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What does grossly patent mean in reference to carotid artery?
it means that you have a gross patent and need a new one
If the mesenteric artery is patent what does patent mean?
it is wide open
What does carotid pulse radial pulse and heart monitor mean?
A carotid pulse is the heartbeat measured at the carotid artery site, on the sides of the neck. A radial pulse is the pulse or heartbeat taken at the wrist, where the radius and ulna intersect. A heart monitor is on of many devices that measure cardiac performance.
What does the carotid pulse mean?
It is the pulse that can be felt when palpating the carotid artery in the neck, to either side of the trachea. Just be careful to not try to feel both arteries at once, or use a massage like motion, as this can decrease the heart rate and may lead to syncope, (fainting).
Where is the Celtic artery located?
Do you mean the "Celiac artery"? if so, its an artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery.
