It is thought that multi-factors may relate to the occurence and exaggeration of arterial sclerosis in diabetes mellitus. We pointed out the calcification of peripheral arteries in the legs on X-ray photographs as a sign of arteriosclerosis, and studied its prevalence in diabetics and nondiabetics...
X-rays of her hand showed calcified arteries and the loss of soft tissue at the tips of two fingers. A skin biopsy showed calciphylaxis which is a syndrome of arterial calcification that often occurs in ...
The described devices may be used with blood arteries, veins, hearts, heart valves, pacemakers, and all blood contact devices such as left ventricle assist devices. Also, typically, the device further includes an associated resonant calibration switch for triggering the device to scan a blood conta...
Spared regions such as the popliteal arteries (vascular investigation) [1] or the lumbar region (skin investigation) were regarded as negative controls in these patients. Patients fasted for at least 6 hours prior to intravenous 225 ± 56 MBq (3 MBq/kg) injection of 18F-FDG. Data were ...
In the 19th century, VC was regarded as the presence of bone tissue within atherosclerotic arteries [23]. However, in the late 20th century, VC was found to involve chondrocytes and osteoblast-like cells, which form from the de-differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells. Although ...