What is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is simply the hardening and narrowing of arteries, the blood vessels that transfer the blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The process begins by an … Continue reading
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot forming in one of the veins in the body, more commonly a deep vein in the leg or pelvis (known as deep vein … Continue reading
What is an Ankle-Brachial-Index (ABI) test?
If you are complaining of pain in your legs and your physician is suspecting a disease in your arteries or PAD, he/she might order a test called ABI. An ankle-brachial-index … Continue reading
Stroke Prevention and Treatment
Stroke can be prevented by controlling blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and quitting smoking. This is most successful when done with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication. Other treatment may … Continue reading
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. Most strokes occur from a blockage within the blood vessel. The underlying condition for this type … Continue reading
What is vascular disease?
Every organ in the body needs energy to function. A major portion of that energy comes from Oxygen that is carried in blood. The heart pumps blood through blood vessels … Continue reading
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