Pericardium

The pericardium, is a double-layered, closed sac that surrounds the heart. It consists of a tough fibrous connective tissue outer layer known as fibrous pericardium. The thin, transparent, inner layer called the serous pericardium, contains two inner layers. The lining of the fibrous pericardium called the parietal pericardium and usually measures 2mm in thickness. The layer lining the heart organ is known as visceral pericardium; also the epicardium. And the cavity between the parietal and visceral

postpericardiotomy syndrome, post-traumatic pericarditis, post-myocardial infarction syndrome, and Dressler’s syndrome. The first case was described by Dressler after a myocardial infarction in 1956. This syndrome can occur after any type of injury to the pericardium and results in cardiac injury that can lead to further complications. It is important for all nurses to know the signs, symptoms, and treatment of this syndrome in order to provide the best care to their clients. The following report will provide

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The patient's comorbidities include Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CAD, and GERD. The patient had a CABG operation a few days back from admission day on 4-10-2017. In addition to the CABG surgery, other procedures such as TEE, cardiopulmonary bypass, vein harvest, and a thoracotomy with a chest tube and JP drain. Significant surgical procedures also include angioplasty and left and right knee arthroplasty. Few days back, the patient had a CABG surgery and was send home under stable conditions. Family

MRI of normal pericardium: Normal pericardium is seen as smooth, curvilinear structure on either side by high-signal epicardial and mediastinal fat. MRI role in constrictive pericarditis: Constriction is caused by thickened ,calcified or fibrotic, non elastic pericardium that impairs left ventricle diastolic filling and results in elevated systemic venous pressure and low cardiac output.Constiction is slow in process(3-12 months).MRI is used to differentiate constriction from restrictive cardiomyopathy

Arties carry blood away from the heart and veins return blood to the heart. The pericardial sac is also known as the fibrous pericardium, which surrounds the heart. It consists of a dense network of collagen fibers, stabilizes the position of the heart and connected to the vessels within the mediastinum. The pericardium has subdivided into two portions of the visceral pericardium

sac-like membrane surrounding the heart, called the pericardium, becomes irritated and inflamed. It could arise from a previous illness or it could develop as a surgical disorder. Acute pericarditis develops suddenly and could last for several months. Constrictive pericarditis occurs when the two layers of the pericardium fuse together and become fibrous, compressing the heart. This limits the diastolic filling of the ventricles. The pericardium is composed of an inner and outer layer. Normally, a

best practices, references are required. We reserve the right to request additional references. References and resources used: Pericarditis Pericarditis is swelling (inflammation) of the pericardium. The pericardium is a thin, double-layered, fluid-filled tissue sac that surrounds the heart. The pericardium holds the heart in the chest cavity and keeps the heart from expanding too much. There are different types of this condition, including: • Acute pericarditis. Inflammation can develop suddenly

1 Biomaterial Analysis of the Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve Paul Borowick Grant Gangeness Shawn Hong Alex Nelson Contact info borow069@umn.edu gange024@umn.edu hongx079@umn.edu nels8100@umn.edu BMEN 3311: Biomaterials Date May 8, 2015 Professor Wei Shen 2 General Description of Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), or Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), is a relatively new surgical procedure to combat aortic stenosis

stronger . The left lung is smaller than the right lung because the heart occupies more of the left hemithorax. The heart is fed by the coronary circulation and is enclosed by a sac known as the pericardium; it is also surrounded by the lungs. The pericardium comprises two parts: the fibrous pericardium, made of dense fibrous connective tissue, and a double membrane structure containing a serous fluid to reduce friction during heart contractions. The heart is located in the mediastinum, which is