A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Renal vein thrombosis
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Renal vein thrombosis is blockage of the renal vein, which carries blood away from the kidney, by a blood clot.
The clot can damage the kidney.
Symptoms may be minimal unless the clot develops suddenly.
Diagnosis is with magnetic resonance angiography, Doppler ultrasonography, or computed tomography angiography.
Treatment may include anticoagulant drugs, clot-dissolving (fibrinolytic) drugs, and removal of the clot.(See also Overview of Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys.)
Renal vein thrombosis meaning & definition 1 of Renal vein thrombosis.
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