• Its abnormalities might be associated with certain congenital malformations. (bvsalud.org)
  • We aimed to study the associations between fetal facial profile measurements with crown-rump length and congenital malformations (cleft lip and palate, micrognathia, and open spina bifida) during early pregnancy. (bvsalud.org)
  • The associations between these measurements with crown-rump length and congenital malformations were evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • RESULTS: There were 406 and 25 fetuses without or with congenital malformations, respectively. (bvsalud.org)
  • These measurements showed various significant changes with different congenital malformations. (bvsalud.org)
  • These measurements correlated with crown-rump length and showed significant differences with certain fetal congenital malformations. (bvsalud.org)
  • A congenital disorder that is characterized by a triad of capillary malformations (HEMANGIOMA), venous malformations (ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA), and soft tissue or bony hypertrophy of the limb. (lookformedical.com)
  • Kilari S, Wang Y, Singh A, Graham RP, Iyer V , Thompson SM, Torbenson MS, Mukhopadhyay D, Misra S. Neuropilin-1 deficiency in vascular smooth muscle cells is associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia arteriovenous malformations. (mayo.edu)
  • This paper presents the methods of diagnostic and management in a case of a canine arterioportal fistula. (usamv.ro)
  • OBJECTIVES: Congenital hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors but can lead to serious adverse pregnancy outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Larger fistulae can be closed with a specially designed vascular plug that is delivered to the fistula through catheterization, a process where a thin tube is guided to the heart through a blood vessel and is used to place the plug. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • It is usually caused by an increase in resistance in the portal-hepatic vascular bed due to obstruction to flow, which in the vast majority of patients is related to cirrhosis. (gastrotraining.com)
  • The causes for portal hypertension are classified as originating in the portal venous system before it reaches the liver (prehepatic causes), within the liver (intrahepatic) or between the liver and the heart (post-hepatic). (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis. (medscape.com)
  • alcohol use disorder chronic viral hepatitis biliary atresia Primary biliary cirrhosis Primary sclerosing cholangitis Chronic pancreatitis Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia Schistosomiasis Congenital hepatic fibrosis Nodular regenerative hyperplasia Fibrosis of space of Disse Granulomatous or infiltrative liver diseases (Gaucher disease, mucopolysaccharidosis, sarcoidosis, lymphoproliferative malignancies, amyloidosis, etc. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, a variety of disorders can cause portal hypertension in the absence of cirrhosis, a condition referred to as "noncirrhotic portal hypertension. (gastrotraining.com)
  • His clinical research has primarily been directed toward surgical issues in complex congenital heart care and cardiac transplantation (focusing on advances with operative techniques, outcomes research and transplantation for congenital heart disease), with a particular emphasis on the development of mechanical ventricular assist devices for children, as well as stem-cell based valved conduits for pediatric application. (chop.edu)
  • Dr. Chen served as the Chief of Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Co-Director of the Heart Center, Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and holder of the Sam and Althea Stroum Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery. (chop.edu)
  • To study the incidence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage V patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) at our center. (jrenhep.com)
  • This department provides medical care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, kidney failure, dysfunction and tumors of endocrine organs, and hypertension. (japanhospitalsearch.org)
  • Patent foramen ovale has been associated with multiple pulmonary diseases, such as pulmonary hypertension, platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (allenpress.com)
  • Bicuspid aortic valve disease is a congenital disorder in which people are born only two aortic valve leaflets. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an elevation of pulmonary arterial pressure, which can be due to heart, lung, or systemic disorders. (jrenhep.com)
  • citation needed] Signs and symptoms of portal hypertension include: Ascites (free fluid in the peritoneal cavity), Abdominal pain or tenderness (when bacteria infect the ascites, as in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis). (wikipedia.org)
  • Normal uncorrected portal pressure is 5-10mm Hg and is influenced by the intra-abdominal pressure and central venous filling pressure. (gastrotraining.com)
  • Atrial septal defects are congenital defects where a hole forms in the wall of tissue that separates the right and left atria (upper chambers of the heart). (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Large atrial septal defects can eventually lead to pulmonary hypertension or heart failure. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • With the evolution of modern medicine, many children born with congenital heart defects live well into adulthood. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • This department provides medical care for patients with heart disorders, disorders of the aortas and peripheral vessels, and hypertension. (japanhospitalsearch.org)
  • Tomasulo CE, Chen JM, Smith CL, Maeda K, Rome JJ, Dori Y. Lymphatic disorders and management in patients with congenital heart disease. (chop.edu)
  • When the portal circulation is obstructed, whether it is within or outside the liver, a remarkable collateral circulation develops to carry portal blood into the systemic circulation veins. (gastrotraining.com)
  • When it becomes severe enough to cause symptoms or complications, treatment may be given to decrease portal hypertension itself or to manage its complications. (wikipedia.org)
  • Increased endogenous vasodilators in turn promote more blood flow in the portal veins. (wikipedia.org)
  • Venous hypertension leads to increased pressure in the capillary bed, transudation of fluid and proteins into the interstitial space, altering blood flow and supply of nutrients to the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and eventual ulceration. (lookformedical.com)
  • The patient was submitted to the physician with signs of portal hypertension, elevated transaminases and hypoproteinemia. (usamv.ro)
  • Budd-Chiari syndrome is also seen in tuberculosis , congenital venous webs and occasionally in inferior vena caval stenosis . (wikipedia.org)
  • Among the patients with PH, 25 patients (62.5%) had Arteriovenous (AV) fistula, 10 patients (25%) had temporary dialysis catheters. (jrenhep.com)
  • Nitric oxide inhibition has been shown in some studies to increase portal hypertension and hepatic response to norepinephrine. (wikipedia.org)