This was seen in an xray along with a fracture. Also seen were the words significant effusion. All these terms were on the xray. I am asking what do vascular calcification and significant effusion mean. Thank You.
Effusion in chemistry refers to the process by which a gas passes through a small opening into a vacuum or low-pressure region. This typically occurs when gas molecules under high pressure escape through a small hole into an area of lower pressure. Effusion is governed by the kinetic theory of gases and the Root-Mean-Square speed of the gas particles.
A trace of pericardial effusion means there is a minimal amount of fluid around the heart within the pericardial sac. This finding is usually not concerning unless it progresses to a larger effusion, which can potentially affect heart function and require treatment. Regular monitoring may be recommended to ensure it does not worsen.
A process related to diffusion is effusion, the process by which a gas escapes from a container into a vacuum through a small hole. The rate of effusion is also related to root mean square velocity-heavier molecules effuse more slowly than lighter ones. The rate of effusion-the amount of gas that effused in a given time- is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass of the gas.
The pleural effusion is any abnormal amount of fluid all around the lungs. It can result to varying types of medical conditions.
Notunnecessarily based upon your question it only means that fluid has been made note of. If there were more fluid accumulating then it would state so in comparison to a previous chest x-ray. Pleural effusion is common with CHF.
an accumulation of fluid in the ankle
It means the knee is cracked.
The patella is a small, flat bone located in front of the knee joint. It acts as a protective shield for the knee and helps to increase the leverage of the quadriceps muscles. The patella also aids in the extension of the knee joint during movement.
ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for: Effusion of joint; ankle and foot
Sudden knee pain with no injury
you have a cold