Vascular diseases
Vascular Diseases
Vascular diseases are a class of diseases of the blood vessels – the arteries and veins of the circulatory system of the body. They are common and serious conditions that can lead to life-threatening complications.
Pronunciation
Vascular: /ˈvaskjʊlər/ Diseases: /dɪˈziːzɪz/
Etymology
The term "vascular" comes from the Latin word "vasculum" which means "small vessel". The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise" which means "lack of ease".
Types of Vascular Diseases
There are many types of vascular diseases, some of which include:
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Aneurysm: A bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery.
- Peripheral artery disease: A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
- Venous thromboembolism: A disease that includes both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
- Stroke: A disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain.
Symptoms
Symptoms of vascular diseases can include:
- Pain
- Abnormal pulse
- Muscle weakness
- Blood clots
- Stroke
Treatment
Treatment for vascular diseases can include lifestyle changes, medication, and sometimes, surgery. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent progression of the disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vascular diseases
- Wikipedia's article - Vascular diseases
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