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Infusions, Intra-Arterial

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Definition: Regional infusion of drugs via an arterial catheter. Often a pump is used to impel the drug through the catheter. Used in therapy of cancer, upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, infection, and peripheral vascular disease.  do not confuse with CHEMOTHERAPY, CANCER, REGIONAL PERFUSION which is also used in cancer therapy or with INJECTIONS, INTRA-ARTERIAL    Other names Infusions, Regional Arterial; Regional Arterial Infusions; Regional Arterial Infusion; Intraarterial Infusions; Intraarterial Infusion; Intra-Arterial Infusions; Intra-Arterial Infusion; Intra Arterial Infusions; Intra Arterial Infusion; Infusion, Regional Arterial; Infusion, Intraarterial; Infusion, Intra-Arterial; Infusion, Intra Arterial; Arterial Infusions, Regional; Arterial Infusions, Intra; Arterial Infusion, Regional; Arterial Infusion, Intra; Infusions, Intraarterial; Infusions, Intra Arterial

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