Aneurysm
... vessel. A cerebral aneurysm refers to a blood
vessel within your brain that weakens over time and ... swelling of an artery due to weakness in the
vessel wall. It is a common cause of sudden death and ... , caused by damage or weakness in a blood
vessel wall. If left untreated, ...
Aorta
... s. the ductus arteriosis (the fetal blood
vessel that shunt s blood from the pulmonary vein ... 'cabbage') is an operation in which a blood
vessel from another part of the body is graft ed ... the Aorta : Narrowing of the aorta , the large
vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body ...
Artery
... is rare. artery (AR-ter-ee): A blood
vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the ... liver . hepatic artery The major blood
vessel that carries blood to the liver . hepatic ... 'cabbage') is an operation in which a blood
vessel from another part of the body is graft ed ...
Atherosclerosis
... shows no symptoms until flow within a blood
vessel has become seriously compromised. Typical ... in which fatty material is deposited in the
vessel wall, resulting in narrowing and eventual ... in which fatty deposits form inside blood
vessel walls. This causes the walls to become thick and ...
Blood clots
... of the blood . A blood clot that forms in a
vessel or within the heart and remains there is called ... a blood vessel. If that clot moves inside the
vessel it is referred to as an embolus ( embolism ). ... reflux disease ... Blood clots in the
vessel that carries blood away from the kidney . This ...
Catheter
... can both diagnose and treat heart and blood
vessel conditions. Catheter s may injure the ... a small tube ( catheter ) through a large blood
vessel in the arm or leg, then pass the tube into the ... catheter A tube surgically placed into a blood
vessel for the purpose of giving intravenous fluid and ...
Clot
... Thrombi and emboli can firmly attach to a blood
vessel and partial ly or completely block the flow of ... - 8/26/96. A clot that forms in a blood
vessel (thrombus) that supplies blood to the brain. ... occurs in the same way that a blood clot in a
vessel supplying the heart muscle causes heart ...
Embolus
... emboli). Something that travels down a blood
vessel to lodge in a new location. In disease , this is ... a blood vessel. If that clot moves inside the
vessel it is referred to as an embolus ( embolism ). ... presence of atherosclerotic plaque lining blood
vessel walls is a significant stimulus for clot ...
Embolism
... Embolism means the sudden blockage of a blood
vessel by an abnormal particle (such as a blood clot ... of a clot that has separated from the wall of a
vessel a bubble of gas or air a globule of fat , a ... thrombo embolism Blockage of a blood
vessel by the piece of a blood clot that has broken ...
Graft
... ... BYPASS GRAFT - An alternative blood
vessel that is created by a surgeon to reroute blood ... 'cabbage') is an operation in which a blood
vessel from another part of the body is graft ed ... (endarterectomy), or repairing or replacing the
vessel ( graft ing); most commonly, bypass surgery is ...
Thrombosis
... of a blood clot in a blood vessel. The
vessel may be any vein or artery as, for example, in ... (throm-BOH-sis): Blood clots in the
vessel that carries blood away from the kidney . This ... of the blood . A blood clot that forms in a
vessel or within the heart and remains there is called ...
Vein
... Vein Related Category: Pathology superficial
vessel that is abnormally lengthened, twisted, or ... groin end) of the varicose vein . vein A
vessel that carries blood from the various parts of ... actual transfusion . vein (VANE): A blood
vessel that carries blood toward the heart . venous ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
... Abdominal aortic aneurysm Definition: An aneurysm is when a blood
vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large blood
vessel that supplies blood toyour abdomen , the pelvis , and legs. Please ...
Accidents
... to the head, major trauma , or the spontaneous bursting of a blood
vessel in the brain ( aneurysm ). Acute subdural hematoma s are usually due to ... jerking or "whipping" of your head forward and then backward), blood
vessel destruction, and even paralysis . Put into perspective, this means ...
Aortic Aneurysm
... widening) of the largest artery in the body, the aorta , involving that
vessel in its course above the diaphragm ( thoracic aortic aneurysm ) or, ... ? An aneurysm is a swelling of an artery due to weakness in the
vessel wall. It is a common cause of sudden death and often provides no warning ...
Bleeding
... ed with an inflated balloon to stop the bleeding . In sclerotherapy, the
vessel is injected with a chemical that causes it to scar and wither away. ... pumping action of the heart or excessive dilation of the blood
vessel walls ( vasodilation ) causes low blood pressure . There is a group ...
Brain aneurysm
... a portion of a blood vessel. A cerebral aneurysm refers to a blood
vessel within your brain that weakens over time and undergoes such widening. Brain aneurysm -- a weakening of the wall of a blood
vessel that can rupture and bleed into the brain Brain tumor Stroke or TIA ...
Bursitis
... Fracture Irritation of a nearby nerve ( weakness , numbness) Blood
vessel aneurysm (extremely rare) from pressure of the blood
vessel by the osteochondroma ... Pain in the muscle s and joints . ...
Cardiac catheterization
... in which surgeons insert a small tube ( catheter ) through a large blood
vessel in the arm or leg, then pass the tube into the heart . Cardiac ... procedure, your doctor threads a thin tube ( catheter ) through a blood
vessel in your arm or groin to an artery in your heart . Cardiac ...
Coronary artery bypass surgery
... bypass surgery . Ultima OPCAB system System for performing multi
vessel minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery on a beating heart ... disease ... One option is coronary artery bypass surgery . Using a
vessel from another part of your body, a surgeon can create a detour around the ...
Dilation
... ... Vaso dilation The increase in the internal diameter of a blood
vessel that results from relaxation of smooth muscle within the wall of the
vessel thus causing an increase in blood flow. Last updated July 14, 1999 .....
Exudate
... Cells, protein , fluid, or other material that passes through blood
vessel walls to accumulate in the surrounding tissue . NeovascularizationNew blood
vessel formation--usually leaky vessels. AcryDerm absorbent wound dressing s ...
Femoral
... result from coagulation of the blood . A blood clot that forms in a
vessel or within the heart and remains there is called a thrombus. These ... location for the insertion of the cardiac catheter may be a blood
vessel at the crease of your elbow (brachial artery ), wrist (radial artery ), ...
Heart Attack
... Abnormal heart beat ( cardiac arrhythmia ) Puncture of a blood
vessel or of the heart Bleeding , blood clot , or infection at the catheter insertion site A blocked blood
vessel in the arm or leg in which the catheter was inserted ... Heart ...
Polyarteritis nodosa
... nodosa Definition: Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious blood
vessel disease . Small and medium-sized arteries become swollen and damaged when ... with mononeuritis multiplex , including (but not limited to) blood
vessel disease s such as polyarteritis nodosa and connective tissue disease ...
Rupture
... (an infection of the brain) ... - The rupture in the blood
vessel that caused the nosebleed requires 7-10 days to completely heal. When ... haemorrhagic strokes - which are caused when a rupture d blood
vessel leaks blood into the brain. More information ... Test Not Recommended ...
Sclerosis
... is a disease of the arteries in which fatty material is deposited in the
vessel wall, resulting in narrowing and eventual impairment of blood flow. ... sclerosis is a condition in which fatty deposits form inside blood
vessel walls. This causes the walls to become thick and less elastic. The ...
Shunt
... rerouted ( shunt ed). Rerouting is done by placing a tube in the
vessel above and below the narrowing. Blood flows around the narrowed area ... , most often the abdomen . the ductus arteriosis (the fetal blood
vessel that shunt s blood from the pulmonary vein to the aorta , ...
Spinal tumor
... tumor s. Irritation of a nearby nerve ( weakness , numbness) Blood
vessel aneurysm (extremely rare) from pressure of the blood
vessel by the osteochondroma Angular deformity Limb length discrepancy ...
Strokes
... 1977). Strokes caused by small blood clots Puncture of a blood
vessel or the heart Bleeding , a blood clot or an infection at the catheter insertion site A blocked blood
vessel in the arm or leg where the catheter was inserted ... MULTI - ...
Thrombocyte
... They stop blood loss by clumping together at the site of a blood
vessel injury and forming plugs in
vessel holes. There are various types of pheresis. In leukapheresis, the ...
Vasodilation
... Vasodilation The increase in the internal diameter of a blood
vessel that results from relaxation of smooth muscle within the wall of the
vessel thus causing an increase in blood flow. Last updated July 14, 1999 .....
Venous
... result from coagulation of the blood . A blood clot that forms in a
vessel or within the heart and remains there is called a thrombus. Intra ... central venous access catheter A tube surgically placed into a blood
vessel for the purpose of giving intra venous fluid and drugs. It also can be ...
Abdominal mass
... urolithiasis (stone formation within the urinary tract ). An abdominal mass can be a sign of an abscess , a problem with a blood
vessel (such as an aneurysm ), an enlarged organ (such as the liver , spleen , or kidney ), a tumor , or an accumulation of feces . Difficulty ...
Acoustic
... or inner-ear infection , jaw problems (e.g, TMJ disorder), tumor s of the acoustic nerve , hardening of the arteries or other blood
vessel abnormalities, ... ...
Aging
... Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels COMMON PROBLEMS Heart and blood
vessel disease s are fairly common in older people. Common disorders include high blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension . Aging , National ...
Aging changes
... Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels COMMON PROBLEMS Heart and blood
vessel disease s are fairly common in older people. Common disorders include high blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension . Aging changes in the ...
Air Embolism
... Embolus - foreign matter circulating in and obstructing a blood vessel. It may be a portion of a clot that has separated from the wall of a
vessel a bubble of gas or air a globule of fat , a clump of bacteria ... air embolism (air bubble) transient hemi paresis ( paralysis on one side ...
Anaphylaxis
... attention is obtained. androgen ... Anaphylaxis Increased sensitivity caused by previous exposure to an allergen that can result in blood
vessel dilation ( swelling ) and smooth muscle contraction . Anaphylaxis can result in sharp blood pressure drops and difficulty breathing . ...
Anatomy
... abnormalities is known. AcuNav diagnostic ultrasound catheter Indication: Use in visualization of vascular anatomy , cardiac and great
vessel anatomy and physiology , or other devices in the heart as well as measurement of blood flow. For additional information, see AcuNav. ...