• We looked through their echo study in detail including their ejection function, Left atrial size, Right ventricular dysfunction any significant valvular disease. (pulsus.com)
  • Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction are important mechanisms of ventricular remodeling, predisposed to the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) in type 2 diabetes mellitus. (mdpi.com)
  • The association between increased arterial stiffness and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) may be influenced by left ventricular performance. (medsci.org)
  • brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, P wave dispersion, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. (medsci.org)
  • The cardiac mortality and morbidity were increased in heart failure patients with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) [ 1 , 2 ]. (medsci.org)
  • These alterations promote ventricular stiffness and loss of compliance (diastolic dysfunction). (vin.com)
  • The relationship between tachycardia and a reversible decline in left ventricular dysfunction was first described by Phillips and Levine in 1949 [1] . (wikidoc.org)
  • Left ventricular dysfunction/dilatation (4-5), PHT (6) and AF (7) are each a predictor of poor outcome under medical management and are triggers to prompt surgery without further delay, even if actual repair is unlikely. (escardio.org)
  • The Fontan circulation has burdens of multisystem abnormalities, including ventricular dysfunction (72%), dysrhythmias (40%) and renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal and pulmonary complications. (uwi.edu)
  • The authors conclude that subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in psoriasis is linked with the inflammatory upregulation, and enhanced profibrotic activity may be reflected by elevated serum Gal-3. (dermcast.tv)
  • There is limited knowledge of the geometrical rearrangements of the ventricle volumes over size of the left atrium and their connections with systolic dysfunction and existence of LGE. (kbco.hr)
  • If additional risk factors for thromboembolism are present (AF, previous thromboembolism, left ventricular dysfunction), a target INR of 2.5 (range, 2 to 3) is recommended. (druglib.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)
  • Left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction is known as an early marker of myocardial alterations in patients with diabetes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Because microvascular disease has been regarded as an important cause of heart failure or diastolic dysfunction in diabetic patients, we tested the hypothesis that coronary flow reserve (CFR), which reflects coronary microvascular function, is associated with LV diastolic dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, left atrial enlargement, and increased left ventricular mass index (LVMI) were more prevalent among the patients with CLD compared to controls (P (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: The study demonstrated increased left atrial diameter, increased LVMI associated with diastolic dysfunction, and preserved systolic function at rest among CLD patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Left ventricular wall thickness is consistent with mild concentric hypertrophy. (medhelp.org)
  • Hearts from cats with ventricular hypertrophy (HCM), and restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) are affected by complex intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect left ventricular diastolic performance. (vin.com)
  • We report a Chinese man with MM accompanied with both acute right heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Based on these findings, we diagnosed the patient as a case of MM. Echocardiography revealed right heart enlargement, pulmonary hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and thickening of the main pulmonary artery and its branches. (biomedcentral.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)
  • Here we report a case of MM which presented with reversible cardiac function impairment and left ventricular hypertrophy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All 3 patients of Group III had ventricular arrhythmia (ventricular tachycardias, coupled premature ventricular contractions and multifocal premature ventricular contractions, respectively), and 2 of them had asymmetric septal hypertrophy. (nih.gov)
  • 6 patients (2 of Group I and 4 of Group II) were complicated by left ventricular dilatation, simulating dilated cardiomyopathy, and 3 (one of Group II and 2 of Group III) showed asymmetric septal hypertrophy, simulating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (nih.gov)
  • 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)
  • The mean values of right ventricular fractional area change (RVFAC), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), right ventricular ejection fraction (RVEF), right myocardial performance index (RMPI), and tricuspid annular plane systolic speed (S') were compared between patients after COVID-19 rehabilitation and healthy subjects. (hindawi.com)
  • 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)
  • Patients with atrial fibrillation and a very low left ventricular ejection fraction can be presumptively diagnosed as having an primary idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy with secondary atrial fibrillation . (wikidoc.org)
  • 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)
  • Right heart ventricular angiography is a test that images the right chambers (atrium and ventricle) of the heart. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, transthoracic is often superior to transesophageal for visualization of the apex of the left ventricle (e.g., left ventricular thrombus) and visualization of the ventricular size of mechanical valves. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wall motion was evaluated in the anterior, septal, apical, inferior and lateral portions of the left ventricle and compared to echo findings. (karger.com)
  • Echocardiographic parameters can not only estimate the hemodynamic status of patients but also measure the diameter of the pulmonary artery, the size, and the overall motion status of the right ventricle to assess the right ventricular function of patients [ 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • We are using cardiac ultrasound during exercise to determine whether high intensity interval training exercise can improve the function of the diabetic left ventricle and 'normalise' the response of the diabetic heart to vigorous exercise. (otago.ac.nz)
  • Supportive agents such as ACE inhibitors / angiotensin receptor blockers are of benefit to try to prevent remodeling of the left ventricle . (wikidoc.org)
  • Treatment with sotatercept for 24 weeks significantly reduced right heart size and improved right ventricle (RV) function and haemodynamic status in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). (ersjournals.com)
  • Her survival and function was secondary to an innate large atrial and ventricular communication with normal left ventricle, mitral, aortic and pulmonary valves, indicating Fontan may not be needed in all structural anatomic cases of tricuspid atresia. (uwi.edu)
  • The net effect is an increased volume load on the left ventricle, and the presentation depends on the rapidity with which the lesion develops. (health.am)
  • Systolic function of the left ventricle was similar in the two arms. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mitral regurgitation (MR) is incompetency of the mitral valve causing flow from the left ventricle (LV) into the left atrium during ventricular systole. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Common causes of chronic mitral regurgitation are intrinsic valve pathology (primary MR) or distortion of a normal valve by dilatation and impairment of the left ventricle and/or the mitral annulus (secondary MR). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Secondary (functional) MR occurs when disease of the left ventricle or atrium impairs valve function. (msdmanuals.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)
  • Coronary sinus, normally located between the LEFT ATRIUM and LEFT VENTRICLE on the posterior surface of the heart, can serve as an anatomical reference for cardiac procedures. (bvsalud.org)
  • When alterations in diastolic function lead to increased left ventricular filling pressure and mean left atrial pressure, congestive heart failure may result. (vin.com)
  • While working at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mitchell conducted research that overturned traditional thinking on differences between mean left atrial pressure and left ventricular end diastolic pressure, which revealed the transport function of the atrium. (newswise.com)
  • Screening patients by means of baPWV and PWDC might help identify the high risk group of elevated left ventricular filling pressure and LVDD. (medsci.org)
  • PATIENTS--16 patients undergoing cardioversion of atrial fibrillation in whom sinus rhythm had persisted for 24 hours or more. (bmj.com)
  • The clinical presentation of patients with a ventricular septal defect varies according to the size of the defect and the pulmonary blood flow and pressure. (medscape.com)
  • 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)
  • Sotalol is a potent antiarrhythmic often used in patients with atrial fibrillation. (annals.edu.sg)
  • However, it has been associated with a risk of provoking other potentially dangerous arrhythmias, especially if used in high doses and in patients with uncorrected electrolyte imbalance or impaired renal and cardiac function. (annals.edu.sg)
  • We present 4 patients with atrial fibrillation treated with sotalol who developed torsade de pointes due to marked prolongation of the QT interval. (annals.edu.sg)
  • Specific projects of research include electromechanical modelling, effect of exercise on cardiac pathologies such as ARVC or deformation imaging analysis in atrial fibrillation patients. (escardio.org)
  • A very little is known about the medical comorbidities and function status of these patients. (pulsus.com)
  • We retrospectively reviewed the case notes of all those patients with atrial fibrillation. (pulsus.com)
  • To evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of a new, ultraportable 2D echo device to detect regional left ventricular wall motion abnormalities, 55 patients underwent an echocardiographic exam at the bedside prior to cardiac catheterization. (karger.com)
  • Left ventricular cineangiograms were obtained in biplane (60°LAO and 30° RAO) in 52 patients and in single plane (30° RAO) in 3 patients. (karger.com)
  • This research was aimed at exploring the changes in right ventricular function in patients after the recovery of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) under echocardiography and providing a reference for the rehabilitation and treatment of COVID-19 patients. (hindawi.com)
  • Right ventricular function between patients after COVID-19 rehabilitation and healthy people was compared. (hindawi.com)
  • In summary, COVID-19 had no substantial effect on right ventricular function and better recovery in patients. (hindawi.com)
  • 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)
  • Amiodarone HCl injection is indicated for initiation of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia in patients refractory to other therapy. (druglib.com)
  • Amiodarone significantly decreases atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer. (druglib.com)
  • These changes in heart function occur early on in the progression of diabetes, putting patients with diabetes at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart failure. (otago.ac.nz)
  • To understand why, we will compare the function of individual human right atrial and left ventricular cardiac cells (cardiomyocytes) from coronary bypass patients who have diabetes and those who do not. (otago.ac.nz)
  • Following aggressive rate control (pharmacologic and conversion of rhythm) in 10 patients initially diagnosed as having an idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy , there was an improvement in left ventricular function at 30 months [7] . (wikidoc.org)
  • The rationale behind early repair in these instances is to treat severe MR before pathological changes have occurred thus preserving patients in a state of normal ventricular and atrial chambers, normal rhythm (i.e. no persistent or permanent disturbances) and good long-term valve function, the aim being to ultimately ensure a survival rate and quality of life identical to the matched population. (escardio.org)
  • Not only is the risk of death in patients with AF twice that of patients without AF, but AF can result in myocardial ischemia or even infarction, heart failure exacerbation, and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy if the ventricular rate is not well-controlled. (ahrq.gov)
  • The 2011 Focused Update on the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation-by the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), the AHA, and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)-addressed the issue of strict versus lenient rate control in patients with AF. (ahrq.gov)
  • Chez les patients hypertendus, le taux de mortalité était plus élevé uniquement chez les patients admis pour un infarctus du myocarde avec sus-décalage du segment ST. Après ajustement des résultats en fonction des variables de référence, l'hypertension s'est révélé être un facteur prédictif indépendant de l'insuffisance cardiaque (OR = 1,31) et de l'accident vasculaire cérébral (OR = 2,47). (who.int)
  • This property accounts for the ability of verapamil hydrochloride to slow the ventricular rate in patients with chronic atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation. (nih.gov)
  • Patients of Group I (2 cases) had a marked left ventricular dilatation and a poor left ventricular function just before death. (nih.gov)
  • Patients of Group II (5 cases) had left ventricular and left atrial dilatation, and 2 of them had serious ventricular arrhythmias. (nih.gov)
  • To investigate the relationship between post-transplant kidney function and echocardiographic measures in patients with normal/preserved pre-transplant cardiac structure and function. (ima.org.il)
  • The patients were evaluated by echocardiography before and after transplantation, and the relation between allograft function and echocardiographic changes was evaluated. (ima.org.il)
  • In contrast, in patients with preserved kidney function, there was a significant reduction in both LV diameter and arterial pulmonary systolic pressure. (ima.org.il)
  • 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)
  • The study sought to assess the serum concentration of Gal-3 and investigate the relationship of Gal-3 with inflammatory activation and LV systolic and diastolic function in patients with psoriasis. (dermcast.tv)
  • In addition, patients with psoriasis had a significantly lower left ventricular GLS (reflecting myocardial contractility) than the group of healthy controls. (dermcast.tv)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Left atrial function assessed by left atrial strain in patients with left circumflex branch culprit acute myocardial infarction. (bvsalud.org)
  • We hypothesized that LA function would be further decreased in AMI patients with a culprit lesion in the left circumflex branch (LCX). (bvsalud.org)
  • In patients with non-valvular AF that is persistent or paroxysmal and at high risk of stroke (i.e., having any of the following features: prior ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, or systemic embolism, or 2 of the following risk factors: age greater than 75 years, moderately or severely impaired left ventricular systolic function and/or heart failure, history of hypertension, or diabetes mellitus), long-term anticoagulation with warfarin is recommended. (druglib.com)
  • In patients with non-valvular AF that is persistent or paroxysmal and at an intermediate risk of ischemic stroke (i.e., having 1 of the following risk factors: age greater than 75 years, moderately or severely impaired left ventricular systolic function and/or heart failure, history of hypertension, or diabetes mellitus), long-term anticoagulation with warfarin is recommended. (druglib.com)
  • For patients with a bileaflet mechanical valve or a Medtronic Hall (Minneapolis, MN) tilting disk valve in the aortic position who are in sinus rhythm and without left atrial enlargement, therapy with warfarin to a target INR of 2.5 (range, 2 to 3) is recommended. (druglib.com)
  • Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that CFR assessed by transthoracic echocardiography is associated with LV diastolic function in patients with type 2 diabetes without a history of heart failure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of the study was to evaluate the left atrial and ventricular geometry, systolic and diastolic functions in patients with CLD. (bvsalud.org)
  • Prognosis depends on LV function and etiology, severity, and duration of MR. Patients with mild, asymptomatic MR may be monitored, but progressive or symptomatic MR requires mitral valve repair or replacement. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the light of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST) which suggested that class I antiarrhythmics may be linked to an increase in mortality, attention has been turned towards the use of class III drugs for the management of both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. (annals.edu.sg)
  • Amiodarone injection should be used for acute treatment until the patient's ventricular arrhythmias are stabilized. (druglib.com)
  • A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a defect in the interventricular septum, which is composed of muscular and membranous segments. (medscape.com)
  • Ventricular septal defect (VSD) as seen by means of color Doppler echocardiography. (medscape.com)
  • The 2D echocardiogram shows the position and size of the ventricular septal defect. (medscape.com)
  • Although the membrane is called a ventricular septal aneurysm, it consists of tricuspid valve tissue. (medscape.com)
  • If bubbles appear in the left heart, it may indicate a shunt, such as a patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect or arteriovenous malformations in the lungs. (wikipedia.org)
  • One or two of the aortic cusps may be seen to be protruding through the defect into the right ventricular outflow tract. (medscape.com)
  • 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 clinical presentation of AF spans the entire spectrum from asymptomatic AF with rapid ventricular response to cardiogenic shock or devastating cerebrovascular accident (CVA). (medscape.com)
  • Inside the hospital's Emergency Department, an electrocardiogram (EKG) showed the Trainee was suffering from a heart attack and a cardiac arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response). (cdc.gov)
  • Although left atrium (LA) has played an important role in diastole , ischemic insult of atrium in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has not been clearly evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • Left ventricular (LV) function was reduced, and cardiac mechanics by 2-dimensional speckle-tracking strain was markedly abnormal, suggesting a more diffuse myocardial process. (ama-assn.org)
  • ischemic chronic secondary MR) or intrinsic myocardial disease (nonischemic chronic secondary MR). An increasingly recognized mechanism of secondary mitral regurgitation is atrial functional mitral regurgitation. (msdmanuals.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)
  • Thus, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was pursued, which noted a 4-cm-wide, heterogeneous, irregular, echogenic mass infiltrating the right atrial lateral free wall and protruding into the right atrium. (acc.org)
  • Echocardiography is one of the most commonly used examination methods to assess cardiac structure and function and plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, disease evaluation, and prognosis evaluation of cardiovascular diseases [ 11 , 12 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • 14 ] analyzed the potential role of echocardiography in the current critical period and short and long term of COVID-19 and found that echocardiography has an important role in the assessment of cardiac function in COVID-19. (hindawi.com)
  • Echocardiography is the gold standard for assessing cardiac structure and function. (vin.com)
  • 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)
  • Echocardiography was performed to evaluate left ventricular diastolic function, LA volume, and LA function. (bvsalud.org)
  • 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)
  • Transthoracic Doppler echocardiography was performed that included pulsed tissue Doppler of the mitral annulus and CFR of the left anterior descending artery (induced by adenosine 0.14 mg/kg/min). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Even under medical management, the severity of MR itself (28), dilatation of the left atrium (volume index ≥ 60 ml/m²) (29), elevated BNP levels (30), reduced functional capacity (31) and exercise induced pulmonary hypertension (≥60 mm Hg) (32) are associated with significant risk. (escardio.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • In July 2019, he had undergone ablation for atrial flutter. (smj.org.sg)
  • It helps the cardiologist determine the size and shape of the heart's chambers and evaluate their function as well as the function of the tricuspid and pulmonary valves. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A TTE is a clinical tool to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. (wikipedia.org)
  • and to evaluate the function of the affected vessels using intracoronary infusions of acetylcholine and isosorbide dinitrate. (bmj.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)
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed a more extensive infiltrative mass in the left atrioventricular (AV) groove with extension into the right and LV myocardium and coronary sinus, contiguous with the mass seen by echocardiogram. (ama-assn.org)
  • 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)
  • OBJECTIVES: This randomized double-blind study compared the efficacy and safety of intravenous vernakalant and amiodarone for the acute conversion of recent-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). (druglib.com)
  • In acute regurgitation, left atrial pressure rises abruptly, leading to pulmonary edema if severe. (health.am)
  • A middle-aged man presented with acute pulmonary embolism, multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and a 4.5 × 3.6 × 3.1-cm pedunculated right atrial mass attached to the interatrial septum near the fossa ovalis. (ama-assn.org)
  • He underwent emergent cardiac catheterization which revealed an acute thrombus completely occluding his left main coronary artery. (cdc.gov)
  • In large VSDs, the chest radiograph shows gross cardiomegaly with prominence of both ventricles, the left atrium, and the pulmonary artery. (medscape.com)
  • Cardiac sarcomas usually originate in the right atrium, and cardiac myxomas are more common in the left atrium. (acc.org)
  • During left ventricular systole, the mitral leaflets do not close normally, and blood is ejected into the left atrium as well as through the aortic valve. (health.am)
  • When it is chronic, the left atrium enlarges progressively, but the pressure in pulmonary veins and capillaries rises only transiently during exertion. (health.am)
  • The left atrium (LA) plays an integral role in cardiac performance by modulating left ventricular (LV) filling with its reservoir, conduit, and contractile functions [ 1 ] . (researchsquare.com)
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a billowing of mitral valve leaflets into the left atrium during systole. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hemodynamically, left ventricular volume overload may ultimately lead to left ventricular failure and reduced cardiac output, but for many years the left ventricular end- diastolic pressure and the cardiac output may be normal at rest, even with considerable increase in left ventricular volume. (health.am)
  • Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy is a decline in left ventricular function and left ventricular dilation as a result of chronic or frequently recurring paroxysmal tachycardia. (wikidoc.org)
  • Animal models demonstrate that sustained atrial or ventricular pacing results in dilation of all four cardiac chambers with thinning of the left and right ventricular walls. (wikidoc.org)
  • Ventricular impairment and dilation displace the papillary muscles outward, which tether the otherwise normal leaflets and prevent them from closing fully. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The total motion of the tricuspid and mitral annulus was subnormal and there was no identifiable atrial component. (bmj.com)
  • Mitral valve repair is often recommended in severe mitral regurgitation however absence of symptoms and episodes of atrial fibrillation, a preserved left ventricular function and normal pulmonary artery pressure either warrant early repair or watchful waiting depending on 1) the patient's characteristics, 2) surgical risk, 3) likelihood of an effective and durable repair and 4) local expertise. (escardio.org)
  • Cardiac tumors, chiefly left atrial myxoma, are a rare cause of mitral regurgitation. (health.am)
  • Mitral regurgitation leads to left atrial enlargement and may cause subsequent atrial fibrillation. (health.am)
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) provide a shock or pacing therapy to bring back a normal heart beat when a patient experiences a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm such as ventricular tachycardia (VT). (druglib.com)
  • The tachycardia can either be an atrial tachycardia or a ventricular tachycarrhythmia. (wikidoc.org)
  • Besides age and gender, diagnosis of MFS, diastolic function (e′ and E/e′), Z-Score of aortic diameter, and left ventricular size were identified as significant independent parameters with impact on NT-proBNP levels. (scipedia.com)
  • 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)
  • However, much less data are available regarding direct relationship between LA size and its phasic function for there is currently no recognized 'gold' standard method in LA function assessment [ 15 ] . (researchsquare.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)
  • This test may be combined with coronary angiography and left heart catheterization. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This result suggests a possible link between coronary microvascular disease and LV diastolic function in these subjects. (biomedcentral.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)
  • 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)
  • The post-transplantation estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was directly correlated with left ventricular (LV) systolic function and inversely correlated with LV dimensions, LV wall thickness, left atrial diameter, and estimated systolic pulmonary arterial pressure. (ima.org.il)
  • There was a similar time course for the amplitude of annulus atrial components, an increased systolic component of venous inflow, an increased A wave velocity, and a decreased E/A ratio of the transvalvar velocity curves. (bmj.com)
  • Verapamil hydrochloride does not alter the normal atrial action potential or intraventricular conduction time, but in depressed atrial fibers it decreases amplitude, velocity of depolarization, and conduction velocity. (nih.gov)
  • After adjustment for hemoglobin concentration, systolic blood pressure and left ventricular diastolic function, a 2 SD increase in the hemolytic index was associated with a 4.5-fold increase in the odds of elevated jet velocity ( p =0.009) and oxygen saturation ≤98% with a 3.2-fold increase ( p =0.028). (haematologica.org)
  • The ratio of mitral velocity to early diastolic velocity of the mitral annulus (E/e′) was used as a surrogate marker of diastolic function. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Background: Impairment of systolic function and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) are well-known negative prognostic markers in non-ischemic cardiomyopathies (NICMPs). (kbco.hr)
  • Muscle biopsy of left lateral thigh revealed 8% ragged red fibers (RRF) and 42% COX-negative fibers. (biomedcentral.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)
  • x-ray shows left atrial and ventricular enlargement. (health.am)
  • the degree of left ventricular enlargement usually reflects the severity of regurgitation. (health.am)
  • TTE in adults is also of limited use for the structures at the back of the heart, such as the left atrial appendage. (wikipedia.org)
  • The diagnosis should be suspected if a patient was known to have normal LV function who sustains a decline in the setting of recurrent, paroxysmal or a chronic tachyarrhythmia. (wikidoc.org)
  • P wave dispersion is not only a significant determinant of left ventricular performance, but is also correlated with LVDD. (medsci.org)
  • The combination of an atrial arrhythmia, jaundice and splenomegaly suggests alcoholism. (manualofmedicine.com)
  • The mass had multiple mobile, finger-like projections floating in the atrial cavity (Figures 6-7). (acc.org)
  • Normal left ventricular cavity size noted. (medhelp.org)
  • Normal right ventricular cavity size and systolic function noted. (medhelp.org)
  • Normal left atrial cavity size noted. (medhelp.org)
  • Normal right atrial cavity size noted. (medhelp.org)
  • The clinical significance of the VSD depends on its size and location, the level of pulmonary pressure, and the left ventricular (LV) outflow resistance associated with the VSD. (medscape.com)
  • Introduction: Atrial fibrillation is a very common clinical problem. (pulsus.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)
  • 13 However, since the development of the ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines many additional studies have been published on the comparative safety and effectiveness of the different available medications used for ventricular rate control in clinical practice. (ahrq.gov)
  • 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)