Antiarrhythmics
Cardiac arrhythmias are a common cause of death in patients with heart conditions. These abnormalities in heart rhythm can be due to issues with impulse generation or conduction. Antiarrhythmic medications play a crucial role in managing these conditions by affecting the action potentials of cardiac
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Understanding Cardiac Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Approaches
Explore the comprehensive agenda covering topics like the general structure of the circulatory system, blood circulation in the human body, risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, and physiotherapeutic approaches in cardiac rehabilitation. Gain insights into the anatomy of the heart, arteries, vei
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Chapter Two Governing Equations of Heat Conduction
This compilation covers examples and governing equations of heat conduction, including boundary conditions and scenarios involving one-dimensional conduction in various structures. It explores scenarios like steady-state conditions in a plane wall, heat conduction along a pipeline, and temperature d
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Bystander CPR: Steps to Save Lives & Facts About Cardiac Arrest
Learn the importance of bystander CPR in saving lives during sudden cardiac arrest incidents. Understand the steps to perform hands-only CPR, identify compression rates, and the role of the Good Samaritan law. Discover key facts about sudden cardiac arrest and how bystander intervention can signific
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Acoramidis Improves Cardiac Function in Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Acoramidis, a next-generation TTR stabilizer, shows promising results in improving cardiac function and promoting regression in Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. The ATTRibute-CM Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Substudy evaluated changes in cardiac structure, function, and amyloid burden after treatm
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Delving into Implant Monitoring Services for Improved Patient Care
Cardiac implantable devices like pacemakers, cardiac loop records, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators require extensive cardiac implant monitoring services to help safeguard the patients' heart health at all times. Let\u2019s get started.\n
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Understanding Cooking Methods: Conduction and Convection Explained
Cooking methods like conduction and convection are fundamental in culinary arts. Conduction involves direct heat transfer through matter, while convection utilizes the movement of fluids for heat transfer. Gravity and buoyancy play crucial roles in natural convection processes, resulting in efficien
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Understanding Cardiac Output and Venous Return in Cardiovascular Physiology
Cardiac output, stroke volume, end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes play vital roles in cardiovascular function. Factors affecting cardiac output include physiological conditions and pathological states like hyperthyroidism and myocardial infarction. Venous return, controlled by mechanisms like Fr
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Association of Renal and Cerebral Near-Infrared Spectroscopy with Adverse Outcomes in Single Ventricle Patients after Stage I Palliation
Study investigates the association between renal and cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) values and low cardiac output syndrome in single ventricle patients post Stage I palliation. Data from infants who underwent surgery between 2010-2019 is analyzed to determine correlations with adverse ou
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Understanding Cardiac Electrical Activity in Physiology Team's Cardiovascular Block Lecture
Dive into the intricate details of cardiac electrical activity in this lecture led by Physiology Team 436. Explore topics like the cardiac conductive system, action potentials, refractory periods, excitation-contraction coupling, and the effects of autonomic stimulation on heart electrophysiology. D
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Transient Conduction in Thermal Energy Storage Units and Cylinders
Explore examples of transient conduction phenomena in thermal energy storage units, cylinders, and spheres. Learn how to calculate time durations, temperature changes, and energy removal rates during these heating and cooling processes. The examples cover scenarios involving aluminum slabs, oil bath
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Understanding the Cardiac Cycle: Phases and Events Explained
Explore the intricate workings of the cardiac cycle, from the mechanical and electrical changes to the phases in both atria and ventricles. Learn about the time duration of a cardiac cycle, the impact of heart rate on systole and diastole, and various pressure, volume, and sound changes occurring du
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Understanding the Electrical Activities of the Heart - An Overview
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a result of intricate physiological and technological processes involving transmembrane ionic currents, cardiac activation sequences, and electrode connections. The cardiac conduction system consists of various components like the sinoatrial node, atrioventricular node
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Implementation of Cardiac Watcher Program in CMC Dallas
Twofold increase in sudden cardiac arrests on the ACCU prompted the implementation of the Cardiac Watcher Program in Children's Medical Center, Dallas. The program aims to decrease cardiac arrests by improving patient identification and creating a shared mental model among team members. Developed pa
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Understanding Heat Conduction Through Hollow Spheres in Dairy Engineering
Dr. J. Badshah, a University Professor cum Chief Scientist at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, explains the conduction through hollow spheres with varying thermal conductivity. The concept of logarithmic mean area for hollow spheres and solving numericals related to conduction through a
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Cardiac Diseases in Pregnancy: Implications and Management
Normal pregnancy induces significant physiologic changes in the cardiovascular system, which can impact women with pre-existing cardiac diseases. Understanding the New York Heart Association classification scheme is crucial for assessing symptomatology during pregnancy. Rheumatic Heart Disease, part
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Bystander CPR: Steps to Save Lives During Cardiac Arrest
Learn how to perform hands-only CPR effectively in case of cardiac arrest. Understand the importance of quick action, proper compression rate, and the Good Samaritan law. Discover facts about sudden cardiac arrest and why bystander CPR can significantly increase survival rates. Follow a guide on wha
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Association of Renal and Cerebral Near Infrared Spectroscopy with Low Cardiac Output in Single Ventricle Patients
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been studied in infants after Stage I palliation surgery to assess its association with low cardiac output and adverse outcomes. This retrospective study investigated postoperative cerebral and renal NIRS values in infants with single ventricle physiology. Resul
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Understanding Cardiac Glycosides in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Explore the role of Steroids, Cardiac Glycosides, and Triterpenoids in pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, focusing on their general introduction, composition, chemistry, biosources, therapeutic uses, and commercial applications. Learn about the structure and attachment of sugar parts in Cardiac Glyco
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Pathophysiology of Cardiac Failure and Adaptive Mechanisms of the Heart
Cardiac failure is a condition where the heart is unable to meet tissue metabolic needs despite normal or increased venous return. Causes include decreased contractility, coronary blood flow, damaged valves, and more. Normal resting cardiac output is 5 Lt/mts, with adaptive mechanisms like the Frank
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Cardiac MR Measurements Guide
This guide provides detailed instructions and images on how to measure various parameters in cardiac MR imaging, including left ventricle measurements in diastole and systole, LA measurements, aorta measurements, and EF calculations using CVI42 software. It also includes steps for phase calculations
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The Importance of Addressing Cardiovascular Disease in Maternal Health
Cardiovascular disease remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality in the UK, with maternal deaths from cardiac issues outnumbering those from other direct causes, except thrombosis. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in pregnant women, combined with a lack of consideration fo
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Canadian Cardiac Transplant Network Status Review 2021
The Canadian Cardiac Transplant Network Status Review 2021 provides a detailed overview of cardiac transplant programs across various provinces in Canada from 2016 to 2021. The report includes data on the number of cases, hospitals involved, and referral centers, showcasing the trends in cardiac tra
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Understanding Local Anesthesia and Nerve Conduction Blockade
Local Anesthetics (LAs) are drugs that abolish sensations like pain in specific body areas by blocking nerve conduction of sensory impulses. This process involves reducing the influx of sodium ions, preventing membrane depolarization, and inhibiting action potential conduction. LAs are weak bases wi
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Enhancing Cardiac Arrest Survival Through Dispatcher-Assisted Bystander CPR
This presentation emphasizes the importance of dispatcher-assisted bystander CPR in identifying pulseless, non-breathing patients to improve cardiac arrest survival rates. Highlighting the need for community involvement, it showcases the impact of prompt response and effective CPR on increasing surv
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Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Facts, Statistics, and Treatment
Sudden cardiac arrest is a critical condition where the heart suddenly stops beating, leading to a lack of blood flow to vital organs. Learn about the definition, statistics, importance of early CPR, and treatments for sudden cardiac arrest to increase survival rates. Bystander participation in perf
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Enhancing Post-Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Care
Learn about interventions to improve survival and neurological recovery post-cardiac arrest. Discover key aspects of successful post-arrest care and eligibility for interventions reducing brain injury. Includes priorities, clinical cases, prehospital care, stabilization, and identification of treata
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Thrombolytics in Cardiac Arrest from Pulmonary Embolism: Evidence Review
Thrombolytics are suggested for cardiac arrest from presumed PE despite lack of RCTs focusing on this subset. Studies on undifferentiated cardiac arrest did not show a survival benefit. Trials using tissue plasminogen activator in PEA arrest showed no significant difference in outcomes, while a stud
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Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Through Dispatcher-Assisted Bystander CPR Training
This project aims to increase cardiac arrest survival rates by training dispatchers to assist bystanders in providing CPR to patients who are pulseless and not breathing. By bringing dispatcher-assisted CPR to Milwaukee County, the goal is to enhance bystander CPR rates and ultimately improve cardia
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Quality of Care for Patients Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
This review focuses on the quality of care provided to adult patients aged 16 years and older who were admitted to the hospital after experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Key messages highlight the importance of strategies for rapid and high-quality resuscitation, documentation of advance
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Understanding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Cardiac Arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is crucial in cases of cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death globally. Immediate recognition of symptoms such as unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, early activation of emergency services, and prompt initiation of CPR can significantly improve survival rat
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Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation of Children with Cardiac Abnormalities
Initial clinical evaluation of a child with possible cardiac abnormalities includes history taking and physical examination. History should cover symptoms related to pulmonary and systemic venous congestion, cyanosis, cyanotic spells, palpitations, chest pain, and more. The general physical examinat
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Understanding Cardiac Action Potential: Ionic Basis and Excitability in Cells
Explore the complex processes underlying cardiac action potential, from ionic equilibrium to resting membrane potential and excitability in cardiac cells. Learn about the critical thresholds, equilibrium potentials, and gradients that regulate the electrical activity of the heart. Discover the intri
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Understanding Loss of Consciousness and Sudden Cardiac Death in Children
Loss of consciousness, including syncope and sudden cardiac death, is a significant concern in pediatric patients. The epidemiology shows that approximately 25% of children experience at least one episode of loss of consciousness before the age of 19, with girls visiting pediatricians more than boys
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Understanding Heat Energy Transfer and Conduction in Materials
Heat energy is a form of energy measured in joules that causes particles to move faster, expand, and change states. Learn about the difference between heat and temperature, heating and cooling processes, and the methods of energy transfer such as conduction. Discover how materials conduct heat diffe
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Understanding Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Heat transfer is a fundamental process that occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction involves the transfer of heat between particles through direct contact, while convection moves heat within fluids and gases through currents. Radiation is heat transfer through electromagneti
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Understanding the Conduction System of the Heart and Electrocardiography
This laboratory focuses on the conduction system of the heart and electrocardiography, covering topics such as the anatomy of the internal conduction pathway, normal electrocardiogram interpretation, and the role of autorhythmic cells and pacemakers. The content also includes information on electrod
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Understanding Electrical Concepts in Nerve Conduction Studies
Exploring the fundamental electrical properties in nerve conduction studies, including charge, voltage, current, and impedance. Learn about normal values, anatomy, and anomalies in nerve function. This self-study curriculum is designed for technologists interested in electromyography and nerve condu
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Understanding Heat Conduction and Transfer in Thermal Systems
Explore the fundamental concepts of heat conduction and transfer, including Fourier's law, steady-state conduction, thermal resistance, multi-layered systems, cylindrical objects, and overall heat transfer coefficients. Discover how to analyze boundary conditions, calculate critical insulation thick
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Emergency Management in Cardiac Intensive Care
Information on managing emergencies in cardiac intensive care including topics like hemorrhage post-cardiac surgery, tamponade post-cardiac surgery, and control of bleeding. Details on initial steps for bleeding control, teamwork in managing hemorrhage, and diagnosing tamponade post-cardiac surgery
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