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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance
by Matthew Stephenson Morgan McmonagleFollowing the popular and accessible at a Glance format, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance demystifies the important concepts of vascular disease and vascular surgery. Featuring in-depth details of common vascular topics, to rarer presentations, this is an ideal guide for those interested in a variety of subjects relating to this rapidly expanding area. This is a must-read for any specialist at all levels who has an on-going commitment to vascular disease management and medical education.Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance:* Comprehensively covers the key concepts and core practical procedures with superb illustrations* Is a brilliant companion to the emerging curriculum for specialist vascular training* Is an excellent source of information and management guidelines for interdisciplinary specialties* Includes a companion website atwww.ataglanceseries.com/vascular featuring a wide range of interactive multiple choice questionsThis title forms a succinct overview of vascular disease management, giving salient points relevant to general surgery examinations, for those requiring an in-depth yet manageable introduction to vascular diseases, and for those entering this prevalent field as a stand-alone specialty.
Vascular and Interventional Radiology: A Core Review
by Brian Strife Jeffrey ElbichDesigned specifically for the Core Exam, Vascular and Interventional Radiology : A Core Review covers all key aspects of the field, mimicking the image-rich, multiple-choice format of the actual test. Ideal for residents preparing for the Core Examination, as well as practitioners taking recertification exams, this unique review follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, effectively preparing you for Core Exam success!
Vascularization: Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
by Eric M. BreyA Complex and Growing FieldThe study of vascularization in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) and its applications is an emerging field that could revolutionize medical approaches for organ and tissue replacement, reconstruction, and regeneration. Designed specifically for researchers in TERM fields, Vascularization: Regenerative M
Vasculitis in Clinical Practice
by Richard A. Watts David G. ScottThe systemic vasculitides are a group of disorders which are of increasing importance, many of which present significant diagnostic challenges. Vasculitis in Clinical Practice provides insights into the diagnosis and management of these conditions from a group of experts in the field. Both comprehensive and concise, this volume covers the full range of vasculitides including the rarer diseases, while summarizing each chapter with a list of key points for quick revision or reference. In addition, full color illustrations throughout provide a valuable diagnostic aid.
Vasculitis in Clinical Practice, 2nd Edition
by Richard A. Watts David G. I. Scott Chetan MukhtyarThis book focuses on clinical presentation, diagnostic processes and current management of systematic vasculitis, and for this second edition the Editors have updated the treatment approach and nomenclature in line with current practice. Systemic vasculitides are a group of disorders which are of increasing importance. Many of these conditions are only rarely encountered by general physicians and often present significant diagnostic challenges. The Editors aim to provide easily accessible information in a pocket sized format. In doing so they hope to help both the generalist but also rheumatologists who only encounter these problems occasionally.
Vasculogenic Mimicry: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2514)
by Emily Marques dos Reis Fernanda BertiThis volume provides detailed protocols for the identification and understanding of vasculogenic mimicry process in vitro and in vivo, in addition to protocols for microscopy and histology. Chapters guide readers through different materials, commercial and homemade scaffolds, Matrigel, cancer spheroids, 3D tissue constructs, vasculogenic processes, and mathematical model building. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Vasculogenic Mimicry: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.
Vasculopathies: Behavioral, Chemical, Environmental, and Genetic Factors (Biomathematical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems #8)
by Marc ThirietThis volume presents one of the clinical foundations of vasculopathies: the biological markers and risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. A detailed biological and clinical framework is provided as a prerequisite for adequate modeling. Chapter 1 presents cardiovascular risk factors and markers, where the search for new criteria is aimed at improving early detection of chronic diseases. The subsequent chapters focus on hypertension, which involves the kidney among other organs as well as many agents, hyperglycemia and diabetes, hyperlipidemias and obesity, and behavior. The last of these risk factors includes altered circadian rhythm, tobacco and alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and diet. The volumes in this series present all of the data needed at various length scales for a multidisciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, especially multiscale modeling and coupled simulations. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are tightly coupled, as their primary function is to supply oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the body's cells. Because physiological conduits have deformable and reactive walls, macroscopic flow behavior and prediction must be coupled to nano- and microscopic events in a corrector scheme of regulated mechanisms. Therefore, investigation of flows of blood and air in anatomical conduits requires an understanding of the biology, chemistry, and physics of these systems together with the mathematical tools to describe their functioning in quantitative terms.
Vasectomy Reversal: Manual Of Vasovasostomy And Vasoepididymostomy
by Sheldon H.F. MarksThis text will fill that void and provide the reader with a user-friendly, step-by-step illustrated manual of how to prepare for and perform the state-of-the-art microsurgical techniques in vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy used by leading international experts. Initial chapters will address appropriate training, tools of the trade to include important points and use of the surgical microscope, microsutures and microsurgical instrumentation. Additional chapters will address pre-operative issues and concerns, intra-operative challenges and complications, and post-operative dilemmas and care. Written by a leading international expert who teaches classes and writes courses and book chapters on state-of-the-art reversal techniques, with additional commentary and alternative suggestions woven throughout the book chapters from other world leaders in urologic microsurgery, this novel title will include the most up-to-date information and advances in care and management of men before, during and after vasectomy reversal.
Vaskuläre Biomechanik: Konzepte, Modelle und Anwendungen
by T. Christian GasserDieses Lehrbuch dient als moderne Einführung in die vaskuläre Biomechanik und bietet den umfassenden Überblick über das gesamte Gefäßsystem, der für die Durchführung erfolgreicher vaskulärer biomechanischer Simulationen erforderlich ist. Es zielt darauf ab, dem Leser eine ganzheitliche Analyse des Gefäßsystems in Richtung seiner biomechanischen Beschreibung zu vermitteln und enthält zahlreiche vollständig durchgerechnete Beispiele. Zu den verschiedenen behandelten Themen gehören die Beschreibung des Gefäßsystems, der Gefäßaustausch, die Mechanik der Blutgefäße, die Charakterisierung des Gefäßgewebes, die Mechanik des Blutflusses sowie das Wachstum und der Umbau des Gefäßgewebes.Dieses Lehrbuch ist ideal geeignet für Studenten und Forscher, die sich mit klassischer und rechnerischer vaskulärer Biomechanik beschäftigen. Das Buch könnte auch für Entwickler von vaskulären Geräten und für Experten, die sich mit der Zulassung biomedizinischer Simulationen befassen, von Interesse sein.Folgt dem Prinzip des "learning by doing" und bietet zahlreiche vollständig durchgerechnete Beispiele für aktives Lernen, sofortiges Erinnern und Selbstüberprüfung;Vermittelt ein ganzheitliches Verständnis der Funktionsweise von Gefäßen und die Integration von Informationen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen, um die Studierenden in die Lage zu versetzen, anspruchsvolle numerische Methoden zur Simulation der Reaktion des Gefäßsystems einzusetzen;Enthält mehrere Fallstudien, die das vorgestellte Material integrieren. Die Fallstudien befassen sich mit Problemen wie der biomechanischen Bewertung des Rupturrisikos von Bauchaortenaneurysmen, der Finite-Elemente-Analyse von Struktur- und Blutflussproblemen sowie der Berechnung von Wandspannung und Wandschubspannung in der Aorta.
Vasoplegic Endothelial Dysfunction: Circulatory Shock and Methylene Blue
by Paulo Roberto Barbosa Evora Andrea Carla Celotto Agnes Afrodite Sumarelli Albuquerque Patricia Martinez ÉvoraThis unique work presents one of the most significant organ failure condition – cardiocirculatory shock – and the prominent role of Methylene Blue (MB). Through their extensive experience, the authors’ consider that the lifesaving feature of MB is still underestimated. For this reason they outline key concepts of MB, mentioning essential experimental data, yet focusing mainly on its application in the care of critically ill patients. In an easy-to-read format, the 18 chapters were organized in a didactically structured order, distributed in four parts. The first part introduces the general conceptual aspects and physiology of the endothelium. The second part presents the particularities of endothelial dysfunction in different types of shock. Methylene blue is discussed in detail in the third part. In the fourth part, particular situations of endothelial dysfunction, such as heart surgery and organ transplantation, are described. Additionally, the two complementary subjects of acid-base balance and the therapeutic use of inhaled nitric oxide are mentioned. Finally, looking for therapeutic alternatives for what we classify as "vasoplegic endothelial dysfunction", MB remains promising as an adjuvant to sympathomimetic amines. The combination of three recently proposed concepts may be useful in obtaining better results against the high mortality rates in critically ill patients. These three concepts are "wide-spectrum vasopressors", vasopressor economy strategies, and microcirculation protection against the harmful effects of using high concentrations of amines. This book´s translational approach will appeal to a variety of readers within the health specialties of medicine, biomedicine, physiotherapy, nursing, odontology, and basic science.
Vasovagal Syncope
by Paolo Alboni Raffaello FurlanThis book is exceptional in being devoted solely to vasovagal syncope (VVS), the most frequent cause of transient loss of consciousness in the general population. All aspects of VVS are covered, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and implications for particular activities such as work, driving and physical activity. The context for the book is that about half of the population suffer from this type of loss of consciousness during their lifetime and then often call for general practitioner and/or emergency room assistance. While many pathophysiological aspects of VVS have been clarified, others remain elusive. The diagnosis of VVS may be easy, but it is sometimes challenging. From the therapeutic standpoint, few evidence-based therapies have been established and the large majority of treatments remain unsatisfactory. Vasovagal Syncope presents the latest evidence on all these issues and will be of value for internists, cardiologists, neurologists, emergency physicians and general practitioners.
Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology (Eighteenth Edition)
by Paul Riordan-Eva Emmett T. CunninghamGeneral Ophthalmology is a concise, current, and authoritative review of the subject for medical students, ophthalmology residents, practicing ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, and colleagues in other fields of medicine and surgery, as well as health-related professionals.
Vaughan And Asbury's General Ophthalmology
by Paul Riordan-Eva James AugsburgerFor nearly six decades, Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology has offered authoritative, state-of-the-art coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbances. It is recognized world wide as essential reading for medical students, ophthalmology residents, practicing ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, clinicians in other fields of medicine and surgery, as well as those in health-related professions. <p><p> The Nineteenth Edition builds on this tradition of excellence by offering a new full-color presentation, an increased number of color photos, and cutting-edge content additions and updates – to deliver all-inclusive coverage that encompasses pathophysiology, basic science, and the latest clinical perspectives. <p> If you are in need of a concise, up-to-date, and well-written overview of the basics of ophthalmology, Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology, Nineteenth Edition belongs on your desk.
Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak (Children’s Health Defense)
by Brian Hooker Robert F. Kennedy Jr.The Studies the CDC Refuses to Do This book is based on over one hundred studies in the peer-reviewed literature that consider vaccinated versus unvaccinated populations. Each study is analyzed, and health differences among infants, children, and adults who have been vaccinated and those who have not are presented and put in context. Readers will find information on: The infant/child vaccination schedule Thimerosal in vaccines Live virus vaccines The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Vaccination and Gulf War illness Influenza (flu) vaccines Hepatitis B vaccination The COVID-19 vaccine Vaccines during pregnancy Given the massive push to vaccinate the entire global population, this book is timely and necessary for individuals to make informed choices for themselves and their families.
Vector
by James AbelJoe Rush takes on a new terror, spawned in the Amazon rain forest, that threatens to bring the world to its knees in James Abel's latest bio-thriller, now in paperback.While studying new forms of malaria at an Amazon gold rush, Joe Rush's best friend and partner, Eddie Nakamura, disappears. Learning that many of the sick miners have also vanished, Rush begins a search for Eddie that takes him into the heart of darkness--where while battling for his life, he discovers a secret that may change the world. Thousands of miles away, sick people are starting to flood into U.S. hospitals. When the White House admits that it has received terrorist threats, cities across the Northeast begin to shut down. Rush and his team must journey from one of the most remote spots on Earth to one of the busiest, as the clock ticks toward a kind of annihilation not thought possible. They have even less time than they think to solve the mystery, for the danger--as bad as it is--is about to get even worse.
Vector
by Robin CookLos tranquilos paseantes del Central Park ignoran que está a punto de producirse una catástrofe de consecuencias pavorosas. Solo los patólogos forenses Jack Stapleton y Laurie Montgomery, protagonistas también del anterior éxito del autor, Cromosoma 6, disponen de imprecisas pistas que podrían conducir a evitar lo que parece inevitable. Pero para conseguirlo no solo deberán confiar en el azar, sino también arriesgar su propia vida y la de miles de personas inocentes...
Vector (Jack Stapleton / Laurie Montgomery #4)
by Robin CookNew York City cab driver Yuri Davydov is a disgruntled Russian emigre poised to lash out at the adoptive nation he believes has denied him the American Dream. A former technician in the Soviet biological weapons system, Biopreparat, Yuri possesses the knowledge to wreak havoc in his new home. But before he executes his planned piece de resistance of vengeance, he experiments first on his suspicious live-in girlfriend, then on a few poor-tipping fares.... <P><P>Dr. Jack Stapleton and Dr. Laurie Montgomery (both last seen in Chromosome 6) begin to witness some unusual cases in their capacity as forensic pathologists in the city's medical examiner's office: a young, healthy black woman dies of respiratory failure, a Greek immigrant succumbs to a sudden, overwhelming pneumonia. At the same time, the pair are pressured from above to focus on a high-profile string of suspicious deaths of prisoners in police custody. <P> When an unexpected breakthrough persuades Jack that these seemingly unrelated deaths are really connected murders, his colleagues and superiors are skeptical. Only Laurie is somewhat convinced. But the question soon becomes whether the pair will solve the puzzle before Yuri unleashes into the streets of New York the ultimate terror: a modern bioweapon. With signature skill, Robin Cook has crafted a page-turning thriller rooted in up-to-the-minute biotechnology. Vector is all-too-plausible fiction at its terrifying best.
Vector Biology, Ecology and Control
by Peter W. AtkinsonThe control of mosquitoes and other insect vectors of human pathogens in an area-wide, environmentally and sustainable way is critical to solving global health problems in the developing world but also to industrialized countries that already have in place efficient vector control programs. The rapid spread of West Nile virus through the United States provides one example of how even a highly developed country can be relatively powerless against the spread of mosquito-borne disease. This volume illustrates how the efforts over half a century of a single investigator, Mir S. Mulla, and his students and collaborators have achieved sustainable vector insect control in regions of the world extending from the south-western United States to south-east Asia. These control strategies have been refined over these decades and now are employed in a diversity of ecosystems. Increased public awareness of global health and the importance placed on this for the future well-being of the entire human population makes the deployment and refinement of these strategies even more timely.
Vector Fields with Applications to Thermodynamics and Irreversibility (Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology #10)
by Luis Manuel Braga da Costa Campos Luís António Raio VilelaVector Fields with Applications to Thermodynamics and Irreversibility is part of the series "Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology", which combines rigorous mathematics with general physical principles to model practical engineering systems with a detailed derivation and interpretation of results. Volume V presents the mathematical theory of partial differential equations and methods of solution satisfying initial and boundary conditions, and includes applications to: acoustic, elastic, water, electromagnetic and other waves; the diffusion of heat, mass and electricity; and their interactions. This is the first book of the volume. The second book of volume V continues this book on thermodynamics, focusing on the equation of state and energy transfer processes including adiabatic, isothermal, isobaric and isochoric. These are applied to thermodynamic cycles, like the Carnot, Atkinson, Stirling and Barber-Brayton cycles, that are used in thermal devices, including refrigerators, heat pumps, and piston, jet and rocket engines. In connection with jet propulsion, adiabatic flows and normal and oblique shock waves in free space and nozzles with variable cross-section are considered. The equations of fluid mechanics are derived for compressible two-phase flow in the presence of shear and bulk viscosity, thermal conduction and mass diffusion. The thermodynamic cycles are illustrated by detailed calculations modelling the operation of piston, turbojet and rocket engines in various ambient conditions, ranging from sea level, the atmosphere of the earth at altitude and vacuum of space, for the propulsion of land, sea, air and space vehicles. The book is intended for graduate students and engineers working with mathematical models and can be applied to problems in mechanical, aerospace, electrical and other branches of engineering dealing with advanced technology, and also in the physical sciences and applied mathematics. This book: Simultaneously covers rigorous mathematics, general physical principles and engineering applications with practical interest Provides interpretation of results with the help of illustrations Includes detailed proofs of all results L.M.B.C. Campos was chair professor and the Coordinator of the Scientific Area of Applied and Aerospace Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and also the director (and founder) of the Center for Aeronautical and Space Science and Technology until retirement in 2020. L.A.R.Vilela is currently completing an Integrated Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at Institute Superior Tecnico (1ST) of Lisbon University.
Vectorology for Optogenetics and Chemogenetics (Neuromethods #195)
by Mark A. G. Eldridge Adriana GalvanThis volume provides an overview of the viral vectors and how they are applied to chemogenetic and optogenetic tools to the study of neural circuits. The chapters in this book are organized into three parts detailing (1) viral vectors, (2) vector modifications and applications, and (3) practical advice for the delivery of viral vectors, verification of injection accuracy, and monitoring of transgene expression. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Vectorology for Optogenetics and Chemogenetics aims to be a useful practical guide to researches to help further their study in this field.
Vedic Palmistry: Hasta Rekha Shastra
by Andrew MasonPalmistry is an integral part of Jyotish practice (astrology) that helps to determine an individual's physical, mental and karmic potential. A full explanation of how to read a palm from the point of view of Vedic wisdom is provided, with tips on how to identify and time those areas impacting on wealth, health and longevity. This book teaches you to analyse the possible implications of life-events as seen from the lines (Rekha) on the palm. This book also offers a number of methods to placate astrological influences via the use of yantra, mantra and gemstones, for example, explaining which gemstones to wear and on which finger. This guide is a thorough introduction to the practice of Vedic palmistry for students and practitioners of the Vedic tradition and those with a general interest in the occult sciences of India, but also for anyone interested in what the hand can tell them about their life potential and circumstances.
Veel gestelde vragen over migraine en hoofdpijn
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Veg: The V Word (The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series)
by Cristina Hanganu-Bresch Kristin KondrlikThis collection explores the arguments related to veg(etari)anism as they play out in the public sphere and across media, historical eras, and geographical areas. As vegan and vegetarian practices have gradually become part of mainstream culture, stemming from multiple shifts in the socio-political, cultural, and economic landscape, discursive attempts to both legitimize and delegitimize them have amplified. With 12 original chapters, this collection analyses a diverse array of these legitimating strategies, addressing the practice of veg(etari)anism through analytical methods used in rhetorical criticism and adjacent fields. Part I focuses on specific geo-cultural contexts, from early 20th century Italy, Serbia and Israel, to Islam and foundational Yoga Sutras. In Part II, the authors explore embodied experiences and legitimation strategies, in particular the political identities and ontological consequences coming from consumption of, or abstention from, meat. Part III looks at the motives, purposes and implication of veg(etari)anism as a transformative practice, from ego to eco, that should revolutionise our value hierarchies, and by extension, our futures. Offering a unique focus on the arguments at the core of the veg(etari)an debate, this collection provides an invaluable resource to scholars across a multitude of disciplines.
Vegane und vegetarische Ernährung aus medizinischer Sicht: Fundiert beraten bei pflanzenbasierten Ernährungsformen
by Markus KolmPflanzenbasierte Ernährungsformen erfreuen sich immer größerer Beliebtheit. Das bedeutet, dass auch in der ärztlichen Praxis jede zehnte Person zumindest schon einmal mit dem Gedanken von Veganismus gespielt hat oder eine vegetarisch/vegane Lebensweise praktiziert. Dieses Kompendium rund um eine pflanzenbasierte Kost dient als strukturierter Leitfaden zur Beratung von vegan bzw. vegetarisch lebenden Personen im ärztlichen Setting. Es stellt evidenzbasierte Informationen rund um die Vorteile einer pflanzenbasierten Kost bereit. Neben der Auflistung aussagekräftiger Laborparameter zur Abschätzung der Versorgung potentiell kritischer Nährstoffe werden auch ausgewählte ernährungsassoziierte Erkrankungen beleuchtet. Eine abwechslungsreiche, vollwertige pflanzliche Kost weist großes, bislang zu selten genutztes Potential sowohl in Prävention als auch in Therapie von einigen chronischen Erkrankungen auf, wie z.B. Adipositas, Bluthochdruck und Diabetes mellitus Typ II. Das praktische Buch richtet sich an Ärzt:innen, Angehörige anderer Gesundheitsberufe sowie an interessierte Leser:innen, die ihr Wissen über vegane Ernährung vertiefen möchten.
Vegetable Fats and Oils: The Utilisation Of Volatile Compounds In The Characterisation Of Vegetable Oils And Fats And In Reducing The Bacterial Count Of Ambient Air
by Sabine KristThis encyclopedia scientifically describes 121 vegetable oils and fats. In addition to conventional oils, the book also covers lesser-known oils such as Amaranth, Chia, prickly pear, and quinoa. Author pays particular attention to root plants, extraction, and the ingredients included in information nutritionally relevant to fatty acid patterns. Applications in pharmacology, medicine, cosmetics and technology, as well as possible adverse effects, are discussed. The thoroughly researched reference book includes detailed descriptions along with the latest research results and methods.