Varicose Veins
Brief anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the lower extremities The venous system, in contrast to the arterial system, functions under different conditions. [...]
Brief anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the lower extremities The venous system, in contrast to the arterial system, functions under different conditions. [...]
What is pelvic congestion syndrome? Pelvic congestion syndrome or pelvic venous congestion syndrome is a chronic condition with Chronic pelvic pain as the most common [...]
Definition: What is it? Persistent left common cardinal vein Incidence: <1% overall, 3-10% in kids with congenital heart disease. Anatomy: Left brachiocephalic vein often absent. [...]
Quick Take: Symptoms: facial/neck edema, Jugular vein distention (JVD), headache. Potentially life threatening if progression to laryngeal edema. Etiology/Causes: lung cancer (80%), catheter-related stenosis/thrombosis, [...]