What is arterial switch operation for TGA? Cardiology Basics
Arterial switch operation is the ideal corrective surgery for transposition of great arteries (TGA). It was described by Jatene and colleagues in 1976. Normally aorta originates from the left ventricle and pulmonary artery originates from the right ventricle. This is reversed in TGA, so that pulmonary artery arises from the left ventricle and aorta originates from the right ventricle. Arterial switch operation normalizes this relationship, by moving the aorta and pulmonary artery back to their expected positions.
When the blood vessels are switched, the coronary arteries are also repositioned to arise from the new aorta w...
Source: Cardiophile MD - October 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs
The 26 Best Poems About Life of All Time
In today’s post I want to share timeless poems about love, happiness, death and beauty.
These are 26 of the best poems about life of all time (in my opinion).
Some from recent times. Some from several hundred years ago.
I hope you’ll find these poems as beautiful and insightful about living life, common life struggles and the fleeting nature of our existence as I have. And that at least one or a few of them will help you to understand yourself a bit better or to improve today in some way.
And if you want even more timeless inspiration then check out this post with quotes on inner peace and also this one filled with un...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - October 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
October 27, 2022 Edition-----In the UK we have a political farce running with only a day or so to run when you read this, with a new PM (Rishi Sunak) in place..In the US the mid-term elections are coming in a week or so, thus some concern as to where the US is going!In China Xi has his third 5 year term so we all wonder how that will turn out!In OZ we have has a Budget with floods, inflation, data leaks, the threat of recession, Medicare concerns and other issues just rolling on! At least the Budget does not seem to have broken anything!Overall an ‘omnishambles’ as they say!-----Major Issues.-----https://www.afr.com/wo...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 27, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Heart disease in pregnancy? Cardiology Basics
Changes in blood circulation during pregnancy and labour can adversely affect many of the significant heart diseases. Increase in blood volume and heart rate are the important factors during pregnancy. Increase in blood volume is needed to give enough nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby. Nutrients and oxygen are transferred to the baby through the placenta during pregnancy, though there is no actual mixing of the blood of the baby and mother. In general, obstructive lesions and complex cyanotic congenital heart diseases have high risk in pregnancy.
Obstructive lesions like severe aortic stenosis and mitral stenosis a...
Source: Cardiophile MD - October 21, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs
The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
October 20, 2022 Edition-----In the US we have just had the usual mass-shootings last week! Hard to know why the population put up with it. On a larger scale the war is seemingly just getting worse and more lethal. While there is assassination there must be hope!In the UK all eyes are on just when the Truss implosion will actually happen.In OZ the biggest news has been the really Biblical floods in SE Australia, The Budget is also getting close!-----Major Issues.-----https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/average-tax-rate-to-hit-record-high-this-decade-with-or-without-stage-three-cuts-20221008-p5bo78Average tax rate to h...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 20, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
What is TAPVC? Cardiology Basics
TAPVC stands for total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. It is also known as TAPVD or total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. Normally, pulmonary veins join the left atrium. When it drains to the right atrium through one of the blood vessels leading to the right atrium, it is known as TAPVC. If only some of the four pulmonary veins join the right side of the heart, then it is called PAPVC or partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection.
When all the pulmonary veins join the right side of the heart instead of the left side, an atrial septal defect (ASD) is needed to maintain life. Otherwise body will not get any o...
Source: Cardiophile MD - October 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs
TLC Todd-versations: Todd Linsky in Conversation with Dr. Alan Greene
Todd Linsky, a food and organic industry veteran, hosts the podcast Todd-versations. He interviews guests from around the globe — influencers, leaders, and innovators in their respective fields. In this episode, Todd and Dr. Greene discuss the pediatric roots of longevity, the importance of nutrition in health, Dr. Greene’s reasons for creating DrGreene.com, his next projects, and a whole host of side topics.
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Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - October 6, 2022 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Source Type: blogs
Health Care Execs Behaving Badly
BY KIM BELLARD
In the midst of a pandemic during which health care workers proved themselves to be very bit the heroes we like to think of them as being, it’s sobering to be reminded that the system they work in is filled with perverse incentives that work against patients’ best interests. Four pieces of excellent journalism – two from The New York Times, and two from Kaiser Health News — this week brought that front and center.
If you haven’t read them yet, I urge you to do so, but, while you might enjoy the writing, don’t expect to enjoy their content.
Let’s start with two arti...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: The Business of Health Care Health Care Execs Kaiser Health News New York Times Providence Source Type: blogs
The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
September 29, 2022 Edition-----The world seems to be lurching to be overwhelmed by issues around most of the major powers being in conflict for a real risk of a global recession affecting the UK, Europe, the US and much of Asia. We seem to be in some pretty difficult times right now …In OZ Parliament is now back after the death of the Queen and it will be interesting to see how things play out and what the Budget looks like in the face of an upcoming recession.-----Major Issues.-----https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/a-nation-shorn-of-britishness-is-still-waiting-for-the-republic-20220915-p5bi90A nation shorn of Britis...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 29, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
What Do People Think Of The Idea Of Command Centres At Major Hospitals?
I noticed this a while ago and there now seems to be a few more springing up! This seems to be a growing trend here and overseasWA ’s East Metropolitan Health Service deploys Philips’ Clinical Command Centre solutionByDean KohDecember 16, 2020 12:00 AMDutch healthcare giant Philips announced the successful deployment of its Clinical Command Centre solution with Western Australia ’s East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) to improve patient care and proactively detect the risk of patient deterioration.WHAT ’S IT ABOUTAs a cornerstone of EMHS ’s Health in A Virtual Environment (HIVE) program, the Clinical Command C...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 23, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Precautions for cardiac catheterization in a cyanotic child
Pediatric diagnostic cardiac catheterizations have come down with the availability of better imaging modalities which can give most of the details needed for management non-invasively. Still cardiac catheterization may still be needed in selected cases, leave alone the catheterization prior to pediatric cardiac interventions. Cyanotic child presents more challenges during cardiac catheterization, mostly due to the presence of hypoxia and polycythemia.
Hospitalization on the previous day will be desirable along with 3-4 hour fasting prior to procedure. As there is a chance for hemoconcentration during fasting, adequate hyd...
Source: Cardiophile MD - September 9, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: Angiography and Interventions Source Type: blogs
Hopeful Parents Really Need To Know The potential Risks They Run With Off The Shelf Technology!
This appeared last week:Fetal heart monitors implicated in stillbirths, neonatal deathByKate AubussonAugust 29, 2022 — 5.00amThe medical watchdog is investigating the dangers of at-home fetal heart monitors following three stillbirths and one neonatal death linked to the devices.The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will consider banning handheld fetal dopplers for personal use after theywere linked to multiple cases of pregnant women being “falsely reassured” that their unborn baby had a healthy heartbeat, leading to delays in seeking medical attention.Health authorities reported three stillbirths and one early...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
September 08, 2022 Edition-----In the US we are seeing the outcomes of Climate Change really of and running with droughts and fires etc. Biden amped up the partisan divide with a fiery anti-Republican speech!In Russia the last leader of Soviet Russia died.In the UK we have a new PM while in Europe the energy crisis is just getting worse.In OZ we have survived the Jobs and Skills Summit with 36 prearranged outcomes. Stage management +++ in action. The GP crisis is not being addressed fully and worries regarding the Global Economy - esp. China - worsen.-----Major Issues.-----https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/educati...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Pneumatic Assistive Device for People with Disabilities
Researchers at Rice University have developed a pneumatic assistive device for people with disabilities. The technology includes an air pump that is mounted in the wearer’s shoe, providing pneumatic power with each step. This power is stored in a wearable belt that includes an “arm” that can reach out and grip items when activated. The device may be very practical for people with arm weakness who struggle to lift objects.
The research team also developed a shirt with a bellows mechanism in the armpit that lets a wearer pick up an object that weighs 10 pounds. The researchers are exploring the possibility of u...
Source: Medgadget - September 6, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Rehab riceuniversity Source Type: blogs
