There are various types of diseases of the heart and great blood vessels that may cause a wide array of signs and symptoms. However the more common signs and symptoms of heart disease includes : Chest discomfort or chest pain Shortness of breath (dyspnea) Dizziness and/or fainting Edema (swelling) Other symptoms like >> Read More ...
The pulse is a palpable pressure wave in response to contractions of the heart (systole). As blood is forcefully pushed out of the heart, the elastic artery walls distend to accommodate the blood and rebounds to keep the blood flowing at pressure. This creates a pressure pulse that is easily felt on the superficial >> Read More ...
The carotid arteries are a group of arteries that rise up the neck to supply oxygenated blood to the brain, face and many other parts of the head. It is not the only supply of arterial blood to these areas but it is among the most significant. Injury, occlusion (blockage) or any rupture of these arteries can be life >> Read More ...
Most cases of an occluded artery are due to atherosclerosis, where the formation of plaques narrow the lumen of the vessel. Surgery is considered if the occlusion is severe or if other measures like conservative management and medication fails to provide significant results as discussed under Arterial Occlusion Treatment. >> Read More ...
Arterial occlusion is the blockage of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood (artery) to different parts of the body. The occlusion obstructs blood flow either completely or partially thereby starving the tissues of oxygen. A partial obstruction may lead to atrophy (shrinking) or cell injury, which is either >> Read More ...
What is a Clogged Artery? A clogged artery (stenosis) is a blockage, either partial or complete, in the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to different areas of the body. This gradually or suddenly cuts off the blood supply to the target organ or tissue leading to cell injury (ischemia) or tissue death (infarct). >> Read More ...
Blockage within an artery (occlusion) may arise for a number of reasons that are outlined in narrowing artery. The most common causes are atherosclerosis and a thrombus or embolus. Often the formation of atheromatous plaque causes a partial blockage and is then followed by the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) at the >> Read More ...
Thickening of a blood vessel may occur for a number of reasons. It is usually a result of changes within the vessel wall causing it to become thicker than normal. Alternatively it may arise from an enlargement of the vessel as a whole due to dilatation or birth defects. Thickening of the wall may affect only one part of an >> Read More ...
What is arterial stenosis? Arteries transport oxygenated blood to different tissues and organs of the body. This is essential for metabolic activities and sustaining life functions. Any narrowing of an artery will hamper the flow of blood and depending on the extent of the narrowing, known as stenosis, the artery may be >> Read More ...
Although the usefulness of statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) for patients with coronary artery disease or those at risk of developing related conditions has been well established, these drugs are not without side effects. Ideally, each patient with elevated blood cholesterol levels should be screened and considered on >> Read More ...
