…involves the descending aorta distal to the left subclavian artery. Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer PAU is focal ulceration of an atherosclerotic plaque that penetrates through the…

…which involves the arch without involvement of the ascending aorta or represents retrograde extension from the descending aorta into the arch that stops before reaching…

…glaucoma (tonometry). Contraindications Absolute contraindications to instrumental removal: Suspected penetrating injury or an intraocular foreign body — shield the eye with a rigid shield, give systemic…

…Ventricular rupture : A transmural infarction can cause a rupture in the left ventricular free wall. Mediastinal trauma : Penetrating injuries to the mediastinum can cause tamponade…

…Endocarditis Cardiac tumors Atherosclerosis of the aorta LOW EMBOLIC POTENTIAL SEP (Spontaneous Echocardiographic Potential) Left ventricular aneurysm without thrombus Prolapse of mitral valve Aortic stenosis…

…volumes are severely reduced. Commotio cordis Commotio cordis occurs as a result of a blunt, non penetrating blow to the chest, typically over the precordium…

…units of red cells in 24 hours [5]. A continuing transfusion requirement while definitive control of the bleeding has not yet been achieved. Penetrating torso…

…60 MHz. Their principal advantage is tissue penetration, generally allowing assessment several millimetres beyond the lumen and visualization of the external elastic membrane (EEM). IVUS…

…resolution but worse penetration. Visualizing objects located in close proximity to the transducer, therefore, is done using high frequency waves. The frequency of the ultrasound…