Programmable shunt systemSubdural hematomaVentriculomegalyNormal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) represents a common disorder among older people with mild elevation of cerebrospinal fluid pressure and certain clinical manifestations. We present a patient with such a disorder in whom a programmable valve was ...
What is the tricuspid valve and what does it do?Question:What is the tricuspid valve and what does it do?Chambers of the Heart:The human heart has four chambers. The two upper left and right chambers are called the atria; the atria receive blood coming into the heart. The two lower cha...
What is the function of the cerebral arterial circle? What is the function of the cerebral arterial circle? What are the functions of the following heart structures? a. Chordae tendineae b. Tricuspid valve c. Interventricular septum d. Bicuspid valve What is the main function of the sem...
I am a 52 year old female who, 2 years ago suffered a stroke(right sided cva with left sided hemiplegia) after heart surgery to replace my mitral valve. Despite 12 weeks of intensive therapy in a rehabilitation hospital and on going daily physiotherapy i still have no functionality of my ...
The Hall Sensor, also as the rotor position sensor (RPS) is a portion of the automatic system of the washing machine. It assists the control board be certain everything is operating as it should. Essentially, hall sensor keeps an eye on the washer motor to make sure it's working ...
Surgery and implantation of a valve (also called a shunt) is one possible treatment. Before explaining to you what a shunt is, let’s look closer at what Hydrocephalus really means.What is Hydrocephalus ? The word hydrocephalus comes from two classical Greek words: húdôr (hydro) which ...
Report weight changes.Tell your healthcare providers if you gain or lose weight. Your shunt valve may need adjustment. Call your local emergency number (911 in the US), or have someone call if: You had a seizure. You feel sleepy, or have problems waking. ...
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A Blalock Taussig shunt is a type of pediatric surgical procedure that creates a connection between the pulmonary artery and the...
During the procedure The ventriculoatrial shunt is performed under radiological guidance, by placing the tip of a catheter in the ventricle of the brain. The other end of the catheter is placed in the atrium of the heart. The catheter with a valve functions as a unidirectional medium, drainin...