What is a Home visit treatment? A home visit treatment is a medical or therapeutic service that practitioners or healthcare professionals offer to patients in the convenience and comfort of their own home. To offer the necessary therapy or care, the healthcare professional visits the patient at home rather than sending them to a hospital…
Arteries and veins are fundamental components of the circulatory system, playing distinct yet complementary roles in the transportation of blood throughout the body. While both are blood vessels, they exhibit notable differences in structure, function, and the composition of blood they carry. Introduction: The blood vessels in your body cover more than 60,000 km. There…
Introduction: In America, nearly 6.5 million people over age 40 suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is caused by a fatty plaque accumulation that obstructs the arteries that provide blood to the extremities, typically the legs. Even though symptoms of peripheral artery disease are most likely when the patient is standing, more severe cases may cause leg…
What is a Swelling After Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck surgery, medically known as abdominoplasty, is a popular cosmetic procedure aimed at achieving a firmer and flatter abdominal profile by removing excess skin and fat. While the surgery can provide significant aesthetic benefits, it is essential for patients to understand the potential risks and complications associated…
Introduction Three different types of blood vessels make up our circulatory system: capillaries, veins, and arteries. Unlike veins, which bring blood to the heart, arteries move blood away from the heart. The walls of arteries are more elastic and thicker than those of veins because they carry the blood that the heart pumps out. This…
Introduction Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is a surgical procedure designed to improve blood flow to the heart muscle by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. It is commonly performed to treat severe coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup…
Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive procedure used in the treatment of various gynecological conditions, primarily uterine fibroids. Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the uterus and can cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure symptoms. Introduction: The most popular usage of uterine artery embolization, also known as…
Introduction In the distal part of the adductor magnus muscle, the popliteal artery is a deeply situated continuation of the femoral artery opening. It passes through the popliteal fossa before dividing into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the popliteus muscle’s bottom border. The popliteal artery, which crosses the intercondylar fossa, is the deepest…
Nerve tissue is a fundamental component of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body. Comprising of specialized cells called neurons, nerve tissue is characterized by its unique structure and function. What is a Nerve Tissue Composition? Within the neurological system, neurons are cells that send messages to other neurons, muscles, or gland…
The brachial artery is a major blood vessel situated in the upper arm. It is one of the main arteries responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the arm and forearm regions. Arising from the axillary artery at the lower border of the teres major muscle, the brachial artery descends along the medial aspect of the…
