CARDIAC TAMPONADE ( Cardiac emergency) • Cardiac Tamponade is a life threatening complication caused by excessive accumulation of fluid in the pericardium. Or • Compression of all cardiac chambers due to excessive accumulation of pericardial fluid leading to compromised cardiac out put.
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. The heart valve damage may start shortly after untreated or under-treated streptococcal infection such as strep throat or scarlet fever.
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Cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, is a type of progressive heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle's ability to pump blood is less efficient, often causing heart failure and the backup of blood into the lungs or rest of the body. The disease can also cause abnormal heart rhythms.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic, irreversible dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles. Or •Bronchiectasis is characterized by permanent, abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchBronchiectasis.
CARDIAC TAMPONADE ( Cardiac emergency) • Cardiac Tamponade is a life threatening complication caused by excessive accumulation of fluid in the pericardium. Or • Compression of all cardiac chambers due to excessive accumulation of pericardial fluid leading to compromised cardiac out put.
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. The heart valve damage may start shortly after untreated or under-treated streptococcal infection such as strep throat or scarlet fever.
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Cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, is a type of progressive heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle's ability to pump blood is less efficient, often causing heart failure and the backup of blood into the lungs or rest of the body. The disease can also cause abnormal heart rhythms.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic, irreversible dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles. Or •Bronchiectasis is characterized by permanent, abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchBronchiectasis.
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Value of measuring central BP in clinComparative effect of
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The cardio-metabolic continuum.
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Thyroid hormone action on the CVS.
Thyroid hormones and cardioprotection.
How does thyroid disease affect the heart?
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Thyroid hormones : a future therapeutic option?
New recommendations for a thyroid and CVD.
Thyroid and CV drugs.
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
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New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
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2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
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These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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7. Viruses That Have Been Shown to
Cause Myocarditis
• Common
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Coxsackievirus A
Coxsackievirus B
Echovirus
Human immunodeficiency
virus
– Influenza
• Less Common
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Adenovirus family
Arbovirus
Epstein-Barr virus
Herpes simplex virus type 1
Human cytomegalovirus
Measles virus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Rubella virus
Varicella-zoster virus
8. Endomyocardial biopsy in acute myocarditis:
Arrow shows a collection of lymphocytes infiltrating the cardiac
muscle in response to a viral infection..
The arrowhead shows an area of cardiac muscle damage induced by
the virus directly or to the cytotoxic immune response to the viral infection.
12. Diagnosis
Myocarditis is a challenging diagnosis due to
the heterogeneity of clinical presentations.
Clinical presentation
Myocarditis presents in many different ways, ranging from
mild symptoms of chest pain and palpitations associated
with transient ECG changes to life-threatening cardiogenic
shock and ventricular arrhythmia
13. Signs and symptoms
• Chest pain (often described as "stabbing" in character).
• CHF(leading to edema,breathlessness and hepatic congestion).
• Palpitations (due to arrhythmias).
• Sudden death (in young adults, myocarditis causes up to 20% of all
cases of sudden death).
• Fever (especially when infectious)
• Since myocarditis is often due to a viral illness, many patients give a
history of symptoms consistent with a recent viral infection,
including fever, diarrhea, joint pains, and easy fatigueability.
• Myocarditis is often associated with pericarditis, and many patients
present with signs and symptoms that suggest concurrent
myocarditis and pericarditis.
14. Diagnostic Tests
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ECG- Non-specific T-wave abnormalities
CK-MB and Troponin may be elevated
Chest X-Ray- Variable (Normal to Cardiomegaly)
Echocardiogram
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonace
A safe and sensitive noninvasive diagnostic test to confirm the
diagnosis is not available
• Endomyocardial biopsy- there are risks and not used for every
case but is definitive for myocarditis
15. Biomarkers
Inflammatory markers
ESR and CRP levels are often raised in myocarditis, but they do not
confirm the diagnosis and are often increased in acute pericarditis
While cardiac troponins are more sensitive of
myocyte injury in patients with clinically suspected
myocarditis than creatine kinase levels, they are nonspecific and when normal do not exclude myocarditis.
16. ECG in Myocarditis
ECG changes can be variable and include
•Sinus tachycardia
•QRS / QT prolongation
•Diffuse T wave inversion
•Ventricular arrhythmias
•AV conduction defects
•With inflammation of the adjacent pericardium, ECG features of pericarditis can
also been seen ( myopericarditis
NB. The
most common abnormality seen in myocarditis is sinus tachycardia with
non-specific ST segment and T wave changes
17. Myocarditis mimicking acute
myocardial infarction:
Occasionally, a pseudo infarct pattern and
ischemic changes are seen.
ST segment elevation is commonly seen, but ST
segment depression, T wave inversion, poor R
wave progression,and Q waves have also been
described
19. Echocardiography
•Echocardiography helps to rule out non-inflammatory
cardiac disease such as valve disease and to monitor
changes in cardiac chamber size, wall thickness, ventricular
function, and pericardial effusions.
• Global ventricular dysfunction, regional wall motion
abnormalities,and diastolic dysfunction with preserved EF
may occur in myocarditis.
• Histologically proven myocarditis may resemble dilated,
hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy and can
mimic ischaemic heart disease.
21. Echocardiographic Findings in
Fulminant and Acute Myocarditis
Fulminant myocarditis
Acute myocarditis
Fulminant myocarditis often presents with a non-dilated, thickened, and
hypocontractile left ventricle as the intense inflammatory response results in
interstitial oedema and loss of ventricular contractility
23. The diagnosis of myocarditis made based on
clinical,laboratory, ECG, and echo findings is
not always easy.
Endomyocardial biopsy
The gold standard in diagnosis of
myocarditis is still the EMB.
26. Viral myocarditis:
*N.B. established histological Dallas
criteria defined as
follows:histological evidence of inflammatory infiltrates within the
myocardium associated with myocyte degeneration and necrosis of
nonischaemic origin
27. Endomyocardial biopsy is limited today
to fulminant cases,
to cases with conduction disturbances and
malignant arrhythmias to rule out giant cell
myocarditis, and
to cases unresponsive to standard anti-failure
therapy
28. MRI is emerging as an important tool
for the diagnosis and follow-up of
patients with acute myocarditis
29. cine-SSFP images are shown in diastole and systole
and suggest absence of any wall motion abnormality
30. T2-weighted edema images
demonstrate the presence of
patchy focal edema in the
subepicardium of the
inferolateral wall
T1-weighted LGE images
demonstrate presence of
subepicardially distributed
LGE which is typical for
acute myocarditis.
31.
32. When is a heart attack
not a heart attack?
Viral myocarditis may have various
clinical presentations, sometimes
mimicking acute myocardial
infarction or ischaemia.
33. Disproportionate thickening, increased
echogenicity, and dyskinesis of the
inferolateral wall relative to the septum;
findings are consistent with tissue edema.
Diffuse ST-segment elevation in precordial and
limb leads. Hyperacute T waves are seen
in leads V2 and V3
(A) asymmetric thickening
consistent with extensive
myocardial oedema in the
inferior and inferolateral
segments of the left ventricle.
(B) extensive enhancement of
mid-wall and epicardium with
sparing of the subendocardium.
34. MRI can also play a role in discriminating myocarditis from
myocardial infarction, which can help in the evaluation of acute
chest pain.
In myocarditis the infiltrates are characteristically located in the
mid-wall and tend to spare the sub-endocardium,whereas in
infarction, the sub-endocardium is involved first.
35. Treatment
Acute myocarditis resolves in about 50% of cases in the
first 2–4 weeks, but about 25% will develop persistent
cardiac dysfunction and 12–25% may acutely deteriorate
and either die or progress to end-stage DCM with a need
for heart transplantation.
The core principles of treatment in myocarditis are
optimal care of arrhythmia and of heart failure
36. Treatment
* Patients with LV dysfunction or symptomatic HF
should follow current HF therapy guidelines,
including diuretics and ACE inhibitors or ARBs
*Beta-blockers can be used cautiously in the acute
setting.
*Digoxin should be avoided in patients suffering
from acute HF induced by viral myocarditis
37. Diet and Lifestyle
• Restrict salt intake to 2-3g of sodium per day
• Exercise especially during the acute phase of virus
myocarditis enhances viral replication rate, enhances
immune mechanisms and increases inflammatory
lesions and necrosis.
Resumption of physical activity can take place within
2 months of the acute disease.
38. Investigational treatment options.
Because mechanism-based therapy of myocarditis is not
proven, different approaches have been investigated in
clinical studies in recent years.
More than 20 treatment trials have been reported,
using immunosuppressive, immunomodulating, or
antiinflammatory agents as well as immunoadsorption
therapy
40. Clinical Presentation of Myocarditis
Acute Viral Myocarditis
No Symptoms
Chronic Dilated
Cardiomyopathy
Heart Failure
Dysrhythmias/
Conduction
Disorders
Complete Recovery
Sudden Death
Have a high clinical suspicion, if we don’t think of it, we won’t dx