Many of the blood vessel diseases that vascular surgeons see are due to atherosclerosis (the narrowing and hardening of your arteries), according to Peter Lin, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. However, blood...
The circulatory system, or cardiovascular system, is made up of the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries. This system is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Heart disease and other circulatory problems are...
Diosmin is a flavonoid glycoside more commonly known as an herbal supplement or plant chemical derived from the sweet orange and knotted figwort. This particular herb combined with hesperidin another flavonoid glycoside derived from citrus fruit...
As of 2011, there are no peer-reviewed, evidence-based studies on the use of potassium iodide as a treatment for arthritis. The connection between this supplement and arthritis is tenuous, at best. While doctors may prescribe potassium iodide to...
The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. The heart is composed of muscle that is constantly working and needs a relatively high amount of oxygen in the blood in order to function correctly. Without it, the heart...
A spinal stroke, also known as a spinal cord infarction, is a condition in which blood flow to part of the spinal cord is blocked. Often only one artery serves distinct portions of the spinal cord, so the blockage of an artery can result in rapid...
Burning and tingling sensations in the feet are called paresthesias. You experience these sensations because your nerves aren't processing signals properly. A paresthesia is caused by something interfering with the proper functioning of a nerve,...
A health condition that affects the blood circulatory system of the body is known as a vascular disease. Blood vessels are elastic tubes that carry blood and oxygen to different parts of the body. Deposition of plaque or fat on the inner walls of...
Staphylococcus bacteria, most often staphylococcus aureus, cause staph infections. Many people normally harbor staph bacteria on their skin or in their nose, but the bacteria cause no problems. If the bacteria enter an open wound, a skin infection...
Scalp psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that can affect the scalp, forehead or neck. Mild cases appear as fine, powdery silver scales, but more severe cases appear as thick, encrusted patches. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation,...
The hepatitis B virus, also known as HBV, can be transmitted from an infected person to another individual through blood, semen or other bodily fluids. HBV infects the liver, causing inflammation that may or may not produce symptoms during the...
The vitality of the body depends on a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients delivered by the blood via the circulatory system. As such, the structural integrity and function of the circulatory system is the keystone of health. Diseases that...
Irregular heartbeat may be felt in the form of heart palpitations. These palpitations make it feel as though the heart is pounding, racing, or even skipping beats. A person can also have an irregular heartbeat and not be aware of it. High blood...
Collagen is found in the connective tissues in your body and is one of the most commonly occurring proteins in nature. Not only is it important for a healthy body, collagen also has a variety of uses in commerce and medicine, with more than 1,000...
If you have a collagen vascular disease, more often called connective tissue disease today, you may have a difficult time exercising. Such maladies -- which include systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarteritis nodosa and...
