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Terme préférentiel

Arteriovenous Fistula  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • An abnormal direct communication between an artery and a vein without passing through the CAPILLARIES. An A-V fistula usually leads to the formation of a dilated sac-like connection, arteriovenous aneurysm. The locations and size of the shunts determine the degree of effects on the cardiovascular functions such as BLOOD PRESSURE and HEART RATE.

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Synonyme(s)

  • Arteriovenous Fistulas

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CPQG93ZF-5

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 09/07/2013