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When was Pulsus Group created?
Pulsus Group was created in 1984.
What actors and actresses appeared in Pulsus - 1970?
The cast of Pulsus - 1970 includes: Marta May
What can cause pulsus paradoxus?
The condition known as pulsus paradoxus can be caused by many things. Some of these causes include decreased right heart functional reserve and right vernacular flow obstruction.
Paradoxical temponade is what?
Paradoxical tamponade is medication that is used to treat pulsus paradoxus.
What are the Types of abnormal pulses?
water hammer pulse, collapsing pulse, tachycardia, bradycardia, pulsus paradoxus
What is New Haven Rowing Club's motto?
The motto of New Haven Rowing Club is 'Pulsus Remorurum Fit Spiritus Fortis'.
What is the Root word for pulse?
The root word for "pulse" is "puls," which comes from the Latin word "pulsus," meaning a beating or throbbing.
Which root word means blood vessel?
Pulse has no root word. It is from the Latin pulsus which is from Latin pellere (to set in motion by beating or striking) and the suffix -tus (the suffix for action verbs).
What movie and television projects has Marta May been in?
Marta May has: Played Betty in "I gemelli del Texas" in 1964. Played Mary in "Fuerte perdido" in 1964. Performed in "El primer cuartel" in 1966. Performed in "Gli amori di Angelica" in 1966. Played Elena in "The Texican" in 1966. Played Juana in "La piel quemada" in 1967. Played herself in "Flash 29" in 1968. Performed in "Presagio" in 1970. Performed in "Veinte pasos para la muerte" in 1970. Performed in "La mujer celosa" in 1970. Performed in "Metamorfosis" in 1970. Performed in "Pulsus" in 1970. Played Soledad in "Cabezas cortadas" in 1970. Played Blanca in "Las piernas de la serpiente" in 1970. Played Vampira (segment "Terror entre cristianos") in "Pastel de sangre" in 1971. Played Katia in "Horror Story" in 1972. Performed in "La respuesta" in 1975. Played Alma Burton in "Gatti rossi in un labirinto di vetro" in 1975. Played Desarrapada in "La ciutat cremada" in 1976. Performed in "El avispero" in 1976. Performed in "Cara quemada" in 1980. Performed in "Putapela" in 1981. Performed in "Puny clos" in 1982. Performed in "Un encargo original" in 1983. Played Valentina in "La comedia" in 1983. Played Prostitute in "Phoenix the Warrior" in 1988. Played Condesa in "La cruz de Iberia" in 1990.
Can Barometric pressure effect asthma?
During an asthma attack, your bronchioles (tubes that carry air into your lungs) constrict and air cannot pass through them as freely. In order to make up for this loss in cross sectional area, a person needs to breathe harder to get enough oxygen. The way you do that is to expand your thoracic wall with more force (when you breathe, your muscles stretch your rib cage out and air is sucked in through your trachea and into your bronchioles, eventually making its way into your alveoli where gas exchange occurs). This creates a negative pressure in the thoracic cavity at a greater magnitude than normal. Increased negative pressure in the thoracic cavity will result in decreased filling of the left ventricle of your heart because the blood will preferentially remain in the lung due to the negative pressure "sucking" it back as opposed to moving into the left atrium (the left atrium holds the blood before it enters the left ventricle, which is the chamber that pumps blood out to the peripheral parts of your body such as your arms, legs, and head). This decreased end diastolic volume (volume in the ventricle after it has finished filling) is going to result in a lower stroke volume (volume of blood expelled from the heart during contraction). If you have a lower stroke volume, you are not pushing as much blood into your arteries and the pressure will, naturally, be lower than normal. Your body will try to compensate for this decrease in pressure by increasing heart rate (known as the baroreceptor reflex) and by constricting arterioles to increase peripheral resistance, but these efforts are not enough to fully counteract the effects of the pulsus paradoxus. Thus, during an asthma attack your blood pressure will be decreased.
Cardiac tamponade?
DefinitionCardiac tamponade is compression of the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the myocardium (heart muscle) and the pericardium (outer covering sac of the heart).Alternative NamesTamponade; Pericardial tamponadeCauses, incidence, and risk factorsIn this condition, blood or fluid collects in the pericardium. This prevents the ventricles from expanding fully. The excess pressure from the fluid prevents the heart from functioning normally.Cardiac tamponade can occur due to:Dissecting aortic aneurysm (thoracic)End-stage lung cancerHeart attack (acute MI)Heart surgeryPericarditiscaused by bacterial or viral infectionsWounds to the heartOther potential causes include:Heart tumorsHypothyroidismKidney failurePlacement of central linesRadiation therapy to the chestRecent invasive heart proceduresRecent open heart surgerySystemic lupus erythematosusCardiac tamponade occurs in approximately 2 out of 10,000 people.SymptomsAnxiety, restlessnessChest painRadiating to the neck, shoulder, back, or abdomenSharp, stabbingWorsened by deep breathing or coughingDifficulty breathingDiscomfort, sometimes relieved by sitting upright or leaning forwardFainting, light-headednessPale, gray, or blue skinPalpitationsRapid breathingSwelling of the abdomen or other areasOther symptoms that may occur with this disorder:DizzinessDrowsinessLow blood pressureWeak or absent pulseSigns and testsThere are no specific laboratory tests that diagnose tamponade. Echocardiogram is typically used to help establish the diagnosis.Signs:Blood pressure may fall (pulsus paradoxical) when the person inhales deeplyBreathing may be rapid (faster than 12 breaths in an adult per minute)Heart rate may be over 100 (normal is 60 to 100 beats per minute)Heart sounds are faint during examination with a stethoscopeNeck veins may be abnormally extended (distended) but the blood pressure may be lowPeripheralpulses may be weak or absentOther tests may include:Chest CT or MRI of chestChest x-rayCoronary angiographyECGTreatmentCardiac tamponade is an emergency condition that requires hospitalization.The fluid around the heart must be drained. Pericardiocentesis is a procedure that uses a needle to remove fluid from the pericardial sac, the tissue that surrounds the heart.A procedure to cut and remove part of the pericardium (surgical pericardiectomy or pericardial window) may also be done.Fluids are given to maintain normal blood pressure until pericardiocentesis can be performed. Medications that increase blood pressure may also help sustain the patient's life until the fluid is drained.The patient may be given oxygen. This reduces the workload on the heart by decreasing tissue demands for blood flow.The cause of the tamponade must be identified and treated.Expectations (prognosis)Tamponade is life-threatening if untreated. The outcome is often good if the condition is treated promptly, but tamponade may come back.ComplicationsHeart failurePulmonary edemaDeathCalling your health care providerGo to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms develop. Cardiac tamponade is an emergency condition requiring immediate attention.PreventionMany cases are not preventable. Awareness of your personal risk factors may allow early diagnosis and treatment.ReferencesJacob R, Grimm RA. Pericardial disease. In: Carey WD, ed. Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2008:chap 23.
Aortic stenosis?
DefinitionThe aorta is the main artery carrying blood out of the heart. When blood leaves the heart, it flows through the aortic valve, into the aorta. In aortic stenosis, the aortic valve does not open fully. This decreases blood flow from the heart.Alternative NamesAortic valve stenosis; Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction; Rheumatic aortic stenosis; Calcium aortic stenosisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsAs the aortic valve becomes more narrow, the pressure increases inside the left heart ventricle. This causes the left heart ventricle to become thicker, which decreases blood flow and can lead to chest pain. As the pressure continues to rise, blood may back up into the lungs, and you may feel short of breath. Severe forms of aortic stenosis prevent enough blood from reaching the brain and rest of the body. This can cause light-headedness and fainting.Aortic stenosis may be present from birth (congenital), or it may develop later in life (acquired). Children with aortic stenosis may have other congenital conditions.In adults, aortic stenosis occurs most commonly in those who've had rheumatic fever, a condition that may develop after strep throat or scarlet fever. Valve problems do not develop for 5 - 10 years or longer after rheumatic fever occurs. Rheumatic fever is increasingly rare in the United States.Only rarely do other factors lead to aortic stenosis in adults. These include calcium deposits forming around the aortic valve, radiation treatment to the chest, and some medications.Aortic stenosis is not common. It occurs more often in men than in women.SymptomsPeople with aortic stenosis may have no symptoms at all until late in the course of the disease. The diagnosis may have been made when the healthcare provider heard a heart murmur and then performed additional tests.Symptoms of aortic stenosis include:Breathlessnesswith activityChest pain, angina-type Crushing, squeezing, pressure, tightnessPain increases with exercise, relieved with restUnder the chest bone, may move to other areasFainting, weakness, or dizziness with activitySensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)In infants and children, symptoms include:Becoming tired or fatigued with exertion more easily than others (in mild cases)Serious breathing problems that develop within days or weeks of birth (in severe cases)Children with mild or moderate aortic stenosis may get worse as they get older. They also run the risk of developing a heart infection (bacterial endocarditis).Signs and testsThe health care provider will be able to feel a vibration or movement when placing a hand over the person's heart. A heart murmur, click, or other abnormal sound is almost always heard through a stethoscope. There may be a faint pulse or changes in the quality of the pulse in the neck (this is called pulsus parvus et tardus).Infants and children with aortic stenosis may be extremely tired, sweaty, and have pale skin and fast breathing. They may also be smaller than other children their age.Blood pressure may be low.The following tests may be performed:Chest x-rayDoppler echocardiographyECGExercise stress testingLeft cardiac catheterizationMRI of the heartTransesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)TreatmentIf there are no symptoms or symptoms are mild, you may only need to be monitored by a health care provider.Patients with significant aortic stenosis are usually told not to play competitive sports, even if they don't have symptoms. If symptoms do occur, strenuous activity must be limited.Medications are used to treat symptoms of heart failure or abnormal heart rhythms (most commonly atrial fibrillation). These include diuretics (water pills), nitrates, and beta-blockers. High blood pressure should also be treated.Antibiotics may be used for some people with aortic stenosis:People who had rheumatic fever in the past may need long-term, daily treatment with penicillin.In the past, most patients with heart valve problems such as aortic stenosis were given antibiotics before dental work or an invasive procedure, such as colonoscopy. The antibiotics were given to prevent an infection of the damaged heart valve. However, antibiotics are now used much less often before dental work and other procedures.Patients should stop smoking and be treated for high cholesterol.People with aortic stenosis should see a cardiologist every 3 to 6 months.Surgery to repair or replace the valve is the preferred treatment for adults or children who develop symptoms. Even if symptoms are not very bad, the doctor may recommend surgery. People with no symptoms but worrisome results on diagnostic tests may also require surgery.A less invasive procedure called balloon valvuloplasty may be done in children instead. This is a procedure in which a balloon is placed into an artery in the groin, advanced to the heart, placed across the valve, and inflated. This may relieve the blockage caused by the narrowed valve.Some children may require aortic valve repair or replacement. If possible, the pulmonary valve may be used to replace the aortic valve.Children with mild aortic stenosis may be able to participate in most activities and sports.See also:Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasiveAortic valve surgery - openHeart failureExpectations (prognosis)Without surgery, a person with aortic stenosis who has angina or signs of heart failure may do poorly.Aortic stenosis can be cured with surgery. After surgery there is a risk for irregular heart rhythms, which can cause sudden death, and blood clots, which can cause a stroke. There is also a risk that the new valve will stop working and need to be replaced.ComplicationsArrhythmiasEndocarditisLeft-sided heart failureLeft ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement) caused by the extra work of pushing blood through the narrowed valveCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you or your child has symptoms of aortic stenosis. For example, call if you or your child has a sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations) for more than a short period of time.Also contact your doctor immediately if you have been diagnosed with this condition and your symptoms get worse or new symptoms develop.PreventionTreat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can cause aortic stenosis. This condition itself often cannot be prevented, but some of the complications can be prevented.Follow the health care provider's treatment recommendation for conditions that may cause valve disease. Notify the provider if there is a family history of congenital heart disease.ReferencesOtto CM, Bonow RO. Valvular heart disease. Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007:chap 62.Fullerton DA, Harken AH. Acquired heart disease: valvular. In: Townsend CM Jr., Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, et al., eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 62.Nishimura RA, Carabello BA, Faxon DP, et al. ACC/AHA 2008 guideline update on valvular heart disease: focused update on infective endocarditis: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008;52(8):676-685.Bonow RO, Carabello BA, Chatterjee K, de Leon AC Jr., Faxon DP, Freed MD, et al; 2006 Writing Committee Members; American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force. 2008 Focused update incorporated into the ACC/AHA 2006 guidelines for the management of patients with valvular heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the 1998 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease): endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Circulation. 2008;118:e523-e661.Obstructive lesions. In: Park MK, ed. Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 13.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/07/2010Issam Mikati, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
