either an arteriovenous graft of synthetic material or a transposed brachial basilic vein fistula. The DOQI guidelines acknowledge the problems with basilic vein transposition (BVT) as two ...

A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury commonly caused by medical malpractice or negligence. This can lead to many long-term problems, including Erb’s palsy or weakness in the shoulder, arm, and ...

Sinus bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, can be a sign of cardiovascular health in healthy young adults and endurance athletes. It can also be a sign of an underlying condition requiring medical ...

Sinus pressure can cause dizziness. Sinus-related dizziness (described as lightheadedness, faintness, or loss of balance) is a fairly common problem experienced with sinus infections, allergies, or ...

Johns Hopkins experts are renowned for surgical treatment of brachial plexus injuries. Our team is skilled in assessing each patient and determining if and when surgery is appropriate. You will ...

[15] The posterior rami provide spine muscle and trunk skin sensation. The most complex nerve plexus is the brachial plexus, consisting of cervical nerves 5 through 8 (C5 to C8) and thoracic nerve ...

Distinguishing between supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and sinus tachycardia on an ECG is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. While both conditions present with rapid heart ...

In this article, we look at what sinus pressure points are, where they are, and how to stimulate them. The idea of pressure points comes from acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine.

The patient had sustained an injury after falling from a height and presented with fluctuating hearing loss and ongoing dizziness. A diagnosis of periplymphatic fistula was confirmed. A perilymphatic ...

To measure blood pressure: A cuff attached to a monitor is placed on your arm. An air pump inflates the cuff until blood flow stops at the brachial artery—the major artery found in your upper arm. As ...

Chronic periapical abscess drains through a sinus tract either intraorally or extraorally. However, intraoral drainage is more common than extraoral in both dentitions. Nevertheless, the simultaneous ...

A stent replacement was performed one year later, successfully improving the patient’s quality of life. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the successful management of a super-high ...