…ventricular function is therefore an important therapeutic objective. Exercise intolerance Exercise limitation is multifactorial. In addition to elevated exercise induced filling pressures, patients may have:

…contractility. Analogous electrophysiological changes occur within the sinus and atrioventricular (AV) nodes. In addition to these direct effects, adenosine antagonizes catecholamine stimulated adenylate cyclase. This…

…heart disease and GUCH Complex malformations often require intervention (surgical or catheter based intervention). In addition to the malformation, these subjects frequently develop associated complications…

…to common cancers ( Stewart et al ). In addition, heart failure is a disabling condition with a very negative impact on quality of life. Approximately half…

…to common cancers ( Stewart et al ). In addition, heart failure is a disabling condition with a very negative impact on quality of life. Approximately half…

…and diabetes. Behavioural factors also make a substantial contribution to all cause mortality, while low educational attainment contributes materially to overall risk. The population impact…

…apply to the anti inflammatory effect. They say nothing about the mineralocorticoid effect or about suppression of the HPA axis, where a long half life…

…mmHg Valve area according to the continuity equation (cm²) ≤ 1 cm² ZTime velocity integral of the tricuspid inflow (cm) 60 cm Pressure half time (T…

…contracta (cm) < 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 PHT (pressure half time) – CW doppler 500 200 500 < 200 Diastolic flow reversal…

…36 mm 13 17 mm/m2 Aortic arch 22 36 mm Descending aorta 20 30 mm ​Adjustment refers to adjusting for body surface area (BSA)…