Vascular

What is branch retinal vein occlusion?
Branch retinal vein occlusion occurs when a small vein in the eye becomes blocked. Over time, it can cause vision loss without treatment.
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What to know about oxidized cholesterol
Oxidized cholesterol can increase the risk of health issues such as atherosclerosis. Learn symptoms, causes, and how to manage and prevent it.
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and POTS: What is the link?
Ehlers- Danlos syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) often occur together. Learn about the link and treatments here.
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What is a stent thrombosis following stent placement?
Stent thrombosis is a blood clot that forms within a coronary stent. Read about the risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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What to know about hypercholesterolemia vs. hyperlipidemia
Hypercholesterolemia refers to high cholesterol levels and hyperlipidemia refers to high levels of fats in the blood. Hypercholesterolemia is a type…
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Can sleeping position affect peripheral artery disease?
The best sleeping position for someone with PAD may be a comfortable one that does not elevate the legs. Learn more about the current research.
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What to know about carotid endarterectomy
Learn about the benefits of a carotid endarterectomy and what conditions it can treat. This article also looks at risks, recovery, and more.
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What is the difference between PVD and DVT?
PVD is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels. DVT is a specific issue that can affect veins distant from the heart.
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What to know about peripheral vascular disease in the foot
Symptoms of peripheral vascular disease in the foot include pain, cramping, and tingling. Find images and learn about causes, treatment, and…
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What is the balloon angioplasty procedure?
Learn about the purpose of balloon angioplasty and what conditions it can treat. This article also looks at benefits, risks, and more.
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What to know about HHT
What is HHT and how does it occur? Learn about this genetic condition, including how it develops, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Prevention of coronary artery disease
The prevention of coronary artery disease may involve making diet changes, stopping smoking, exercising, and treating underlying conditions.
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What can cause tinnitus flares?
Tinnitus can come and go or be constant. Some environments may also make tinnitus seem to come and go. Learn the triggers and treatment options here.
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Cardiomyopathy vs. heart failure: What is the difference?
Cardiomyopathy is one of many potential causes for heart failure. Learn the difference between cardiomyopathy versus heart failure.
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Biventricular heart failure: What to know
Biventricular heart failure affects both the left and right sides of the heart, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue.
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Can vertigo indicate a stroke?
Vertigo may be a sign of stroke if it occurs alongside other stroke symptoms. Learn about stroke symptoms and when to seek help with both conditions…
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Tetradecyl (Sotradecol) and cost
Learn about cost and tetradecyl sulfate, financial and insurance assistance, ways to lower long-term costs, and more.
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What is the difference between high blood pressure and low blood pressure?
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. Hypotension refers to low blood pressure. Learn more about each condition here.
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What to know about transmyocardial revascularization
Transmyocardial revascularization is a procedure that may help people with angina or heart disease. Learn the procedure steps, recovery times, and…
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Tavneos dosage
Tavneos is used to treat certain kinds of vasculitis. Find out what the recommended dosage is, how to take the drug, and more.
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What are the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?
The main symptoms of peripheral vascular disease include pain, numbness, weakness in the legs and feet, skin discoloration, and slow wound healing.
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What exercises are good for PVD?
Exercises, such as walking, cycling, and yoga, can help improve symptoms of PVD. Learn more about these and other exercises here.
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What are phlebitis and infiltration?
Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. Compare their symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
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Is it possible to feel a blood clot?
A person may be able to feel certain types of blood clots, but some deep blood clots can be asymptomatic. Learn how to recognize blood clots and more…
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What are the types of arteriosclerosis?
The three main types of arteriosclerosis are atherosclerosis, arteriolosclerosis, and medial calcificsclerosis. They all cause a person's arteries to…
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Can tight neck muscles cause pulsatile tinnitus?
Tight neck muscles may cause pulsatile tinnitus in some cases, but this is not the most common cause of the condition. Learn more here.
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Vascular dementia and excessive sleeping
Changes in sleep are common in vascular dementia. Excessive sleeping can also predict a higher risk of developing dementia later on.
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What is a retinal vascular occlusion?
Retinal vascular occlusion occurs when small veins in the back of the eye become blocked and blood cannot flow through. It can affect vision but does…
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What to know about femoral vein thrombosis
Femoral vein thrombosis occurs when there is a blood clot in the femoral vein of a leg. Delaying treatment for this condition can have serious…
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Does honey lower triglycerides?
Some studies suggest that honey may lower triglycerides, but scientists are not sure how this process works. Learn more about the potential benefits.
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What to know about a heart perfusion imaging scan
Doctors may use a heart perfusion imaging scan to check a person's heart health and function. Learn the risks, procedure, and how to prepare for this…
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How to treat atherosclerosis with natural remedies
Learn about home remedies and natural treatments for atherosclerosis. This article also investigates whether medical treatments are necessary.
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Chest pain after pulmonary embolism: What to know
Chest pain after a pulmonary embolism is a typical symptom. It may remain until medications have broken down the blood clot that caused it.
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What is the difference between arterial and venous ulcers?
Arterial and venous ulcers both often affect the leg or feet. Learn more about the differences between them here.
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Heart failure and edema: What is the link?
Edema is a common symptom of heart failure, often affecting the legs, feet, or hands. Learn more about heart failure and edema here.
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What to know about peripheral edema
Peripheral edema refers to swelling in the extremities, such as the hands and feet. Learn more about its causes here.
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Different types of blood clots: What to know
What are some different types of blood clots and what symptoms do they cause? Read on to learn more about different types of blood clots, including…
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Everything you need to know about cold intolerance
Cold intolerance is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying condition. Treatment usually involves addressing the underlying condition, for…
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How can deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affect pregnancy?
Pregnancy can increase the risk of developing DVT, which can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy. Learn more here.
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What to avoid if you have deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
A person with DVT and people taking blood-thinning medications may need to avoid certain medications, foods, and activities. Learn more here.
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Vascular

What is branch retinal vein occlusion?

What to know about oxidized cholesterol

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and POTS: What is the link?

What is a stent thrombosis following stent placement?

What to know about hypercholesterolemia vs. hyperlipidemia

Can sleeping position affect peripheral artery disease?

What to know about carotid endarterectomy

What is the difference between PVD and DVT?

What to know about peripheral vascular disease in the foot

What is the balloon angioplasty procedure?

What to know about HHT

Prevention of coronary artery disease

What can cause tinnitus flares?

Cardiomyopathy vs. heart failure: What is the difference?

Biventricular heart failure: What to know

Can vertigo indicate a stroke?

Tetradecyl (Sotradecol) and cost

What is the difference between high blood pressure and low blood pressure?

What to know about transmyocardial revascularization

Tavneos dosage

What are the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?

What exercises are good for PVD?

What are phlebitis and infiltration?

Is it possible to feel a blood clot?

What are the types of arteriosclerosis?

Can tight neck muscles cause pulsatile tinnitus?

Vascular dementia and excessive sleeping

What is a retinal vascular occlusion?

What to know about femoral vein thrombosis

Does honey lower triglycerides?

What to know about a heart perfusion imaging scan

How to treat atherosclerosis with natural remedies

Chest pain after pulmonary embolism: What to know

What is the difference between arterial and venous ulcers?

Heart failure and edema: What is the link?

What to know about peripheral edema

Different types of blood clots: What to know

Everything you need to know about cold intolerance

How can deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affect pregnancy?

What to avoid if you have deep vein thrombosis (DVT)