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Complications of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Christina M. Ghaly-Wilson University of San Diego Complications of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Monica Suarez is a 20-year-old Hispanic female, who suffers from a failing Fontan procedure performed as surgical palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). She is currently managed outpatient through biannual visits to her pediatric cardiologist and thrice weekly visits from home care. Monica has an extensive cardiac history involving

pharmacological classes: calcium channel blockers, prostacyclins including synthetic prostacyclins and prostacyclin analogues, endothelin receptor antagonists, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors. While pharmacologic therapies are the mainstay of treatment, heart and, or lung transplant maybe available for a specific subtype of PH, primary PH. Organ transplant is

resistance in your body is high, excessive cholesterol and fat consumption will increase chances of heart diseases more. These factors lead to accumulation of blood clots and damaged arteries which increase blood pressure and decrease blood flow to your heart that is beyond what aspirin can regulate. 66 words You did not experience a heart attack as the test for CKMB which detects signs of heart attack was in normal range. Your chest pain disappearing within 10 minutes and assured the circulation

Introduction Our body system is not immune to pathological deficiencies. There exist numerous identified pathologies which compromise the regular functioning of a heart, but all heart-related pathologies are narrowed to a single condition known as Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). This is the term properly used in reference to the different identified clinical entities threatening the cardiovascular system. ACS is the result of the progressive or complete sudden blocking of the arteries or veins;

Cardiac artery disease and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with stent placement Suzanne A. Newhall DeSales University Abstract Do not indent this section. Cardiac artery disease and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with stent placement This paper will start with introductory material. Indent paragraphs in the body of the paper. Review of the patient’s chief complaint, and pertinent medical/surgical history The patient was a 57-year-old married man living

Post Cardiac Transplant: The Denervated Heart Wilbur J. Thomas III The University of Southern Mississippi Outline I. Introduction to Cardiac Denervation Post Transplant A. Overview of Cardiac Denervation Post transplant B. Thesis Statement: Knowing that after any cardiac transplant surgery the new heart is completely denervated from all sympathetic and parasympathetic activity, limiting ones standard of living due to a null HR response to exercise, lack of angina, and a decrease in normal

The heart is the human’s central blood pump, a motor which through arteries, veins and capillaries supplies blood to every part of the body, including the heart itself for correct functioning. Failure to deliver blood to different limbs and organs (excluding the brain) at any particular time can result in pain, numbness or loss of function for some time. However, failure to deliver blood to the heart itself, compromises its correct functioning and could result in a myocardial infarction (heart attack)

disease include congenital heart disease, rheumatic fever, and radiation. Patients with increased age, increased low density lipoprotein (LDL), increased lipoprotein A, hypertension, and smoking history have a higher risk of developing a stenotic valve. Patients suffering from aortic stenosis often are asymptotic until more of the advanced symptoms develop. At this time, they may present the “classic triad symptoms,” which include (1) angina, (2) syncope, and (3) heart failure. There are also some

Purpose: Air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal consequence of air entering the vascular system. It can result from a wide range of procedures, including those related to vascular access in interventional radiology, in addition to open surgical procedures. We set out to review all cases of air embolism at our institution over a 25-year period, including analysis of cause, clinical signs and symptoms, treatment and prognosis. Materials and Methods: Institutional board review for this retrospective

constantly being pumped to and from the heart through arteries and veins, respectively. Oxygen, nutrients, water, wastes are just some of the substances moving throughout the body via the blood vessels. Because this system is very complex, many issues can occur which inhibit the cardiovascular system from doing its job. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a category of diseases that relate to the heart and blood vessels. The most common form of CVD is coronary heart disease and involves the buildup plaque