Mehrdad Khamooshi’s Post

Why does blood clot after leaving the blood vessels? The answer is: - When human blood is exposed to air, the blood clotting process occurs due to the presence of a factor inside the blood called "Thromboxane", which is a protein produced by platelet cells inside the blood. When the blood is exposed to air, thromboxane begins to react with the oxygen in the air, which leads to stimulating the cells and platelets to stick together. #medical_laboratory #Haematology

Ahead of print Comparison of the efficacy of two preoxygenation techniques using oxygen reserve index Preoxygenation is very important to protect the patient from hypoxia before intubation. However, pulse oximetry has some limitations in detecting hypoxia. The authors aimed to compare the effectiveness of 2 preoxygenation techniques based on oxygen reserve index (ORI) levels. https://lnkd.in/dVPsQUfZ

Word of the Week: Coagulation Cascade: Also called the clotting system. This is a large system of molecules that work together to produce a clot to stop bleeding. It includes both clotting factors and anticoagulants. Check out this word and others in our Hemo B Glossary: https://lnkd.in/gdWZa9bf

This test shows that drinking 2 oz of Redox Molecules always has an immediate positive change in the inflammation that is in your blood. It also always works. It does not matter what degree of healthiness exists. Our ability to stay healthy and have more energy and vitality relies on how well our cells function, and the function of every cell in the body relies on redox signaling messages that help protect, rejuvenate, and restore cells. More information: www.discoverredox.com Get your molecules: www.nissenorberg.com #livebloodanalysis

Great technical result by Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Papanagiotou for this elusive and potentially dangerous pathology. We recently published a series of 52 symptomatic webs in the Journal of Vascular Surgery (https://lnkd.in/g6fJXUtE), demonstrating an unacceptable rate of stroke recurrence with medical management alone in cases of symptomatic web. Both CEA and carotid stenting were safe in our series and have been in the (relatively modest) world's literature. In contrast to carotid FMD, PTA alone in this scenario is not recommended and potentially catastrophic given the high rate of web-associated thrombus (20-40% in the literature) and inherent risk for distal embolization. We are eager to collaborate with any and all in future investigations. Great post and great save. Journal of Vascular Surgery Society for Vascular Surgery John Oshinski Jason Allen UChicago Medicine Ochsner Health Gabriel Vidal W. Charles (Chip) Sternbergh III

#DidYouKnow Strong foundational science has proven that oxygen has detrimental effects on red blood cells (#RBCs) during #storage. Excess oxygen contributes to RBC degradation, leading to development of the #StorageLesion – the collection of metabolic, oxidative, and structural changes to RBCs that affect their quality, functionality, and viability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAY65Zr5

#DidYouKnow Strong foundational science has proven that oxygen has detrimental effects on red blood cells (#RBCs) during #storage. Excess oxygen contributes to RBC degradation, leading to development of the #StorageLesion – the collection of metabolic, oxidative, and structural changes to RBCs that affect their quality, functionality, and viability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAY65Zr5

Did you know that using a higher concentration of sodium hypochlorite results in greater discomfort post-endodontic treatment? Read the full story to understand the optimal concentration range. https://lnkd.in/deR2Vcsp

What does it mean when your blood sample needs a 'spin' ? I often get asked this especially when clients are booking in for a blood test. Spinning a blood sample is a process that requires a Centrifuge. After the blood is drawn it is placed in the Centrifuge machine which spins the blood at high speed and separates the components of the blood based on density. The densest components move outwards to the bottom and the lighter stay on top. Having the blood separated in this way is essential for diagnostic purposes. For example the plasma part of the blood is used to test cholesterol and liver enzymes. I have a mobile centrifuge which means I can provide a blood draw and spin in the comfort of your own home.