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Revolution in surgery

... was working and receiving blood. Dr Oesterle said veins could be used because even when arteries were badly affected, veins were seldom affected. In this procedure, a catheter system, guided by ultrasound was inserted into...

Blood Thinning Medication Could Prevent Strokes

...eat deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot in veins of the legs, pelvis or arms. Researchers say several new studies show the medication ximelagatran (Exanta), could simplify anticoagulation therapy.// In the first study, researchers studied DVT( Deep vein thrombosis) patients and compared the effec...

Shrinking Birthmark’s

...sed to treat the condition, but the problem is the veins send out small extensions that are hard for doctor...uring the procedure could help pinpoint all of the veins that require treatment. Researchers say their results were overwhelming as it was seen that under MR...

Treating varicose veins

According to doctors at the Mayo Clinic, varicose veins are not usually a reason for concern, but many new therapies are available. Varicose veins arise when the valves// in the vein stop functioning properly. Varicose veins may look unsightly but...

FDA Approves New Anti-Clotting Drug

...f surgeries.// The formation of clots in the deep veins of the legs is common after these surgeries and can lead to serious and potentially fatal consequences, such as when the clots break off and travel to the lungs. The drug works by inhibiting Factor Xa, a key component involved in blood clotting. The...

Magnetic resonance angiography in clinical medicine

...ve narrowing or other abnormalities of arteries or veins in head, neck cardiovascular or in other parts of the body. MRA can also detect abnormal widening of the vessels called aneurysms of the arteries or veins. There are no known risks of MRA examination. Patients with heart pacemakers, brain aneurysm cl...

Long travel increase pulmonary embolism

...l could increase the risk of blood clotting in the veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT). If the clot breaks off, it may travel to the lungs, forming a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is a potentially life-threatening condition. Researchers in France and the US have monitored all passengers arri...

Blocked viens block eye sight

...ht but even your eye". The pressure due to blocked veins is so painful that the eye may have to be removed....versity of Aberdeen. The pressure makes the small veins rupture and leak, flooding the inner cavity of the eye with blood because of the blockage, blood can...

Roller coaster takes brain for a big ride!!

...aster or the acceleration force which ruptures the veins on the surface of the brain. Surgery is the treatment of choice....

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