Erbel, R, Pop, T, Henkel, B, Schreiner, G, Steuernagel, C, Beck, FJ, Henrichs, KJ, Meyer, J Medical-mechanical treatment of myocardial infarction. In: Meyer, J, Erbel, R eds. (1985) Improvement of myocardial perfusion. M. Nijhoff, Dordrecht...
Myocardial infarction:Aheart attack The term "myocardial infarction" focuses on the myocardium (theheart muscle) and the changes that occur in it due to the sudden deprivation of circulating blood. The main change isnecrosis(death) of myocardial tissue. The word "infarction" comes from the Latin...
Physicians should consider oxygen, morphine, nitrates, beta blockers, and aspirin as the foundation of early adjunctive treatment of acute myocardial infarction. An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor should be considered after 72 hours of adjunctive treatment. Intravenous heparin therapy is ...
infarction in which the inferior or diaphragmatic wall of the heart is involved, producing indicative changes in leads II, III, and aVF in the electrocardiogram. Synonym(s):diaphragmatic myocardial infarction Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 ...
The alterations that occur after acute myocardial infarction complicated by shock are reviewed with reference to corrective therapy. Variability of hemodynamic responses among patients who present with apparently the same clinical condition is now recognized. Therapy is intended to restore the critically dep...
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Romosozumab: Monoclonal antibody neutralizing sclerostin (an inhibitor of bone formation; produced by osteocytes ) Given as 12 monthly doses Completion of treatment requires continuation with an antiresorptive agent. Avoid in patients at high risk for cardiovascular events.Hormonal...
Limitations to utilization of CCTA include patients with irregular heart rhythms, known high levels of coronary calcification (CAC scores > 400), borderline tachycardia (HR>80 despite pre-treatment), baseline renal impairment, and known IV contrast allergy. A number of controlled clinical trials and...