Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Arteriovenous Malformations, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Arteriovenous Malformations, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

I was watching an episode of Transplant, a Canadian TV series in which there was a female patient who suffered from back pain and became addicted to morphine derivative medicines.
She suddenly started bleeding in the skull and developed seizures.
The usual blood tests and CT and MRI imaging could not detect the cause.
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and Super-selective angiography was able to detect AVMs on the back of the spine which caused her back pain and in the brain causing her to bleed in the brain and had seizures.
With a proper diagnosis, the medical team in the hospital was thus able to treat her.

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are formed when a group of blood vessels in the body develops incorrectly.

In these malformations, arteries and veins are abnormally twisted and form direct connections, bypassing normal tissues such as capillaries.

This normally happens during development before birth or shortly after.

Most patients with AVMs do not have early signs and symptoms.

Instead, the disorder is detected when doctors are treating another unrelated health disorder.

Occasionally the rupture of one blood vessel in an AVM will capture medical attention.

Occasionally AVMs are only discovered after death during an autopsy.

No one knows the reason that AVMs form.

Some doctors think that the cause of developing AVMs could be genetic.

AVMs can form anywhere in the body.

Those that develop in the brain or close to the spinal cord, termed neurological AVMs, are most prone to have long-term effects.

The biggest problem linked to AVMs is that they will cause uncontrolled bleeding or hemorrhage.

Fewer than 4 % of AVMs will hemorrhage but those that do can produce severe, even fatal, effects.

Death as a direct effect of an AVM happens in about 1 % of people with AVMs.

Occasionally AVMs can decrease the quantity of oxygen reaching the brain and spinal cord (sometimes termed a steal effect as if the blood was being stolen from where it should flow).

AVMs can occasionally apply pressure on neighboring tissues.

The steal effect can also happen elsewhere in the body such as the hands or feet but may not be as obvious.

Frequent symptoms of brain AVMs are:
Bleeding in the skull, most often a sub-arachnoid hemorrhage
Seizures
Headaches
Focal neurological deficits, such as weakness, numbness, tingling to one part or side of the body

Frequent symptoms for AVMs evident in the organs, chest, or abdomen are:
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Chest pain
Irregular sounds in the affected blood vessels

The final diagnosis of AVM is normally made based on imaging tests that demonstrate areas of blood flow.
MRI is essential for the initial diagnosis of AVM
Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) produces images of the blood vessels

The treatment of an AVM is directed on treating the symptoms and improving the quality of life of the patient.

There are no medicines that have been shown to cure an AVM.
Medicines are given to relieve pain and stop seizures.

There are three invasive treatment methods:
Conventional surgery is done to totally remove a small or moderate AVM
Radiosurgery treats small unruptured AVM
Embolization and sclerotherapy are the most frequent treatments to treat AVMs
Materials such as medical glue, metal coils or even plugs are placed into the center of the AVM through a catheter to block blood flow and kill the AVM

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Arteriovenous Malformations
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndro...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. April 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215733554
• Artikelnr.: 75905052

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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