Cardiology is a field of medicine that is particularly concerned with the study, treatment and cure of heart disease. It is therefore also referred to literally as the “study of the heart“. In order to work as a cardiologist, physicians in Germany must be able to provide evidence of special training. What is cardiology? Cardiology … Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Imaging procedure is a generic term for various apparative diagnostic methods in medicine. Commonly used imaging methods are X-ray and ultrasound diagnosis. What is an imaging procedure? Imaging procedure is a generic term for various apparative diagnostic methods in medicine. Commonly used imaging methods are X-ray and ultrasound diagnosis. In almost all medical specialties, various … Imaging: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The following groups of people are at higher risk of developing pulmonary embolism: Bedridden and immobile people are particularly at risk for venous thrombosis and, consequently, pulmonary embolism. After surgery, the risk for thrombosis is very high; if the affected person then stands up or presses hard during defecation, a clot can detach and reach … Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Circulation refers to the supply of blood and its constituents to all organs or their parts. The associated processes are vital and ensure optimal functioning of the organism. Disturbances of the blood circulation result in sometimes severe diseases, which can even turn out to be life-threatening. What is blood circulation? The term blood circulation, known … Circulation: Structure, Function & Diseases
The contractility of the heart is the force with which the heart contracts and causes blood to move. It depends on several factors and can be influenced by medications. What is the force of contraction? The contractile force of the heart is the force with which the heart contracts and causes blood to move. A … Contractile Force: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
“Why is the blood red?” – This question is often asked by small children and parents usually do not know a correct answer with which to explain this phenomenon. Erythrocytes (colloquially known as red blood cells) are the deciding factor here that keeps the blood red and healthy. What are erythrocytes? Erythrocytes or red blood … Erythrocytes: Function & Diseases
Hydralazine is a drug that has a vasodilator effect. It is used to treat heart failure as well as hypertension during pregnancy. What is hydralazine? Hydralazine belongs to the group of vasodilators. These are vasodilating agents that are used to lower high blood pressure. In Europe, however, the related dihydralazine is more commonly used. The … Hydralazine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Oscillography is a rather unknown and at the same time highly underestimated medical procedure among the general population. Oscillography is mostly used for circulatory disorders. Especially volume changes of tissue and the inflow and outflow of blood are in focus here. What is oscillography? Oscillography is performed using an oscilloscope, which allows a vascular surgeon … Oscillography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Chemoreception is a perceptual quality of the sense of smell and taste and registers chemical substances in the air via chemoreceptors. For example, the chemoreceptors measure the partial pressure of oxygen and initiate respiration to prevent hypoxia. In patients with MCS (a minimally conscious state), chemoreception is impaired. What is chemoreception? Chemoreception is a perceptual … Chemoreception: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The adrenal gland is divided functionally and topographically into the adrenal cortex (cortex glandulae suprarenalis) and the adrenal medulla (medulla glandulae suprarenalis). The adrenal medulla forms the smaller part of the adrenal gland. Adrenaline and noradrenaline are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland. What is the adrenal medulla? The adrenal gland is a … Adrenal Medulla: Structure, Function & Diseases
A balloon catheter is a catheter made of plastic. The name comes from the tip of the catheter, which carries an occlusion balloon that can be deployed with fluid or compressed air. What is a balloon catheter? The term refers to the tip of the catheter that carries an occlusion balloon that can be deployed … Balloon Catheters: Application & Health Benefits
The lingual artery is responsible for supplying blood to the tongue. It passes between the lower muscles of the tongue in a strongly serpentine manner. Colloquially, it is called the lingual artery. The lingual artery comes from the external aorta as a second main trunk next to the facial artery. Along its path, the sublingual … Lingual Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
