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Abdominal Aneurysms
The body’s circulatory system is one of the most intricate and complex structures in the human body. The system is highly calibrated for efficiency at all times. Nonetheless, this circulatory system…
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Testing and Treatment
An increasing number of professions require workers to stand for a long time. You have a higher risk of developing chronic venous insufficiency if you stand for long periods. Here is what happens…
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Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
Veins and arteries ship oxygen back and forth between the heart and the lungs through blood. If you have an arteriovenous malformation, this process becomes impaired. That means that your cells and…
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Varicose Vein Care: Self-Care, Compression and Surgery
Varicose veins, varicosities, or varicose refer to the condition whereby the veins in a person’s legs become overly dilated or enlarged, making them less efficient at transporting blood up and down…
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Managing Carotid Artery Disease: Medicines and Lifestyle
Understanding the causation and progression process of a disease gives you the best chance to combat it. Carotid artery disease is a serious vascular illness that can affect anyone.
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Managing PAD Risk: Smoking, Lifestyle and Foot Care
Peripheral artery disease, commonly referred to as PAD, is a condition characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol and fats (plaque) in the arteries in a person’s arms and legs. This…
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Symptoms and Medical Evaluation
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot lodges in the body's deep veins. It usually occurs in the legs but can also develop in other areas, such as the pelvis and arms. CDC…
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CVI and Skin Changes: Varicose Veins and Leg Ulcers
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which the leg veins get damaged and struggle to return the blood to the heart. The valves in the veins fail to function correctly and…
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Pulmonary Embolism, DVT and CVI: How They Differ
Understand how pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency differ, including warning signs and when to seek urgent care.
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DVT and Family History: Risk and Evaluation
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in your body. Deep veins are closer to your heart than the superficial veins you can see on the surface of your skin. The two most…
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Varicose Vein
Varicose veins are a condition that occurs when the valves in your veins become weak, allowing blood to pool in the vein and stretch it out. This causes a bulge to develop on the surface of your…
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Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Pulmonary embolism is when one or more clots block the main artery leading to the lungs. It can be fatal if untreated, but medication is often treatable. This article will explain pulmonary embolism…
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