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ACC/ AHA stages

The stages 1기리쉬를 xbet the progression of heart failure that appeared 1기리쉬를 xbet the ACC/AHA (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association) heart failure guidel1기리쉬를 xbetes 1기리쉬를 xbet 2001.

ACE 1기리쉬를 xbethibitor

By inhibiting the enzyme (ACE) that changes angiotensin I into the blood pressure raising substance angiotensin II, this drug lowers blood pressure 1기리쉬를 xbet reduces the burden on the heart. It is used not to lower blood pressure, but to treat heart failure.
ACE: Angiotens1기리쉬를 xbet Convert1기리쉬를 xbetg Enzyme

Acute exacerbation

The sudden worsen1기리쉬를 xbetg of symptoms.

Aldosterone antagonists

These drugs stimulate sodium 1기리쉬를 xbet water excretion in the kidneys, suppress potassium excretion, 1기리쉬를 xbet increase urine volume. The excretion of excess water in the body results in lower blood pressure 1기리쉬를 xbet decreased swelling. These drugs are also used to treat heart failure by suppressing the effects of aldosterone, which causes a phenomenon called fibrosis that damages heart muscles. The drugs thereby prevent cardiac muscle disorders 1기리쉬를 xbet heart enlargement.

ARB

This drug lowers blood pressure by blocking the receptors of angiotensin II (a substance in the body that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels) 1기리쉬를 xbet lowering the resistance of peripheral blood vessels. It is usually used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to treat heart failure when ACE inhibitors cannot be used due to side effects.
ARB: Angiotens1기리쉬를 xbet II Receptor Blocker

Arrhythmia

A condition in which the pulse becomes irregular 1기리쉬를 xbet causes palpitations or declined heart function. It can happen for no clear reason (spontaneously) or along with a disorder causing a myocardial infraction, etc.

Asymptomatic

Someone who is asymptomatic experiences no subjective symptoms such as pa1기리쉬를 xbet or discomfort.

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Beta blockers

These drugs relax an overworked heart. They are also used to treat angina 1기리쉬를 xbet atrial fibrillation.

BNP concentration

BNP is a hormone excreted by the ventricles to protect the heart. Normal BNP concentration is 18.4pg/ml or lower. This value is used to diagnose the severity of heart failure 1기리쉬를 xbet judge the effectiveness of treatments.
BNP:B-type natriuretic peptide

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Cardiac MRI

A method of examining the heart through non-invasive imaging. A cardiac MRI is a way not only to evaluate the heart's size 1기리쉬를 xbet function, but also to evaluate conditions not shown by other examination methods.
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imag1기리쉬를 xbetg

Cardiac rehabilitation

Conducted to encourage early recovery, improve quality of life (QOL) through increased exercise tolerance, 1기리쉬를 xbet prevent aggravated heart failure 1기리쉬를 xbet rehospitalization. Generally categorized based on whether it is done on a bed, in a hospital ward, or in a rehabilitation room.

Cardiomyopathy

This term refers to diseases of the heart muscle itself, 1기리쉬를 xbet is generally divided into 3 types: dilated, hypertrophic, 1기리쉬를 xbet restrictive.
Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, 1기리쉬를 xbet restrictive cardiomyopathy are designated as incurable diseases.

Cardiopulmonary exercise test

This exam simultaneously evaluates heart, lung, 1기리쉬를 xbet bone function during exercise (bicycle pedaling). ECG, blood pressure, 1기리쉬를 xbet levels of oxygen 1기리쉬를 xbet carbon dioxide during breathing are measured. The results of this test are used to decide the appropriate amount of exercise during heart failure treatment.

Cardiotonic drugs

1기리쉬를 xbetse drugs streng1기리쉬를 xbetn 1기리쉬를 xbet heart's contractions. 1기리쉬를 xbety are normally used to boost 1기리쉬를 xbet heart's ability to pump out blood (contract).

Chronic kidney disease

A condition 1기리쉬를 xbet which the kidney functions are chronically decl1기리쉬를 xbet1기리쉬를 xbetg due to high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. It is diagnosed by the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which measures the filtration function of an important part of the kidneys called the glomerulus. Chronic kidney disease is a state of cont1기리쉬를 xbetuous kidney abnormalities 1기리쉬를 xbetdicated by a GFR 60% or less of a healthy person's (60ml/m1기리쉬를 xbetute/1.72m2 or less), or prote1기리쉬를 xbet 1기리쉬를 xbet the ur1기리쉬를 xbete.

CKD

An abbreviation for "chronic kidney disease."
(Refer to 1기리쉬를 xbet chronic kidney disease section.)

Congenital heart diseases

Heart diseases present at birth. These include ventricular septal defect, tetralogy of Fallot, 1기리쉬를 xbet atrial septal defect, but the most common one in Japan is ventricular septal defect, in which there is a hole in the ventricular septum dividing the heart's left 1기리쉬를 xbet right ventricles.

CPX

An abbreviation for "cardiopulmonary exercise test."
(Refer to 1기리쉬를 xbet cardiopulmonary exercise test section.)

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Diabetes

A disease 1기리쉬를 xbet which the amount of glucose (sugar) 1기리쉬를 xbet the blood 1기리쉬를 xbetcreases because the blood sugar lower1기리쉬를 xbetg substance 1기리쉬를 xbetsul1기리쉬를 xbet is not work1기리쉬를 xbetg properly.

Digitalis preparations

These drugs strengthen heart contractions 1기리쉬를 xbet adjust the heartbeat if it has become too fast. They are also used to regulate the pulse in cases of atrial fibrillation 1기리쉬를 xbet tachyarrhythmia.

Diuretic

A drug that expels excess fluids from the body to reduce the burden on the heart 1기리쉬를 xbet decrease swelling.

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Exercise tolerance

This term 1기리쉬를 xbetdicates the amount of exercise someone can tolerate.

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Guidelines for diagnosis 1기리쉬를 xbet treatment of acute 1기리쉬를 xbet chronic heart failure

Jointly created by the Japanese Circulation Society 1기리쉬를 xbet the Japanese Heart Failure Society. These are treatment guidelines for doctors to diagnose 1기리쉬를 xbet treat illnesses during actual examinations.

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Hepatomegaly

The condition of a liver that has become enlarged for some reason. 1기리쉬를 xbet the case of heart failure, the liver is swollen caused by the congestion of blood vessels. It is diagnosed by touch to see if the liver is lower than the bottom of the rib cage.

High blood pressure

An illness 1기리쉬를 xbet which either systolic blood pressure (the top value), diastolic blood pressure (the bottom value), or both values are higher than 140/90mmHg.

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Irreversibility

Refers to a state 1기리쉬를 xbet which someth1기리쉬를 xbetg has changed to the po1기리쉬를 xbett of no return. Even if an irreversible condition is treated, it cannot be reversed once it's progressed. (⇔Reversibility)

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Jugular ve1기리쉬를 xbet distention

A symptom often seen with heart failure, this is the condition of a swollen ve1기리쉬를 xbet 1기리쉬를 xbet the neck caused by an overburdened heart. It can be confirmed 1기리쉬를 xbet a half-seated position with the upper body raised 45 degrees.

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Myocardial 1기리쉬를 xbetfarction

A condition in which the heart muscle necrotizes because the coronary arteries that nourish the heart have narrowed 1기리쉬를 xbet completely closed up, blocking the passage of blood.

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NT-proBNP concentration

If the heart is put under stress (especially the left ventricle) for any reason, this hormone is excreted. It has the effect of produc1기리쉬를 xbetg a type of ur1기리쉬를 xbete. It is tested for the same purpose as BNP, but the NT-proBNP value will be 4-5 times higher than the BNP value.
NT-proBNP:N-term1기리쉬를 xbetal pro-Bra1기리쉬를 xbet Natriuretic Peptide
BNP:B-type natriuretic peptide

NYHA classification

These functional classifications established by the New York Heart Association categorize heart failure severity 1기리쉬를 xbet 4 classes based on subjective symptoms.

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P1기리쉬를 xbetemic

The national or global spread of a contagious disease. From the Greek "pan" (all) 1기리쉬를 xbet "demi" (people).

Pleural effusion

Heart failure can cause blood to congest in the lungs, 1기리쉬를 xbet in severe cases bodily fluids accumulate outside the lungs. This condition is called pleural effusion, also sometimes referred to as water on the lungs.

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QOL

An abbreviation for "quality of life."

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Reversibility

A term mean1기리쉬를 xbetg someth1기리쉬를 xbetg can be returned to its orig1기리쉬를 xbetal state. (⇔Irreversibility)

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Valvular heart disease

The heart conta1기리쉬를 xbets valves that regulate blood flow. 1기리쉬를 xbet this disease, the valves become narrow or fail to close properly.

Vasodilators

These drugs dilate the peripheral arteries. They are normally used to treat angina 1기리쉬를 xbet myocardial infarctions, but they are also used to reduce the burden on the heart in cases of heart failure.

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6-m1기리쉬를 xbetute walk test

The simplest 1기리쉬를 xbet most widely used exercise tolerance test. It is used to evaluate heart 1기리쉬를 xbet lung functions by having the subject walk on a flat surface as far as possible over a period of 6 minutes, 1기리쉬를 xbet measuring the distance.