Echocardiography

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal communication between the atria (McCance, Huether, Brashers, & Rote, 2010, p. 1219). It is considered as the fourth most common congenital heart defect, comprising about 5% to 10% of all congenital cardiac defects. The causes of ASD remains unknown, but it was thought that genetics play a role. A person with no other heart defect, or a small defect (less than 5 millimeters) may remain asymptomatic, or manifest symptoms later in life ("MedlinePlus," 2014)…

“Lesion Pattern, Mechanisms, and Long-Term Prognosis in Patients with Monoparetic Stroke: A Comparison with Nonmonoparetic Stroke” by Seung-Jae Lee, Dong- Guen Lee, Hye-JIn Moon, and Tae- Kyeong Lee aims to look at the mechanisms and long-term effects in patients with Monoprotic and Nonmonoparetic Stroke. They have stated that the patients and individuals that have been affected with Monoparesis show rare symptoms that make it difficult to get a clear diagnosis or prognosis. Before this article…

(2004), they had twelve sedentary healthy seniors and twelve Master athletes that previously had pulmonary artery catheterization; they measured the participants pulomary capillary wedge pressures and left ventricular end-diastolic volumes through echocardiography at baseline, during decreased cardiac filling, and after a saline infusion. Based on these measurements, they found that Masters athletes had greater stroke volumes than the sedentary individuals at any given pressure, and that the…

Outputs from ECGs, angiography, computed tomography, echocardiography, MRIs, and microscopic pathology findings all lend themselves to transmission as long as there is internet connectivity. Telehealth adds value through cost-effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness. Patients can set reminders on their tablets and…

the back (www.webmd.com). Sometimes they may want to see how breathing, physical activity, or a certain change in the body position affects the sound. Other diagnostic tests and procedures may be done such as chest x rays, EKG, CT, MRI, and an echocardiography. The chest x-ray will look for shortness in the breath and chest pain that may be a occurring. An EKG is a simple test that can detect and record the heart’s electrical activity. CT and MRI’s can help diagnose heart problems and detect…

I chose to interview three different doctors each from separate specialties. These specialties included a cardiologist, chiropractic physician and an optometric physician. Each doctor answered questions pertaining to preparing for their career, the job market and the positives and negatives to their jobs. I interviewed a cardiologist named Dr. Frank Amico. He answered all of my questions about what it takes to be a cardiologist and also explained to me why he loves his job. He spent a total of…

Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions. There is always a chance that your pain could be related to something serious, such as a heart attack or a blood clot in your lungs. Chest pain can also be caused by conditions that are not life-threatening. If you have chest pain, it is important to follow up with your health care provider for further evaluation. CAUSES Chest pain can be caused by: • Heartburn. • Pneumonia or bronchitis. • Anxiety or stress. • Inflammation around…

supplemented with muscle relaxation with vecuronium. Monitoring included standard anesthesia monitors, bispectral index (BIS), twitch stimulator, invasive central venous (CVP), and arterial pressure monitoring. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was considered and made available at the bedside, although it was not utilized due to its interference with the cranial fluoroscopy imaging. Mechanical ventilation using pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) mode was used throughout…

The Donor Wall has generated substantial gifts from donors. The Future Campaign by 2002 raised $ 6,100,000 surpassing their goal of six million. The hospital now has the state of the art CT Scanner, Bone Density Unit, Mammography Unit, and Echocardiography Unit. They now have an Educational Endowment which is to give community health awareness programs and patient education programs. The hospital has added a Complex Continuing Care Unit. The annual Christmas Tree of Life Fund made $ 203,000…

Is it a girl or boy ? As a Ultrasound Technician you could be the one answering this or a host of other medical questions with the help of ultrasound technology. The career of a Ultrasound Technician is exciting and beautiful , because you are there through the whole growth process of one’s child. The research will describe the career of an Ultrasound Technician, what is required to become a successful Ultrasound Technician and the impact this career has on society. In North Carolina as of 2012…