Hank Is a Professional Athlete Who Has Suffered Multiple Concussions

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Hank is a professional athlete who has suffered multiple concussions during his career. As a result of these cumulative traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), he is suffering various symptoms, such as dizziness, blurred and double vision, slurred speech, and memory loss. If he seeks medical attention, he will almost certainly be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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Definitions:

Axillary Vein

A vein that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, armpit, and upper limb toward the heart.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

Median Cubital Vein

The median cubital vein is a superficial vein located in the cubital fossa and commonly used for venipuncture or the insertion of an intravenous catheter.