April 3, 2019
Acute limb ischaemia (ALI) occurs when there is a sudden lack of blood flow to a limb. Acute limb ischaemia is caused by embolism or thrombosis, or rarely by dissection or trauma. Thrombosis is […]
April 3, 2019
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA or triple A) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal. They usually cause […]
April 3, 2019
Aortic dissection (AD) occurs when an injury to the innermost layer of the aorta allows blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, forcing the layers apart. In most cases, this […]
April 3, 2019
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which the inside of an artery narrows due to the build up of plaque. Initially, there are generally no symptoms. When severe, it can result in coronary artery […]
April 3, 2019
Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease (English /bɜːrɡər/, German /byrgər/), is a recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis(clotting) of small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products, primarily […]
April 3, 2019
Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing or constriction of any part of the carotid arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis. Signs and symptoms The common carotid artery is the large artery whose pulse can […]
April 3, 2019
What is the best treatment for venous insufficiency? Can venous insufficiency be cured? Is venous insufficiency serious? Is walking good for venous insufficiency? How can I […]
April 3, 2019
A connective tissue disease is any disease that has the connective tissues of the body as a target of pathology. Connective tissue is any type of biological tissuewith an extensive extracellular matrix that […]
