CFS= Cerebral Spinal Fluid
A shunting procedure designed to relieve portal hypertension.
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A procedure that can increase right-to-left shunting in a patient with an atrial septal defect (ASD) is the creation of a right atrial to left atrial connection, such as through the use of a balloon septostomy. This procedure enlarges the existing ASD or creates a new one, allowing more deoxygenated blood from the right atrium to flow into the left atrium. This can be particularly useful in cases of severe pulmonary hypertension, where the pressure in the right atrium exceeds that of the left, facilitating right-to-left shunting. However, it's important to note that this procedure is generally considered a palliative measure rather than a definitive treatment for ASD.
Shunting of a circuit is the electrical terminology for bypassing a circuit.
Reference initials in a memo are typically used to indicate who typed or prepared the memo. They are placed at the bottom of the memo, after the writer's initials or signature. Reference initials provide a record of who created the document.
I'm uncertain what the initials "FED" might mean, but the initials "NSF" stand for non-sufficient funds.
It is superlfuous to give reference initials if they only tell you that the author of the letter was also the typist. Such initials are only of interest if the typist was another person than the author.
This CPT code 70336 does not indicate unilateral or bilateral in itself. You can add the modifier 50 to indicate it as a bilateral procedure.
A shunting synapse is a type of synapse that primarily functions to inhibit the activity of a neuron rather than to excite it. When neurotransmitters are released at a shunting synapse, they can cause an increase in the conductance of inhibitory ions, effectively "shunting" or reducing the effect of excitatory inputs. This mechanism plays a crucial role in regulating neuronal signaling and maintaining the balance between excitation and inhibition in neural circuits. Shunting synapses are important for processes such as sensory processing and neuronal stability.
Shunting can be dangerous, particularly in medical contexts, as it involves redirecting bodily fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid or blood, which can lead to complications if not done properly. In railway terms, shunting can also pose risks, including accidents or injuries if safety measures are not followed. Overall, the safety of shunting largely depends on the context and adherence to proper protocols.
When using initials in place of a first name, you would typically include a period after each individual initial. For example, if the name is John Doe and you are using the initials J.D., there would be a period after the "J" and after the "D" to indicate that they are separate initials.