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| Articles about Vascular |
| Clopidogrel (Plavix) No Help in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis | | 2008-05-27 16:07:00 | | The antiplatelet agent significantly reduced the risk of arteriovenous fistula thrombosis (P=0.018) compared with placebo, but did not increase the percentage of fistulas suitable for hemodialysis (P=0.40), Laura Dember, M.D., of Boston University, and colleagues reported in the May 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.In an accompanying editorial, Marcello Tonelli, M.D., of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, wrote, "Nephrologists can be reasonably confident that clopidogrel should not be prescribed for patients undergoing fistula creation because it does not lead to clinically meaningful benefit."
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| | Vascular Access Port | | 2008-04-13 12:20:00 | | A vascular access procedure involves the insertion of a catheter into a blood vessel to provide a painless way of drawing blood or delivering drugs and nutrients into a patient's bloodstream over a period of weeks, months or even years.A simple intravenous (IV) line is effective for short-term use, but may lose its function long-term. When an IV line is necessary for a longer period of time and/or a more secure venous access is necessary, a special catheter, called a central access catheter, or a similar device is placed inside a major blood vessel either temporarily (days) or long-term (weeks to years) so that it can be easily and repeatedly accessed over a desired period of time.In a vascular access procedure, a special catheter is inserted inside a major vein (generally in one of the large veins in the neck) extending into the large central vein near the heart so that blood can be repeatedly drawn or medication and nutrients can be injected into the patient's bloodstream on continua... | | By: Biosolution | | |
| | Blood Vascular System | | 2008-04-04 05:51:00 | | The blood and lymphatic vascular systems are classified as specialized connective tissue.The main functions of the blood are to transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the tissues and to collect the waste products (carbon dioxide and waste metabolites) for removal from the body via the excretory system. The cardiovascular system consists of the:Heart (muscular pump)Pulmonary circulation (system of blood vessels to and from the lungs)Systemic circulation (system of blood vessels bringing blood to and from all the other organs of the body).Arteries are classified into two main groups:Conducting (Elastic Arteries).These are large arteries closest to the heart (aorta, renal artery) with very high blood pressure and flow (320mm/sec in the aorta).Distributing (Muscular Arteries).These are smaller diameter arteries with a slower blood flow.The arteries lead to smaller vessels, the arterioles, which lead to the capillaries. The capillaries are present in the form of microcirculation networ... | | By: Biosolution | | |
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| | | Vascular Disease: A Handbook for Nurses | | 2007-08-27 22:50:00 | | Author: Haytham Al-Khaffaf, Sharon DorganPaperback: 270 pagesPublisher: Cambridge University Press;(October 2005)Language: EnglishISBN: 0521674514(R)Caring for Patients with Vascular Disease: A Practical Approach for Medical and Nursing Staff offers a step-by-step guide to caring for patients in a variety of clinical settings. It follows a patient's path of care from management in the outpatient clinic, through to the hospital ward, theatre, recovery room and back to the follow-up outpatient clinic. A clear, concise format is used throughout the book, with reference to evidence-based interventions and the physiology underpinning them, and the use of simple line diagrams and treatment flow charts to illustrate the essential aspects of care. Edited by a nurse and a vascular surgeon, with contributions from a group of invited authors, the book reflects the multidisciplinary nature of patient care and will be a valuable resource for nurses, surgeons and other healthcare... | | By: GanEden For Books | | |
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| Cardio-Vascular Problems During Sleep | | 2007-05-22 11:06:26 | | Sleep apnea may be risky to the health of people if it is not treated and given proper attention. Heart problems and mortality rates stem from improper attention given to people who are unaware that they stop breathing at times and it would be best to consult medical physicians for possible medication, solutions or surgery. Here is a good video to get a better overview of the issue of sleep apnea:
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heart problems, medical physicians, SLEEP News, sleep apnea, stop breathing... | | By: Sleepzine | | |
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