Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (ICM) is a term that refers to the heart’s decreased ability to pump blood properly, due to myocardial damage brought upon by ischemia. When discussing the term ICM, coronary artery disease (CAD) has to be addressed. CAD is Read More …
Month: June 2020
What Is Pancreas? – Anatomy, Structure, Nerve Supply,
What Is Pancreas?Pancreas is an extended, accessory digestive gland that is found retroperitoneally, crossing the bodies of the L1 and L2 vertebra on the posterior abdominal wall. The pancreas lies transversely in the upper abdomen between the duodenum on the Read More …
Pancreas – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
Pancreas is an extended, accessory digestive gland that is found retroperitoneally, crossing the bodies of the L1 and L2 vertebra on the posterior abdominal wall. The pancreas lies transversely in the upper abdomen between the duodenum on the right and Read More …
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Types, Symptoms, Treatment
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)/Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of kidney damage or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 60 ml/min/1.73 mt2, persisting for 3 months or more, irrespective of the cause.[rx] It is a state of progressive Read More …
Kidney Failure – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, is a medical condition in which the kidneys are functioning at less than 15% of normal. Kidney failure is classified as either acute kidney failure, which develops rapidly and may resolve; and chronic kidney failure, which develops slowly.[rx] Symptoms Read More …
Kidney Function Tests – Procedure, Technique,
Kidney Function Tests/kidneys play a vital role in the excretion of waste products and toxins such as urea, creatinine and uric acid, regulation of extracellular fluid volume, serum osmolality and electrolyte concentrations, as well as the production of hormones like Read More …
Kidneys – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, with medial concavity and lateral convexity, weighing anywhere from 150 to 200 g in males and about 120 to 135 g in females. The dimensions are usually a length of 10 to 12 cm, a Read More …
Posterior Abdominal Wall Muscles – Origin, Nerve Supply
Posterior Abdominal Wall Muscles/The abdominal wall is a complex organ with many functions that contribute to a patient’s quality of life. The anatomical core of the anterolateral abdominal wall is mainly comprised of 4 paired symmetrical muscles. Classically the anterolateral Read More …
Anterolateral Abdominal Wall Muscles
Anterolateral Abdominal Wall Muscles/The abdominal wall is a complex organ with many functions that contribute to a patient’s quality of life. The anatomical core of the anterolateral abdominal wall is mainly comprised of 4 paired symmetrical muscles. Classically the anterolateral Read More …
Muscles of the Abdominal Wall – Origin, Nerve Supply, Function
Abdominal Wall Muscle/The abdominal wall is a complex organ with many functions that contribute to a patient’s quality of life. The anatomical core of the anterolateral abdominal wall is mainly comprised of 4 paired symmetrical muscles. Classically the anterolateral abdominal Read More …
Abdominal Wall Muscle – Origin, Nerve Supply, Function
Abdominal Wall Muscle/The abdominal wall is a complex organ with many functions that contribute to a patient’s quality of life. The anatomical core of the anterolateral abdominal wall is mainly comprised of 4 paired symmetrical muscles. Classically the anterolateral abdominal Read More …
Quadratus Lumborum Block – Types, Technique, Indication
Quadratus Lumborum Block approaches use a fascial plane through which the abdominal branches of the lumbar arteries course. The anterior quadratus lumborum block is a deep block, close to the lumbar plexus and risks retroperitoneal spread of hematoma. Anatomy and Physiology of Quadratus Lumborum Read More …