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I assume you are talking about a cath traveling through the femoral artery, if that is the case, there should be no danger to the sciatic nerve during this procedure.

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What is the difference between foot drop due to sciatic nerve injury and common peroneal nerve injury?

no difference except for the sensory supply. if you damage your sciatic nerve, the sensory and muscle supply above the knee also lost as the sciatic nerve is damage. This is because common peroneal nerve is the brach of sciatic and it is at level of your knee. Only muscle and sensory below the knee level will be affected if you damage the common peroneal nerve. However the condition of foot drop would be the same


What is the blood test performed to determine cardiac damage in an acute myocardial infarction is?

The blood test performed to determine cardiac damage in an acute myocardial infarction is called a cardiac enzyme test. This test measures levels of specific enzymes released into the bloodstream when heart muscle cells are damaged during a heart attack. The most commonly measured enzymes are troponin and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB).


How long can the human heart live without oxygen?

The human heart can typically survive without oxygen for about 20 minutes. After this time, irreversible damage can occur leading to cardiac arrest and possible death. Immediate medical intervention is crucial in such situations.


What would cause transection of the sciatic nerve?

There are many causes of sciatic pain. Studies show one of the causes for sciatic pain is spondylolisthesis. Sometimes this severe pain is also caused by Spinal Stenosis and is mostly accompanies by sever pain and sensation. Also, tumors, infections etc can also lead to sciatic pain. Injury could also lead to developing of pain in the lower back.


What medication can you take for sciatic pain?

what medication to take for sciatic nerve pain. already tried ibuprofen, aleve and ibuprofen. A better question is what is causing the pain. If you have tried those medications and had no relief you should see your Doctor for further investigations. An MRI can show up slipped discs, bulging and disc protrusion and nerve compression. Once the cause of the problem is identified, new options for treatment can be used.

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Why cardiac tissue cannot repair itself after damage?

Briefly describe why cardiac tissue cannot repair itself after damage? Cardiac muscle lacks stem cells and mature cardiac muscle fibers cannot go through mitosis. This is a network of specialized cardiac muscle fibers that provide a path for each cycle of cardiac excitation to progress through the heart.


What is the difference between foot drop due to sciatic nerve injury and common peroneal nerve injury?

no difference except for the sensory supply. if you damage your sciatic nerve, the sensory and muscle supply above the knee also lost as the sciatic nerve is damage. This is because common peroneal nerve is the brach of sciatic and it is at level of your knee. Only muscle and sensory below the knee level will be affected if you damage the common peroneal nerve. However the condition of foot drop would be the same


Can the problem with sciatic nerve cause you to become paralized?

While sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating, it typically does not cause paralysis. However, if there is severe compression or damage to the nerve, it could potentially lead to muscle weakness in the leg but not complete paralysis. It is important to seek medical attention to properly diagnose and treat any issues with the sciatic nerve.


Cardiac enzymes and troponin elevate what?

Cardiac enzymes and troponin levels do not elevate anything. Rather, when you have a heart attack (MI), they are elevated. Unlike damage to any other muscle in your body, damage to the cardiac muscle causes the release of specific cardiac enzymes. Therefore, if they are elevated, you had damage to your heart (i.e. heart attack). I disagree with the above: If both are elevated then you may have had a heart attack but, if cardiac enzymes alone are elevated and not troponin levels then you will not have had a heart attack. That's my personal experience. Troponin levels are now considered a more accurate indicator of damage to the heart muscle as a result of a heart attack than cardiac enzymes which can apply to any other muscle group rather than the heart. In fact to use the word 'cardiac' in this context is misleading because if you sprain your ankle for instance 'cardiac' enzymes will be released into the blood! So, where is the connection between damage to your ankle and that of your heart? Both enzymes therefore need to be elevated to indicate heart damage reliably.


How is cardiac cycle affected by MI?

Myocardial infarction (MI) can disrupt the normal cardiac cycle by causing damage to the heart muscle, leading to impaired contraction and relaxation. This can result in diminished cardiac output, arrhythmias, and heart failure. The severity of these effects depends on the location and extent of the heart damage.


Does estacy cause brain damage?

it can cause you to have heart faliure and you can go into cardiac arrest, which can give you brain damage and you can die from it


What blood test is most indicative of cardiac damage?

Complete blood count


What is the role of a cardiac enzyme?

Cardiac enzymes are proteins released into the bloodstream when there is damage to the heart muscle. They are used to diagnose and monitor heart attacks or other heart conditions. Elevated levels of cardiac enzymes indicate heart muscle damage and help healthcare providers assess the extent of the injury.


How long can Cardiac cells can withstand ischemic conditions?

Cardiac cells can typically withstand ischemic conditions for about 20 minutes before irreversible damage occurs. Prolonged lack of oxygen and nutrients can lead to cell death and cardiac tissue damage, which can result in heart attack or heart failure. Immediate medical attention is crucial to restore blood flow and prevent permanent damage.


Why is it important to defibrillate as soon as possible in cardiac arrest?

An AED is a device which uses an electrical shock to restart a heart that has failed during cardiac arrest. This device can be crucial, because when the heart stops beating during cardiac arrest, their blood also stops pumping, which can deprive the brain of oxygen and lead to serious brain damage should they survive. The faster the heart is restarted, the higher the chances of survival.


Damage to the sinoatrial node in humans?

would disrupt the rate and timing of cardiac muscle contractions


What happens when you give intramuscular injection on the wrong side of the buttocks?

Damage to the sciatic nerve