• Renal artery denervation (RDN) can treat hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). (hindawi.com)
  • With further study, RDN has been found to have significant therapeutic effects on other cardiovascular diseases, such as atrial fibrillation (AF), heart failure, and ventricular arrhythmia [ 4 - 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Similar to persistent AF, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) could also have a significant impact on cardiac diastolic function. (hindawi.com)
  • Assessment of the Relationship Between Genetic Determinants of Thyroid Function and Atrial Fibrillation: A Mendelian Randomization Study. (chs-nhlbi.org)
  • Increased free thyroxine (FT4) and decreased thyrotropin are associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in observational studies, but direct involvement is unclear. (chs-nhlbi.org)
  • Heart failure (HF) increases the risk of stroke and thrombo-embolism (TE) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), and is incorporated in stroke risk stratification scores. (nih.gov)
  • Treating atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation in addition to medical management may offer greater protection against cognitive impairment than medical management alone, new research suggests. (medscape.com)
  • Catheter ablation is intended to stop atrial fibrillation and restore the normal rhythm of the heart. (medscape.com)
  • 49% women) with atrial fibrillation (AF) participating in the SAGE-AF (Systematic Assessment of Geriatric Elements) study. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation should be discussed as a potential treatment strategy, particularly in patients who have or are at risk for cognitive decline and dementia," Srichawla told Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
  • More research is needed to fully understand the impact of atrial fibrillation on cognitive outcomes in all people. (medscape.com)
  • Similarly, with atrial fibrillation, the heart is contracting, but not effectively pumping blood to the brain," he told Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
  • Introduction: Atrial fibrillation is a very common clinical problem. (pulsus.com)
  • Despite of appropriate treatment regimen, patient has recurrence of atrial fibrillation. (pulsus.com)
  • We retrospectively reviewed the case notes of all those patients with atrial fibrillation. (pulsus.com)
  • Conclusion: The outlook of electrical cardioversion in treatment of atrial fibrillation in the present era remains substantial. (pulsus.com)
  • Nicola Fortune is a Medical Doctor specialized in General Practice and has interest in cardiology, specifically in the optimal treatment of atrial fibrillation. (pulsus.com)
  • Background: Abnormalities in the left atrial (LA) structure and function may develop in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). (korea.ac.kr)
  • Mitral regurgitation leads to left atrial enlargement and may cause subsequent atrial fibrillation. (health.am)
  • Systemic embolization is relatively unusual compared with other conditions causing atrial fibrillation. (health.am)
  • In acute mitral regurgitation, patients are in sinus rhythm rather than atrial fibrillation and have little or no enlargement of the left atrium, no calcification of the mitral valve, no associated mitral stenosis , and in many cases little left ventricular dilation. (health.am)
  • Factors associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) include increasing age, rheumatic heart disease, poor left ventricular function, previous myocardial infarction, hypertension and a past history of a thromboembolic event. (aafp.org)
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia characterized by irregular and rapid electrical activity in the atria. (alliedacademies.org)
  • This article explores the current advancements in personalized medicine approaches for risk stratification and treatment selection in atrial fibrillation [ 1 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Abstract: Objectives - The aim of this study was to determine if specific electrocardiographic parameters and echo-cardiographic atrial indices could help in predicting the risk for developing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • atrial fibrillation, P wave dispersion, echocardiography. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhyth-mia and is the primary cause of cardioembolic events. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • The correlation between atrial conduction abnormalities and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has been previously described1. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • Among the services provided were blood pressure checks, respiratory function assessments complete with SpO2 level monitoring, and heart rhythm screenings for atrial fibrillation using a mobile EKG machine. (unc.edu)
  • Interaction between age, atrial fibrillation and in-hospital mortality. (elsevier.es)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in acute situations where it is linked with more complications and mortality. (elsevier.es)
  • A substantial proportion of atrial fibrillation (AF) cases cannot be explained by acquired AF risk factors. (nature.com)
  • Fig. 1: Categorizing atrial fibrillation genes based on the ClinGen framework for gene to disease association. (nature.com)
  • Fig. 2: Flow diagram used to identify variants across atrial fibrillation genes with robust evidence. (nature.com)
  • Fig. 3: Specific criteria used to clinically evaluate variants across atrial fibrillation genes that met our filtering criteria. (nature.com)
  • Worldwide epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: A global burden of disease 2010 study. (nature.com)
  • Darbar D. Genetics of atrial fibrillation: Rare mutations, common polymorphisms, and clinical relevance. (nature.com)
  • Genetic predisposition, clinical risk factor burden, and lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation. (nature.com)
  • Characterization of different subsets of atrial fibrillation in general practice in France: The ALFA study. (nature.com)
  • Kalstø S, Siland J, Rienstra M, Christophersen I. Atrial fibrillation genetics update: Toward clinical implementation. (nature.com)
  • Olesen M, Nielsen M, Haunsø S, Svendsen J. Atrial fibrillation: The role of common and rare genetic variants. (nature.com)
  • Nattel S, Dobrev D. Controversies about atrial fibrillation mechanisms. (nature.com)
  • 2018 focused update of the canadian cardiovascular society guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. (nature.com)
  • The 2020 Canadian cardiovascular society/canadian heart rhythm society comprehensive guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. (nature.com)
  • Strain echocardiographic assessment of left atrial function predicts recurrence of atrial fibrillation. (debbietaylor.biz)
  • Background and Objective: Growing evidence shows that certain acute exposures, especially alcohol, may trigger episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). (lu.se)
  • The original Scanwatch is FDA-cleared for atrial fibrillation detection using ECG and for oxygen saturation of arterial haemoglobin (SpO2) from the wrist while performing multiple wellness functions such as monitoring sleep quality, physical activity and a range of cardiovascular measurements. (yahoo.com)
  • As a result of the landmark clinical trials RE-LY, 1 ROCKET AF, 2 and ARISTOTLE, 3 which compared warfarin to a novel oral anticoagulant-dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or apixaban, respectively-the pharmacological options for managing stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) have expanded. (acc.org)
  • Clinicians must be aware that patients in RE-LY, ROCKET AF, and ARISTOTLE were highly selected and therefore the trial results may not be applicable to all patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in their practice.1-4 Baseline characteristics for the study populations are displayed in Table I. (acc.org)
  • Based on the clinical trial designs for these agents 1-4 and the current FDA guidelines, 7-9 NVAF is defined as atrial fibrillation without the presence of hemodynamically relevant mitral valve stenosis or prosthetic heart valve (mechanical or biological). (acc.org)
  • Patients (pts) with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation are at risk for developing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(HFpEF) and often have an impaired exercise capacity. (fortunepublish.com)
  • To evaluate relationship between LA mechanics, measured by LA strain (LAS) and parameters of exercise capacity in pts with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. (fortunepublish.com)
  • Interestingly a subgroup of pts with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is at risk for developing HFpEF. (fortunepublish.com)
  • As we hypothesise that LA mechanics may interfere with functional capacity in HFpEF pts, the present study was set up to assess the interrelationship between 2D and strain echocardiographic parameters of LA function and exercise capacity, determined by CPET in a group of pts with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with dyspnoea and a H 2 FPEF score ≥5 suggestive for HFpEF. (fortunepublish.com)
  • In the AFFIRM study (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management), an insignificant trend toward increased mortality was noted in the rate control group, and importantly, no evidence suggested that the rhythm-control strategy protected patients from stroke. (medscape.com)
  • Common complications are pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and thromboembolism. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is a rapid, irregularly irregular atrial rhythm. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The faster heart rate and loss of atrial contraction with onset of atrial fibrillation often lead to sudden worsening of symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) has strong associations with other cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • The death certificate, completed by the attending physician, listed "arrhythmia" as the cause of death due to "coronary artery disease" (CAD) with "atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea" as other significant conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • The NIOSH investigator concluded that the physical stress of responding to the MVC, the Chief's underlying arteriosclerotic CAD, and his history of atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea contributed to his sudden cardiac death. (cdc.gov)
  • Forslund T, Wettermark B, Andersen M, Hjemdahl P. Stroke and bleeding with NOAC or warfarin treatment in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a population based cohort study. (janusinfo.se)
  • Komen J, Forslund T, Hjemdahl P, Wettermark B. Factors associated with antithrombotic treatment choices for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation in the Stockholm region since the introduction of the NOACs. (janusinfo.se)
  • Loikas D, Forslund T, Wettermark B, Schenck-Gustafsson K, Hjemdahl P, von Euler M. Increased thromboprophylactic treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation after the introduction of NOACs - an analysis of sex and gender differences. (janusinfo.se)
  • Time in Therapeutic Range and Outcomes After Warfarin Initiation in Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Renal Dysfunction. (janusinfo.se)
  • Prior cardiovascular disease: ischemic heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation. (who.int)
  • Results: Patients with paroxysmal AF had similar LV volume indices, ejection fraction, and diastolic function, when compared with that of the normal controls. (korea.ac.kr)
  • However, paroxysmal AF patients showed increased LA volume indices and decreased LA reservoir function, but similar contractile function. (korea.ac.kr)
  • LA stiffness was increased in patients with paroxysmal AF than in the control subjects (0.40 ± 0.25 vs. 0.29 ± 0.10, p = 0.002), and was related with LA volume indices and reservoir function. (korea.ac.kr)
  • Conclusion: Patients with paroxysmal AF have decreased LA reservoir function and increased stiffness, in comparison with that of the control subjects. (korea.ac.kr)
  • LA stiffness can be used for the assessment of LA function in patients with paroxysmal AF. (korea.ac.kr)
  • Conclusions: The proposed approach to identifying triggers in individual patients with paroxysmal AF should facilitate the implementation of longitudinal studies for the objective assessment of trigger effect on AF occurrence. (lu.se)
  • Therefore, we assessed LA phasic strain with two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D STE) in a high CVD risk community population to explore the relationship between LA phasic function and LA size to answer two questions: (1) Does the larger LA size means worse function? (researchsquare.com)
  • For each dog, two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography was performed to assess LA diameter and volume for each phase of the LA cycle and to assess complete, passive, and active LA function. (openveterinaryjournal.com)
  • P wave duration, amplitude and dispersion (P d ) were calculated from ECG and left and right atrial diameters, area, volumes, atrial emptying function and atrial function index were assessed by 2D echocardiography. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • Assessment of cardiovascular remodeling, diastolic function in echocardiography, and NT-proBNP was analyzed with univariate analysis and multi-parameter analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). (scipedia.com)
  • Methods HRCT, echocardiography and lung function assessments were made in 35 adults, 20 of whom had previously been assessed a median of 6.6 years prior to this study. (bmj.com)
  • Since left atrial (LA) pressure plays a major role in the exercise intolerance, we aimed to characterize the contribution of resting LA mechanical properties, assessed by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography upon exercise capacity. (fortunepublish.com)
  • In addition to 2D-echocardiography being a routine tool to evaluate LA function, speckle tracking echocardiography appears to be more sensitive and specific method for LA functional assessment [7,8]. (fortunepublish.com)
  • The exact relationship between LA size and phasic function, and whether LA dysfunction occur before LA enlargement (LAE) may be of clinical interest while have not been fully studied. (researchsquare.com)
  • We looked through their echo study in detail including their ejection function, Left atrial size, Right ventricular dysfunction any significant valvular disease. (pulsus.com)
  • These findings underlie the link between impaired electrical activation of the atria and atrial mecha-nical dysfunction as assessed by both atrial emptying fraction and atrial function index. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • Conclusion: Left atrial strain can be used to assess left ventricular diastolic function and differentiate its normal state and varying degrees of diastolic dysfunction in postmenopausal women with AH. (eesa-journal.com)
  • Whereas the pathophysiology of HFpEF has been attributed to increased left ventricular (LV) and vascular stiffness, recent findings point also at the contributing role of left atrial (LA) mechanical dysfunction to the clinical presentation [3]. (fortunepublish.com)
  • As AF contributes to pathologic atrial and ventricular remodeling, restoration of sinus rhythm can slow or, in some cases, reverse atrial dilatation and left ventricular dysfunction. (medscape.com)
  • AF could lead to the loss of atrial systolic function and ventricular irregular contraction and then promote the decline of cardiac diastolic function. (hindawi.com)
  • LA longitudinal phasic strain Sa (absolute peak strain during atrial contraction), Se (peak strain at early diastole) and Stot (total atrial strain =Sa+Se), representing contractile, conduit, and reservoir function respectively, were measured using off-line 2D STE software in apical 4 chamber view, and data were compared among groups at different LA size and between sub-groups in normal LA size with and without hypertension (HT). (researchsquare.com)
  • Pulsed-wave tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) of the left ventricular longitudinal myocardial velocity associated with atrial contraction (A'), both at the level of the interventricular septum and the LV free wall, was also used as an indicator of LA function. (openveterinaryjournal.com)
  • 0.001) and the ratio of E to inflow velocity during atrial contraction (A), E/A (p = 0.012) was significantly lower. (scipedia.com)
  • Assessment of diastolic function and NT-proBNP levels may therefore detect early abnormalities and guide surveillance and prevention management of patients with MFS. (scipedia.com)
  • Objectives To test the hypothesis that vascular abnormalities on high-resolution CT (HRCT) would be associated with echocardiographic changes and lung function abnormalities in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and the decline in lung function seen in SCD patients. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Abnormalities in pulmonary vascular volumes may explain some of the lung function abnormalities and the decline in lung function seen in adults with SCD. (bmj.com)
  • Vascular abnormalities on high-resolution CT (HRCT) would be associated with echocardiographic changes and lung function abnormalities in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and with the decline in lung function seen in SCD patients. (bmj.com)
  • Alterations in pulmonary vascular volumes due to anaemia in SCD patients may be responsible for some of their lung function abnormalities and changes seen on HRCT and their decline in lung function. (bmj.com)
  • o Gross abnormalities in valvular function. (globalinstituteofhealthsciencebd.com)
  • From 2001 he has functioned as the Head of the Department of Cardiology, Rikshospitalet, and in 2005 he became the Head of the Heart and Lung Clinic, Rikshospitalet. (ous-research.no)
  • OBJECTIVE: Cardiac syndrome X (CSX) affects left ventricular functions due to myocardial ischaemia. (comu.edu.tr)
  • Long-term hypertension, especially long-term uncontrolled hypertension, could directly lead to myocardial hypertrophy, myocardial wall stiffness, and compliance decline, eventually causing a decrease in diastolic function. (hindawi.com)
  • TOMTEC has supported the Myocardial Function Imaging Symposium in Leuven, that took place from February 4-6. (tomtec.de)
  • Left atrial (LA) function is an important determinant of the left ventricular (LV) filling, playing a key role in maintaining optimal cardiac performance. (openveterinaryjournal.com)
  • Atrial dimensions were higher and the reservoir function was altered in patients with PAF compared with patients in sinus rhythm. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • Some reports showed that the measurement in sinus rhythm of P wave dispersion (Pd) and P wave duration together with atrial echocardiographic indices might be a useful, easy and noninvasive clinical tool to identify patients at risk of developing PAF3. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • 0.0001), and no correlation with right atrial index volume (r=0.2167, p=0.0881). (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • However, it is unclear whether impaired right atrial function associated with interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis can be used as a prognostic factor in this patient population. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between right atrial function, interstitial lung disease, and prognosis in patients with systemic sclerosis using tissue tracking analysis with cine cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. (bvsalud.org)
  • Tissue tracking analysis was used to obtain time curves of right atrial strain. (bvsalud.org)
  • Reservoir (total strain), conduit (passive strain), and booster (active strain) pump function were calculated, and right atrial strain, interstitial lung disease, and clinical outcomes were examined. (bvsalud.org)
  • Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that the survival rate was significantly higher in patients with right atrial active strain levels above the cutoff 7.4 (P (bvsalud.org)
  • In systemic sclerosis, right atrial booster function was predictive of mortality. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hence, right atrial functional assessment may have incremental prognostic value for patients with systemic sclerosis, leading to better risk stratification. (bvsalud.org)
  • o Normal and abnormal left and right atrial dimensions and function. (globalinstituteofhealthsciencebd.com)
  • Left atrial (LA) size is often used as a surrogate marker of LA function in clinical practice, with larger atria thought to represent a "dysfunctioning" atrium, since there is no accepted 'gold' standard to evaluate LA function. (researchsquare.com)
  • In clinical practice, LA size, an essential component of echocardiographic parameters, is easily available and widely used as a surrogate marker of its function and regarded as a powerful predictor for adverse clinical outcomes of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) [ 2 - 8 ] . (researchsquare.com)
  • The aim of the present study was to evaluate left ventricular diastolic function, type of cardio-vascular hypertrophy and NT-proBNP levels in out-patients with MFS and a control group with similar clinical manifestations referred for evaluation of suspected MFS in whom the diagnosis was ruled out. (scipedia.com)
  • Determine which clinical assessments and tests are needed for a patient with cardiovascular symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, the integration of advanced mapping technologies, such as contact force sensing and high-resolution imaging, enables personalized ablation strategies based on individual atrial anatomy and electrical properties [ 4 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • In this study our aim was to determine the changes in left atrial functions in patients with CSX. (comu.edu.tr)
  • The study aimed to evaluate the effect of RDN on cardiac diastolic function in patients with refractory hypertension and PAF. (hindawi.com)
  • The 190 patients were divided into the decreasing HR and nondecreasing HR group, the decreasing MAP and nondecreasing MAP group, the HFPEF group, and the normal diastolic function group, respectively. (hindawi.com)
  • RDN could improve the diastolic function in patients with refractory hypertension and PAF. (hindawi.com)
  • Theoretically, the RDN also has a certain effect on cardiac diastolic function in these patients. (hindawi.com)
  • In this study, we studied the changes in diastolic function in patients with refractory hypertension and PAF before and after RDN. (hindawi.com)
  • A very little is known about the medical comorbidities and function status of these patients. (pulsus.com)
  • Baseline assessment demonstrated that the majority of these patients were sedentary and had abnormal arterial health. (stanford.edu)
  • By assessing factors like left atrial size, fibrosis, and fibrotic burden, these imaging techniques aid in risk stratification and identifying patients who may benefit from specific interventions or therapies. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Incorporating factors such as left atrial size, atrial substrate characteristics, and patient symptom burden can aid in identifying patients who are suitable candidates for catheter ablation. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Conclusions - P wave dispersion and 2DE atrial function indices could identify susceptible PAF patients. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • Aim of the study To determine whether specifi c ECG parameters and transthoracic echocardiographic atrial measurements could help in predicting the risk for developing PAF in patients without structural car-diac disease. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • For example, in a study of outpatient prednisone, 27% of patients on active treatment required another physician assessment within the following 30 days ( 8 ). (atsjournals.org)
  • Clinicians should opt for safety and consider prescribing warfarin in patients with marginal renal function. (acc.org)
  • Monitoring renal function is of particular importance in patients on dabigatran (80% renal clearance). (acc.org)
  • NT-proBNP, C-reactive protein (CRP) and diastolic function were assessed in 217 patients with MFS (31 ± 16 y, 110 f. and in 339 patients referred for suspected MFS in whom the diagnosis was ruled out according to the Ghent nosology (30 ± 15 y, 154 f). (scipedia.com)
  • MFS patients presenting with normal ejection fraction show disturbed diastolic function and higher NT-proBNP levels, which is partly explained by aortic Z-score. (scipedia.com)
  • One of the major management decisions in AF (and atrial flutter) is determining the risk of stroke and appropriate anticoagulation regimen for low-, intermediate-, and high-risk patients. (medscape.com)
  • Before RDN, the indices about cardiac diastolic function were out of the normal range. (hindawi.com)
  • The diastolic function about the indices of NT-proBNP, E / e ′, e ′ was improved in the decreasing HR group, the decreasing mean arterial pressure (MAP) group, and the HFPEF group, correspondingly compared to the nondecreasing HR group, the non-decreasing MAP group, and the preoperative normal diastolic function group. (hindawi.com)
  • LA volume indices, expansion index for reservoir function, active emptying fraction for contractile function, mitral annular velocities, and global longitudinal LA strain were measured. (korea.ac.kr)
  • LA stiffness was significantly related with LA volume indices and reservoir function. (korea.ac.kr)
  • Atrial strain, as an adjunctive measurement of LA function, is an emerging parameter of interest and has been shown to be less load dependent than traditional parameters [ 14 - 16 ] . (researchsquare.com)
  • Hypertension and PAF can affect cardiac diastolic function. (hindawi.com)
  • To assess in retrospect the safety and effectiveness of atrial septostomy in children with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension without an intracardiac communication. (bmj.com)
  • Atrial septostomy improved symptoms and quality of life in a group of children deteriorating with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. (bmj.com)
  • Assessment of left atrioventricular coupling and left atrial function impairment in diabetes with and without hypertension using CMR feature tracking. (journalfilter.com)
  • Data Conclusion This study could demonstrate the feasibility of PCASL to identify splenic switch-off during adenosine perfusion MRI, both by qualitative and quantitative assessments. (unav.edu)
  • Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most prevalent cardiac disease in dogs and is characterized by a slow, progressive myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve leaflets, leading to mitral valve regurgitation (MR) of increasing severity and subsequent left atrial (LA) and left ventricular (LV) dilatation ( Ljungvall and Häggström, 2016 ). (openveterinaryjournal.com)
  • Cardiac tumors, chiefly left atrial myxoma, are a rare cause of mitral regurgitation. (health.am)
  • In acute regurgitation, left atrial pressure rises abruptly, leading to pulmonary edema if severe. (health.am)
  • While the P wave duration is linked to prolonged intra and in-teratrial conduction, more insight can be obtained if the variation in P wave duration is measured between different ECG leads as a marker of non-homogeneous atrial conduction. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • The present study aims to investigate the effects of pimobendan on LA function in dogs with stage B2 myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). (openveterinaryjournal.com)
  • Often it is a frequent cause of hospitalization for patient admitted via emergency department or through acute medical assessment unit. (pulsus.com)
  • One concern is that an extensive MAZE procedure can render the atrial severely hypocontractile, which may elevate the risk of embolic stroke even if AF is substantively suppressed. (medscape.com)
  • Background and Objectives: Evaluation of diastolic function (DF) of left ventricle (LV) provides an important prognostic information in many cardiovascular diseases. (eesa-journal.com)
  • By maintaining the atrial contribution to cardiac output, symptoms of heart failure and overall quality of life can improve. (medscape.com)
  • Research interests and seminal contributions in Atrial Remodelling Imaging, Epidemiology of AF, Diastolic Function Assessment, Echo-guided Pericardiocentesis, and Artificial Intelligence in Echo Imaging. (cci-cic.org)
  • Echocardiographic estimates of LA function by 2D diameters and volumes and TDI A' in dogs with MMVD do not change after treatment with pimobendan. (openveterinaryjournal.com)
  • It's a duo of sensors that combines a miniaturised heat flux sensor (measuring energy transit) with a high-accuracy temperature sensor (measuring ambient & skin temperature) alongside heart rate and accelerometer input calibrations to deliver a 'best-in-class' body temperature variation assessment. (yahoo.com)
  • 1 Management of AF requires assessment and treatment of the underlying cause, control of the rate, consideration of pharmacologic or electric cardioconversion and consideration of anticoagulation. (aafp.org)