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What does widely patent carotid artery mean?
There are two carotid arteries that carry blood from the heart to the brain. A widely patent carotid artery is one that open, unobstructed and that allows the free passage of blood through the artery.
If the mesenteric artery is patent what does patent mean?
it is wide open
What is an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Is it true that arteries must be patent for blood to flow through?
An artery that is patent is an open tube. Blood will not flow through a closed tube.
What is passageway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open after birth?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What does widely patent carotid artery mean?
There are two carotid arteries that carry blood from the heart to the brain. A widely patent carotid artery is one that open, unobstructed and that allows the free passage of blood through the artery.
What is a Patent anterior communicating artery?
in a 14 year old on left internal carotid
What does grossly patent mean?
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If the mesenteric artery is patent what does patent mean?
it is wide open
What does it mean when an artery is patent?
When an artery is described as patent, it means that the artery is open and unobstructed, allowing blood to flow freely through it. This condition is crucial for proper circulation and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues. A patent artery indicates that there are no significant blockages or narrowing that could impede blood flow.
What does it mean if the hypopharynx is grossly patent?
It means there's nothing blocking that area of your throat.
What does nasopharynx oropharynx hypopharynx glottic and subglottic airway are grossly patent mean?
When it is stated that the nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, glottic, and subglottic airway are grossly patent, it means that these areas of the airway are open and unobstructed, allowing for normal airflow. "Grossly patent" indicates that there are no visible blockages or abnormalities in these regions that would impede breathing. This assessment is typically part of a physical examination to evaluate the airways in a patient.
What is meant by both vertebrals are patent?
"Both vertebrals are patent" means that neither vertebral artery is blocked.
What is an abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What does it mean if C-4 through C-6 levels are grossly patent?
You have five seconds to live
What does grossly patent aorta mean?
"Grossly patent aorta" refers to the aorta being visibly open and unobstructed upon examination, indicating that there are no significant blockages or abnormalities preventing blood flow. The term "grossly" suggests that this observation is made during a physical examination or imaging study, where the aorta appears normal in size and shape. This finding is important for assessing cardiovascular health and function.
Is it life threatening a patent posterior communicating artery following coiling?
It sounds normal to me. My posterior communicating artery is patent, and so I'm getting good blood flow to my brain. If someone were closing an aneurysm in my brain, I would like to think the arteries were patent (open) when the procedure was done.
