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Cardiac output — (Q or or CO ) is the volume of blood being pumped by the heart, in particular by a left or right ventricle in the time interval of one minute. CO may be measured in many ways, for example dm3/min (1 dm3 equals 1000 cm3 or 1 litre). Q is… … Wikipedia
Cardiac cycle — Cardiac events occurring in the cardiac cycle. Two complete cycles are illustrated. The cardiac cycle is a term referring to all or any of the events related to the flow or blood pressure that occurs from the beginning of one heartbeat to the… … Wikipedia
remodeling — 1. A cyclic process by which bone maintains a dynamic steady state through sequential resorption and formation of a small amount of bone at the same site; unlike the process of modeling, the size and shape of remodeled … Medical dictionary
Ventricular remodeling — refers to the changes in size, shape, and function of the heart after injury to the left ventricle. The injury is typically due to acute myocardial infarction (usually transmural or ST segment elevation infarction), but may be from a number of… … Wikipedia
reverse remodeling — in a heart that has undergone cardiac remodeling, the return to a more normal state, such as after medical treatment … Medical dictionary
ventricular remodeling — the most common type of cardiac remodeling, usually in the left ventricle … Medical dictionary
myocardial remodeling — cardiac r … Medical dictionary
Dilated cardiomyopathy — Classification and external resources ICD 10 I42.0 ICD 9 425.4 … Wikipedia
Management of heart failure — requires a muitimodal approach. It involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medications, and possibly the use of devices or surgery. Contents 1 Diet and lifestyle measures 1.1 Fluid restriction 2 Pharmacological management … Wikipedia
Heart failure — Classification and external resources The major signs and symptoms of heart failure. ICD 10 I5 … Wikipedia
