Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) provide patients with a safe and permanent access to a vein. They are often used in patients who need continuous administration of intravenous drugs, ...
IN the course of chronic liver disease the development of portal hypertension and the subsequent formation of portal collateral circulation may permit certain nitrogen-containing substances in the ...
Objectives A rising incidence of septic shock as well as recommendations for early vasopressor initiation has increased the number of patients eligible for norepinephrine (NE). Traditionally, NE has ...
Vein graft failure following cardiovascular bypass surgery results in significant patient morbidity and cost to the healthcare system. Vein graft injury can occur during autogenous vein harvest and ...
The femoral vein, a blood vessel located deep inside each of the thighs, is prone to blood clots. Known as femoral vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the femoral vein or its branches can have serious ...
Although varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) both affect the veins, these two conditions have different causes, involve different kinds of veins, and have unique symptoms. One is also more ...
The expanse of veins, arteries and capillaries underneath the skin keep our cells energized and healthy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
Copyright: © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. A 50-year-old man attended our specialised clinic reporting swelling, paraesthesia, discolouration, and fatigue ...
1. This observational study found that peripherally inserted central catheters were associated with double the risk of a major complication (most commonly occlusion) and were four times more likely to ...