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Strong List Colon Position
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"reversed secondary curve also known as the knee: this curve allows catheter advancement by pulling rather than pushing, leading to easier and faster catheter placement"

Line 29:8 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>reversed secondary curve</strong> also known as <strong>the knee: </strong>this'

"Sim 2: larger curve compared to Sim 1 and is used for procedures that require access to larger and longer blood vessels"

Line 37:4 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>Sim 2:</strong> larger'

"Sim 3: larger than Sim 2"

Line 40:8 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>Sim 3:</strong> larger'

"Sim 4: has a different shape than the other simmmons"

Line 41:8 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>Sim 4: </strong>has'
Acronyms
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"The Simmons catheter, also known as Sidewinder 1, Sim, or SS catheter, is a common reverse-curve angiographic selective access catheter designed for catheterisation and subselection of brachiocephalic or visceral arteries, in order to secure access, advance, and exchange devices, or deliver contrast in the target vessel. It was first designed to approach tortuous and elongated aortic arch vessels 2."

Line 1:132 · 'SS' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"TACE/TAE"

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"TACE/TAE"

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Strong
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"size: 4 Fr or 5 Fr"

Line 4:30 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong> </strong>4 Fr or 5 Fr'

"reversed secondary curve also known as the knee: this curve allows catheter advancement by pulling rather than pushing, leading to easier and faster catheter placement"

Line 29:64 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>the knee: </strong>'
Emphasis
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"these rates vary according to the manufacturer and should be verified in the catheter package"

Line 19:8 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em>these rates vary according to the manufacturer and should be verified in the catheter package</em>'
List Caps
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"Sim 1: smallest diameter and a curve shape to facilitate maneuverability and access in small vessels"

Line 35:16 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.

"Sim 2: larger curve compared to Sim 1 and is used for procedures that require access to larger and longer blood vessels"

Line 37:12 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.

"Sim 3: larger than Sim 2"

Line 40:16 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.

"Sim 4: has a different shape than the other simmmons"

Line 41:16 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.
Illusions
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"advance the the glidewire until reaching the desired region for formation of the catheter"

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Headings Case
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"Formation of the Simmons"

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Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Indications
  • H1 Contraindications
  • H1 Preprocedural evaluation
  • H1 Procedure
  • H2 Equipment
  • H2 Technique
  • H2 Postprocedural care
  • H1 Postprocedural evaluation
  • H2 Radiographic features
  • H1 Complications
  • H1 Outcomes
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 See also

"Properties"

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"Curves"

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"Shapes"

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"Intructions for vascular access"

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"Formation of the Simmons"

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"After the formation"

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"Precautions"

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Commas
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"The Simmons catheter, also known as Sidewinder 1, Sim, or SS catheter, is a common reverse-curve angiographic selective access catheter designed for catheterisation and subselection of brachiocephalic or visceral arteries, in order to secure access, advance, and exchange devices, or deliver contrast in the target vessel. It was first designed to approach tortuous and elongated aortic arch vessels 2."

Line 1:41 · More than 5 commas in a single sentence might make it more difficult to read.
There Is
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"There are various methods described for its formation in the arterial system, such as the:"

Line 52:4 · Don't start a sentence with 'There are'.
Biographical Lifespan
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"History and etymology"

Line 116:1 · A bold element in the History and etymology section should be a person; it would be useful to have their lifespan details: '<h4>History and etymology</h4> <p>This catheter was first described in 1973 by <strong>Charles R. Simmons</strong> '