Air embolism, also known as gas embolism, is a complication that occurs when air bubbles enter the arterial or venous system. It is a serious complication as it leads...
Trypanosomiasis, or Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as the African sleeping sickness /Sleeping sickness, is a parasitic, infectious disease caused...
What is Fat Embolism Syndrome?
Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a condition in which fat particles get into your bloodstream and block blood flow. The...
What is Renal Artery Stenosis?
As words suggest, renal arteries mean vessels of kidneys, and stenosis means narrowing. Renal artery stenosis is defined as the...
Pericardial effusion is a medical condition in which fluid abnormally accumulates in the pericardial sac, the protective, sac-like structure surrounding the heart. The term...
What are Reticular Veins?
Reticular veins, sometimes called feeder veins or blue veins, are dilated veins with a diameter of less than 3.0 millimeters. Unlike...
A Coronary Angiogram is a diagnostic medical procedure that visualizes your heart's inner vessels, called coronary arteries. It helps determine if there are any...