Category: Uroflowmetry
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What Is the Clinical Significance of Delayed Flow Onset?
Delayed flow onset (DFO) represents a subtle but increasingly recognized phenomenon in cardiovascular imaging, particularly within cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) perfusion studies. It’s characterized by…
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How to Distinguish Obstructive From Non-Obstructive Voiding
Voiding dysfunction is a surprisingly common issue affecting individuals of all ages, yet often shrouded in discomfort and hesitancy when it comes to seeking help.…
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What to Know About Flow Curve Slope and Interpretation
Understanding how fluids behave is fundamental across countless industries – from designing pipelines for oil transport to formulating cosmetics and even optimizing blood flow in…
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Can Uroflowmetry Be Used to Monitor Catheter Removal?
Urinary catheters are indispensable tools in modern healthcare, providing essential drainage for patients unable to void naturally due to various conditions like post-operative recovery, neurological…
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What Are Signs of Bladder Underactivity on Uroflowmetry?
Bladder underactivity, also known as detrusor weakness, represents a spectrum of conditions where the bladder muscle doesn’t contract strongly enough during urination. This can lead…
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What Does a Prolonged Voiding Time Indicate?
Prolonged voiding time – essentially, taking an unusually long time to start urination, or having a slow urinary stream – isn’t typically something we discuss…
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Can Uroflowmetry Confirm the Need for Prostate Surgery?
The prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located below the bladder in men, plays a crucial role in reproductive function. As men age, this gland can…
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How Uroflowmetry Helps Evaluate Postvoid Residual Volume
The act of urination, seemingly simple, is a complex physiological process involving coordinated effort between the brain, nerves, bladder muscles, and urethral sphincters. When this…
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What to Expect From Pediatric Uroflowmetry Results
Pediatric uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used to evaluate bladder function in children. It’s often recommended when a child experiences issues like frequent urination,…
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Do You Need to Stop Medications Before a Uroflowmetry Test?
Uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used by healthcare professionals to assess urinary function. It measures the rate and amount of urine flow during urination,…