Coronary Artery Disease Sample Clauses

Coronary Artery Disease. The first evidence of narrowing of the lumen of at least one coronary artery by a minimum of 75% and of two others by a minimum of 60%, regardless of whether or not any form of coronary artery Surgery has been performed. Coronary arteries herein refer to left main stem, left anterior descending circumflex and right coronary artery and not its branches which is evidenced by the following a. evidence of ischemia on Stress ECG (NYHA Class III symptoms) b. coronary arteriography (Hearth Cath)
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3See All (4)
AutoNDA by SimpleDocs
Coronary Artery Disease. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by the formation and growth of atherosclerotic plaques within the walls and lumen of the coronary arteries [11]. This is a chronic process, and it may take many years for the pathophysiological consequences of CAD to manifest into clinical symptoms [12]. Progressive narrowing of the coronary arteries compromises the supply of blood to the affected region of the heart, initially causing demand ischaemia. The supply of blood is inversely correlated to the severity of the occlusion, and while sufficient nutrients may be delivered to the affected region when the sufferer is at rest, as the demand for energy substrates and oxygen increases, such as during exercise (or in severe cases by simply walking or even standing), perfusion may fail to meet the requirements of the contracting myocardium. The repercussion of this is the manifestation of angina pectoris (chest pain) [11]. CAD is associated with stable angina, whereby the symptoms usually xxxxx within a few minutes of resting. While angina may be discomforting and painful to the sufferer, it is not necessarily life threatening. However other complications that may coincide or arise as result of CAD are considerably more serious, and may be life threatening. Coronary artery spasm (CAS) may occur in the presence or absence of stenosis, and can alone be a cause of cardiac ischaemia [13]. However when CAS occurs in conjunction with CAD, it is more likely to lead to complete occlusion of the effected artery/s, which will then starve the myocardium of blood, and lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Sample 1
Coronary Artery Disease. The last few decades have witnessed a considerable transition in the epidemiology of disease in low- and middle-income countries. Increasing urbanization and changing lifestyles have triggered an exponential rise in the frequency of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors in black Africans (MOH, 2015). An acute myocardial infarct (AMI) is the most serious presentation of coronary artery disease (CAD) and is associated with serious morbidity and high mortality. It is estimated that half of all patients suffering from an AMI die before arrival to hospital. An ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) occurs when there is an abrupt and complete occlusion of a coronary artery by cholesterol plaques and superimposed thrombus. This starves the heart muscle cells of nutrients and oxygen, leading to cell death and an array of complications. Successful management of an AMI in the early phase is time sensitive and requires recognition of symptoms, prompt diagnosis by ECG and urgent institution of treatment aimed at restoring blood flow in the blocked artery. Rapid transfer to a hospital capable of providing this treatment and early management of complications such as cardiac arrest are key determinants of success. In 2005, coronary artery disease caused approximately 361,000 deaths in the African region, and current projections suggest that this number will nearly double by 2030 (Mathers CD and Xxxxxx D, 2006). Importantly, in people aged under 60 years, CAD has emerged the leading cause of death in men and the second leading cause of death in women in the African region. Considering that CAD was previously regarded as a rare disease in sub- Saharan Africa, these observations highlight the emerging burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that is now superimposed on the huge burden of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and social conflict that constitute Africa’s health challenges today (Mathers CD and Xxxxxx D, 2006). Traditionally, healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) were designed to manage communicable and infectious diseases and are not optimally equipped to deal with the rising prevalence of NCDs (Xxxxxxxx J, 2012). According to epidemiological data from the past decade, Kenya has experienced a steep rise in disease burden from cardiovascular diseases. These now account for 6.1 to 8% of all mortality while autopsy studies suggest that 13% of all-cause specific deaths among adults is due to CVD (World Health Organization, 2018). Heart at...
Sample 1
Coronary Artery Disease. The narrowing of the lumen of at least one coronary artery by a minimum of 75% and of two others by a minimum of 60%, as proven by coronary arteriography, regardless of whether or not any form of coronary artery Surgery has been performed. Coronary arteries herein refer to left main stem, left anterior descending circumflex and right coronary artery.
Sample 1
Coronary Artery Disease. The last few decades have witnessed a considerable trathnesietipoindeinmiologoyf disease ilnow- and middle-incomecountries.Increasing urbanization and changing lifsehsatyvle triggered an exponential rise in the frequency of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors in bla(cMk OAHfri,c2a0n1s5. ) An acute myocardial infarct (AMI) is the most serious prensoefnctaotrionary artery disease (CAD) and is associated with serious morbidityhaignhdmortality. It is estimated that half of all patients suffering from an AMI die before arrival to hospital. An ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) occurs when thereis an abrupt and complete occlusion of a coronary artery by cholesterol plaques and superimpose thrombus. This starves the heart muscle cells of nutrients and oxygen, leading to cell death and an arra of complications. Successful management of an AMthIeinearly phase is time sensitive and requires recognition of symptoms, prompt diagnosis by ECG and urgent institution of treatment aimed at restoring blood flow in the blocked artery. Rapid transfer to a hospital capable of providing this treatmrleynt and ea management of complications such as cardiac arrest are key determinants of success. In 2005, coronary artery disease caused approximately 361,000 deaths in the African region, and curre projections suggest that this number will nearly double b(yM2a0th3e0rs CDandLoncar D, 2006.) Importantly, in people aged under 60 years, CAD has emerged the leading cause of death in men an the second leading cause of death in women in the African region. Considering that CAD was previous regarded aasrarediseasein sub- Saharan Africa, these observations highlight the emerging burden of chronic no-ncommunicable diseases (NCDs) that is now superimposed on the huge burden of infectious µºÄ¶²Ä¶Äʁ ¾²½¿ÆÅúźÀ¿ʁ ²¿µ chÄaÀlle´ngºes²to½da( My´athÀe¿rs ·CD½º´Å Å andLoncar D, 2006.) Traditionally, healthcare systems in-Ssauhbaran Africa (SSwAe)redesigned to manage communicable and infectious diseases and are not optimally equipped to deal with the rising prevalence of NCD (Shavadia, J2012.) According to epidemiological data from the past decade, Kenya has experienced a steep rise in disease dbeunr from cardiovascular diseases. These now account for 6.1 to 8% of all mortality while autopsy studies suggest that 13-%caoufsaellspecific deaths among adults is due to CVD (World Health Organizat,io2n018). Heart attack management in Kenya facjeosr cmhallengetshat includelimitedcapacityof hea...
Sample 1

Related to Coronary Artery Disease

  • Human Leukocyte Antigen Testing This plan covers human leukocyte antigen testing for A, B, and DR antigens once per member per lifetime to establish a member’s bone marrow transplantation donor suitability in accordance with R.I. General Law §27-20-36. The testing must be performed in a facility that is: • accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks or its successors; and • licensed under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act as it may be amended from time to time. At the time of testing, the person being tested must complete and sign an informed consent form that also authorizes the results of the test to be used for participation in the National Marrow Donor program.

  • Influenza Vaccine Upon recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health, all employees shall be required, on an annual basis to be vaccinated and or to take antiviral medication for influenza. If the costs of such medication are not covered by some other sources, the Employer will pay the cost for such medication. If the employee fails to take the required medication, she may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the home until such time as the employee has been cleared by the public health or the Employer to return to the work environment. The only exception to this would be employees for whom taking the medication will result in the employee being physically ill to the extent that she cannot attend work. Upon written direction from the employee’s physician of such medical condition in consultation with the Employer’s physician, (if requested), the employee will be permitted to access their sick bank, if any, during any outbreak period. If there is a dispute between the physicians, the employee will be placed on unpaid leave. If the employee gets sick as a reaction to the drug and applies for WSIB the Employer will not oppose the application. If an employee is pregnant and her physician believes the pregnancy could be in jeopardy as a result of the influenza inoculation and/or the antiviral medication she shall be eligible for sick leave in circumstances where she is not allowed to attend at work as a result of an outbreak. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where employees are exposed to Hepatitis B, the Hospital will provide, at no cost to the employees, a Hepatitis B vaccine.

  • Loop Provisioning Involving Integrated Digital Loop Carriers 2.6.1 Where Xxxx has requested an Unbundled Loop and BellSouth uses IDLC systems to provide the local service to the End User and BellSouth has a suitable alternate facility available, BellSouth will make such alternative facilities available to Xxxx. If a suitable alternative facility is not available, then to the extent it is technically feasible, BellSouth will implement one of the following alternative arrangements for Xxxx (e.g. hairpinning): 1. Roll the circuit(s) from the IDLC to any spare copper that exists to the customer premises. 2. Roll the circuit(s) from the IDLC to an existing DLC that is not integrated. 3. If capacity exists, provide "side-door" porting through the switch. 4. If capacity exists, provide "Digital Access Cross Connect System (DACS)- door" porting (if the IDLC routes through a DACS prior to integration into the switch). 2.6.2 Arrangements 3 and 4 above require the use of a designed circuit. Therefore, non- designed Loops such as the SL1 voice grade and UCL-ND may not be ordered in these cases. 2.6.3 If no alternate facility is available, and upon request from Xxxx, and if agreed to by both Parties, BellSouth may utilize its Special Construction (SC) process to determine the additional costs required to provision facilities. Xxxx will then have the option of paying the one-time SC rates to place the Loop.

  • Volunteer Firefighting Leave Leave without pay will be granted when an employee who is a volunteer firefighter is called to duty to respond to a fire, natural disaster or medical emergency.

  • CLEC OUTAGE For a problem limited to one CLEC (or a building with multiple CLECs), BellSouth has several options available for restoring service quickly. For those CLECs that have agreements with other CLECs, BellSouth can immediately start directing traffic to a provisional CLEC for completion. This alternative is dependent upon BellSouth having concurrence from the affected CLECs. Whether or not the affected CLECs have requested a traffic transfer to another CLEC will not impact BellSouth's resolve to re-establish traffic to the original destination as quickly as possible.

  • Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy Services This plan covers chemotherapy and radiation services. This plan covers respiratory therapy services. When respiratory services are provided in your home, as part of a home care program, durable medical equipment, supplies, and oxygen are covered as a durable medical equipment service.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 161.0085(c), Contractor certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from the Contractor’s business. Contractor acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Contractor ineligible for a state-funded contract.

  • Transfer and Seniority Outside the Bargaining Unit (a) It is understood that an employee shall not be transferred by the Hospital to a position outside the bargaining unit without his consent except in the case of temporary assignments not exceeding six (6) months. Such employees on temporary assignments shall remain members of the bargaining unit. (b) An employee who is transferred to a position outside the bargaining unit shall not, subject to (c) below, accumulate seniority. In the event the employee is returned by the Hospital to a position in the bargaining unit within twenty-four (24) months of the transfer he or she shall be credited with the seniority held at the time of transfer and resume accumulation from the date of his or her return to the bargaining unit. An employee not returned to the bargaining unit within 24 months shall forfeit bargaining unit seniority. (c) In the event an employee transferred out of the bargaining unit under (b) above is returned to the bargaining unit within a period of six (6) calendar months, he shall accumulate seniority during the period of time outside the bargaining unit."

  • Eligible Population 5.1 Program eligibility is determined by applicable law set forth in Program rules and the requirements established in the Program Policy Manual. 5.2 The unduplicated number of Clients for PHC services is 430. This represents the Grantee’s projected number of unduplicated Clients to be served during the Contract period. If during the Contract period it is foreseen that the Grantee might be unable to serve the contracted number of children, HHSC may reduce the Grantee’s grant award amount.

Draft better contracts in just 5 minutes Get the weekly Law Insider newsletter packed with expert videos, webinars, ebooks, and more!