Anticoagulation Management
...atrial fibrillation (AF), pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart condition characterized by an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. When the heart fails to...
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Atrial Ablation
...delivered through the catheter, causing the abnormal tissues to heat up. The process is performed around the entire pulmonary vein to make sure that electrical connections between the heart and...
What is CT scan – Lungs: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 19. Stark P. Imaging in pulmonary disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman’s Cecil Medicine. 24th ed....
What is Partial Removal of Lung: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Lung cancer Benign tumours/lesions in the lung Emphysema Bronchiectasis Haemothorax (blood clots in the lungs) Solitary pulmonary nodules Empyema (infection in the chest cavity) Tuberculosis complications Pernicious anaemia Cystic fibrosis...
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
...develop signs of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism while pregnant, you should seek medical care right away. Pulmonary embolism is one of the leading causes of death among pregnant...
Discover the Types of Vena Cava Filters: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals
...one of your lungs’ arteries is a potentially life threatening condition called a pulmonary embolism (PE). The vena cava has two distinct sections. The superior vena cava (SVC) delivers blood...
Thrombectomy and Thrombolysis: Understanding Stroke Treatment Options
...major vein, such as those in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. Pulmonary embolism (PE): This is a blood clot that blocks blood flow through an artery in the lung....
What is Smoke Inhalation?
...the throat and into the airways to allow doctors to check for damage. Pulmonary function tests: A variety of different tests used to measure air flow and lung size, as...
What is Tube Pericardiostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the pressure in the pericardial sac, reduce the risk of cardiac tamponade, or the compression of the heart by fluid accumulation, improve pulmonary artery pressure and decrease cardiac output. Overview...
What is Exploratory Cardiotomy for the Removal of Foreign Body and Atrial or Ventricular Thrombus (with or without Cardiopulmonary Bypass): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of cardiopulmonary bypass. Bypass refers to the use of a temporary channel or connection when the original or main one is closed or damaged. In this case, cardiopulmonary bypass refers...