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From The Blog
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Aortic Dissection Flap Fenestrations
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition characterized by a tear in the innermost layer of the aorta (tunica intima), permitting…
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Concentric Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Concentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is characterized by adaptive thickening of the myocardium in response to pressure overload from chronic…
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Estimating Intraabdominal Pressure With Bladder Pressure
Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome are defined as sustained intraabdominal pressure (IAP) ≥ 12 mmHg and > 20…
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Tailscale Mesh Virtual Private Network
As a tech enthusiast, it’s important that I can access all of my devices from anywhere in the world. Tailscale…
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Pulmonary Velocity Acceleration Time (PVAT)
Pulmonary velocity acceleration time (PVAT), measured in milliseconds (ms), can be used to estimate pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) when a…
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Looking Back At 2023
2023 was honestly just a weird year. The stock market was all over the place. Interest rates skyrocketed. International conflict…