Chest X-ray
... • Large effusions are uncommon and spontaneous resolution usually occurs in a few days. • Dressler syndrome occurs weeks to several months after myocardial infarction or open heart surgery, may be recurrent and probably represents an autoimmune syndrome. • Patients present with typical pain, fever, ...
... • Large effusions are uncommon and spontaneous resolution usually occurs in a few days. • Dressler syndrome occurs weeks to several months after myocardial infarction or open heart surgery, may be recurrent and probably represents an autoimmune syndrome. • Patients present with typical pain, fever, ...
Thermal Therapy Improves Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in
... patients with congestive heart failure using pulsed and tissue Doppler echocardiography. Results. Left ventricular and left atrial dimensions and left ventricular percentage fractional shortening did not change after sauna. Early diastolic mitral inflow velocity （E）increased and the deceleration tim ...
... patients with congestive heart failure using pulsed and tissue Doppler echocardiography. Results. Left ventricular and left atrial dimensions and left ventricular percentage fractional shortening did not change after sauna. Early diastolic mitral inflow velocity （E）increased and the deceleration tim ...
Mechanisms for increasing stroke volume during static exercise with
... Left ventricular volumes were determined by one investigator, who was blind as to the pacing mode of the trial being analyzed. The images were reviewed, and several cardiac cycles before and during exercise were frozen on the screen for analysis. The ventricular volumes were derived automatically by ...
... Left ventricular volumes were determined by one investigator, who was blind as to the pacing mode of the trial being analyzed. The images were reviewed, and several cardiac cycles before and during exercise were frozen on the screen for analysis. The ventricular volumes were derived automatically by ...
Effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 on Blood Loss and - J
... Background: Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions are often used for maintaining intravascular volume and improving microperfusion, while a large amount of HES can cause adverse effects on coagulation. As the indications for clopidogrel expand, an increasing number of patients undergoing off-pump cor ...
... Background: Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions are often used for maintaining intravascular volume and improving microperfusion, while a large amount of HES can cause adverse effects on coagulation. As the indications for clopidogrel expand, an increasing number of patients undergoing off-pump cor ...
English
... changes in the contractile capacity of the organ, to what could the QTc prolongation be attributed? Did these children have an inadequate clinical progression relative to the others? Another surprise came when we compare the mean value of QTc of the 27 patients with or without valvitis (mean value 0 ...
... changes in the contractile capacity of the organ, to what could the QTc prolongation be attributed? Did these children have an inadequate clinical progression relative to the others? Another surprise came when we compare the mean value of QTc of the 27 patients with or without valvitis (mean value 0 ...
Coronary Vessels
... F. Clinical considerations 1. Decreased blood flow in the coronary circulation due to occlusion by an embolus can result in ischemia and pain (angina pectoris) to the point of damaging heart tissue (myocardial infarction) 2. The most common area of occlusion is the anterior interventricular artery f ...
... F. Clinical considerations 1. Decreased blood flow in the coronary circulation due to occlusion by an embolus can result in ischemia and pain (angina pectoris) to the point of damaging heart tissue (myocardial infarction) 2. The most common area of occlusion is the anterior interventricular artery f ...
PhVWP BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR WORK SHARING
... The safety and efficacy of amlodipine in hypertensive crisis has not been established. Patients with cardiac failure: Patients with heart failure should be treated with caution. In a long-term, placebo controlled study in patients with severe heart failure (NYHA class III and IV) the reported incide ...
... The safety and efficacy of amlodipine in hypertensive crisis has not been established. Patients with cardiac failure: Patients with heart failure should be treated with caution. In a long-term, placebo controlled study in patients with severe heart failure (NYHA class III and IV) the reported incide ...
Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging by CMR Provides Strong
... higher morbidity and mortality than men independent of age (1). Current noninvasive methods have reduced diagnostic accuracy in women leading to delayed CAD recognition and management, which have been associated with the observed adverse outcomes. Noninvasive detection of CAD in women is challenged ...
... higher morbidity and mortality than men independent of age (1). Current noninvasive methods have reduced diagnostic accuracy in women leading to delayed CAD recognition and management, which have been associated with the observed adverse outcomes. Noninvasive detection of CAD in women is challenged ...
Value of Apical Circumferential Strain in the Early Post
... Background: Left ventricular (LV) remodeling after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is related to increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to examine whether LV deformational and torsional parameters can predict LV remodeling in patients with AMI. Methods: Forty-two patie ...
... Background: Left ventricular (LV) remodeling after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is related to increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to examine whether LV deformational and torsional parameters can predict LV remodeling in patients with AMI. Methods: Forty-two patie ...
ventricular_tachycardia - Milliken Animal Clinic
... bluish discoloration of the skin and moist tissues (known as “mucous membranes”) of the body caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the red blood cells (condition known as “cyanosis”); “congestive heart failure” is a condition in which the heart cannot pump an adequate volume of blood to meet the bod ...
... bluish discoloration of the skin and moist tissues (known as “mucous membranes”) of the body caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the red blood cells (condition known as “cyanosis”); “congestive heart failure” is a condition in which the heart cannot pump an adequate volume of blood to meet the bod ...
Diastolic Dysfunction and Anaesthetic Implications Dr S Kumar MD
... diastolic dysfunction has been shown to be a better predictor of haemodynamic instability than systolic dysfunction [15]. Moderate and severe diastolic dysfunction is also independently associated with difficulties with separation from cardiopulmonary bypass [15]. Pre-operative diastolic dysfunction ...
... diastolic dysfunction has been shown to be a better predictor of haemodynamic instability than systolic dysfunction [15]. Moderate and severe diastolic dysfunction is also independently associated with difficulties with separation from cardiopulmonary bypass [15]. Pre-operative diastolic dysfunction ...
ventricular_tachycardia
... bluish discoloration of the skin and moist tissues (known as “mucous membranes”) of the body caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the red blood cells (condition known as “cyanosis”); “congestive heart failure” is a condition in which the heart cannot pump an adequate volume of blood to meet the bod ...
... bluish discoloration of the skin and moist tissues (known as “mucous membranes”) of the body caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the red blood cells (condition known as “cyanosis”); “congestive heart failure” is a condition in which the heart cannot pump an adequate volume of blood to meet the bod ...
MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
... At the first attack of rheumatism, its sharp current with involvement in process of joints of the patient can specify not only day, but also hour of the beginning of a disease. In the last 15-20 years the clinical picture of rheumatism significantly changed: there were more primary and chronic forms ...
... At the first attack of rheumatism, its sharp current with involvement in process of joints of the patient can specify not only day, but also hour of the beginning of a disease. In the last 15-20 years the clinical picture of rheumatism significantly changed: there were more primary and chronic forms ...
Influence of left ventricular lead position relative to scar location on
... cardiac pump function, and survival rate of these patients.2,3 It is believed that CRT improves cardiac pump function by resynchronization of left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) electrical activation, making myocardial contraction and relaxation more ...
... cardiac pump function, and survival rate of these patients.2,3 It is believed that CRT improves cardiac pump function by resynchronization of left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) electrical activation, making myocardial contraction and relaxation more ...
Changes in Left Ventricular Diastolic Filling Patterns by Doppler
... could lead to therapeutic trials designed to improve left ventricular filling and delay the onset of overt cor pulmonale. (Chest 1991; 99:646-50) patterns ...
... could lead to therapeutic trials designed to improve left ventricular filling and delay the onset of overt cor pulmonale. (Chest 1991; 99:646-50) patterns ...
Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
... An understanding of the physiology of the unique aspects of the circulation of the fetus and neonate, as well as the concept of the transitional circulation, had a profound impact on the development of treatment modalities in pediatric cardiology.8 –10 Basic understanding of developmental cardiovasc ...
... An understanding of the physiology of the unique aspects of the circulation of the fetus and neonate, as well as the concept of the transitional circulation, had a profound impact on the development of treatment modalities in pediatric cardiology.8 –10 Basic understanding of developmental cardiovasc ...
Cardiovascular Ultrasound
... published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH publication no.85-23, revised 1996). Nineteen beagles of both sexes and approximately one year of age, weighing 13.4 ± 2.1 kg, were divided into the following three groups: 1) the sham-operated group (n = 6); 2), the control group (n = 7); and 3) t ...
... published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH publication no.85-23, revised 1996). Nineteen beagles of both sexes and approximately one year of age, weighing 13.4 ± 2.1 kg, were divided into the following three groups: 1) the sham-operated group (n = 6); 2), the control group (n = 7); and 3) t ...
Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Study
... Many different conditions can produce acute pericarditis, and nearly all are capable of inducing constriction, albeit some more frequently than others (Table 1).5 The notable exception is acute rheumatic fever, which can produce extremely dense pericardial adhesions that rarely lead to constriction. ...
... Many different conditions can produce acute pericarditis, and nearly all are capable of inducing constriction, albeit some more frequently than others (Table 1).5 The notable exception is acute rheumatic fever, which can produce extremely dense pericardial adhesions that rarely lead to constriction. ...
Antibiotic prophylaxis for GI endoscopy
... atic obstruction, immunosuppression, or need for therapeutic intervention (95% of all procedures), to limiting antibiotic administration to patients in whom endoscopic drainage was predicted to be incomplete (primary sclerosing cholangitis and hilar tumors) and those with immunosuppression (26% of a ...
... atic obstruction, immunosuppression, or need for therapeutic intervention (95% of all procedures), to limiting antibiotic administration to patients in whom endoscopic drainage was predicted to be incomplete (primary sclerosing cholangitis and hilar tumors) and those with immunosuppression (26% of a ...
Management of stable angina pectoris
... countries with high or relatively high coronary heart disease rates the total prevalent number of persons with angina may be as high as 30 000–40 000 per 1 million total population. In more than one half of patients with angina the severity of symptoms seriously limits their everyday activities, oft ...
... countries with high or relatively high coronary heart disease rates the total prevalent number of persons with angina may be as high as 30 000–40 000 per 1 million total population. In more than one half of patients with angina the severity of symptoms seriously limits their everyday activities, oft ...
Molecular Mechanisms of Myocardial Hypertrophy and Heart
... Projections are that the prevalence likely will increase as a consequence of increasing mean age of the population (6; 7). Furthermore, increased survival from myocardial infarction (MI) will leave more patients living with HF(8). Even with the best treatment currently available, the overall 5-years ...
... Projections are that the prevalence likely will increase as a consequence of increasing mean age of the population (6; 7). Furthermore, increased survival from myocardial infarction (MI) will leave more patients living with HF(8). Even with the best treatment currently available, the overall 5-years ...
Total Artificial Hearts And Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices
... refer to FEP Medical Policy Manual MP-7.03.11, Total Artificial Hearts and Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices. The FEP Medical Policy Manual can be found at: www.fepblue.org. ** Regarding artificial hearts - implants of artificial organs including those implanted as a bridge to transplant and/or ...
... refer to FEP Medical Policy Manual MP-7.03.11, Total Artificial Hearts and Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices. The FEP Medical Policy Manual can be found at: www.fepblue.org. ** Regarding artificial hearts - implants of artificial organs including those implanted as a bridge to transplant and/or ...
Randomized Trial Amiodarone for the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
... associated with high daily dosages and long-term therapy14,15 but does not increase mortality in patients with heart failure and ischemic heart disease.16,17 Efforts to reduce the adverse event rate by using low-dose amiodarone (ⱕ400 mg/d after adequate loading) suggest that they still may occur. Sh ...
... associated with high daily dosages and long-term therapy14,15 but does not increase mortality in patients with heart failure and ischemic heart disease.16,17 Efforts to reduce the adverse event rate by using low-dose amiodarone (ⱕ400 mg/d after adequate loading) suggest that they still may occur. Sh ...