Varicocele
What is a Varicocele Varicoceles are a disease of the veins which drain the testicles resulting in swelling of the veins. These veins and the valves which normally allow for one way drainage of blood… Read More »Varicocele
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Liver Cyst
A liver cyst is formed when a connective tissue capsule within the liver is filled with a liquid or gel-like substance. The color of the fluid can be clear yellow but may also be mud colored… Read More »Liver Cyst
Hypertension
Key Facts Hypertension – or high blood pressure – is a serious pathological condition that significantly increases the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system, brain, kidneys and other diseases. An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 worldwide have… Read More »Hypertension
Spondylosis
What is Spondylosis? Spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis) is a degenerative disorder that can cause loss of normal spinal structure and function. Although aging is the primary cause, the location and rate of degeneration is individual. The… Read More »Spondylosis
Aortic aneurysm treatment
Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Definition An aneurysm of the abdominal part of the aorta or a AAA/Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a local or diffuse expansion of its diameter of more than 4 cm.… Read More »Aortic aneurysm treatment
Dialysis
How does dialysis work? Dialysis removes waste products and fluids from the body that your kidneys are unable to remove. The goal of dialysis is also to keep the body in balance by adjusting the levels… Read More »Dialysis
Acne: The ultimate guide
What is Acne? Acne is a common skin condition commonly referred to as acne vulgaris that causes pimples and zits and other changes on the face and upper body. It is the most common skin… Read More »Acne: The ultimate guide
CARTO Treatment for Gastric Varices
CLINICAL HISTORY: Reason: Pt with cirrhosis and bleeding gastric varix. Plan for CARTO COMPARISON: Correlation of prior imaging studies including most recent CT study PROCEDURE: 1. Ultrasound-guided access to right common femoral vein. 2. Selective… Read More »CARTO Treatment for Gastric Varices
May-Thurner Syndrome before and after Inari Clottriever and Abre venous stenting
CLINICAL HISTORY: MAY THURNER SYNDROME WITH ILIAC VENOUS CLOT: NEEDS TREATMENT WITH INARI CLOTRIEVER FLUORO TIME: 26 min PROCEDURE/FINDINGS: Informed consent was obtained from the patient after explanation of risks and benefits. Patient… Read More »May-Thurner Syndrome before and after Inari Clottriever and Abre venous stenting
Fibroids
What are fibroids? Uterine leiomyomas (also referred to as fibroids or myomas) are the most common pelvic neoplasm in females. Fibroids are noncancerous monoclonal tumors arising from the smooth muscle cells… Read More »Fibroids