Data from Go AS, Mozaffarian D, Roger VL, et al.: Heart disease and stroke statistics—2014 update: a report from the American Heart Association, Circulation 129:e28–e292, 2013. Table 17-2 Annual Cost…
Figure 20-1 Relationship of infection, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. (Adapted from Bone RC, et al.: Definitions for sepsis and organ failure and guidelines…
Data from National Institutes of Health: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: NHLBI fact book, fiscal year 2012 (February 2013). Bethesda, MD, 2012, NHLBI. These multiple issues in the aging…
Increased afterloadDecreased heart rate (baroreflex)Increased coronary and cerebral blood flowAlpha-2Presynaptic nerve endingsInhibition of norepinephrine release; peripheral vasodilationBeta-1Atrial and ventricular muscleCardiac conduction systemIncreased contractilityIncreased heart rateIncreased conductionIncreased automaticityBeta-2Bronchial smooth muscleVascular smooth…
Figure 16-1 Ventricular compliance curves for patients with normal cardiac function, decreased compliance (diastolic dysfunction), and increased compliance (systolic dysfunction). The relationship between end-diastolic volume (EDV) and end-diastolic pressure (EDP)…
Figure 13-1 The HeartPOD implantable sensor lead (A) and implantable communication module (B). (Photos provided courtesy of St. Jude Medical.) Figure 13-2 The HeartPOD patient advisory module. (Photo provided courtesy…
Figure 22-1 Target goals with multiple endpoints. CV, Cardiovascular; CVP, central venous pressure; IOS, index of suspicion; PPV, pulse pressure variation; SV, stroke volume; SVV, stroke volume variation; U/O, urine…
