A hernia is a medical condition in which part of the small intestine protrudes through a weak area of the abdominal wall. Hernias are classified according to their location. A hernia that occurs in the upper part of the thigh below the groin where...
An intravenous catheter is a hollow and flexible plastic tube that is inserted into a vein to administer fluids and medicines. Most intravenous catheters are peripheral, meaning they go into a vein far from the heart, such as in the wrist....
Factor V is a genetic condition that predisposes you to blood clots. During pregnancy, chances of blood clotting increase, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) clots, which occur in a deep vein like the femoral vein in your thigh. What to Expect...
The major blood vessels of the leg fall into two subcategories. Arteries carry blood away from the heart and toward the body tissues. Since the arterial blood is meant to supply tissues and cells with oxygen and nutrients, this blood is...
Venipuncture is a procedure that removes blood from a vein in the body, usually for testing but occasionally for treatment—for example, in the disease of iron overload called hemochromotasis. Venipuncture is also commonly used to place an...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says that more than 193,000 hip replacements are performed annually. A hip replacement is indicated for people who suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic arthritis of the...
Kidney failure causes accumulation of waste products and byproducts of protein metabolism in the blood. This also leads to excessive fluid buildup and electrolyte disturbances, resulting in high blood pressure. Kidney dialysis is the process of...
The greater saphenous vein is a large vein in the front of your leg that stretches from your foot to your groin. Its purpose of the greater saphenous vein is to deliver blood that has been drained of oxygen through one-way valves to the deep...
Specifically, mitral valve disease indicates either mitral stenosis or mitral regurgitation. Mitral stenosis has been linked to rheumatic fever or any complication causing inflammation of the heart, such as streptococci infection, states Leonard...
The parenteral diet is not technically a diet. Feeding a person parenterally means that nutrition is provided directly into the bloodstream. Parenteral nutrition is designed for people who cannot or should not eat via their gastrointestinal tract...
A protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall in the area of the upper thigh just below the crease of the groin is called a femoral hernia. This is where the femoral artery and vein leave the abdomen and continue into the leg. There are...
The heart and the circulatory system are the components of the cardiovascular system. The function of the cardiovascular system is to circulate blood through out the body.The healthy heart beats on average of 100,000 times daily. It receives...
A hernia consists of an intestinal sac that protrudes through a hole or weak area in the abdominal wall and often descends into areas of the body close by. Hernias are named according to where they occur, and certain types of hernias are more...
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs in a deep vein, such as the femoral which is located in your upper leg. When you are inactive, blood can collect in your legs, which may increase your risk for developing a DVT. Exercises, including...
Hernia occurs when fatty tissues poke through the abdominal wall as a result of strain on the abdomen creating a bulging appearance, according to Kentucky’s UK Healthcare Clinic. Abdominal pressure from a developing fetus can cause a hernia...
Doctors use the word vascularity in connection with the venous system, or veins. For bodybuilders, however, the word takes on a specific meaning concerning the visibility of your veins under your skin. Ideally, they stand out in sharp relief...
