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PubMed Articles
The differences of high on-treatment platelet reactivity (HPR) between the coronary arteries and peripheral veins might be associated with poor prediction of adverse cardiovascular events in patients...
Hydraulic tuning of vein cell microstructure in the evolution of angiosperm venation networks.
High vein density (DV ) evolution in angiosperms represented a key functional transition. Yet, a mechanistic account on how this hydraulic transformation evolved remains lacking. We demonstrate that a...
A rare combination of vascular variations of both kidneys.
Bilateral variations of renal vessels were encountered during the dissection of a 54-year-old male cadaver. There were triple renal arteries bilaterally, double renal veins on the right, and an unusua...
A giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm in Behçet's disease: a case report.
Behçet's disease is a chronic autoimmune disease with vascular complications that are most frequently manifested as thromboembolism in veins and pseudoaneurysm in arteries. We report the case of a 13...
Massive ovarian edema in a 13-year-old girl.
Massive ovarian edema is a rare tumor-like condition found in young women resulting from accumulation of fluid mostly due to partial or intermittent torsion of the ovary or secondary, to a preexisting...
Elevated plasma levels of factor VIII (FVIII) are associated with increased risk of deep venous thrombosis. The aim of this study is to elucidate how elevated FVIII levels affect venous thrombus forma...
Vein graft failure caused by neointimal hyperplasia (IH) after coronary artery bypass grafting with saphenous veins is a major clinical problem. The lack of safe and efficient vectors for vascular gen...
We report the case of a newborn with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV), a rare condition of unknown etiology presenting in the neonatal period with significan...
Holohemispheric developmental venous anomaly.
Developmental venous anomalies (DVA) are normally diminutive and incidental.(1,2) In this 33-year-old patient with epilepsy, the DVA is holohemispheric. Her epilepsy probably originates from the left...
Use of Cold-Stored Vein Allografts for Venous Reconstruction During Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
INTRODUCTION: Venous resections and reconstructions of portal vein and/or superior mesenteric vein in course of pancreaticoduodenectomy are becoming a common practice and many surgical options have be...
News Articles
AccuVein Inc. Named Winner of the 2013 Red Herring Top 100 North America Award
LONG ISLAND, NY--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - AccuVein Inc., the global leader in vein illumination, has been named a winner of the prestigious Red Herring 2013 Top 100 North America Award. As a w...
Asclera® Reveals Winner of the Second Annual Stand and Deliver™ Program
After Nationwide Vote, Paula Forman is Selected to Receive $10,000 Donation in Support of her Non-Profit Organization, Perfect Ten After School, Inc. Today, M...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Rye / White Plains / Bronxville's Vasc...
Blood Thinners Cause 7 Percent Of Medication Errors
New research published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy has revealed that blood thinners account for around 7 percent of medication errors in hospitalized patients. Blood thinners reduce the risk of...
New York Cardiovascular Associates Unveils The Top Tips for Getting a Restful Night’s Sleep
New York Cardiovascular Associates unveils tips for achieving peaceful, restful sleep New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Many Americans are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. In r...
Miami Vein Center in Miami, FL Touts Safe Varicose Vein Treatments
Miami Vein Center educates Miami, FL patients about safe varicose vein treatments Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Around 24 million Americans suffer from some sort of vein disorder, making these healt...
Lab Notes: Cell Therapy May Rescue Veins in CKD
(MedPage Today) -- An intravenous infusion of endothelial cells improved vascular function in a mouse model of chronic kidney disease, researchers said. Also this week: another reason not to tailgate...
The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has concluded that the benefits of Diane 35 (cyproterone acetate 2mg, ethinylestradiol 35mcg) and its generics outwei...
News and press releases: Benefits of Diane 35 and generics outweigh risks in specific patient group
The European Medicines Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has concluded that the benefits of Diane 35 (cyproterone acetate 2 mg, ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms) and its gene...
Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency
Europe's medicines watchdog said Friday the benefits of acne drug Diane-35, also widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins—when correctly prescribed.
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Sciton is committed to providing best-in-class laser and light source solutions for medical professionals who want exceptional durability, performance and value. Sciton offers sup...
Based in Memphis, Tenn., Luminetx Corporation discovers, develops and commercializes medical product and biometric technologies. The companyâs market leading product, VeinVie...
The team at Pacific Interventionalists launched Synergy Health Concepts to focus specifically on CCSVI treatment and care. Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) is c...
AccuVein Inc. is a global leader in medical imaging solutions. Its breakthrough product, the AV300, allows health care professionals to see a map of peripheral veins on the skinâ...
AccuVein Inc. is a global leader in vein illumination. Its breakthrough product, the AV300, allows health care professionals to see a map of peripheral veins on the skinâs su...
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, VenX, LLC is a privately held medical device company focusing on the development of proprietary methods to treat abnormal veins associated with ven...
InfraRed Imaging Systems, Inc.
Infrared Imaging Systems, Inc. (INRIS) is a medical device company pioneering the use of near infrared light (nIR) for medical imaging. The companyâs first product, the Vascu...
Clinical Trials
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the CardioFocus Endoscopic Ablation System with Adaptive Contact (HeartLight) in the treatment of atrial fibrill...
Blood clots in the leg veins, known as deep vein thrombosis, are important because they may travel to the lung (known as pulmonary embolism) and cause death. Blood clots are treated with...
Eculizumab to Treat Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug eculizumab for treating paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a disorder that can cause premature destru...
Electrical stimulation of the foot can increase blood flow out of the leg. This increased blood flow can prevent blood clots from forming in the leg veins. Blood clots in the leg veins ca...
Low-Dose Alteplase to Treat Blood Clots in Deep Leg Veins
This study will test the effectiveness of low-dose recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA, or alteplase) in dissolving blood clots in deep leg veins. rtPA is given to patients with...
This study will evaluate a new immunosupressive therapy, Daclizumab, and compare it with antithymocyte globulin (ATG) to treat cytopenia, that is, the deficiency of cellular elements of th...
Low-Dose rtPA to Treat Blood Clots in Major Arm or Neck Veins
This study will test the effectiveness of low-dose recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA, or alteplase) in dissolving blood clots in major arm or neck veins. rtPA is given to pat...
Role of the Toxic Metal Cadmium in the Mechanism Producing Infertility With a Varicocele
Varicose veins in the scrotum (varicocele) are responsible for >20% of male infertility in the US. Varicocele are associated with decreased sperm number and markedly reduced sperm fertiliz...
Evaluation of New Test Method to Measure Kidney Function
This study will test the accuracy of a new "Fast GFR" (glomerular filtration rate) test to evaluate kidney function. Accurate assessment of kidney function is important in many clinical s...
Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Angiography and Standard Angiography in Diagnosing Atherosclerosis
This study will evaluate ways to improve magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for diagnosing atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries). MRA is a new method for looking at...
Videos
Varicose veins: an animation
This animation explains in detail what varicose veins are, their causes, symptoms and the various treatment options. For more information visit the NHS websi...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
Instruments that generate intermittent forces, uniformed or graduated, to facilitate the emptying of VEINS. These devices are used to reduce limb EDEMA and prevent venous THROMBOEMBOLISM, such as deep vein thrombosis in the legs.
Superior Sagittal Sinus
The long large endothelium-lined venous channel on the top outer surface of the brain. It receives blood from a vein in the nasal cavity, runs backwards, and gradually increases in size as blood drains from veins of the brain and the DURA MATER. Near the lower back of the CRANIUM, the superior sagittal sinus deviates to one side (usually the right) and continues on as one of the TRANSVERSE SINUSES.
Transverse Sinuses
The two large endothelium-lined venous channels that begin at the internal occipital protuberance at the back and lower part of the CRANIUM and travels laterally and forward ending in the internal jugular vein (JUGULAR VEINS). One of the transverse sinuses, usually the right one, is the continuation of the SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS. The other transverse sinus is the continuation of the straight sinus.
Vascular Malformations
A spectrum of congenital, inherited, or acquired abnormalities in BLOOD VESSELS that can adversely affect the normal blood flow in ARTERIES or VEINS. Most are congenital defects such as abnormal communications between blood vessels (fistula), shunting of arterial blood directly into veins bypassing the CAPILLARIES (arteriovenous malformations), formation of large dilated blood blood-filled vessels (cavernous angioma), and swollen capillaries (capillary telangiectases). In rare cases, vascular malformations can result from trauma or diseases.
Venous Thromboembolism
Obstruction of a vein or VEINS (embolism) by a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the blood stream.
