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Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
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Learning objectives:
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2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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4. Key Technique References – Duplex
Meissner M, et al: The Hemodynamics and diagnosis of venous disease. J
Vasc Surg 2007; 46:4S-24S.
Coleridge-Smith P, et al Duplex Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous
Disease of the Lower Limbs-UIP Consensus Document Part I Basic Principles.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006;31:83-92
Cavezzi, A et al: Duplex Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease
of the Lower Limbs-UIP Consensus Document. Part II Anatomy. Eur J Vasc
Endovasc Surg 2006; 31:288-299
Labropoulos, N, et al: Definition of venous reflux in lower extremity veins. J
Vasc Surg 2003; 38:793-8
Labropoulos, N, et al: Study of venous reflux progression. J Vasc Surg 2005;
41:291-5
Foldes, M et al: Standing Versus Supine Positioning in Venous Reflux
Evaluation:Journal of Vasc Tech 1991;15(6):321-24. * 70%
Zygmunt, J : What’s New in Duplex Scanning of the Venous System.
Perspectives in Vasc Surg and Endovasc Therapy 21(2):2009 94-104
5. Superficial vein reflux is the most
common abnormality in patients
with chronic venous disease (CVD).
Reflux in the saphenous veins and their
tributaries has the highest prevalence.
Labropoulos et al. Am J Surg 1995;169:572-4
Labropoulos et al. J Vasc Surg 1996;23:504-10
6. Prevalence of saphenous and non-
saphenous tributary reflux
n %
GSV 111* 65
SSV 33 19
GSV+SSV 12 7
Non-saphenous veins 15 9
Total 171 100
*p<0.0001 for all comparisons
8. Reflux Values - Pathologic
Labropoulos, N et al. Definition of Venous Reflux,
J Vasc Surg 2003;38:793-8
Cut Off Values for reflux
Fem – pop >1000ms
Calf +DFV > 500ms
Superficial > 500ms
*Perforators > 350ms
*size >3.5mm
reflux : measured during muscular diastole
9. GSV is medial and
slightly posterior to
the deep system
Sheath Landmark “key”
Where is the GSV located on the leg?
10. SVU LE Venous Insufficiency
Guideline #3 a…. – veins to check for reflux
CFV
SFJ and the GSV @ multiple (5) sites
FV
Pop V –above and below SPJ **
SSV (2)
Perfs as needed
Examine prox, mid and distal vein segment and at major
tributaries or perforators
-To ensure sufficient data is provided to the physician to direct patient
Management and render a final diagnosis
-focused physical exam – observation of signs, symptoms etc…
11. Diameter of a saphenous vein
may decrease distal to a
major incompetent tributary
Sourcing Reflux : Clues
12. Scan in Transverse – The Alignment Sign
AAGSVGSV
FA
FV
Geometric Relationships & Patterns
13. GSV Variations – Sheath and Tributaries
Ricci and Georgiev - Journal of Vascular Technology
“h” vein
Anterior Saph
Multi-level investigation
14. Mapping of a GSV Tributary
leaving the sheath
GSV
Trib
GSV in “eye”
US image
to diagram
Diameter of a saphenous
vein may decrease
distal to a major
incompetent tributary
15. Location of Probe and Augmentation Site
Van Bemmelen et al JVS 1989
Evaluated technique and position:
Valsalva, prox compression, release of distal
compression
Manual compression of the supine limb proximal to the
transducer site did not result in closure of the valve
but rather in reflux during the entire compression
followed by cessation of flow
The deflation of a cuff distal to the transducer is the
most reliable maneuver to obtain sustained
closure of the valve with physiologic transvalvular
pressure gradients.
The correct and consistent translation of reflux into
valve incompetence is a prerequisite for the
understanding of patho-physiologic characteristics of
veins
16. Foldes, M et al: Standing Versus Supine Positioning in Venous
Reflux Evaluation:Jour of Vasc Tech 1991;15(6):321-24. * 70%
Neuhardt, D et al – Differences in Saphenous Vein Reflux
Detection According to Patient Positioning – Abstract UIP Monaco
2009 26-49%
17. Temporal Effects on reflux
how to interpret the data?
Tarrant G, Clark, J et al; Differences in Venous
Function of the Lower Limb by Time of Day: A
Comparison of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Between and Afternoon and Morning Appointment
by Duplex Ultrasound. The Journal for Vascular
Ultrasound 2008;32(4):187-192.
Zamboni, P, Cisno, C et al; Reflux Elimination without
and Ablation of Disconnection of the Saphenous
Vein. A Haemodynamic Model for Venous Surgery:
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2001; 21: 261-369
Meissner,M, Moneta, G,et al; The hemodynamics and
diagnosis of venous Disease. J Vasc Surg 2007;
46:4S-24S
18. Shape of the reflux curve….
0.5 sec = pathologic
VCTs poor correlation to CEAP
Varicose Reservoir Capacitance
Rodriguez JVS 1996 –
VCTs do not accurately
reflect the magnitude of
refluxed volume
Iafarati JVS 1994 -
Reflux time does not
discriminate severity [C0-
C6]
Vasdekis 1989 –
Peak flow volume – non
discriminatory
Large refluxing vein empties into small capacitor
– peak velocity is high and duration short
Small refluxing vein empties into a large
capacitor – velocity is low and duration long
19. Keys to Proper Documentation
ICAVL, ACR and SVU standards:
Transverse with and without
compressions (patency)
long Axis Image
Spectral Doppler tracing
required
60 degree angle
Color – optional
standing position for reflux
determinations
Separate US report
Archived Images
~2.5 seconds of reflux
22. Images and drawings courtesy of
Olivier Pichot, MD
Competent SFJ w/
Incompetent sub-termainal
Valve and distal reflux
Anterior Saph (AAGSV) Incompetence
with distal GSV reflux
**transverse view for orientation
23. Summary:Does your test match the clinical picture?
Information will impact
treatment options
Failure to identify and treat all
sources of reflux is likely to
result in early recurrence
Exam is very operator and
technique dependent
Reflux is not STATIC1
1Labropoulos, N, et al: Study of venous reflux
progression. J Vasc Surg 2005; 41:291-5
24. CONCLUSIONS
Color duplex ultrasound should be performed
to understand the pathology and plan
treatment for CVI patients.
This will tailor the treatment to the patients’
needs and misdirected treatment can be
prevented.
Be Curious - look for the source - does it
match the clinical picture
Joseph.Zygmunt@covidien.com
25. SFJ Anatomy – what do we know?
Saphenous Arch
Region includes superior
branches, SFJ including
the TV and Pre-TV
Terminal Valve *femoral side of TV
Pre Terminal Valve
*competence of saph arch
Femoral Vein Valves
Suprasaphenic valve (SSV)
Infrasaphenic valve (ISV)
ISV