End to side portocaval anastomosis for portal hypertension and bleeding varices

End to side portocaval anastomosis for portal hypertension and bleeding varicesNonselective End-to-side portacaval shunt Side-to-side portacaval shunt Large diameter interposition shunts (eg, mesocaval) Central splenorenal shunt Selective Distal splenorenal (Warren) Small-diameter portacaval H graft shunt Surgical Shunts to Reduce Portal Venous Pressure

(HQ) The Gastric Balloon for patients with obesity problems. NO Surgery needed!

www.healthierweight.co.uk A gastric balloon is ideal for patients with obesity problems who have tried many alternative ways to lose weight, but would prefer to avoid surgery. It is a balloon that is inserted into the stomach and inflated, thus reducing stomach capacity and the amount of food a person can comfortably eat. * What does […]

Leicester Cardiovascular BRU – University of Leicester

Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (BRU), at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, is part of a multi-million pound scheme to prevent, diagnose and treat ill-health and is one of 16 BRUs around England funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), a strategic research funding body within the NHS. The Glenfield Unit is a […]

3 Paths to Lower Cholesterol: Part 1 – Diet

www.iHealthTube.com Robert Kowalski advises avoiding saturated and trans fats in your diet and eating omega-3 fatty acids and fibers to help lower cholesterol. Be sure to watch 3 Paths to Lower Cholesterol Part 2-Niacin and Part 3-Plant Sterols. Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Myspace: profile.myspace.com