Venous hematocrit is commonly used to inform blood volume status and assign risk to patients with heart failure; however, venous hematocrit only defines a percentage of red blood cells to total blood ...

In one case, leech therapy was used successfully to manage venous congestion after penile reattachment ... Leech therapy (Hirudotherapy) can treat a variety of diseases like chronic eczema and ...

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Venous hematocrit (vHct) is commonly used to inform blood volume (BV) status and stratify cardiovascular risk. However, vHct defines a percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) to total BV; therefore, ...

When you have chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), your hives may come and go. Or you might have flare-ups almost every day for months or even years. The intense itching can interfere with work ...

Bronchitis is an infection of the tubes that lead to the lungs. It can be acute or chronic. Symptoms include a cough and wheezing. Smoking is a major risk factor. Find out more.

In chronic venous insufficiency, veins of the lower limbs are unable to transport blood towards the heart. It might be caused by genetic factors, may occur after trauma, or may result from a blood ...

Chronic kidney disease articles from across Nature Portfolio Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified ...