Narrowed Collection (#2)

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6539
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the heart of a 69 year old patient that has had an aortic heart valve replacement

Colon cancer, 3D colonoscopy image
Colon cancer. 3D colonoscopy image showing the location of a cancerous growth (centre right) in the colon of a 59-year-old patient. Here, the growth has caused a narrowing (stenosis) of the colon

Healthy and constricted trachea, artwork
Healthy and constricted trachea. Computer artwork of a cross-section through a healthy (left) and a constricted (right) trachea (windpipe)

Narrowed aorta, 3D CT scans
Narrowed aorta. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart (centre of each scan) and major blood vessels of a 50-year-old patient

Calcified heart valve, CT scan
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Healthy and constricted bronchi, artwork
Healthy and constricted bronchi. Computer artwork of a cross-section through a healthy (left) and a constricted (right) lung airway (bronchus)

Calcified heart valve, CT scans
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Colon cancer, CT scans
Colon cancer. 2D computed tomography (CT) rendering (left) and 3D colonoscopy image (right) showing the location of a cancerous growth in the colon of a 59-year-old patient

Narrowed artery, artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a section through an artery (horizontal, centre) affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red) and fat deposits (cream)

Colonic spasm, X-ray
Colonic spasm. Double contrast coloured X-ray of a spasm in the large intestine (colon). The spasm is the narrowed area at left. This could be caused by irritable bowel syndrome

Atherosclerosis, X-ray
Atherosclerosis. X-ray of a patient with atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta (white, down centre). The aorta is the bodys main artery, it carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

Balloon angioplasty, X-rays C016 / 6589
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiograms (X-rays) of the leg of a 69 year old patient with stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray C016 / 6591
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) of the leg of a 69 year old patient undergoing a balloon angioplasty to treat stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray C016 / 6590
Balloon angioplasty. Angiogram (X-ray) of the leg of a 69 year old patient undergoing a balloon angioplasty to treat stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-rays C016 / 6587
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiograms (X-rays) of the leg of a 69 year old patient with stenosis (narrowing, indicated by arrow at left) of the popliteal artery

Atheromatous artery, artwork C015 / 6445
Atheromatous artery. Computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is narrowing of an artery (stenosis) due to fatty deposits (beige)

Atheromatous artery, artwork C015 / 6446
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is narrowing of an artery (stenosis) due to fatty deposits (beige)

Atheromatous artery C013 / 4612
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red)

Narrowed coronary artery

Osteoarthritis of hip joints, X-ray
Hip joint osteoarthritis. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 72-year-old woman showing areas of osteoarthritis of the hip joints (orange)

Osteoarthritic pelvis, X-ray
Osteoarthritis. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 52-year-old man showing areas of osteoarthritis (orange). The two femurs (upper leg bones)

Narrowed arteries, X-ray
Narrowed arteries. Coloured fluoroscope (X-ray) of the abdomen of a patient with stenosis (narrowing, purple areas) of the coeliac trunk (top) and the superior mesenteric artery (SMA, bottom)

Atherosclerosis. Artwork of a human heart showing narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, a build up of fatty deposits (atheroma, yellow) on the artery wall

Narrowed artery, computer artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a narrowed artery, showing red blood cells (red) and high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL, yellow balls)

Narrowed abdominal arteries, angiogram
Narrowed abdominal arteries, coloured angiogram (blood vessel X-ray). The aorta, the bodys main artery, is at top. It branches into two iliac arteries (bottom)

Urethral stricture, artwork
Urethral stricture. Computer artwork of a narrowing of the urethra. This can be caused by injury or disease, such as urinary tract infections or other causes of urethritis

Balloon angioplasty, artwork
Balloon angioplasty. Artwork showing balloon angioplasty treatment for stenosis (narrowing) of a coronary artery. A balloon catheter (blue)

Angioplasty, artwork
Angioplasty. Artwork showing two treatments for stenosis (narrowing) of arteries. At left is balloon angioplasty, where a balloon catheter is inserted into the affected artery

Narrowed blood vessel, artwork
Narrowed blood vessel. Cut-away artwork showing a blood vessel that is partially blocked by atheroma. Atheroma is the deposition of fatty material on the inner walls of a blood vessel

Heart disease treatment, artwork
Heart disease treatment. Artwork showing three treatments for stenosis (narrowing) of coronary arteries. At top left is balloon angioplasty

Vasoconstriction in the cold, artwork
Vasoconstriction. Artwork showing blood vessels in the skin responding to cold. When exposed to cold the blood vessels near the surface of the skin constrict (bottom left)

Takayasus arteritis, 3d CT scan
Takayasus arteritis. Coloured 3d computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the arteries of the neck and head of a 56-year-old patient with Takayasus arteritis

Stenosis of carotid artery, CT scan
Stenosis of carotid artery. Coloured three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) angiography scan of the neck arteries (red) of a 41-year-old patient, showing a stenosis (narrowing)

Nanobots and atherosclerosis, artwork
Nanobots and atherosclerosis. Artwork of nanorobots inside a blood vessel as they carry out treatment of atherosclerosis. Blood vessels can become blocked or narrowed by the build-up of fatty plaques

Iliac artery stenosis, 3-D MRI scan
3-D Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen of a patient, showing stenosis (narrowing, centre right) in one of the two iliac arteries which lead into the legs from the abdominal aorta

Bilateral renal artery stenosis, MRA sca
Coloured three-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) scan of the abdomen of a male patient aged 77, showing bilateral renal artery stenosis (narrowing)

Wwi / Italy / Nervesa Ruins
Nervesa, situated at a crucial tactical position where the river Piave narrowed to a ford, was left in a state of ruin by the end of 1918

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"Narrowed: Unveiling the Intricacies of Cardiovascular Health" In a captivating journey through medical imagery, we explore the world arteries and their treatments. Curtis British Entomology Plate 542 serves as an unexpected parallel to our own intricate vascular system, reminding us that even nature's smallest creations can hold profound lessons. Balloon angioplasty, depicted in X-ray form, emerges as a beacon of hope for those battling blocked arteries. The delicate procedure delicately widens constricted pathways, allowing life-giving blood to flow freely once more. Computer artwork vividly illustrates the complexity involved in this groundbreaking technique. Aortic dissection comes into focus with a stunning 3D CT scan, revealing the dangerous consequences of weakened arterial walls. As we witness this condition unfold before our eyes, it becomes evident why early detection is crucial in preventing catastrophic events. The silent menace known as atherosclerosis takes center stage through evocative artwork. This stealthy disease silently narrows arteries over time, gradually compromising cardiovascular health. Through these visual representations, we are reminded of the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles to thwart its progression. X-rays capture both pre and post-treatment stages of coronary stenosis – a condition where narrowing occurs within vital heart vessels. These powerful images showcase how medical interventions can restore vitality and improve quality of life for patients facing such challenges. As we delve deeper into these X-ray snapshots documenting coronary stenosis treatment journeys, each image tells its own story – one filled with resilience and triumph over adversity. Witnessing arteries transform from obstructed passageways to restored conduits reinforces the remarkable capabilities of modern medicine. Ultimately, these mesmerizing visuals serve as reminders that even when faced with narrow paths or compromised health conditions like coronary stenosis or atherosclerosis.