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Aorta15
- Abdominal aortic branch occlusion is blockage or narrowing of one of the large arteries in the abdomen that come off of the aorta. (msdmanuals.com)
- The aorta is the largest artery of the body. (msdmanuals.com)
- The abdominal aorta is the part of the aorta that passes through the abdominal cavity. (msdmanuals.com)
- Blockage of the arteries that branch off of the aorta may develop suddenly or slowly. (msdmanuals.com)
- Sudden blockage of the lower aorta where it divides into the common iliac arteries causes both legs to suddenly become painful, pale, and cold. (msdmanuals.com)
- The aorta, the body's main artery, plays a crucial role in transporting oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. (homed.gr)
- The aorta, the body's main artery, carries oxygenated blood from the heart and distributes it throughout the body through its many smaller branches. (homed.gr)
- The part of the aorta that runs through the abdomen is known as the abdominal aorta. (homed.gr)
- Acute occlusion, or sudden blockage, in the branches of the abdominal aorta can occur due to various reasons. (homed.gr)
- A sudden lower aorta blockage at the common iliac arteries usually causes immediate, painful, pale, and cold legs. (homed.gr)
- Gradual narrowing of the lower aorta or common iliac arteries typically leads to cramping and walking pain (intermittent claudication) in the buttocks and thighs. (homed.gr)
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed a thrombosed type A acute aortic dissection, and an ulcer-like projection was observed at the proximal descending aorta (Fig. 1 a). (biomedcentral.com)
- Right and left main pulmonary artery embolism (A). Celiac artery thrombosis extending into the aortic lumen (B). Superior mesenteric artery thrombosis hanging to aorta (C). Saddle embolism at aortic bifurcation (D) and the thrombus extending into the bilateral common iliac arteries (E). Left external iliac artery thrombosis (F). Arrows indicated the lesions. (vsijournal.org)
- Vascupedia commented on presentation Postradiogenic occlusion of the infrarenal aorta and the iliac arteries . (vascupedia.com)
- Rapid percutaneous femoral access is followed by the placement of a stiff wire into the descending thoracic aorta followed by a 12 French introducer sheath, and an occlusion balloon as described by Li et al. (thoracickey.com)
Vascular8
- The underlying cause may involve infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion or bowel obstruction. (wikipedia.org)
- As a board-certified vascular surgeon, he specializes in the treatment of aortic disease including aneurysms and dissection, venous occlusive disease, carotid artery disease, and peripheral arterial disease including critical limb ischemia and claudication through the use of endovascular and open surgical techniques. (medstarhealth.org)
- Dr. Abramowtiz's clinical interests include central venous occlusive disease, aortic aneurysmal disease, vascular access for hemodialysis, peripheral vascular disease, and limb salvage. (medstarhealth.org)
- The diagnostic and prognostic information available from captopril renography and the increasing availability of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) have reduced the use of renal arteriography as a diagnostic tool, except in evaluating kidneys with intrarenal branch-artery stenoses and those with complex vascular anatomy, including multiple accessory arteries. (medscape.com)
- The vast majority of data regarding vascular reconstructive surgery in pediatric patients come from experience with right ventricular outflow obstruction, midaortic syndrome, renal-artery occlusive disease and hypertension, iatrogenic vascular trauma, and access for hemodialysis. (medscape.com)
- These findings include a "corkscrew" appearance of arteries that result from vascular damage, particularly the arteries in the region of the wrists and ankles. (mdwiki.org)
- To rule out other forms of vasculitis (by excluding involvement of vascular regions atypical for Buerger's), it is sometimes necessary to perform angiograms of other body regions (e.g., a mesenteric angiogram). (mdwiki.org)
- The role of duplex Doppler in the staging and characterization of pancreatic and biliary tumours S. J. Garber and W. R. Lees Department of Ultrasound, The Middlesex Hospital, London The advent of duplex Doppler has permitted accurate definition of the vascular changes associated with abdominal tumours. (docksci.com)
Stenosis7
- Edward Andraos, MD, demonstrate Hero Graft placement for central venous stenosis or occlusion around an existing catheter. (houstonmethodist.org)
- The clinical manifestations reflect the arteries involved and most commonly include hypertension caused by renal-artery stenosis (RAS) or strokes from carotid artery disease. (medscape.com)
- CTA with maximum intensity projection (MIP) and quantitative measurement of stenosis is an accurate noninvasive technique for diagnosing fibromuscular dysplasia/stenosis of the visceral arteries, regardless of the etiology. (medscape.com)
- Emergency coronary angiography showed no significant left main coronary artery (LMCA) stenosis and complete occlusion of the proximal segment of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. (rcpjournals.org)
- [1] Angiograms may also show occlusions (blockages) or stenosis (narrowings) in multiple areas of both the arms and legs. (mdwiki.org)
- We aim to recruit 75 VCI patients, 60 HFpEF patients, 60 patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement as a pressure overload HFpEF model, and 200 elderly participants with mixed comorbidities to serve as controls. (unav.edu)
- Budd-Chiari syndrome is also seen in tuberculosis , congenital venous webs and occasionally in inferior vena caval stenosis . (wikipedia.org)
Aneurysms3
- More common in those who are older, ischemic colitis, mesenteric ischemia, and abdominal aortic aneurysms are other serious causes. (wikipedia.org)
- Approxi- occlusion is a useful and sometimes used method for large mately forty% have calcifications in their walls that usu- inner carotid artery aneurysms. (ehd.org)
- Comparative outcomes of physician-modified fenestrated-branched endovascular repair of post-dissection and degenerative complex abdominal or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. (sc-ctsi.org)
Atherosclerosis4
- Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a condition in which patchy deposits of fatty material (atheromas or atherosclerotic plaques) develop in the walls of medium-sized and large arteries, leading to reduced or. (msdmanuals.com)
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia Fibromuscular dysplasia is abnormal thickening of the walls of arteries that is not related to atherosclerosis or inflammation but that causes artery narrowing or blockage. (msdmanuals.com)
- Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease Occlusive peripheral arterial disease is blockage or narrowing of an artery in the legs (or rarely the arms), usually due to atherosclerosis and resulting in decreased blood flow. (msdmanuals.com)
- Some diseases with which Buerger's disease may be confused include atherosclerosis (build-up of cholesterol plaques in the arteries), endocarditis (an infection of the lining of the heart), other types of vasculitis , severe Raynaud's phenomenon associated with connective tissue disorders (e.g., lupus or scleroderma ), clotting disorders or the production of clots in the blood. (mdwiki.org)
Embolism3
- Alternatively, an embolism, where a clot travels to the artery from another location, can also lead to acute occlusion. (homed.gr)
- OMAI may be further subdivided into acute mesenteric arterial embolism (AMAE) and acute mesenteric arterial thrombosis (AMAT). (medscape.com)
- We report a 63-year-old female who developed acute mesenteric ischemia due to celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery thrombi together with acute lower extremity ischemia caused by saddle embolism of the iliac bifurcation and thrombosis of the left external iliac artery. (vsijournal.org)
Iliac artery6
- Sudden blockage of an iliac artery causes symptoms in only one leg. (msdmanuals.com)
- If the blockage is in an iliac artery, it affects only one leg. (homed.gr)
- Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD, and Travis Vowels, MD, demonstrate an open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with right common iliac artery (CIA) aneurysm and left CIA occlusive disease. (houstonmethodist.org)
- We report the case of a 59-year-old woman with an external iliac artery (EIA)-ureteral fistula treated by endovascular stentgraft placement. (bvsalud.org)
- Compression of the left common ILIAC VEIN by the right common ILIAC ARTERY against the underlying fifth LUMBAR VERTEBRA is the typical underlying malformation. (lookformedical.com)
- Classically, resistance and then complete lack of resistance is felt as the sheath tears the external iliac off the common iliac artery at the origin of the hypogastric. (thoracickey.com)
Hepatic8
- It courses anteroinferiorly before branching into the common hepatic, splenic, and left gastric arteries. (medscape.com)
- The hepatic artery gives off the gastroduodenal artery, which branches further to the right gastroepiploic artery and the anterosuperior and posterosuperior pancreaticoduodenal arteries. (medscape.com)
- In the arterial phase, the hepatic and splenic arteries were well defined, but the collateral pathways of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries were unclear (Fig. 1 d). (biomedcentral.com)
- Routine 2-year follow-up showed an enlarging aneurysm of the hepatic artery. (medscape.com)
- Contrast-enhanced axial CT images show several narrowings of the common and proper hepatic arteries with intervening aneurysmal dilatation. (medscape.com)
- During the surgical procedure, a catheter was implanted in the hepatic artery. (doctorsmedicalopinion.com)
- These patients may also display gastroduodenal artery encasement including possible short segment encasement or direct abutment of the hepatic artery and less than 180° abutment of the superior mesenteric artery [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- [1] [2] The condition is caused by occlusion of the hepatic veins (usually due to a blood clot ) that drain the liver . (wikipedia.org)
Occlusive2
- Özgün Sensebat replied to your comment on presentation Endovascular treatment of subclavian artery occlusive disease . (vascupedia.com)
- Özgün Sensebat commented on presentation Endovascular treatment of subclavian artery occlusive disease . (vascupedia.com)
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair1
- Risk of Stroke with Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair of the Aortic Arch. (sc-ctsi.org)
Fibromuscular3
- Moreover, fibromuscular dysplasia, which involves abnormal muscle growth in the arterial wall, or external pressure from an enlarging abdominal tumor, can also contribute to the development of blockages. (homed.gr)
- However, vasculitis , aortic or mesenteric artery dissection, fibromuscular dysplasia , celiac artery compression by the median arcuate ligament, retroperitoneal fibrosis , or endovascular graft occlusion should be considered as alternative etiologies. (logicalimages.com)
- Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an uncommon angiopathy of uncertain etiology associated with heterogeneous histologic changes that may affect the carotid and vertebral circulation, visceral arteries, and peripheral arteries. (medscape.com)
Endovascular Treatment3
- Due to the persistent severe abdominal pain, short lesion of the celiac artery, which seemed relatively easy to treat endovascularly, and the absence of circulatory collapse due to aortic dissection, endovascular treatment of the celiac artery was performed as the first line of treatment in this case. (biomedcentral.com)
- Vascupedia commented on presentation Total endovascular treatment of the aortic arch after type A dissection with chimney and sandwich technique . (vascupedia.com)
- Theodosios Bisdas replied to your comment on presentation Total endovascular treatment of the aortic arch after type A dissection with chimney and sandwich technique . (vascupedia.com)
Thrombosis6
- AMI as venous disease takes the form of mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT). (medscape.com)
- Surgical thrombectomy for aortoiliac thrombosis was performed and the mesenteric thrombosis was treated by percutaneous endovascular intervention. (vsijournal.org)
- Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg. (lookformedical.com)
- de ), is a recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet. (mdwiki.org)
- There is a recurrent acute and chronic inflammation and thrombosis of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. (mdwiki.org)
- There are characteristic pathologic findings of acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins of the hands and feet (the lower limbs being more common). (mdwiki.org)
Chronic mesenteric ischemia3
- Chronic mesenteric ischemia, also known as intestinal angina, is defined by reduced blood flow to major mesenteric arteries (celiac, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric) causing abdominal pain which is often postprandial. (logicalimages.com)
- Chronic mesenteric ischemia is typically caused by atherosclerotic disease. (logicalimages.com)
- The same risk factors for peripheral and coronary artery disease predispose to chronic mesenteric ischemia, namely smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. (logicalimages.com)
Vena Cava Filter Removal1
- Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD, and Mujeeb Zubair, MD, demonstrate open inferior vena cava filter removal in a patient with a previously failed endovascular attempt to retrieve the filter. (houstonmethodist.org)
Splenic4
- This 52-year-old man presented with pain in the left upper quadrant and was found to have a 3.2-cm aneurysm of the distal splenic artery. (medscape.com)
- Histology of the resected splenic artery revealed intimal fibroplasia. (medscape.com)
- A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein. (lookformedical.com)
- the inferior mesenteric vein empties into the splenic vein, the superior mesenteric vein joins the splenic vein to form the portal vein. (lookformedical.com)
Tumor4
- or compression of the artery by a growing abdominal tumor. (msdmanuals.com)
- According to ISGPS definitions, the tumor contact to the celiac trunk, more than 180° abutment to the superior mesenteric artery, infiltration of the inferior vena cava, unreconstructable superior mesenteric vein or occlusion of the portal vein, or aortic invasion or encasement are considered signs of locally advanced pancreatic cancer [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Treatment of carotid artery disease: carotid endarterectomy, carotid graft interposition, treatment of carotid aneurysmatic disease, carotid reconstruction due to kinking and coiling, resection of carotid body tumor. (jatros.rs)
- 9. Radak D, Milojevic P, Babic S , Matic P, Tanaskovic S, Vukotic V, Pejcic T, Hadzi-Djokic J. Renal tumor with tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava and right atrium: the report of five cases with long-term follow-up. (jatros.rs)
Aneurysm Repair1
- Perioperative and long-term outcomes after open conversion of endovascular aneurysm repair versus primary open aortic repair. (sc-ctsi.org)
Disease5
- Central venous occlusion is a debilitating disease, which, if left untreated, results in limb laceration and chronic limb ischemia. (medstarhealth.org)
- Mesenteric artery FMD is rare and presents with abdominal symptoms similar to Crohn disease (CD) and Behcet disease (BD). (medscape.com)
- 14. Radak D, Babic S , Peric M, Popov P, Tanaskovic S, Babic D, Jocic D, Otasevic P. Distribution of Risk Factors in Patients with Premature Coronary, Supra-Aortic Branches and Peripheral Atherosclerotic Disease. (jatros.rs)
- Background In patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), myocardial perfusion is assessed under rest and pharmacological stress to identify ischemia. (unav.edu)
- Selection criterion for endovascular aortic repair in those with chronic kidney disease. (sc-ctsi.org)
Kidneys2
- A sudden, complete renal artery blockage, supplying the kidneys, can cause side pain and blood in the urine, needing urgent care. (homed.gr)
- MRA provides accurate information about the number of renal arteries, the size of the kidneys, and the presence of anatomic variants. (medscape.com)
Blockage4
- Blockage causes symptoms related to the lack of blood flow, including pain, in the area the artery serves. (msdmanuals.com)
- Symptoms of slowly developing blockage vary depending on which artery is involved and the severity of the blockage. (msdmanuals.com)
- A sudden arterial blockage stops blood flow instantly, causing severe pain in the abdomen, back, or legs, depending on the blocked artery. (homed.gr)
- Symptoms from gradual blockages change based on the affected artery and blockage extent. (homed.gr)
Surgical3
- The treatment approach may include the elimination of a blood clot, angioplasty (a procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins), or in certain cases, surgical creation of a bypass using grafts. (homed.gr)
- Therefore, aggressive surgical/hybrid treatment is necessary in cases of type A acute aortic dissection with visceral malperfusion. (biomedcentral.com)
- Self-expanding Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients: 5-Year Outcomes of the SURTAVI Randomized Clinical Trial. (uzh.ch)
Infection2
- It is an acellular collagen matrix that is remodeled into host artery, with good resistance to infection. (medscape.com)
- 7. Popov P, Tanasković S, Matić P, Babić S , Nenezić D, Jovanović P, I, Vučurević G. Wound infection after carotid artery endarterectomy caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: case report. (jatros.rs)
Acute aortic4
- Malperfusion of the celiac artery alone, with acute aortic dissection, rarely requires early intervention. (biomedcentral.com)
- A 57-year-old woman had thrombosed type A acute aortic dissection with celiac malperfusion, for which total arch replacement was performed after percutaneous balloon angioplasty of the celiac artery. (biomedcentral.com)
- In this report, we describe a rare case of type A acute aortic dissection in which reperfusion of the celiac artery was performed before central repair. (biomedcentral.com)
- The first step is to develop established protocols and pathways to manage acute aortic emergencies. (thoracickey.com)
Severe abdominal pain2
- Acute abdomen is a condition where there is a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain requiring immediate recognition and management of the underlying cause. (wikipedia.org)
- A 57-year-old woman was transferred to the emergency room with sudden onset of back and severe abdominal pain. (biomedcentral.com)
Bypass1
- Eric Peden, MD, and Manuel Rojo, MD, demonstrate an exploratory laparotomy and mesenteric artery and heptaic artery bypass. (houstonmethodist.org)
Ischemia due1
- While there is a significant risk associated with visceral malperfusion, ischemia due to occlusion of the celiac artery alone is rare due to the presence of extensive collateral pathways in the mesenteric circulation. (biomedcentral.com)
Syndrome3
- Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a syndrome caused by inadequate blood flow through the mesenteric vessels, resulting in ischemia and eventual gangrene of the bowel wall. (medscape.com)
- We reviewed 140 patients (75 males) aged between 22 and 66 years (mean±SD 48.21±1.36 years) receiving a composite aortic conduit from January 1998 to December 2019 for annulo-aortic ectasia (n=98), aortic dissection (n=41), and repaired tetralogy of Fallot (n=1), 24 of whom had Marfan's syndrome. (jsurgery.com)
- The acute syndrome presents with rapidly progressive severe upper abdominal pain , yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes , liver enlargement , enlargement of the spleen , fluid accumulation within the peritoneal cavity , elevated liver enzymes , and eventually encephalopathy . (wikipedia.org)
Superior4
- Gradual constriction of the superior mesenteric artery causes intense navel-centered pain about 30 to 60 minutes after eating. (homed.gr)
- Occasionally, blunt trauma may cause isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and lead to intestinal infarction. (medscape.com)
- There were no abnormal findings in the neck vessels, superior mesenteric artery, or bilateral renal arteries. (biomedcentral.com)
- Borderline resectable patients are defined by the involvement of the superior mesenteric vein or portal vein allowing safe resection and reconstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
Computed tomographic2
- To detect anastomotic complications of the coronary ostia, proximal and distal aortic anastomoses, survivors underwent echocardiography every 6 months and computed tomographic angiography at 12 months or whenever indicated. (jsurgery.com)
- 6. Aleksic N, Tanaskovic S, Radak S, Mitrasinovic A, Kolar J, Babic S , Otasevic P, Radak D. Color Duplex Sonography in the Detection of Internal Carotid Artery Restenosis After Carotid Endarterectomy Comparison With Computed Tomographic Angiography. (jatros.rs)
Diagnosis4
- Identifying other possible factors may aid in the diagnosis of the underlying cause of abdominal pain, such as recent travel, recent contact with other ill individuals, and for females, a thorough gynecologic history. (wikipedia.org)
- After gathering a thorough history, one should perform a physical exam in order to identify important physical signs that might clarify the diagnosis, including a cardiovascular exam, lung exam, thorough abdominal exam, and for females, a genitourinary exam. (wikipedia.org)
- In 1930, Cokkinis remarked, "Occlusion of the mesenteric vessels is apt to be regarded as one of those conditions of which the diagnosis is impossible, the prognosis hopeless, and the treatment almost useless. (medscape.com)
- Because of the high mortality and the difficulty of diagnosis, mesenteric ischemia poses a substantial legal risk. (medscape.com)
Subclavian Artery1
- I recommend endovascular therapy for subclavian artery diseases. (vascupedia.com)
Branches2
- Branches of the Abdominal. (msdmanuals.com)
- The middle meningeal artery is typically the third branch of the first part of the maxillary artery, one of the two terminal branches of the external carotid artery. (passmed.uk)