A modified Holzapfel-Ogden law for a residually stressed finite strain model of the human left ventricle in diastole [PDF]
In this work, we introduce a modified Holzapfel-Ogden hyperelastic constitutive model for ventricular myocardium that accounts for residual stresses, and we investigate the effects of residual stresses in diastole using a magnetic resonance imaging ...
Berry, C.+6 more
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CLINICAL ROLE OF CRITICAL CARE ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN SEPTIC PATIENTS: CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS [PDF]
Critical care echocardiography (CCE) use is rapidly growing and echocardiography is recommended as first-line approach to patients presenting with shock.
Cristina Santonocito
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Mean and Variability of Lipid Measurements and Risk for Development of Subclinical Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction [PDF]
Background Subclinical left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is an emerging consequence of increased insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia is one of the few correctable risk factors of LVDD. This study evaluated the role of mean and visit-to-visit
Jiyun Park+10 more
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Need for Speed: The Importance of Physiological Strain Rates in Determining Myocardial Stiffness
The heart is viscoelastic, meaning its compliance is inversely proportional to the speed at which it stretches. During diastolic filling, the left ventricle rapidly expands at rates where viscoelastic forces impact ventricular compliance.
Matthew A. Caporizzo+1 more
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Inorganic phosphate accelerates cardiac myofilament relaxation in response to lengthening
Myocardial relaxation in late systole is enhanced by increasing velocities of lengthening. Given that inorganic phosphate (Pi) can rebind to the force-producing myosin enzyme prior to MgADP release and hasten crossbridge detachment, we hypothesized that ...
Jane I. Wakefield+2 more
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The significant coronary tortuosity and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease; What is the relation? [PDF]
Introduction: Although coronary tortuosity is relatively common in coronary angiograms, there is much debate over the significance of this anatomical variation.
Mohsen Khosravani-Rudpishi+2 more
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Objective: To observe the effect of modified ultrafiltration on hemodynamics of pediatric patients. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery department, AFIC/NIHD Rawalpindi, from Jun
Muneeb Ur Rehman+5 more
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Influence of manual thrombus aspiration on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention [PDF]
Introduction. Data on effects of thrombus aspiration on left ventricular diastolic function in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) population are scarce. Objective.
Ilić Ivan+13 more
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A coupled mitral valve -- left ventricle model with fluid-structure interaction [PDF]
Understanding the interaction between the valves and walls of the heart is important in assessing and subsequently treating heart dysfunction. With advancements in cardiac imaging, nonlinear mechanics and computational techniques, it is now possible to ...
Brown, André EX+11 more
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Numerical study of hemodynamics after stent implantation during the cardiac cycle
The descending aortic aneurysm is one of the most catastrophic cardiovascular emergencies resulting in high mortality worldwide. Clinical observations have pointed out that stent implantation in the sick aorta should probably allow stabilization of the ...
A. Belaghit+4 more
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