Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of one or both blood vessels to the kidneys. The renal arteries bring blood from the heart to the kidneys to help filter ...

Auscultation is the next component in the physical ... Sepsis-induced acidosis and hypoxemia can increase pulmonary artery pressure, prolonging the patency of the ductus arteriosus (PDA).

The physical assessment of an infant includes observation, auscultation ... Review blood pressure trends. Umbilical artery catheter pressures are typically the most reliable measurement.

There is no easy way to unclog an artery once plaque has built up. However, dietary choices, exercise, and avoiding smoking can improve cardiovascular health and stop blockages from worsening.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Abstract: Heart sound auscultation combined with deep learning is a common method for coronary artery disease (CAD) detection. However, current studies predominantly focus on improving network ...

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john.mainstees.nhs.uk Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) has become topical since the development of percutaneous angioplasty and stenting. Studies defining the place for intervention have ...

Most patients in the United States who present to hospital emergency departments with acute central retinal artery occlusion do not undergo stroke workup imaging.

Angiotensin II causes a preferential increase in efferent arteriolar tone, helping to maintain GFR when afferent arteriolar pressure is low, as in renal artery stenosis and severe generalised ...