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Yes, cardiac balloon placement can affect diastolic augmentation. By increasing the volume of the heart's chambers during diastole, a balloon can enhance ventricular filling and improve diastolic pressure. This augmentation can lead to better coronary perfusion and overall cardiac function, particularly in patients with diastolic dysfunction. However, the specific effects can vary depending on individual patient factors and the underlying cardiac condition.
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When to deflate IABP during cardiac cycle?
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) should be deflated just before the onset of ventricular systole, specifically during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle. This timing allows for optimal augmentation of coronary artery perfusion and reduces afterload when the heart contracts. Proper timing enhances cardiac output and myocardial oxygen supply while minimizing the workload on the heart. Continuous monitoring of the patient's hemodynamic status is essential to ensure appropriate timing of balloon inflation and deflation.
What is valvuloplasty?
Valvuloplasty is similar to a cardiac angioplasty procedure in that it involves the placement of a balloon-tipped catheter into the heart.
Rapid potassium infusion causes diastolic or systolic cardiac arrest?
Rapid potassium infusion causes diastolic and not systolic cardiac arrest.
Phase of the cardiac cycle that shortens most in response to tachycardia?
diastolic
What are two cardiac catheterization procedures?
Balloon atrial septostomy and balloon valvuloplasty are cardiac catheterization procedures.
Coronary blood flow is greatest during what phase of the cardiac cycle?
diastolic
What part of blood pressure denotes the force exerted on the arterial walls during cardiac contraction?
The force exerted on the arterial walls during cardiac contraction is systolic blood pressure. In contrast, diastolic blood pressure is the force exerted during cardiac relaxation.
Why is there fat around the heart?
It provides protection against trauma but also lubricates the organ for its systolic (pumped) cardiac movement and for its diastolic cardiac relaxation.
Does the length of cardiac cycle decrease with more rapid heart rate?
The diastolic phase
Coronary perfusion pressure?
the difference between aortic diastolic and right atrial diastolic pressure; a determinant of the blood flow to cardiac muscle.
What is the proper placement of EKG electrodes during cardiac angiography?
please display a diagram of lead placement
What two mechanisms influence the force of cardiac contraction?
End diastolic volume and sympathetic nervous system stimulation
