Anatomy
... vessels. Each breast also contains blood
vessels and lymph vessels. The lymph
vessels carry an almost colorless fluid called lymph . Lymph
vessels lead to organ s called lymph node s. ...
Angina
... constriction of a coronary artery (one of the
vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood ... by inadequate blood flow through the blood
vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle ... is caused by blockage or narrowing of the blood
vessels that supply blood to the heart . ANGINA ...
Angiography
... substance, or dye, to make the blood
vessels visible under x ray. Angiography , fluorescein : A test to examine blood
vessels in the retina , choroid , and iris of the ... are taken as the dye passes through the blood
vessels in the eye . Aortic angiography takes ...
Angioma
... malformation is a tangle of abnormal
vessels that forms an abnormal communication between the ... dense collections of dilated small blood
vessels (capillaries) that may occur in the skin or ... s are tumor s made-up of dilated blood
vessels that usually appear shortly after birth , ...
Angioplasty
... is used to open narrowed or blocked blood
vessels of the heart ( coronary arteries ). It is not ... Antrin) to localize areas of atherosclerosis in
vessels and light activation to selectively destroy the ... by cracks or weakening of the walls of the
vessels and may lead to rapid reclogging of the vessel. ...
Arteriosclerosis
... of the extremities is a disease of the blood
vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the ... body will protect itself by forming new blood
vessels around the affected area. This is called ... and other problems with the heart and blood
vessels can cause impotence by hampering blood flow ...
Arteriovenous malformation
... uterus ( prenatal development). The blood
vessels appear as a tangled mass of arteries and veins. ... disorder (one present at birth ) of blood
vessels in the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord that is ... malformation is a disorder of the blood
vessels in the brain, in which there is an abnormal ...
Artery
... The carotid arteries are two large blood
vessels on each side of the neck. Basilar artery The ... is performed to block the blood flow of the
vessels feeding a uterine fibroid . Coronary ... The arteries are strong, flexible blood
vessels that carry blood away from the heart . Their ...
Bleeding
... of radioactive material as it exits from the
vessels during a bleeding episode. Blood is first ... produce extensive plasma loss from blood
vessels into the burned area; crush injuries may result ... are present. ESOPHAGEAL VARICES - Dilated
vessels in the lower end of the esophagus that result ...
Bruises
... Most bruises form when small blood
vessels (capillaries) near your skin 's surface are ... . When this happens, blood leaks out of the
vessels and initially appears as a bluish-black mark. ... (also called bone spurs) ... Leaking blood
vessels in the skin cause rashes that look like ...
Bruise
... A bruise forms when a blow breaks small blood
vessels near your skin 's surface, allowing a small ... caused by blood leaking from broken blood
vessels into the tissue s of the skin or mucous ... on the back of a shoe ... Leaking blood
vessels in the skin cause rashes that look like ...
Capillary
... Capillary bedA dense network of tiny blood
vessels that enables blood to fill a tissue or organ ... typically affects the network of tiny blood
vessels (the microvasculature) in the glomerulus, a key ... vessels. Capillary The smallest blood
vessels in the circulatory system. Capillaries have thin ...
Cardiovascular
... The arteries are strong, flexible blood
vessels that carry blood away from the heart . ... and other problems with the heart and blood
vessels can cause impotence by hampering blood flow ... disease is a condition in which blood
vessels become damaged and narrowed by fatty deposits. ...
Carotid
... The carotid arteries are two large blood
vessels on each side of the neck. These blood
vessels bring blood to the brain and eyes . ... to remove the blockage, ... Smaller blood
vessels -- named the carotid arteries -- branch off ...
Cauterize
... Cauterize (seal) blood
vessels to prevent excessive bleeding . Precautions ... types of small tumor s or to seal off blood
vessels to stop bleeding . CBC ... Any disrupted blood
vessels are tied off or burned ( cauterize d). If ...
Contusion
... . A bruise occurs when small blood
vessels break and leak their contents into the soft ... is injured, but the skin is not broken. Blood
vessels have been ruptured , and thus have released ... occur on the areas between the three main blood
vessels of the spleen . rash o lesin de pequeñas ...
Coronary arteries
... Coronary arteries are the small blood
vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen ... The coronary arteries are a pair of blood
vessels that carry oxygen -rich blood to the heart ... pressures inside the heart chambers and blood
vessels are normal. The heart valves are working ...
Decongestants
... allergies . Decongestants cause the blood
vessels to narrow, thus, leading to the clearing of ... work to constrict the blood flow to the
vessels in the nose. This can shrink the tissue , reduce ... DECONGESTANTS Decongestants constrict blood
vessels to counteract the effects of histamine . Nasal ...
Diabetic retinopathy
... complication of diabetes affecting the blood
vessels in the retina (the thin light-sensitive ... retinopathy . Diabetes can damage the blood
vessels that feed the retina , putting people with the ... retinopathy is a disease of the small blood
vessels known as capillaries that supply the retina the ...
Dilation
... the fetal heart beat. Dilation of Blood
vessels Cluster headaches are associated with dilation (widening) of blood
vessels and inflammation of nerve s behind the eye . ... - it causes dilation of peripheral blood
vessels so increasing heat loss avoid caffeine - it's a ...
Edema
... condition in which lymph node s and lymph
vessels are absent or abnormal. LYMPH EDEMA - ... . It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph
vessels or lymph node s in the underarm or groin are ... the arms or legs, that occurs because the lymph
vessels are damaged or blocked. This can occur following ...
Fluorescein
... , fluorescein : A test to examine blood
vessels in the retina , choroid , and iris of the ... are taken as the dye passes through the blood
vessels in the eye . Fluorescein angiography is ... your doctor suspects a problem with the blood
vessels in your eye , a test called fluorescein ...
Hemangioma
... malformation is a tangle of abnormal
vessels that forms an abnormal communication between the ... s are tumor s made-up of dilated blood
vessels that usually appear shortly after birth , ... lymph angioma) that mainly consists of blood
vessels or lymph atic vessels. Antibody ... [40,41] ...
Hemorrhagic stroke
... stroke . This can occur when small blood
vessels in the brain become weak and burst. Had a ... ... Ischemic strokes occur due to blood
vessels becoming blocked while hemorrhagic stroke s are the result of broken blood
vessels in or near the brain. Ischemic strokes account ...
Hypertension
... can result from too much fluid in normal blood
vessels or from normal fluid in narrow blood vessels. ... hypertension Extreme pressure on the blood
vessels of the liver . Stem cellA cell that has the ... pressure in the portal vein and blood
vessels from the intestine resulting from scarring ( ...
Lymph
... system. LYMPH ATIC SYSTEM - A collection of
vessels and nodes which convey lymph (colorless fluid ... increase in the numbers of cells. Lymph atic
vessels are like veins, except that they carry lymph ... or position of the heart , lungs , or blood
vessels bronchiectasis tumor s, nodules , or cysts ...
Lymph node
... . In the lymphatic system , a network of lymph
vessels carries clear fluid called lymph . The lymph ... in groups along the course of the lymph atic
vessels and producing lymphocyte s. lymphadenitis ... ... or position of the heart , lungs , or blood
vessels bronchiectasis tumor s, nodules , or cysts ...
Lymphatic system
... LYMPHATIC SYSTEM - A collection of
vessels and nodes which convey lymph (colorless fluid ... s, lymph node s, lymph ducts, and lymph
vessels that produce and transport lymph from tissue s ... system is made up of thin tubes called lymph
vessels that run throughout the body, often alongside ...
Lymphangiogram
... . A dye is injected to outline the lymph atic
vessels and organ s. Search All of MedicineNet For: ... system . The dye outlines the lymph atic
vessels and organ s on the x-ray . Lymphangiogram : ... lymph system . A dye is injected into the lymph
vessels in the feet. The dye travels upward through the ...
Purpura
... in the skin produced by small bleeding
vessels near the surface of the skin . Purpura may ... (HSP) is a disease that causes small blood
vessels in the skin to leak because of inflammation . ... senile purpura ( bleeding from fragile blood
vessels beneath the skin surface). IMMUNE ...
Retinopathy
... High blood pressure can damage the tiny blood
vessels that supply blood to the light-sensitive lining ... prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of the blood
vessels of the retina (the light sensitive part of the ... or at a low birth weight. Retina l blood
vessels develop at the back of the eye and grow outward ...
Rosacea
... and face. It causes redness and lumps. Blood
vessels become more visible. Sometimes the nose gets ... Rosacea results in blushing, enlarged blood
vessels in the surface of the skin , red pimple -like ... nose. Symptoms include dilation of the blood
vessels and pimples ( acne rosacea ) in the middle ...
Smooth muscle
... might come on after exercise . The blood
vessels are carefully lined with smooth muscle fiber s ... a fibrous connective tissue . These blood
vessels commonly accumulate deposits of calcium salts ... to the lungs ( bronchi al tubes) and blood
vessels in the lungs . This relaxation allows deeper ...
Telangiectasia
... Abnormal dilation of capillary blood
vessels leading to the formation of telangiectases or ... Abnormal dilation of capillary blood
vessels leading to the formation of telangiectases or ... Facial blushing or flushing causes small blood
vessels to expand and eventually to show through the ...
Tetralogy of Fallot
... Tetralogy of Fallot Transposition of the great
vessels Tricuspid atresia Total anomalous pulmonary ... in the structure of the heart and major blood
vessels such as tetralogy of Fallot and transposition ... heart defects, particularly affecting the large
vessels that lead out of the heart , such as ...
Umbilical cord
... ... Umbilical cord The blood
vessels that allow the developing baby to receive nutrition and oxygen from its mother; the blood
vessels also eliminate the baby's waste products. How ... cord . Collect samples of blood from blood
vessels in the umbilical cord . The samples can be ...
Vascular
... The arteries are strong, flexible blood
vessels that carry blood away from the heart . ... and other problems with the heart and blood
vessels can cause impotence by hampering blood flow ... disease is a condition in which blood
vessels become damaged and narrowed by fatty deposits. ...
Acne rosacea
... that affects the nose and face. It causes redness and lumps. Blood
vessels become more visible. Sometimes the nose gets larger and looks misshapen. ... with increasing age. Symptoms include dilation of the blood
vessels and pimples ( acne rosacea ) in the middle third of the face. Oral and ...
Alpha
... receptors in arteries and smooth muscle . This action relaxes the blood
vessels and leads to an increase in blood flow and a lower pressure for the ... alpha -receptors. These cells are found in the muscle s around blood
vessels and in the sphincter muscle s that act as a valve at the opening of the ...
Anastomosis
... a connection which is created between tubular structures, such as blood
vessels or loops of intestine . Tubal re anastomosis re anastomosis ... anastomosis system Suturing device for automated anastomosis of
vessels during both minimally invasive and conventional open-chest coronary ...