Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms, Stages, & Classification - The ...
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Congestive heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that impacts millions of people. However, patients with congestive heart failure may be asymptomatic until functional remodeling of the heart occurs. 1 In addition, heart failure is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, particularly in older adults. 2 To help health care providers increase patient awareness, this article covers ...
HS-CRP: High Sensitivity CRP (C-reactive Protein)
WEBNov 17, 2022 · C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein produced in the liver as part of the body’s natural inflammatory response. 1,2 It is produced in greater volumes when inflammatory conditions are present, with high concentrations indicating more serious inflammation of the patient’s system. 1 CRP tests, which measure the concentration of CRP in blood plasma, are a useful non-specific ...
Hypertensive Crisis, Urgency, & Emergency - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBUpdated: 05/20/2024. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure (systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg). 1 Without immediate intervention, severe cases can be fatal. 1 There are 2 types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. 1 A hypertensive urgency is a severe elevation in blood pressure in an otherwise stable patient who does ...
FFR: Fractional Flow Reserve - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · FFR Definition & Description. FFR is defined as ratio of pressure measured in coronary segment distal to stenosis (Pd) and pressure measured proximal to stenosis, usually aortic pressure (Pa) or pressure measured in healthy proximal coronary segment. Fractional flow reserve formula is FFR = Pd/Pa. 3 FFR …
PCI vs CABG - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are two options for the treatment and management of coronary artery disease. Advancements in imaging techniques, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, intravascular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography, have improved the detection of patients’ needs for PCI vs CABG interventions.
How Long to Discontinue Apixaban for Optimal Concentration …
WEBDecember 30, 2021. Patients achieved optimal serum apixaban levels when discontinuing use 60 hours or more prior to invasive or major surgery, according to clinical trial results published in Vascular Medicine. Apixaban Discontinuation for Invasive Or major Surgical procedures (ADIOS) (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02935751) was a single ...
Wide Complex Tachycardia - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Wide complex tachycardia (WCT) is a general term describing a group of conditions that present with an accelerated heart rhythm, specifically a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (bpm) and a QRS duration of more than 120 milliseconds. WCT can be loosely divided into 2 types: ventricular tachycardia (VT) …
Atrial Tachycardia: Diagnosis - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Atrial tachycardia is a type of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PVST), a group of arrhythmias that originate above the atrioventricular junction. Atrial tachycardia can occur after an ablation for the management of atrial fibrillation. Patients presenting with atrial tachycardia may experience palpitations, lightheadedness, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
Elevated RDW Associated With Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart …
WEBJanuary 23, 2019. Red cell distribution width (RDW) is strongly associated with multiple cardiopulmonary conditions including pulmonary arterial hypertension, congestive heart failure, and chronic pulmonary heart disease, according to study results published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 1. RDW is a prognostic factor in many ...
Drugs for Atrial Arrhythmia - The Cardiology Advisor
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Stroke prevention: reduces risk of forming blood clots. Anticoagulants: warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban. Heart rate control: lowers the heart rate by inhibiting the effects of stress hormones on your heart and blood vessels. Beta-blockers: atenolol, metoprolol tartrate, propranolol. Calcium channel blockers: Diltiazem, verapamil.
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