usually based on the history of severe chest pain lasting for 15 min or more, not responding to nitroglycerine. But the pain may not be severe and, in the elderly particularly, other presentations such as dyspnoea, faintness or ...
... A working diagnosis of myocardial infarction must first be made. This is usually based on the history of severe chest pain lasting for 15 min or more, not responding to nitroglycerine. But the pain may not be severe and, in the elderly particularly, other presentations such as dyspnoea, faintness or ...
State of the Art Mock Circulation Loop and a Proposed Novel Design
... was the reason for one of every three deaths in the United States. According to other sources, 2150 Americans die because of cardiovascular disease each day which is an average of one death every 40 seconds. Heart failure can be treated by medications, medical devices and surgery. With respect to an ...
... was the reason for one of every three deaths in the United States. According to other sources, 2150 Americans die because of cardiovascular disease each day which is an average of one death every 40 seconds. Heart failure can be treated by medications, medical devices and surgery. With respect to an ...
Redox regulation of resveratrol-mediated switching of death signal
... phase can be more harmful than ischaemic phase. ...
... phase can be more harmful than ischaemic phase. ...