Coronary Artery Vasospasm: eMedicine Cardiology
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Coronary Artery Vasospasm: eMedicine Cardiology
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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Heart Disease, Angina, Variant Angina, Thrombotic Event, Cardiology
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Pulmonary Artery Catheterization: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The flow-directed balloon-tipped pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) (also known as the Swan-Ganz or right heart catheter) has been in clinical use for more than 30 years. Initially developed for the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), it ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 9:58 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Who is a candidate for pulmonary artery catheterization & why is it performed? http://bit.ly/bwUXdn
Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysms: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Coronary artery revascularization with saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) has become a surgical standard for treatment of coronary artery disease since Favaloro first described it in 1967. Riahi and associates described the rare complication of saphenous vein ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 9:49 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
An aneurysm is a possible complication of a saphenous vein graft. What are the symptoms? http://bit.ly/czypeC
Complications of Myocardial Infarction: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Myocardial infarction (MI) due to coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, where more than 1 million people have acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs) each year.1The advent of coronary care units ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 9:42 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
What are the possible complications of myocardial infarction? http://bit.ly/9l47wy
Unstable Angina: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The traditional term of unstable angina was first used 3 decades ago and was meant to signify the intermediate state between myocardial infarction (MI) and the more chronic state of stable angina. The old term, preinfarction ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 8:01 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Angina that is not controlled may be called unstable angina or preinfarction angina. What are the causes and symptoms? http://bit.ly/aYrRYQ
Isolated Coronary Artery Anomalies: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The term coronary artery anomaly refers to a wide range of congenital abnormalities involving the origin, course, and structure of epicardial coronary arteries. By definition, these abnormalities occur in less than 1% of the general population.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 7:55 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
What are the causes & symptoms of coronary artery anomalies that occur without other defects? Learn from experts. http://bit.ly/b04SBy
Angina Pectoris: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. Angina is a common presenting symptom (typically, chest pain) among patients with coronary artery disease. A comprehensive ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 7:53 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Chest pain that occurs as a result of an imbalance of myocardial blood and oxygen demand is angina pectoris. http://bit.ly/d8zKVD
Treadmill and Pharmacologic Stress Testing: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: and Exercise Physiology HistoryCardiovascular exercise stress testing in conjunction with an ECG has been established as one of the focal points in the diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular disease, specifically coronary artery disease (CAD).Feil and Seigel first ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 6:35 pm By:
Who should undergo treadmill and pharmacological stress testing? See what the experts have to say. http://bit.ly/azIWSm
Myocardial Rupture: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Myocardial rupture occurs in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), blunt and penetrating cardiac trauma, primary cardiac infection, primary and secondary cardiac tumors, infiltrative diseases of the heart, and aortic dissection. The clinical presentation of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 6:34 pm By:
A myocardial rupture can occur in a variety of settings, and is deadly if not promptly treated. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/agSszS
Acute Coronary Syndromes: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to the spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) to unstable angina (ie, acute coronary syndrome without release of enzymes or biomarkers ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Acute coronary syndrome refers to a spectrum of clinical presentations. Learn more about the causes an symptoms. http://bit.ly/cFVfLA
Primary and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Despite recent declines in age-adjusted mortality, in 2005, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the primary cause in 864,480 deaths (35.3% of total) and the secondary cause in another 507,520 deaths in the United States.1 In fact, CVD ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 8, 2010 at 8:33 pm By:
Medscape Cardiology Cardiology
NEW ARTICLE: Prevention of CAD: http://bit.ly/aH7DIC.
Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Coronary artery atherosclerosis is the principal cause of coronary artery disease (CAD) and is the single largest killer of both men and women in the United States. Approximately 14 million Americans have CAD. Each year, 1.5 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 6, 2010 at 6:27 pm By:
Medscape Cardiology Cardiology
Newly updated Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis: http://bit.ly/978Dzx.
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The single most common cause of death in the developed world is cardiovascular disease. An estimated 80 million Americans (1 in 3) have at least 1 type of cardiovascular disease; an estimated 16.8 million of these cases ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 31, 2010 at 7:59 pm By:
Medscape Cardiology Cardiology
Are you at risk of coronary artery disease? http://bit.ly/a4WTci
Comparison of Revascularization Procedures in Coronary Artery Disease: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The 2 primary modalities for revascularization are coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This review briefly discusses the history and current status of these revascularization procedures.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2010 at 4:43 pm By:
Medscape Cardiology Cardiology
New eMedicine article Comparison of Revascularization Procedures in Coronary Artery Disease: http://bit.ly/cSrTbH.
Metabolic Syndrome: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multiplex risk factor that arises from insulin resistance accompanying abnormal adipose deposition and function.1 It is a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as diabetes, fatty ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2010 at 5:05 pm By:
Medscape Cardiology Cardiology
New eMedicine article Metabolic Syndrome: http://bit.ly/a0jiWb.
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