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Vascular spasm
Definition:
A vascular spasm is a sudden, brief tightening of a blood vessel. Vascular spasms can temporarily reduce blood flow to tissues supplied by that vessel.
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Vascular Malformations of the Brain
What is a hemangioma?
A hemangioma is a type of birthmark. It is the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the skin.
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Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
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Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Graft
Venous Catheter for Temporary Access
What to Expect During Hemodialysis
Possible Complications
Taking Care of Your Access
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VASCULAR - Pertaining to an artery or a vein.
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VASCULAR DEMENTIA CAUSES DISRUPTED THOUGHT AND MEMORY PROBLEMS
Question: Are there any interventions to help a post-stroke victim with cognitive deficits -- especially short- or long-term memory loss?
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Vascular Disease
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Silent Threat
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Avascular necrosis of the hip may cause pain in the groin. Pain may radiate down the thigh to the knee. Pain is usually worse when standing or walking.
Avascular necrosis of the wrist may cause wrist pain and finger weakness.
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Peripheral Vascular Disease Overview
The circulatory system consists of 2 types of blood vessels: arteries and veins. These are tubular structures that carry the blood throughout the body.
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Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases Definitions and Terms
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Renovascular hypertension is a form of secondary hypertension (hypertension caused by another condition in the body). It occurs in less than 5% of all people with hypertension.
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Renovascular hypertension is high blood pressure caused by the hardening and thickening of the arteries that supply blood to the kidney.
What is going on in the body?
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Macrovascular disease: Disease of the large blood vessels, including the coronary arteries, the aorta, and the sizable arteries in the brain and in the limbs. Macrovascular disease is by contrast to microvascular disease.
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Cardiovascular
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Cardiovascular disease is the name given to several problems which can stop the heart and cause death.
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
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An intermittent pain in the legs or arms can be a symptom of peripheral vascular disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to amputation.
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Eating for Cardiovascular Health
How can people with diabetes minimize their risk for cardiovascular complications?
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Physical activity contributes to health by reducing the heart rate, decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, and reducing the amount of bone loss that is associated with age and osteoporosis.
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Cardiovascular disease is responsible for the leading cause of disability and death rates about equal to death from all other diseases combined.
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Vascular (blood vessel) disease - Erections happen when blood collects in the shaft of the penis. Vascular disease can limit the amount of blood flowing to the penis or the amount staying in the penis. Both can result in problems with erections.
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vascular endothelial growth factor
VEGF. A substance made by cells that stimulates new blood vessel formation.
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Intravascular lymphomatosis is characterized by large cell lymphoma confined to the intravascular lumen; with the use of aggressive combination chemotherapy, the prognosis is similar to more conventional presentations.
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Cardiovascular system
The circulatory or cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, arteries, capillaries, venules and veins.
Artery
The arteries are strong, flexible blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
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Cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and other problems with the heart and blood vessels can cause impotence by hampering blood flow to the penis.
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Cardiovascular disease is a condition in which blood vessels become damaged and narrowed by fatty deposits.
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Koala vascular clamp and insertReusable, ring-handled, radiopaque, stainless steel clamps for clamping delicate vessels during surgery.
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U-M Cardiovascular Center
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Figure 1.37. Vascular tonsillar tissue at the base of the tongue, green arrows. Some circumvallate papillae are anterior to the tonsillar tissue.
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The most common vascular abnormality associated with male infertility is the varicocele.
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Effect of pravastatin on cardiovascular events in older patients with myocardial infarction and cholesterol levels in the average range: Results of the cholesterol and recurrent events (CARE) trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 129(9): 681"689.
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First described by an Austro-Hungarian physician, Moritz Kaposi, in 1872, it appears in three forms and is characterized by vascular skin tumors.
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One of a group of primitive, nonvascular organisms including mushrooms, yeasts, rusts, and molds. 2. Fungi, which were once classified as plants, have since been reclassified as unmoving organisms that lack chlorophyll.
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If conservative treatments fail or if the cause of the TOS is vascular or neurological in nature, surgery may be considered. The surgery will focus on removing the source of the compression by releasing the scar tissue around the nerves.
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(1) Khaw KT; Woodhouse P Interrelation of vitamin C, infection, haemostatic factors, and cardiovascular disease. Clinical Gerontology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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disseminated intravascular coagulation
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One in 9 women between the ages of 45 and 64 has some form of cardiovascular disease, ranging from coronary artery disease to stroke or renal vascular disease.
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inner ear [cochlear] implants, brain aneurysm clips, some artificial heart valves, pacemakers, older vascular stents) are not compatible with MRI.
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Kawasaki disease affects the vascular system, and is now the main cause of acquired heart disease in children. It is most common in people of Asian descent, and is both more common and more deadly in males.
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This is an operation to remove blocked arteries in the neck which could lead to a stroke. This article from an American Vascular Surgeon outlines the best candidates for surgery and how the procedure is carried out.
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With skimpy swimsuits and trips to the beach in mind, toning various body parts and dropping a few pounds in time for summer has become a priority for many. Coupled with regular cardiovascular exercise, ...
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Research activities are focused on the prevention of HIV infection, violence, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Service activities range from a rodent control project to a community computer access initiative.
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They can develop anywhere on the skin, although some types tend to appear most frequently in particular areas. (Flat vascular malformations or port wine stains, for instance, commonly appear on the face.) ...
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