A Direct Ligation of Esophageal Varices

question 3

Short Answer

A direct ligation of esophageal varices.
CPT Code: ____________________

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Definitions:

Diastolic

Pertaining to diastole, which is the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.

Left Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-rich blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta to be distributed throughout the body.

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured in the arteries.

Supine Position

A body position where an individual lies flat on their back, facing upward.