Asymmetric cell divisionAn asymmetric cell division produces two daughter cells with different cellular fates. This is in contrast to symmetric cell divisions which give rise to daughter cells of equivalent fates. Notably, stem cells divide asymmetrically to give rise to two distinct daughter cells: one copy of the original stem cell as well as a second daughter programmed to differentiate into a non-stem cell fate. (In times of growth or regeneration, stem cells can also divide symmetrically, to produce two identical copies of the original cell.
Maladie coronarienneLa maladie coronarienne, ou coronaropathie, ou insuffisance coronarienne, est une maladie des artères qui vascularisent le cœur (artères coronaires), ayant pour conséquence une ischémie myocardique, c'est-à-dire un apport en sang insuffisant (ischémie) au muscle cardiaque (myocarde). On distingue classiquement l'angine de poitrine et l'infarctus du myocarde, selon qu'il existe une « simple » souffrance ou une mort (nécrose) d'une partie des cellules du myocarde. Cette maladie se manifeste principalement par une douleur thoracique caractéristique.
Ultrasonography of chronic venous insufficiency of the legsUltrasonography of suspected or previously confirmed chronic venous insufficiency of leg veins is a risk-free, non-invasive procedure. It gives information about the anatomy, physiology and pathology of mainly superficial veins. As with heart ultrasound (echocardiography) studies, venous ultrasonography requires an understanding of hemodynamics in order to give useful examination reports. In chronic venous insufficiency, sonographic examination is of most benefit; in confirming varicose disease, making an assessment of the hemodynamics, and charting the progression of the disease and its response to treatment.
