Infobox disease Name Coronarythrombosis Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD10 I 24 0 i 20 ICD9 ICD9 414.8 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D003328 Coronarythrombosis is a form of thrombosis affecting the coronary circulation . It is associated with stenosis subsequent to clotting . ref name urlThrombosis CoronaryThrombosis cite web url http www.cts.usc.edu zglossary thrombosis.html title ThrombosisCoronaryThrombosis work accessdate ref The condition is considered as a type of ischaemic heart disease . It can lead to a myocardial infarction . ref http library.med.utah.edu WebPath ATHHTML ATH010.html Atherosclerosis Bot generated title ref The terms are sometimes used as synonyms, although this is technically inaccurate as the thrombosis refers to the Vascular occlusion occlusion , while the infarction refers to the necrosis due to the consequent loss of perfusion . The heart contains anastomosis anastomoses , and depending upon the location of the thrombosis, the infarction may be subclinical . Coronarythrombosis can be a complication associated with drug eluting stent s. ref name pmid17325255 cite journal author L scher TF, Steffel J, Eberli FR, et al. title Drug eluting stent and coronarythrombosis biological mechanisms and clinical implications journal Circulation volume 115 issue 8 pages 1051 8 year 2007 month February pmid 17325255 doi 10.1161 CIRCULATIONAHA.106.675934 url ref Notable victims Tim Russert ref http www.medicalnewstoday.com articles 111396.php 58 Year Old Tim Russert Died Of Sudden CoronaryThrombosis Said Doctors ref Benny Hill ref http www.oxforddnb.com index 51 101051126 ref George VI King George VI ref http news.bbc.co.uk onthisday hi dates stories february 6 newsid 2711000 2711265.stm ref Ralph Vaughan Williams ref A Biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams by Ursula Vaughan Williams ref Theodore Roosevelt ref http query.nytimes.com mem archive free pdf?res 9E0CEED91231E433A2575BC0A9679C946896D6CF ref Florence Ballard ... more details
Infobox disease Name Thrombosis Image Aterialthrombosis.jpg Caption Acute arterial thrombosis of the right ... Thrombosis Greek is the formation of a Thrombus blood clot thrombus Greek inside ... 2005 publisher McGraw Hill location New York, NY isbn 0 07 139140 1 chapter Chapter 53 bleeding and thrombosis ref Thromboembolism is the combination of thrombosis and its main complication, embolism ... of cell biology cell death. TOC limit 3 Causes In classical terms, thrombosis is caused by abnormalities ... role in deep venous thrombosis, mediating numerous pro thrombotic actions ref cite journal last Fuchs ..., SK, Wakefield, TW, Hartwig, JH, Wagner, DD title Extracellular DNA traps promote thrombosis. journal ..., AA, Wagner, DD title Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Promote Deep Vein Thrombosis in Mice. journal Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis JTH date 2011 Nov 1 pmid 22044575 doi 10.1111 j.1538 7836.2011.04544.x ... extracellular traps release to thrombosis an overshooting host defense mechanism? journal Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis JTH date 2011 Sep volume 9 issue 9 pages 1791 4 pmid 21718435 doi ... risk of thrombosis by e.g. external compression on a blood vessel or more rarely extension into the vasculature .... ref name labtestsonline Classification There are two distinct forms of thrombosis, venous thrombosis and arterial thrombosis, each of which can be presented by several subtypes. Venous thrombosis main Venous thrombosis Venous thrombosis is the formation of a thrombus blood clot within a vein . There are several diseases which can be classified under this category Deep vein thrombosis main Deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis DVT is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein . It most ... of the affected area Portal vein thrombosis main Portal vein thrombosis Portal vein thrombosis is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic portal vein , which can lead to portal hypertension ... , cirrhosis , diverticulitis or cholangiocarcinoma . Renal vein thrombosis main Renal ... more details
Infobox disease Name Venous thrombosis Image DVT2010.JPG Caption A deep vein thrombosis in the right ... OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D020246 A venous thrombosis is a blood clot thrombus that forms within a vein . Thrombosis is a medical term for a blood clot occurring inside a blood vessel. A classical venous thrombosis is deep vein thrombosis DVT , which can break off Embolism ... but generally do not cause serious consequences, unlike the deep venous thrombosis deep venous thromboses ... into the arterial system. Such an event is termed a paradoxical embolism . A venous thrombosis which ... a thrombosis. Risk factors Acquired Older age the strongest risk factor ref name Whatis Major surgery ... of venous thrombosis journal J. Thromb. Haemost. volume 7 Suppl 1 issue pages 301 4 year 2009 month ... hypoxia and thrombosis what is the link? journal Annu Rev Physiol year 2011 volume 73 issue pages ... factor for venous thrombosis journal Arch Intern Med year 2008 volume 168 issue 1 pages 21 6 pmid 18195191 ... , venous thrombosis formation is not well understood. ref name Lopez cite journal author L pez JA, Chen J title Pathophysiology of venous thrombosis journal Thromb Res year 2009 volume 123 issue Suppl 4 pages S30 4 pmid 19303501 doi 10.1016 S0049 3848 09 70140 9 ref With arterial thrombosis, blood vessel wall damage is required for thrombosis formation, as it initiates coagulation , ref name Lopez ... in surgical patients whom have a high risk of thrombosis to reduce the risk of DVTs however ... Heparin, low molecular weight heparin and physical methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis ... College of Chest Physicians Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis Panel title Executive Summary Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed American College ... used. See also Portal vein thrombosis References references External links Vascular diseases http www.postgradmed.com ... Thromboembolism DEFAULTSORT Venous Thrombosis Category Hematology es Trombosis venosa fa ... more details
Image Ha1.jpg thumb 300px A coronary angiogram an X ray with radiocontrast in the coronary arteries that shows the left coronary circulation . The distal left main coronary artery LMCA is in the left upper ..., which arise at the centre top of the image and course toward the centre right of the image. A coronary catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure to access the coronary circulation and blood ... treatment purposes. Coronary catheterization is one of the several cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures . Specifically, coronary catheterization is a visually interpreted test performed to recognize Vascular occlusion occlusion , stenosis , restenosis , thrombosis or aneurysm al enlargement of the coronary artery lumen anatomy lumen s heart chamber size heart muscle contraction performance ... within the wall of the coronary artery arteries . Less frequently, heart valve valvular , heart muscle , or arrhythmia issues are the primary focus of the test. Coronary artery luminal stenosis narrowing ... infarction heart attack . However, it has been increasingly recognized, since the late 1980s, that coronary catheterization does not allow the recognition of the presence or absence of coronary ..., coronary heart disease and arteriovenous malformations. He is recognized as one of the pioneers in this field. Coronary catheterization was further explored in 1929 when the German physician Werner ... in the living man . They were the first to non selectively inject radiocontrast in the coronary ... injected radiocontrast in a coronary artery instead of the left ventricle. Although the patient ... Andreas Gruentzig starting in 1977, coronary catheterization has been extended to therapeutic uses a the performance ... damage has occurred and c research for better understanding of the pathology of coronary artery disease ... over time, simple coronary catheterization examinations are now commonly done more rapidly ... is usually awake during coronary catheterization, ideally with only local anaesthesia such as lidocaine ... more details
Interventions infobox Name PAGENAME Image Taxus stent FDA.jpg Caption An example of a coronary stent ... HCPCSlevel2 A coronary stent is a stent tube placed in the coronary artery coronary arteries that supply the heart , to keep the arteries open in the treatment of coronary heart disease . It is used in a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention PCI . Stents reduce chest pain and have ... timely coronary intervention vs. primary percutaneous intervention early after ST elevation ... pmid 16757491 ref Similar stents and procedures are used in non coronary vessels e.g. in the legs ... placement. Treating a blocked stenosed coronary artery with a stent follows the same steps as other Percutaneous coronary intervention Technique angioplasty procedures with a few important differences ... catheter and viewing the flow of blood through the downstream coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound ... mm using drug eluting stents for de novo coronary artery lesions author Aoki J, Ong ATL, Granillo ... 101 Angioplasty.Org ref Dealing with lesions near branches in the coronary arteries presents additional ... 06 108 119.html ref Re occlusion Coronary artery stents, typically a metal framework, can be placed ... therapy may be insufficient to fully prevent clots that may result in stent thrombosis these and the cell ... symptoms acute coronary syndromes including myocardial infarction, their benefit is less marked in stable patients. Clinical trials have failed to demonstrate that coronary stents improve survival .... COURAGE concluded that in patients with stable coronary artery disease PCI did not reduce the death ... coronary disease author Boden WE, O Rourke RA, Teo KK, Hartigan PM, Maron DJ, Kostuk WJ, Knudtson M ... II trial compared PCI, CABG and optimum medical therapy for the treatment of multi vessel coronary ... of three therapeutic strategies for multivessel coronary artery disease one year results author Hueb ... other clinical trials have been performed to examine the efficacy of coronary stenting and compare ... more details
A coronary occlusion is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery . This condition may cause a myocardial infarction heart attack . In some patients coronary occlusion causes only mild pain, tightness or vague discomfort which may be ignored the myocardium is however damaged. Category Heart diseases disease stub ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Coronary sulcus Latin sulcus coronarius GraySubject 138 GrayPage 526 Image Gray492.png Caption Sternocostal surface of heart. Right coronary artery , which runs down coronary sulcus, is visible at left. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre s 12 DorlandsSuf 12738662 The Atrium heart atria of the heart are separated from the ventricle heart ventricles by the coronary sulcus also called coronary groove , auriculoventricular groove , atrioventricular groove , AV groove this contains the trunks of the nutrient vessels of the heart, and is deficient in front, where it is crossed by the root of the pulmonary artery . On the posterior surface of the heart, the coronary sulcus contains the coronary sinus . External links GPnotebook 187695047 eMedicineDictionary Coronary sulcus SUNYAnatomyLabs 20 st 11 01 http mywebpages.comcast.net wnor heartsulciant.jpg Diagram Gray s Heart Category Cardiac anatomy circulatory stub ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Coronary circulation Latin GraySubject GrayPage Width 200 Image Gray492.png Caption An anterior left coronary artery . Image2 Gray491.png Caption2 Base and diaphragmatic surface of heart. Blood Nerve Action Precursor MeshName Coronary Vessels MeshNumber A07.231.114.269 Coronary circulation ... that deliver oxygen rich blood to the myocardium are known as coronary artery arteries . The vessels that remove the deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle are known as cardiac veins. The coronary arteries that run on the surface of the heart are called epicardial coronary arteries. These arteries, when healthy, are capable of autoregulation to maintain coronary blood flow at levels appropriate ... infarction heart attack . See also circulatory system . The coronary arteries that run deep within the myocardium are referred to as subendocardial. The coronary arteries are classified as end circulation ... blood supply, which is why blockage of these vessels can be so critical. Coronary anatomy File Coronary arteries.svg thumb 400px Right Coronary arteries labeled in red text and other landmarks ... above the aortic valve . As discussed below, the left coronary artery originates from the left aortic sinus , while the right coronary artery originates from the right aortic sinus. Variations Four percent of people have a third, the posterior coronary artery. In rare cases, a person will have one coronary artery that runs around the root of the aorta. Occasionally, a coronary artery will exist as a double ... be one . Coronary artery dominance The artery that supplies the posterior descending artery PDA ref Chorus 00460 ref a.k.a. posterior interventricular artery determines the coronary dominance. ref ... artery PDA a.k.a. posterior interventricular artery is supplied by the right coronary artery RCA , then the coronary circulation can be classified as right dominant . If the posterior descending artery PDA is supplied by the circumflex artery CX , a branch of the left artery, then the coronary ... more details
Coronary reflex is the change of coronary diameter in response to chemical, neurological or mechanical stimulation of the Coronary circulation coronary arteries . The coronary reflex are stimulated differently than the rest of the Circulatory system vascular system . Causes of coronary constriction Chemical N nitro Arginine L arginine indomethacin glibenclamide tetraethylammonium chloride caffine Other Cold Causes of coronary dilation Cocaine Cocaine abuse frequently can cause a coronary spasm, resulting in a spontaneous myocardial infarction . Chemical Versed Midazolam a coronary dilator. In midazolam s presence, dilation was unaffected by N nitro L arginine, indomethacin and glibenclamide. Tetraethylammonium chloride , an inhibitor of the BKCa K channel a high conductance Ca2 sensitive K channel , dose dependently attenuated the vasodilating effect of midazolam ref cite journal title N nitro L arginine causes coronary vasoconstriction and inhibits endothelium dependent vasodilatation in anaesthetized greyhounds author O.L. Woodman G.J. Dusting journal Br. J. Pharmacol. year 1991 volume 103 pages 1407 1410 pmid 1909199 issue 2 pmc 1908370 ref Estrogen has been shown to abolish abnormal cold induced coronary constriction. ref cite journal doi 10.1378 chest.114.6.1556 title Estrogen Acutely Abolishes Abnormal Cold Induced Coronary Constriction in Men author Steven E. Reis, MD Richard Holubkov, PhD Kathleen A. Zell, BSN AJ. Conrad Smith, MD Howard A. Cohen, MD Marc D. Feldman, MD and Roger S. Blumenthal, MD journal Chest year 1998 volume 114 pages 1556 1561 pmid 9872188 issue 6 ref References reflist Reflex Category Cardiology ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Coronary sinus Latin sinus coronarius GraySubject 138 GrayPage 530 Image Gray491.png Caption Back posterior side of the heart, with coronary sinus blue labeled. Image2 Gray493.png Caption2 Interior of heart, viewed from the front. Opening of coronary sinus is labeled. DrainsFrom Source great cardiac vein DrainsTo right atrium Precursor sinus venosus System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre s 12 DorlandsSuf 12738662 The coronary sinus is a collection of vein s joined together to form a large vessel that collects blood from the heart muscle myocardium . It delivers deoxygenated blood to the right atrium , as do the superior vena cava superior and inferior vena cava . It is present in all mammal s, including humans. The coronary sinus opens into the right atrium, at the coronary sinus orifice , between the inferior vena cava and the right atrioventricular orifice . It returns the blood from the substance of the heart, and is protected by a semicircular fold of the lining membrane of the Right atrial appendage auricle , the valve of coronary sinus or valve of Thebesius . The sinus, before entering the auricle, is considerably dilated nearly to the size of the end of the little finger. Its wall is partly muscular, and at its junction with the great cardiac vein is somewhat constricted and furnished with a valve consisting of two unequal segments. Gray 462 Location It runs ... of the heart. The coronary sinus orifice opening, also known as the ostium of the coronary sinus is on the posterior ... to the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve . The coronary sinus orifice is guarded by the Valve of the coronary sinus Thebesian valve . Drainage The coronary sinus receives blood mainly from the Small ... . It drains into the right atrium. The anterior cardiac veins do not drain into the coronary sinus ... into any of the four chambers of the heart. See also Coronary arteries Additional images gallery ... curriculum Vascular Coronary sinus.jpg eMedicineDictionary Coronary sinus Veins of the thorax and vertebral ... more details
Coronary steal with its symptoms termed cardiac steal syndrome is a phenomenon where an alteration of circulation patterns lead to a reduction in the blood directed to the coronary circulation . ref name pmid2787728 cite journal author Gould KL title Coronary steal. Is it clinically important? journal Chest volume 96 issue 2 pages 227 8 year 1989 month August pmid 2787728 doi 10.1378 chest.96.2.227 url http www.chestjournal.org cgi pmidlookup?view long&pmid 2787728 ref It is caused when there is narrowing of the coronary arteries and a coronary vasodilator ref name pmid12135942 cite journal author Werner GS, Figulla HR title Direct assessment of coronary steal and associated changes of collateral hemodynamics in chronic total coronary occlusions journal Circulation volume 106 issue 4 pages 435 40 year 2002 month July pmid 12135942 doi 10.1161 01.CIR.0000022848.92729.33 url http circ.ahajournals.org cgi pmidlookup?view long&pmid 12135942 ref is used stealing blood away from those parts of the heart. This happens as a result of the narrowed coronary arteries being always maximally dilated to compensate for the decreased upstream blood supply. Thus, dilating the resistance vessels in the coronary circulation causes blood to be shunted away from the coronary vessels supplying the ischaemic zones, creating more ischaemia. Causative agents It is associated with dipyridamole . Hence, dipyridamole is a pharmacological success, but a therapeutic failure because of the coronary steal phenomenon. ref Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 5th Edition ref Coronary steal is also the mechanism ... 0 8247 2920 X oclc doi accessdate ref Other causes Coronary arteriovenous fistula between coronary artery and another cardiac chamber, like, the coronary sinus, right atrium, or right ventricle may ... cite journal author Aziz S, Stables RH title Coronary steal induced by angiogenesis following bypass ... It is sometimes treated by surgery. ref name pmid8969040 cite journal author Kern MJ title Coronary ... more details
Infobox Album See Wikipedia WikiProject Albums Name Coronary Reconstruction Type EP Artist Aborted Cover Aborted coronary.jpg Released Start date 2010 1 14 Recorded Genre Goregrind Length 22 30 Label Century Media Records Century Media Producer Reviews Last album The Haematobic EP br 2004 This album Coronary Reconstruction br 2010 Next album Coronary Reconstruction is an Extended play EP by the Belgian death metal band Aborted , released on January 14, 2010 through Century Media Records . The album is the first to be recorded with the band s new 2009 line up, and was released mainly as a digital EP, with only 1,000 physical copies made. The song Coronary Reconstruction contains audio samples from the film Hellbound Hellraiser II . Track listing tracklist total length 22 30 title1 Coronary Reconstruction length1 4 28 title2 From a Tepid Whiff length2 3 24 title3 Grime length3 3 41 title4 A Cadaverous Dissertation length4 4 24 title5 Left Hand Path note5 Entombed band Entombed cover length5 6 37 Personnel Sven Svencho de Caluw vocals Eran Segal guitar Ken Sorceron guitar Cole Martinez Bass guitar bass Dirk Verbeuren drums References Category 2010 EPs Category Aborted band albums Category Century Media Records EPs Aborted es Coronary Reconstruction EP it Coronary Reconstruction ru Coronary Reconstruction ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Coronary heart disease Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICD9 414.00 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D003327 Coronary heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis sometimes called ... attack injury to the heart muscle may occur. It is most commonly equated with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease , but coronary disease can be due to other causes , such as coronary vasospasm ... in young people with normal coronary arteries journal Heart volume 79 issue 2 pages 191 4 year ...?view long&pmid 18056026 pmc 2111405 ref Causes Coronary artery disease, the most common type of coronary disease, which has no clear etiology, has many risk factors, including smoking , radiotherapy ... of exercise, inability to manage stress, and hyperlipidemia . ref http www.mayoclinic.com health coronary ... to an increased risk of coronary disease. ref McCann, 2001, the precocity longevity hypothesis earlier ..., 1429 1439 Rhodewalt & Smith, 1991, current issues in Type A behaviour, coronary proneness, and coronary ... been shown to be effective in reducing and in the case of diet, reversing coronary disease A Veganism ... effective as a treatment of coronary disease, and generalized atherosclerosis. In numerous peer ... 50 years. ref morrison l m diet in coronary artherosclerosis JAMA 173 1960 p884 888 ref ref name mayoclinic.com http www.mayoclinic.com health coronary artery disease DS00064 DSECTION treatments 2Dand ... http www.nlm.nih.gov medlineplus druginfo natural 993.html ref Medications to treat coronary disease ... Surgical intervention Angioplasty Stents bare metal or drug eluting Coronary artery bypass ref name mayoclinic.com Heart transplant References reflist See also Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery Heart diseases DEFAULTSORT Coronary Disease Category Heart diseases Link FA pl Link FA pt ar ... sirk a unquy ru simple Coronary heart disease sr fi ... more details
Coronary ischemia is a medical term for not having enough blood through the coronary arteries. ref cite ... Coronary Ischemia publisher Shmc.org date accessdate 2008 12 28 ref Coronary ischemia is linked ... Causes Coronary artery disease CAD occurs when fatty substances get stuck to the walls of coronary arteries .... Coronary Artery Disease. Adult Health Advisor July 2009 1. Consumer Health Complete. Web. 4 Nov. 2010 .... Ischemic Heart Disease, n.d. Web. 6 Nov. 2010. ref Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of coronary ..., inactive lifestyle and high cholesterol. ref name CHC Symptoms The symptoms of coronary ischemia ... a myocardial infarction. ref name evy Symptoms of coronary ischemia can be classified as typical or atypical. ref name evy Typical Symptoms Chest pain is a major indication of coronary ischemia. If chest pain occurs while exercising, or during sex, but it doesn t persist after rest, it may be coronary ... date October 2011 If there is a suspicion that one may have coronary ischemia, a doctor will administer ..., an exercise stress test, and a coronary angiography. ref name DCH Gerstenblith, Gary, and Simeon. Margolis. Diagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease. Hopkins Heart Jan. 2008 18 25. Consumer ... on their test even though no signs of coronary ischemia or CAD are present. ref name DCH Coronary angiography A coronary angiography is performed only after a stress test or ECG shows a sign of coronary ... to two hours. Side Effects Coronary ischemia has some serious side effects if it is not treated. It can ... both lead to a heart attack. When the coronary arteries become constricted, it can lead to a heart ..., as well as permanent damage to the heart muscle. ref name IHD If left untreated, coronary ischemia can also lead to a stroke. Treatment and prevention Cleanup section date July 2011 Coronary ischemia ... Measures to Prevent and Treat Coronary Artery Disease. Hopkins Heart Jan. 2008 25 36. Consumer Health .... ref name LMP Healthy diet Diet is a very important factor in getting coronary ischemia or coronary ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Coronary vasospasm Image Caption DiseasesDB 13727 ICD10 ICD9 ICD9 413.1 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus 000159 eMedicineSubj med eMedicineTopic 447 MeshID D003329 Coronary vasospasm is a form of vasospasm affecting the coronary circulation . It can cause Prinzmetal s angina . It can occur in multiple vessels. ref name pmid17620681 cite journal author Ahooja V, Thatai D title Multivessel coronary vasospasm mimicking triple vessel obstructive coronary artery disease journal J Invasive Cardiol volume 19 issue 7 pages E178 81 year 2007 month July pmid 17620681 doi url http www.digitaljic.com nxtbooks hmp jic0707 index.php?startpage 54 ref ref name pmid15118293 cite journal author Miwa K, Ishii K, Makita T, Okuda N title Diagnosis of multivessel coronary vasospasm by detecting postischemic regional left ventricular delayed relaxation on echocardiography using color kinesis journal Circ. J. volume 68 issue 5 pages 483 7 year 2004 month May pmid 15118293 doi 10.1253 circj.68.483 url http joi.jlc.jst.go.jp JST.JSTAGE circj 68.483?from PubMed format &ndash sup http scholar.google.co.uk scholar?hl en&lr &q intitle 3ADiagnosis of multivessel coronary vasospasm by detecting postischemic regional left ventricular delayed relaxation on echocardiography using color kinesis&as publication Circ. J.&as ylo 2004&as yhi 2004&btnG Search Scholar search sup Dead link date October 2008 ref Atropine has been used to treat the condition. ref name pmid17228071 cite journal author Turkoglu S, Arpag U, Timurkaynak T title Spontaneous coronary vasospasm in the catheterisation laboratory prompt resolution after atropine injection journal Heart volume 93 issue 2 pages 215 year 2007 month February pmid 17228071 doi 10.1136 hrt.2006.093187 url http heart.bmj.com cgi pmidlookup?view long&pmid 17228071 pmc 1861368 ref See also Myocardial bridge Cardiac CT Angiography References reflist Further reading cite journal author Hibino H, Kurachi Y title A new insight into the pathogenesis of coronary ... more details
For the coronary ligament of the knee Coronary ligament of the knee Infobox Anatomy Name Coronary ligament Latin ligamentum coronarium hepatis GraySubject 250 GrayPage 1192 Image Gray1087 liver.png Caption Posterior and inferior surfaces of the liver. Coronary ligament labeled at center right. Image2 Gray1035.png Caption2 Vertical disposition of the peritoneum. Main cavity, red omental bursa, blue. Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre l 09 DorlandsSuf 12492023 The coronary ligament of the liver refers to parts of the peritoneal reflections that hold the liver to the inferior surface of the thoracic diaphragm diaphragm . Structure The convex diaphragmatic surface of the liver anterior, superior and a little posterior is connected to the concavity of the inferior surface of the thoracic diaphragm diaphragm by reflections of peritoneum . The coronary ligament is the largest of these, having an anterior frontal and posterior back layers. The diaphragmatic surface of the liver that is in direct contact with the diaphragm just beyond the peritoneal reflections has no peritoneal covering, and is termed the bare area of the liver . The anterior layer of the coronary ligament is formed by the reflection of the peritoneum from the upper margin of the bare area of the liver to the under surface of the diaphragm. The posterior layer of the coronary ligament is reflected from the lower margin of the bare area and is continuous with the right layer of the lesser omentum . The anterior and posterior layers converge on the right and left sides of the liver to form the right triangular ligament and the left triangular ligament , respectively. In between the two sides of the anterior layer, the reflection of peritoneum has an inferior continuation termed the falciform ligament . The falciform ligament contains the round ligament of liver . Additional images gallery Image Gray1085.png The superior surface of the liver. gallery References cite book last ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Portal vein thrombosis Image Pfortaderthrombose001.png Caption Portal vein thrombosis in computertomography. DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD10 I 81 i 80 ICD9 ICD9 452 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj radio eMedicineTopic 571 MeshID Portal vein thrombosis is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic portal vein , which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction in the blood supply to the liver . Causes Causes can include pancreatitis , cirrhosis , diverticulitis , and cholangiocarcinoma . It is also a known Complication medicine complication of splenectomy . ref Ali Cadili, Chris de Gara, Complications of Splenectomy , The American Journal of Medicine , 2008, pp 371 375. ref Diagnosis The diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis is usually made by ultrasound , computed tomography with contrast or magnetic resonance imaging . D dimer levels in the blood blood may be elevated as a result of fibrin degradation. Treatment Treatments include anticoagulant s, Shunt medical shunt s, Coronary artery bypass surgery bypass surgery , and Organ transplant transplant s. See also Pylephlebitis References Reflist External links Commons category Portal vein thrombosis http www.merckmanuals.com home liver and gallbladder disorders blood vessel disorders of the liver veno occlusive disease of the liver.html Merck Vascular diseases DEFAULTSORT Portal Vein Thrombosis Category Hepatology Category Vascular diseases Category Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes disease stub de Pfortaderthrombose ... more details
Multiple issues orphan April 2010 unreferenced September 2010 The North American Thrombosis Forum NATF is a non profit organization whose vision is to improve patient care , outcomes, and public health by utilizing a multi disciplinary approach to advance thrombosis research and education . NATF s approach includes supporting thrombosis related programs, such as novel research project s, innovative educational programs, public policy initiatives, regulatory issues, and advocacy . NATF also seeks to broaden training opportunities for physician s, scientist s, and then other health professional s. The North American Thrombosis Forum s NATF mission is to focus on unmet needs and issues related to thrombosis and cardiovascular disease such as deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism , myocardial infarction , peripheral artery occlusive disease and stroke . NATF s five areas of major focus are Clinical research , focusing on diagnosis and therapy Basic translational research Prevention and education Public policy Advocacy Its mission is stated thus Patient s and Health professionals working together to enhance prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis and cardiovascular disease. Citation needed date September 2010 The Board of Directors has five members, Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD President and Founding Director, and four others, including 3 founding directors External links http www.natfonline.org NATF website DEFAULTSORT North American Thrombosis Forum Category Medical and health organizations based in the United States ... more details
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis is a body of experts in the field of coagulation blood coagulation and its disorders, such as thrombosis and hemophilia . Founded in 1969, it currently has about 3000 members worldwide. It has regular members meetings, sets standards for the laboratory testing of blood clotting, and publishes a medical journal , the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis . ref name ISTHhist cite web author ISTH url http www.isth.org default index.cfm about isth history title History of the ISTH date 2009 accessdate 2011 08 18 ref References reflist External links http www.isth.org Official website Category International scientific organizations med org stub ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Renal vein thrombosis Image Gray1122.png Caption The anterior surfaces of the kidneys, showing the areas of contact of neighboring viscera. DiseasesDB 11359 ICD10 ICD10 I 82 3 i 80 ICD9 ICD9 453.3 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus 000513 eMedicineSubj med eMedicineTopic 2005 eMedicine mult eMedicine2 radio 887 MeshID Renal vein thrombosis RVT is the formation of a clot or thrombus obstructing the renal vein , leading to a reduction in drainage of the kidney . Presentation This thrombosis can lead to imbalances in blood clotting factor. Its symptoms may include blood in urine or being diminished in volume. Diagnosis File NutCracker2.PNG thumb right CT showing dilatation and thrombosis of the left renal vein in a patient with nutcracker syndrome . CT angiography can be used in diagnosis. ref cite journal author Asghar M, Ahmed K, Shah SS, Siddique MK, Dasgupta P, Khan MS title Renal vein thrombosis journal European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery volume 34 issue 2 pages 217 23 year 2007 pmid 17543556 doi 10.1016 j.ejvs.2007.02.017 ref Treatment Surgery to remove the clot is possible, but rarely performed. Anticoagulation therapy can have some benefits. ref name pmid11083418 cite journal author Zigman A, Yazbeck S, Emil S, Nguyen L title Renal vein thrombosis a 10 year review journal J. Pediatr. Surg. volume 35 issue 11 pages 1540 2 year 2000 pmid 11083418 doi 10.1053 jpsu.2000.18302 ref See also Nephrotic syndrome References references External links http www.merckmanuals.com home kidney and urinary tract disorders blood vessel disorders of the kidneys renal vein thrombosis.html Overview at Merck Manual http gamma.wustl.edu rs024te187.html Diagnosis at wustl.edu Vascular diseases Category Kidney diseases disease stub de Nierenvenenthrombose es Trombosis de la vena renal ... more details
Italic title The Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis print ISSN 1538 7933 , online eISSN 1538 7836 is the official medical journal published by Wiley Blackwell for the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis . According to the Journal Citation Reports , its 2009 impact factor is 6.069. The editor in chief editors in chief are Mike Greaves and David Lane. Former editors in chief include Pier Mannucci, Jos Vermylen, Jan Sixma, Francois Duckert, and Rosemary Biggs. External links official http www.journalth.com http onlinelibrary.wiley.com journal 10.1111 28ISSN 291538 7836 Journals page at publisher s website Category Hematology journals Category English language journals Category Publications established in 2003 Category Monthly journals Category Wiley Blackwell academic journals med journal stub ... more details
Infobox journal title Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology cover File Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Cover.gif editor Mark Taubman discipline Cardiology , cardiovascular biology language English abbreviation Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins country USA frequency monthly history openaccess No license impact 6.858 impact year 2008 website http atvb.ahajournals.org link1 link1 name link2 link2 name RSS http atvb.ahajournals.org rss current.xml atom JSTOR OCLC 31441121 LCCN CODEN ISSN 1079 5642 eISSN 1524 4636 boxwidth Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology is a peer review ed academic journal published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association . It publishes basic research basic and clinical research related to circulatory system vascular biology , pathophysiology and complication medicine complication s of atherosclerosis , and thrombosis thrombotic mechanisms in blood vessel s. ref http atvb.ahajournals.org misc ifora.shtml Instructions for Authors ref The journal began in 1981 as Arteriosclerosis ISSN 0276 5047 , which was published bimonthly. From 1991 to 1994 it was published monthly under the title Arteriosclerosis and Thrombosis A Journal of Vascular Biology ISSN 1049 8834 . ref National Library of Medicine online catalog. Accessed 2009 08 31. ref See also Hypertension journal Hypertension an AHA scientific & medical journal References references External links http atvb.ahajournals.org Journal homepage http www.americanheart.org American Heart Association med journal stub Category Cardiology journals Category Lippincott Williams & Wilkins academic journals Category Monthly journals Category Publications established in 1981 ... more details
Infobox disease Name Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis Image Gray488.png Caption Dural veins DiseasesDB ... thrombosis CVST is a rare form of stroke that results from thrombosis a blood clot of the dural .... ref name Stam2005 cite journal author Stam J title Thrombosis of the cerebral veins and sinuses ..., such as cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis , superior sagittal sinus thrombosis , dural sinus thrombosis and intracranial venous thrombosis as well as the older term cerebral thrombophlebitis . Signs and symptoms Nine in ten people with sinus thrombosis have a headache this tends to worsen ... The headache may be the only symptom of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. ref name Cumurciuc2005 ... neurological sign of cerebral venous thrombosis a series of 17 cases journal J. Neurol. Neurosurg ... sinus thrombosis peripartum in the period before and after giving birth . ref name EFNS cite journal ... venous and sinus thrombosis journal Eur. J. Neurol. volume 13 issue 6 pages 553 9 year 2006 ... thrombosis in elderly patients journal Stroke volume 36 issue 9 pages 1927 32 year 2005 pmid 16100024 ... Stam2005 Causes Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is more common in particular situations. 85 of patients ... investigations that may detect cerebral sinus thrombosis. Cerebral edema and venous infarction ... suspected cerebral venous thrombosis journal BMJ volume 334 issue 7597 pages 794 5 year 2007 ... that the D dimer blood test, already in use for the diagnosis of other forms of thrombosis, was abnormal above 500 g l in 34 out of 35 patients with cerebral sinus thrombosis, giving it a sensitivity ... with the extent of the thrombosis. ref cite journal author Kosinski CM, Mull M, Schwarz M, et al. title Do normal D dimer levels reliably exclude cerebral sinus thrombosis? journal Stroke volume ... with confirmed thrombosis had a normal D dimer, and in those who had presented with only a headache ... thrombosis a series of seventy three patients journal Stroke volume 36 issue 8 pages 1716 9 year 2005 ... more details
Infobox journal title Clinical And Applied Thrombosis Hemostasis cover File Clinical and Applied Thrombosis Hemostasis journal front cover image.jpg editor Russell D. Hull discipline Health Sciences former names abbreviation Clin. Appl. Thromb. Hemost. publisher SAGE Publications country United Kingdom frequency 6 times a year history 1995 present openaccess license impact 1.476 impact year 2010 website http www.sagepub.com journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId Journal201787 link1 http cat.sagepub.com content current link1 name Online access link2 http cat.sagepub.com content by year link2 name Online archive JSTOR OCLC 30373737 LCCN CODEN CATHF9 ISSN 1076 0296 eISSN 1938 2723 Clinical and Applied Thrombosis Hemostasis is a Peer review peer reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of Hematology . The journal s Editor in Chief editor is Russell D. Hull, MBBS, MSc, FRCP C , PACP. It has been in publication since 1995 and is currently published by SAGE Publications . Abstracting and indexing Clinical and Applied Thrombosis Hematosis is abstracted and indexed in, among other databases SCOPUS , and the Social Sciences Citation Index . According to the Journal Citation Reports , its 2010 impact factor is 1.476, ranking it 48 out of 66 journals in the category Peripheral Vascular Disease . ref name WoS cite book year 2011 chapter Journals Ranked by Impact Peripheral Vascular Disease title 2010 Journal Citation Reports publisher Thomson Reuters edition Sciences accessdate 2011 09 30 work Web of Science postscript . ref and 50 out of 65 journals in the category Hematology . ref name WoS1 cite book year 2011 chapter Journals Ranked by Impact Hematology title 2010 Journal Citation Reports publisher Thomson Reuters edition Sciences accessdate 2011 09 30 work Web of Science postscript . ref References reflist External links Official website 1 http cat.sagepub.com Category SAGE academic journals Category English language journals Category Medical journals ... more details
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