therapeutic embolization
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therapeutic embolization — embolization … The new mediacal dictionary
embolization — therapeutic embolization; n. the introduction of embolic material to reduce or completely obstruct blood flow in such conditions as congenital arteriovenous malformations (see angioma), angiodysplasia, malignant tumours, or arterial rupture.… … The new mediacal dictionary
Embolization — is a non surgical, minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist and interventional neuroradiologists. It involves the selective occlusion of blood vessels, by purposely introducing emboli.Therapeutic… … Wikipedia
Embolization — A treatment that clogs small blood vessels and blocks the flow of blood, such as to a tumor. * * * 1. The formation and release of an embolus into the circulation. 2. Therapeutic introduction of various substances into the circulation to occlude… … Medical dictionary
Эмболизация (Embolization), Эмболизация Терапевтическая (Therapeutic Emboliwtion) — введение различных веществ для уменьшения просвета или полной окклюзии кровеносных сосудов при врожденной артериовенозной мальформации (см. Ангиома), ангиодисплазии, злокачественных опухолях или разрыве артерии. С помощью рентгенологического… … Медицинские термины
Interventional radiology — Interventional radiologists employ image guidance methods to gain access to the deep interstices of most organs and organ systems. Through a galaxy of techniques, they can treat certain conditions percutaneously (through the skin) that might… … Medical dictionary
Radiology, interventional — The use of image guidance methods to gain access to the deepest interior of most organs and organ systems. Through a galaxy of techniques, interventional radiologists can treat certain conditions through the skin (percutaneously) that might… … Medical dictionary
Management of atrial fibrillation — The main goals in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) are to prevent temporary circulatory instability and to prevent stroke. Control of heart rate and rhythm are principally used to achieve the former, while anticoagulation may be… … Wikipedia
Neuroendocrine tumor — Neuroendocrine tumors Classification and external resources Micrograph of a neuroendocrine tumor. H E stain. ICD 9 … Wikipedia
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
