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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShould I Have One?Possible RisksTypes of VasectomyHow It Is DoneSelf-Care and HealingRecovery TimesWhen to See a ProviderVasectomy Reversal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Should I Have One? Possible Risks Types of Vasectomy How It Is Done Self-Care and Healing Recovery Times When to See a Provider Vasectomy Reversal Vasectomies are generally safe and effective with a relatively short recovery time (usually around a week)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationWhat to WearFood and DrinkMedicationsWhat to Bring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location What to Wear Food and Drink Medications What to Bring Avasectomyis a safe and relatively easy way for men to prevent pregnancy. It’s often done in under an hour as an outpatient procedure. Most men are back at work within days of a vasectomy. Find out what you need to know beforehand for the procedure and recovery....

George Clerk/Getty Images Symptoms Symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis may worsen when a person is around certain odors or perfumes, the temperature changes, they feel certain emotions, or are exposed to bright lights. Possible Causes The cause of vasomotor rhinitiscannot always be pinpointed, but below are certain conditions that have caused vasomotor rhinitis in some individuals: Certain conditions could predispose you to the development of vasomotor rhinitis, including a history of nasal trauma or a history ofgastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Are Vasopressors Used?How Do They Work?Types of VasopressorsPossible Side EffectsSafety Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Are Vasopressors Used? How Do They Work? Types of Vasopressors Possible Side Effects Safety Considerations Vasopressors are medications that can increase blood pressure in emergency situations. For certain conditions, these hormones are injected into a large vein using a central venous catheter (central line) in critical care settings (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhat to DoCausesRisk FactorsWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms What to Do Causes Risk Factors When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention You won’t die from vasovagal syncope on its own.However, the suddenness of the reaction and temporary loss of consciousness that follows can lead to dangerous falls and injuries. Vasovagal syncope suddenly develops when your body reacts so strongly to a trigger—like seeing blood or being scared—that youfaint....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionConditionsRehabilitationExercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Conditions Rehabilitation Exercises Thevastus lateralisis a muscle located on the lateral, or outside, part of your thigh. The muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is the largest muscle of that group. The function of the vastus lateralis is to work with the other quad muscles to help extend your knee joint....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeasurementsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Measurements Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results The Vectra DA is a blood test used to measure disease activity in people already diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).It is NOT used to diagnose RA. In addition to tracking disease activity, Vectra DA may “predict flare and sustained remission in patients discontinuing treatment, as well as treatment response to biologic and non-biologic therapies,” according to research presented at the 2016 annual meeting of EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism)....

Key TakeawaysChronic insomnia is linked to negative health outcomes, including an increased risk of cardiovascular conditions.While there are many causes of insomnia, researchers have recently learned more about how diet may impact insomnia.New data suggests following a plant-based diet may reduce insomnia incidence, but more data is needed to confirm this link. Key Takeaways Chronic insomnia is linked to negative health outcomes, including an increased risk of cardiovascular conditions.While there are many causes of insomnia, researchers have recently learned more about how diet may impact insomnia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Veneer?What Is a Crown?CostsAftercareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Veneer? What Is a Crown? Costs Aftercare Frequently Asked Questions While veneers and crowns can be similar in their physical appearance, they serve different purposes. The main difference is that a veneer covers the front of the tooth and is used mostly for aesthetic purposes, while a dental crown covers the entire tooth and is used to restore a tooth’s shape and improve its strength....

Key TakeawaysSeverely ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators are sometimes placed in a prone—face down—position for better oxygenation.This position may cause permanent nerve damage in patients with COVID-19, according to a new Northwestern University study.Researchers are looking at ways to protect the nerves of severely ill COVID-19 patients.Patients who experience nerve damage may have long-term loss of function, although some recovery may be possible. Key Takeaways Severely ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators are sometimes placed in a prone—face down—position for better oxygenation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionsVAD vs. PacemakersComplexity of SurgeryPostop Life ExpectancyLife With LVADCaretaker Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functions VAD vs. Pacemakers Complexity of Surgery Postop Life Expectancy Life With LVAD Caretaker Support A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump implanted in the heart to help the heart pump blood throughout the body. Healthcare providers use it as a treatment in people with severe (stage D) heart failure who are waiting for a heart transplant or when a transplant is not an option....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Happens During Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib)?VFib vs. AFibVentricular Fibrillation SymptomsCauses and Risk Factors of VFibHow Is VFib Diagnosed?VFib TreatmentCan VFib Be Prevented?When to Seek Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Happens During Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib)? VFib vs. AFib Ventricular Fibrillation Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors of VFib How Is VFib Diagnosed? VFib Treatment Can VFib Be Prevented? When to Seek Emergency Care...

Ventricular tachycardia (v tach) is a sudden, rapid, potentially very dangerouscardiac arrhythmiaoriginating in the heart’s ventricles. While it occasionally causes only minimal symptoms, it more typically causes immediate problems. These may include significantpalpitations, severelightheadedness, syncope (loss of consciousness), or evencardiac arrestand sudden death. These symptoms occur because ventricular tachycardia disrupts the heart’s ability to pump effectively. The pumping action of the heart deteriorates during ventricular tachycardia for two reasons. First, the heart rate during this arrhythmia tends to be very rapid (often, greater than 180 or 200 beats per minute), rapid enough to reduce the volume of blood the heart can pump....