FibrillationPatent ductus artEchocardiographyFlutterConductionRight atrialDysfunctionCardiologyElectrocardiologyClinicalNatriuretic peptideEchocardiographicAbnormalitiesEnlargementMitralArrhythmiasCongenital heartOstiumSevere pulmonary hypertensionChanging physiologicalCARDIOVASCULARPathogenesisChambers of the heartDopplerIndicesArrhythmiaStrokeSystolic and diastolic functionLeft ventricular diastolic functionBedsideStructuralRegurgitationCardiac structure and functionHeartDiagnosisPatientsNeurocognitiveVolumesReversibleRiskImplications
Fibrillation39
- C) on chromosome 4q25 with atrial fibrillation (AF), but phenotype alterations conferred by this SNP have not been described. (nature.com)
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias. (nature.com)
- Atrial and ventricular function after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. (bmj.com)
- OBJECTIVE--Previous studies on atrial recovery after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation have not taken into account new knowledge about the pathophysiology of transmitral and transtricuspid flow velocity patterns. (bmj.com)
- PATIENTS--16 patients undergoing cardioversion of atrial fibrillation in whom sinus rhythm had persisted for 24 hours or more. (bmj.com)
- CONCLUSIONS--This study indicates that, in addition to the previously known electromechanical dissociation of atrial recovery that exists after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, there may also be a transient deterioration of ventricular function modulating the transvalvar inflow velocity recordings. (bmj.com)
- Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. (wikipedia.org)
- Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, dementia, and stroke. (wikipedia.org)
- Cortisol and other stress biomarkers (including vasopressin, chromogranin A, and heat shock proteins), as well as emotional stress, may play a role in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. (wikipedia.org)
- Atrial fibrillation is the most common serious abnormal heart rhythm and, as of 2020, affects more than 33 million people worldwide. (wikipedia.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)
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very common sustained arrhythmia. (jafib.com)
- Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common abnormal heart rhythm where the atria beat quickly, irregularly, and unevenly. (orlandocvi.com)
- What is Atrial Fibrillation? (orlandocvi.com)
- Atrial fibrillation always has some degree of atrial-ventricular (AV) block with a 2:1 pattern meaning the rate of the ventricles is usually 150 beats per minute while the atria beat at 300 beats per minute. (orlandocvi.com)
- How does atrial fibrillation occur? (orlandocvi.com)
- In atrial fibrillation, chaotic electrical signals travel across the heart in an abnormal way. (orlandocvi.com)
- Symptoms of atrial fibrillation such as lightheadedness or dizziness may be felt. (orlandocvi.com)
- Atrial fibrillation can occur in different patterns. (orlandocvi.com)
- Paroxysmal (intermittent) atrial fibrillation: recurrent (2 or more) episodes, spontaneously terminates and converts back to normal sinus rhythm within a week, lasting for less than 24 hours, typically related to a reversible cause. (orlandocvi.com)
- Persistent atrial fibrillation: occurs in episodes, does not spontaneously convert back to sinus rhythm and is unrelated to a reversible cause. (orlandocvi.com)
- Permanent atrial fibrillation: the heart is always in atrial fibrillation and is unrelated to a reversible cause. (orlandocvi.com)
- Atrial fibrillation can be due to abnormalities or diseases of the heart, or by diseases elsewhere in the body affecting the heart. (orlandocvi.com)
- Atrial fibrillation may occur after open heart surgery or substance abuse. (orlandocvi.com)
- If you experience symptoms of atrial fibrillation, call your physician. (orlandocvi.com)
- The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation will be based on your history, physical examination, and certain tests. (orlandocvi.com)
- New Frontiers in Antithrombotic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation. (heartandcoeur.com)
- Advances in Surgical Ablation Devices for Atrial Fibrillation. (heartandcoeur.com)
- 2011. Atrial Fibrillation detection using time-varying coherence function and Shannon Entropy. (uconn.edu)
- The proposed automated methodology may provide a more robust method and a powerful tool for noninvasive evaluation of cardiac haemodynamics, especially for patients with Atrial Fibrillation (ATF). (mssm.edu)
- Atrial fibrillation, flutter and ventricular premature complexes can also be found. (escardio.org)
- Anticoagulation is reasonable in patients with cardiac amyloid and atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of stroke (Class of Recommendation 2a). (acc.org)
- Repeated remote ischemic postconditioning (RIPC) combined with clot-busting drugs, namely as IV tPA in this study, can significantly facilitate recovery of nerve function and improve clinical prognosis of patients with stroke," said Dr. Guoliang Li, an associate professor in cardiology at the Atrial Fibrillation Centre at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiatong University in China. (sense-studios.com)
- Left Atrial Mechanical Dysfunction and the Risk for Ischemic Stroke in People Without Prevalent Atrial Fibrillation or Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study. (umn.edu)
- Differences in Left Atrial Size and Function and Supraventricular Ectopy between Black and White Participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study: Implications for Atrial Fibrillation Risk. (umn.edu)
- BrS is associated with an increased risk of syncope, palpitations, chest pain, convulsions, difficulty in breathing (nocturnal agonal breathing) and/or Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) secondary to PVT/VF, unexplained cardiac arrest or documented PVT/VF or Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) in the absence of apparent macroscopic or structural heart disease, electrolyte disturbance, use of certain medications or coronary heart disease and fever. (bvsalud.org)
Patent ductus art1
- These tests are also essential to rule out other commonly associated congenital heart lesions including atrial septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary valve stenosis, and complex congenital heart disease with associated VSD. (medscape.com)
Echocardiography4
- 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)
- Echocardiography is the gold standard for assessing cardiac structure and function. (vin.com)
- Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography with Doppler color flow mapping is the most reliable noninvasive modality to identify the presence, size, number, and location of VSDs. (medscape.com)
- Doppler echocardiography is ideally suited for assessment of diastolic function, being widely available, non-invasive, and less expensive than other techniques. (bmj.com)
Flutter3
- It may also start as other forms of arrhythmia such as atrial flutter that then transform into AF. (wikipedia.org)
- A-fib and atrial flutter resulted in 193,300 deaths in 2015, up from 29,000 in 1990. (wikipedia.org)
- this differs from atrial flutter, which causes a fast, regular heart rhythm. (orlandocvi.com)
Conduction2
- 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)
- Atrial ectopic beats with a long - short sequence, faster heart rates, and variations in atrial conduction increase the risk of AF recurrence. (jafib.com)
Right atrial1
- 0.0001), and no correlation with right atrial index volume (r=0.2167, p=0.0881). (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
Dysfunction7
- These findings strongly implicate rs6817105 minor allele in sinus node dysfunction and left atrial enlargement. (nature.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)
- Left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction degree has been associated with new-onset AF and in the last few years many new parameters to evaluate diastolic function were introduced and validated, even in patients with AF. (jafib.com)
- Increased left atrial volume (LAV) is a well known indicator of chronic diastolic dysfunction. (jafib.com)
- Mitral regurgitation is related to posterior papillary muscle dysfunction.Additionally, the sudden onset of cardiac symptoms accompanied by deterioration of left ventricular function in young DMD patients already on treatment with a prednisone derivate, that postpones the development of DMD cardiomyopathy, should raise the suspicion of possible myocarditis (3). (escardio.org)
- Nonetheless, a recent review has highlighted the disconnect between Doppler echo measurements and true diastolic properties of the left ventricle, and has questioned the prevailing assumption that HF with preserved systolic function is always caused by diastolic dysfunction. (bmj.com)
- Echocardiographic assessment of diastolic function makes the diagnosis of diastolic HF more specific, allows serial assessment of the response of diastolic dysfunction to treatment, and facilitates inclusion of more homogeneous populations into intervention trials. (bmj.com)
Cardiology2
- American Journal of Noninvasive Cardiology (1992) 6 (2): 81-83. (karger.com)
- 3 However, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for the evaluation and management of HF w4 support a diagnosis of exclusion-that is, clinical evidence of HF with preserved systolic function. (bmj.com)
Electrocardiology1
- Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc 2013 May 18 (3): 288-93. (cdc.gov)
Clinical5
- 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)
- The unique portability and diagnostic adequacy of this device justifies its routine use at the bedside where a rapid assessment of cardiac function may assist in clinical decision-making. (karger.com)
- This clinical in which pulmonary edema occurs in the setting of abnormal diastolic function and relatively normal systolic function has been termed diastolic heart failure . (vin.com)
- We compared clinical and radiologic findings, pulmonary function, and hemodynamics at presentation, as well as outcomes after the initiation of PAH therapy in both groups. (nih.gov)
- These data suggest that a diagnosis of diastolic HF may accurately be made as a diagnosis of exclusion, 4 albeit in a highly selected population of relatively young, predominantly male patients who were scheduled to undergo cardiac catheterisation (contrasting with the large clinical population of elderly, hypertensive, predominantly female patients with HF and preserved systolic function). (bmj.com)
Natriuretic peptide1
- Other options for screening include the DETECT algorithm or the use of a combination of pulmonary function testing (forced vital capacity/diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio) and N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels. (ersjournals.com)
Echocardiographic5
- 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)
- 1 As well known, a complete echocardiographic exam of a patient with AF, in order to decide a therapeutical approach, includes measurements of LV systolic function and dimensions, valvulopathiesdegree and LA dimensions. (jafib.com)
- Complete echocardiographic studies focusing on Doppler variables of diastolic ventricular function were performed on 223 normal children. (nih.gov)
- Association of Echocardiographic Measures of Left Atrial Function and Size With Incident Dementia. (umn.edu)
- Symptomatic patients, those with an elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity on echocardiogram with or without secondary echocardiographic features of PAH, and those who screen positive on the DETECT or other pulmonary function test algorithms should undergo right heart catheterisation. (ersjournals.com)
Abnormalities2
- In several conditions, substantial abnormalities involving myocardial structure or function appear to promote adverse outcome, thereby providing raison d'être for pharmacologic intervention. (vin.com)
- The syndrome is caused by changes in the structure and function of certain cardiac ion channels and reduced expression of Connexin 43 (Cx43) in the Right Ventricle (RV), predominantly in the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (VSVD), causing electromechanical abnormalities. (bvsalud.org)
Enlargement3
- Commonly encountered AF in older patients with cardiovascular disease is preceded by atrial enlargement and increased left ventricular filling pressures. (jafib.com)
- Large VSDs show left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) (ie, volume overload), right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) (ie, pressure overload), and left atrial enlargement. (medscape.com)
- Large VSDs demonstrate cardiac enlargement and increased pulmonary vascular markings proportional to the size of the left-to-right shunt, left atrial and left ventricular enlargement, the posterior displacement of the left ventricular apex, and the prominence of the main pulmonary artery segment. (medscape.com)
Mitral4
- The total motion of the tricuspid and mitral annulus was subnormal and there was no identifiable atrial component. (bmj.com)
- 2 Factors that predispose to AF recurrence are age, AF duration before restoration of sinus rhythm, number of previous recurrences, an increased left atrial (LA) size or reduced LA function, and the presence of coronary heart disease or pulmonary or mitral valve disease. (jafib.com)
- The variables that most confidently distinguished children with increased EDP from normal subjects were the ratio of and the difference between the durations of pulmonary vein atrial reversal and the mitral A wave. (nih.gov)
- The presented methodology works on signals from the Mitral Valve (MV) and the Tricuspid Valve (TV), and detects the envelope of the velocity vs. time function, the Maximal Velocity Envelope (MVE). (mssm.edu)
Arrhythmias3
- Arrhythmias occur when other areas of the heart, other than the SA node, begin sending out their own impulses and take over the pacemaker function of the SA node. (orlandocvi.com)
- Associations between atrial arrhythmias and brain amyloid deposition: The ARIC-PET Study. (umn.edu)
- Longitudinal measures of blood pressure and subclinical atrial arrhythmias: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. (umn.edu)
Congenital heart1
- Congenital - Congenital heart disease occurs when the heart improperly forms in utero leading to a pet being born with an abnormally functioning heart. (thehonestkitchen.com)
Ostium3
- Ostium secundum atrial septal defect of 1.1 cm with left to right shunt, great vessels side to side, the pulmonary artery located to the right and aorta to the left. (scirp.org)
- A transesophageal echocardiogram was performed, showing an interatrial tipo ostium ostium secundum atrial septal defect and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension with a right-left shunt. (bvsalud.org)
- Associated with an ostium secundum Atrial Septal Defect in an Adult Woman. (bvsalud.org)
Severe pulmonary hypertension1
- However, lung biopsy is hazardous in patients with severe pulmonary hypertension, and there is a need for noninvasive diagnostic tools in this patient population. (nih.gov)
Changing physiological1
- HRV analysis therefore provides a noninvasive method for investigating the dynamic influence of changing physiological parameters on cardiac regulation. (nursingcenter.com)
CARDIOVASCULAR1
- Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function is useful in risk stratification for patients with cardiovascular disease and can provide a diagnostic clue for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. (medsci.org)
Pathogenesis1
- Further, multiple microRNAs (miRNAs) are reported to be involved in atrial remodeling and AF pathogenesis, so we investigated relationships between rs6817105 genotype and serum concentrations of 2555 miRNAs. (nature.com)
Chambers of the heart1
- An echocardiogram procedure is a noninvasive way to evaluate the valves and chambers of the heart. (emoryhealthcare.org)
Doppler1
- Use of the normal data and the Doppler techniques described in this study will allow confident assessment of diastolic function in children as well as in adults. (nih.gov)
Indices1
- Conclusions - P wave dispersion and 2DE atrial function indices could identify susceptible PAF patients. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
Arrhythmia1
- The elite panel of authors have explored fresh information on: advances in antiarrhythmic pharmacologic therapy, advances in monitoring, risk assessment, and noninvasive mapping, advances in pacing therapy, advances in implantable defibrillators, advances in catheter and surgical ablation, advances in antiarrhythmic biological therapy, vision for the future of arrhythmia technologies, web-based defibrillation monitoring. (heartandcoeur.com)
Stroke1
- 12 An atrial septal aneurysm-a bulge in the fossa ovalis-can occur with an interatrial communication and appears to be an additional risk factor for cryptogenic stroke and hypoxemia. (allenpress.com)
Systolic and diastolic function1
- Large VSDs typically have left atrial and left ventricular dilation, with normal left ventricular systolic and diastolic function. (medscape.com)
Left ventricular diastolic function1
- This study is designed to compare left ventricular diastolic function among patients divided by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and corrected P wave dispersion (PWDC) and assess whether the combination of baPWV and PWDC can predict LVDD more accurately. (medsci.org)
Bedside1
- We also review the cardiac complications of diphtheria and discuss how noninvasive bedside imaging technologies to monitor myocardial function and hemodynamic parameters can help improve the management of this neglected infectious disease. (cdc.gov)
Structural3
- It is also reported that human PITX2 insufficiency results in cellular and molecular changes leading to atrial electrical and structural remodeling linked to arrhythmogenesis 6 . (nature.com)
- In addition, structural soft-tissue contractures and spinal deformities may develop from poor posturing caused by the progressive muscle weakness and imbalance, all of which can further compromise function and longevity. (medscape.com)
- The dystophin protein provides a structural link between myocyte cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix functioning to link contractile proteins to the cell membrane. (escardio.org)
Regurgitation1
- It also measures ventricular and atrial size/function, aortic root size and evaluates all cardiac valves for stenosis and regurgitation. (edsl.com)
Cardiac structure and function3
- This study aimed to investigate whether increased carotid IMT is associated with changes in cardiac structure and function in middle-ag. (researchgate.net)
- In the contemporary literature, there is a paucity of reports on cardiac structure and function in this rare disease. (biomedcentral.com)
- The cardiac structure and function were restored at 1-month follow-up. (biomedcentral.com)
Heart10
- reported that miR-21 knockdown significantly suppressed left atrial fibrotic remodeling, tissue fibrosis, and AF persistence in rats with heart failure after experimental myocardial infarction 8 . (nature.com)
- The relative influence of these two components on the sino-atrial node of the heart determines the heart rate. (nursingcenter.com)
- Evaluates cardio function to detect early signs of heart disease and prevent heart attack using digital ultrasound. (edsl.com)
- When alterations in diastolic function lead to increased left ventricular filling pressure and mean left atrial pressure, congestive heart failure may result. (vin.com)
- AF is an atrial rate of greater than 300 bpm with an irregular transmission of electrical impulses through to the ventricles, causing a fast, irregular heart beat. (orlandocvi.com)
- Cor pulmonale is defined as an alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle (RV) of the heart caused by a primary disorder of the respiratory system. (medscape.com)
- Heart failure (HF) encompasses a broad range of left ventricular (LV) function. (acc.org)
- Heart disease occurs when the heart improperly forms or is damaged in some capacity that affects its function. (thehonestkitchen.com)
- Traumatic - When the heart incurs blunt-force trauma, such as that occurring when a pet is hit by a car, takes a fall, or receives a kick or other forcible blow from another creature then bruising can occur that negatively impacts heart function. (thehonestkitchen.com)
- HN - 2008 BX - Lateral Sinus MH - Atrial Septum UI - D054087 MN - A07.541.459.249 MS - The thin membrane-like muscular structure separating the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a heart. (bvsalud.org)
Diagnosis1
- Noninvasive images play an important role in its diagnosis. (scirp.org)
Patients6
- reported that miR-328 contributes to the adverse atrial electrical remodeling in dogs and patients with AF 7 . (nature.com)
- Atrial dimensions were higher and the reservoir function was altered in patients with PAF compared with patients in sinus rhythm. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
- Paradoxically, the role of diastolic function assessment is more difficult to define in patients with diastolic HF. (bmj.com)
- 4 w6 w7 Zile and colleagues demonstrated that at least one abnormal index of diastolic function was present in patients with HF and normal systolic function. (bmj.com)
- These patients present with exertional dyspnoea in the context of normal systolic function, and in this situation, symptoms may be ascribed to diastolic HF. (bmj.com)
- This is the first report of reversible cardiac function impairment and left ventricular hypertrophy in a case of adult-onset MM, nocturnal hypoxia is a potential mechanism for left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with MM. (biomedcentral.com)
Neurocognitive1
- Future studies should examine the association between hypothyroidism and neurocognitive function in this population. (medscape.com)
Volumes1
- Besides for the detailed evaluation of atrial and ventricular volumes and function, MRI can be used in combination with body surface potential mapping (BSPM) in a non-invasive inverse potential mapping (IPM) strategy. (eur.nl)
Reversible1
- Here we report a case of MM which presented with reversible cardiac function impairment and left ventricular hypertrophy. (biomedcentral.com)
Risk2
- Frequent Premature Atrial Contractions are Associated with Poorer Cognitive Function: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. (umn.edu)
- Furthermore, impaired renal function during the postoperative period in infants requiring intervention for CHD might hamper urinary clearance of iodine and further increase the risk of hypothyroidism, and the association between impaired renal function and hypothyroidism in infants with CHD has also not been well-studied. (medscape.com)
Implications1
- This paper discusses recent studies which demonstrate other functions of the LAA, with potential therapeutic implications. (medscape.com)