All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 22, 2024

If it is severe enough to compress the heart, it prevents proper filling of the heart and blood pressure falls. Ultrasound image of the heart – echocardiogram, showing fluid collection around the heart, marked as PE, short for pericardial effusion.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 12, 2024

Heart Health: Understanding and Diagnosing Disease by Leveraging Echocardiograms was aimed to raise awareness and estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors among members of the United States, National Football League Alumni Association and their family members through education and screening events.

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Open Heart

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Methods Patients with ≥moderate TR on echocardiogram between January 2005 and December 2016 were retrospectively included. Furthermore, the top 10 features contributing to these predictions varied slightly with the CCI group, the top features included heart rate, right ventricular systolic pressure, blood pressure, diuretic use and age.

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Open Heart

MARCH 30, 2022

Results 2011/2012 patients were older than those diagnosed a decade before, with lower blood pressure and cholesterol but more comorbidity and healthcare contacts. Survival rates since diagnosis were described using Kaplan-Meier plots. Compliance with national guidelines was summarised. to 19.3%, and specialist referral rose from 7.2%

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Heart BMJ

MARCH 22, 2024

On examination, the pulse rate was around 190 beats/min with a systolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg. The two-dimensional (2D) transthoracic echocardiogram revealed left ventricular ejection fraction of 40%. History was negative for any cardiac disorders in the past.

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AMS Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Echocardiogram : Uses sound waves to create images of your heart. Blood tests : Measure cholesterol levels, blood sugar and other markers of heart health. It typically includes a physical examination, medical history review and diagnostic tests. Stress test : Assesses your heart’s function under stress.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Her systolic blood pressure at the dentist was over 200 mm Hg. She was given nitroglycerin which improved her blood pressure, and she completed the procedure. The neighbor recorded a systolic blood pressure again above 200 mm Hg and advised her to come to the ED to address her symptoms. Her arm pain abated.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

He presented to the Emergency Department with a blood pressure of 111/66 and a pulse of 117. After stabilization, old EKGs and an old echocardiogram were found, with the ECGs demonstrating old inferior MI with persistent ST elevation (LV aneurysm morphology) and the echo showing diastolic dyskinesis. He had this ECG recorded.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Additionally, coronavirus infection affects blood vessels, leading to inflammation, clotting, and potential compromise of blood flow to the heart. Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. Can COVID-19 symptoms mimic a heart attack?

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DAIC

APRIL 8, 2024

It is primarily assessed in terms of left ventricle ejection fraction, which is the proportion of blood pushed out of the heart’s left ventricle with each heartbeat. Beta blockers lower blood pressure by inhibiting certain hormones, such as adrenaline, that speed up the heart. Over a median follow-up period of 3.5

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Despite his large clot burden, there was absence of obstructive shock.Transthoracic Echocardiogram and bilateral duplex venous ultrasound were obtained to evaluate for right heart strain and clot burden. He was administered a therapeutic dose of low-molecular weight heparin and transferred to the ICU.

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GEMMS

MAY 22, 2024

Traditional tools like stethoscopes, blood pressure gauges, and electrocardiograms (ECG) are fundamental for standard diagnostic practices. This transformation extends to the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms developed by startups, which analyze medical imaging data such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI scans.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

On arrival, blood pressure was 165/94 mmHg and blood glucose was 108 mg/dL. Remaining work‐up including A1c, LDL, urine drug screen, EKG, transthoracic echocardiogram, and telemetry was unrevealing other than for an LDL of 152. His NIHSS was 6. His neurologic exam was grossly similar to that documented 19 months ago.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 25, 2024

An unfilled heart is not able to pump out blood well and the blood pressure falls. When the quantity is large enough to compress the heart, the person may feel breathless or dizzy because of a fall in blood pressure. Sometimes mild pericardial effusion may be detected by an echocardiogram done for other causes.

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 1, 2017

Echocardiogram is indicated (Correct) C. Start aspirin and Plavix Correct answer: (B) (B) Echocardiogram is indicated. Lungs are clear and there is no elevation in jugular venous pressure. Blood pressure is within the goal as well. No further workup is indicated B. Start furosemide for diuresis D.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 2, 2024

Systemic vascular resistance falls, but slight to moderate increase in blood pressure can occur due to the increased cardiac output. But there is significant rise in blood pressure leading to pressure overload to the left ventricle. Effect of exercise on right ventricle.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

AUGUST 31, 2022

Dysrhythmias are more likely in patients who are older and sicker with a larger burden of comorbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea and vascular disease. There are two other important points to note. Most dysrhythmias once identified are easily treatable.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

He visited an outpatient clinic for it and an echocardiogram and exercise stress test was normal. Blood pressure: 130/80 mmHg, heart rate: 45/min, respiratory rate: 18/min, SaO2: %98, body temperature: normal. He has 40 packs-year of smoking history. There was no premature cardiovascular diseases or sudden death in his family.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49. His echocardiogram showed normal wall motion. [link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 12, 2013

Blood pressure was 215/124 and HR 115 (on metoprolol). Not all such ECGs represent anatomic aneurysms (on echo this is "diastolic dyskinesis"), but do generally represent an area of dense akinesis on echocardiogram. He was in distress, diaphoretic, with signficant work of breathing.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The initial blood pressure was 80/palp with a heart rate of 104, respirations 20, oxygen saturations of 94% and a finger stick blood glucose of 268. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure. Aortic angiogram did not reveal aortic dissection.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It is also very important to mention a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, family history of premature heart disease, stroke or even sudden death. When the doctor is examining the patient, it is important that he feels the pulses in both hands and measures the blood pressure in both arms.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Infections and inflammation of the heart eg myocarditis will cause acute inflammation of the heart and therefore may compromise the pumping ability of the heart Conditions such as high blood pressure will make the heart work harder and as it does so it will become more muscular.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Blood pressure was normal (109/83). I have ordered an echocardiogram which will be done today, after that patient can be discharged to home with follow-up in 2 to 3 months." A 30-something was in the ED for some minor trauma when he was noted to have a fast heart rate. He acknowledged that he had palpitations. Learning points 1.

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Open Heart

JANUARY 21, 2022

Study participants underwent a comprehensive two-dimensional echocardiogram and laboratory testing. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were within the normal range and comparable between the two groups. Results The mean (SD) age in the HIV-positive group was 42.9 (8.6) years compared with 42.1

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Any ED systolic blood pressure less than 90 or greater than 180 mm Hg (+1) 4. The cost per test affecting diagnosis or management was highest for electroencephalography ($32,973), CT ($24,881), and cardiac enzymes ($22,397) and lowest for postural blood pressure ($17-$20). h/o heart disease (+1) 3.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Her blood pressure on arrival was 153/69. More troponin values were measured at the cardiac center: 2327- 267 ng/L 0821- 355 ng/L 1108- 305 ng/L An echocardiogram on day three of the patients admission showed an ejection fraction of 46% with abnormal basal inferior and basal lateral segments, and severe aortic stenosis.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this study of consecutive patients with LBBB who were hospitalized and had an echocardiogram, a QRS duration less than 170 ms (n = 262), vs. greater than 170 ms (n = 38), was associated with a significantly better ejection fraction (36% vs. 24%). So indeed the QRS is approximately 200 ms. Comment: What is the normal QRS duration in LBBB?

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