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43 articles for “Veins”
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An Alternative Access Vein for Chemo Port Placement in a Case of Bilateral Breast Cancer: Intraoperative Axillary Vein Approach
Abstract: The long-term access to veins for periodic infusion of chemotherapeutic drugs is desirable due to various reasons. This can be achieved by either percutaneous or surgical cut down approaches, each with its own merits and demerits. In a patient with bilateral breast cancer the insertion of port can be worrisome and various alternative access veins have been described. Here we describe a case of woman with bilateral breast cancer where …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Varicose Veins and its Management in Unani and Modern System of Medicine
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial veins of the lower limb”. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent valves, defective connective tissue and smooth muscle weakness in venous wall and are usually hereditary in nature. As per …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Vein Detector using Image Processing
Abstract: Abstract: Most of the doctors face problem while giving dose of medicine using syringe to patients who have darker skin tone, have wrinkled skin, small children’s and people who have scorch marks or burned skin. Due to such problems, doctors may insert the syringe in wrong place or it may become harder for doctors to find veins of such patients. This Paper presents a new methodology of Vein Finder Which …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 31–34 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Health Instruction Module (HIM) on Knowledge Regarding Varicose Vein and DVT and its Preventive Measures Among Laborers in Selected Small Scale Industries at Greater Noida
Abstract: Varicose veins square measure veins that became enlarged and tortuous. The term usually refers to theveins on the leg, though unhealthy veins will occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to stop bloodfrom flowing backwards (retrograde flow or reflux). Leg muscles pump the veins to come back bloodto the Heart (the calf muscle pump mechanism), against the results of gravity. When veins becomeunhealthy, the leaflets of the valves now not meet …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–22 Read article
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Working Profession and Posture as Risk Factors in A Sample Population of Lower Limb Varicose Veins- An Observational Study
Abstract: AbstractPrimary varicose veins are a typical manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. The aetiology of varicose veins is still incompletely understood despite the fact that it is a very common disease affecting all ages from teenagers to elderly people. The prevalence of varicose veins varies substantially in different parts of the world. The present study was designed to investigate the various risks factors and clinical manifestations of the occurrence of lower …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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The Effect of Irsal-E-Alaq (Leech) in the Management of Varicose Vein: A Review
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial vein of lower limb. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. In Unani system of medicine, “Dawali” is described in almost all classical books of Unani medicine, synonymous with varicose veins. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Prevention of Varicose Veins
Abstract: Varicose veins are abnormal, dilated blood vessels caused by weakening in the vessel wall. Such conditions that increase pressure on the leg veins such as overweight, lack of exercises, hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and menopause, smoking; constipation or people who have prolonged standing or sedentary position or repeated heavy lifting make veins of legs very weak and develop into varicose veins. Researchers report that a mild care of varicose veins …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Estimation of Prevalence of Varicose Veins Formation and Associated Risks in North Indian Population
Abstract: Aim and Objective: To find out the prevalence of varicose veins formation in patients and its associated risk factors in North Indian population. Methods: A total of 300 (150 cases and 150 controls) persons were selected for the study, who had been diagnosed for varicose veins complication, from January 2016 to June 2018 at Government Medical College, Jalaun (Orai) UP, (India). All the persons were further speculated and tested for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Duplication of Great Saphenous Vein (GSV), A Rare Variation: A Case Report
Abstract: Anatomy of great saphenous vein has an importance in varicosity of lower limb and where venous graft is needed. We described unique duplication pattern of great saphenous vein reported in during routine dissection. The incidence of duplication of great saphenous vein is 1.3%. This report will increase awareness in vascular ultrasonologist and clinician about great saphenous vein related to varicosity and venous graft. Key words: great saphenous vein, duplication, Egyptian …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Management of Varicose Veins: A Review of Literature
Abstract: Lower extremities venous insufficiency is a frequent disorder that can cause a variety of symptoms, such as ulceration, soreness, swelling, and bulging leg veins. Whereas there is many other treatment choices, the more recent endovascular treatments are simple, safe, rapid, and very effective at reducing symptoms. Foam sclerotherapy, thermal ablation, and mechanical chemical ablation are minimally invasive endovascular techniques commonly used in the treatment of varicose veins. This review article …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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In-Silico Docking of Rubia cordifolia Phytocompounds as Potential MMP-2 Inhibitors for Varicose Vein Management
Abstract: Varicose veins are one of the most common disorders, affecting the vein structure and function of lower limbs, yet there has been no absolute cure found yet. One of the underlying causes for worsening of the condition is the proteolytic activity of MMPs which are a group of enzymes that affect the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding the affected veins. Phytocompounds of Rubia cordifolia (Manjishta) were docked against the MMP-2 protein …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–42 Read article
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Methods to Increase Peripheral Veins Visualization in Patients Getting Chemotherapy
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a common nursing procedure often required for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, fluids and other medical therapies. The insertion of intravenous cannula can be extremely difficult, particularly in individuals receiving repeated course of chemotherapy. Because of the nature of chemotherapeutic drugs, the veins may get damaged and makes the intravenous cannulation difficult. The current article highlights certain methods which can enhance the visualization …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 123–129 Read article
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Methods to Increase Peripheral Veins Visualization in Patients Getting Chemotherapy
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a common nursing procedure often required for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, fluids and other medical therapies. The insertion of intravenous cannula can be extremely difficult, particularly in individuals receiving repeated course of chemotherapy. Because of the nature of chemotherapeutic drugs, the veins may get damaged and makes the intravenous cannulation difficult. The current article highlights certain methods which can enhance the visualization …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 123–129 Read article
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Safe zones for external fixation in the tibia: A cadaveric study
Abstract: AbstractPurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the neurovascular structures and the tibia, by measuring the distances from the tibia to the surrounding neurovascular structures and angles at which the neurovascular structures course around the tibia. Materials and Methods: Ten fresh adult cadavers(5 men, 5 women), which had been donated to the Human anatomy department, were obtained within 72h of death, providing 20 lower extremity …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Probable Causes of Cracks on selected Buildings at Akrowa in Afigya Kwabre District, Ghana
Abstract: This work evaluated the nature of the foundation soils and cracks on twelve representative buildings at Akrowa, in the Afigya Kwabre District near Kumasi in Ghana. Age, material used whether clay/concrete, dimensions of cracks on the buildings and tests for geotechnical parameters of foundation soils such as moisture content, bulk density, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limit and direct shear were carried out on soils from four pits dug …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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An Essay Discussing Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Abstract: Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is defined as hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction, independent of the level or mechanism of obstruction, provided the obstruction is not due to cardiac disease, pericardial disease, or sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (veno-occlusive disease). Primary Budd-Chiari syndrome is present when there is obstruction due to a predominantly venous process (thrombosis or phlebitis), whereas secondary Budd-Chiari is present when there is compression or invasion of the hepatic veins and/or …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Concept of Hemorrhoid (Bawaseer) and Management in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids are dilated veins within the anal canal in the sub-epithelial region formed by radicles of the superior and inferior rectal veins. The basic cause of bulging of veins (piles) is increase in intra-abdominal pressure as in the case of obesity, constipation and pregnancy. It is a common ailment among adults. In Unani system of medicine, hemorrhoids are known as bawaseer. Buqrat (Hippocrates) (460–377BC), the renowned Unani physician, stated that …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence Based Portable Robot Device for Autonomous Venepuncture
Abstract: Venepuncture is a source of medical hurt and is necessary for a wide range of therapeutic procedures. Venpuncture-related complications worsen in difficult settings, where the success rate is largely dependent on the physiology of the patient and the skill of the practitioner. It is difficult to find the vein for infants, adolescent girls, obese and elderly people and it is causing severe pain in the traditional manual blood drawing system. …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Robotics and Automation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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DVT in Athletes: A Physiotherapist’s Approach to Prevention, Early Detection, and Rehabilitation
Abstract: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition where blood clots develop in the deep veins, most often in the lower limbs. While it is traditionally associated with immobility, athletes are also at risk due to factors like prolonged travel, injuries, dehydration, and genetic predispositions. This paper explores the role of physiotherapists in preventing, detecting, and rehabilitating DVT in athletes. Preventive strategies include promoting hydration, active recovery, circulatory exercises, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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OQPMSAV: Opportunistic Quality of Services Provisioning for Multimedia Services using Artificial Neural Network
Abstract: Vehicular ad hoc network is used to provide services related to traffic safety and user requirements. In VANET, applications are designed for users from various domains automobile company, road safety authority, advertisement industries, personal entertainment. Applications developer requires efficient utilization of available networking resources. VANET is witnessed of continuous support form researchers, developer, government authorities and vehicles manufactures. In VANET, vehicles are designed to move at high speed which causes …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–42 Read article