Vascular Physician
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). If left untreated, PAD may progress over time and can lead to more serious health complications. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life.
Vascular Physician
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. Narrowed arteries make it harder for oxygen-rich blood to travel from your heart to your kidneys. How Common is RAS? RAS affects over 200,000 people in the United States every year.
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Vascular Physician
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Other more complicated cases may require open interventions such as endarterectomy and/or bypass. Removing the valves provides a clear path for forward moving blood and further decreases the risk of venous hypertension. There are several indications for surgical intervention for peripheral artery disease.
Vascular Physician
APRIL 22, 2024
Understanding High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common medical condition in which blood pressure flows through the arteries with a force that is consistently higher than normal. Prevention begins with understanding the relationship between these two conditions.
The Clinical Problem Solvers
MAY 14, 2020
No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. The second major factor complicating our diagnostic reasoning during this time is the dramatic shift in prevalence of the disease in the community. It started off like any other cardiology admission that we’d had during that month.
Vascular Physician
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. Imaging studies may also be ordered and help your physician determine the likelihood of successful surgery and possible complications. What are the treatment options?
The Clinical Problem Solvers
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
As a quick refresher, here is a schema on Ascites : Our ascites episode highlighted two important questions to ask whenever you encounter a patient with ascites: Is there portal hypertension? Q: Is there portal hypertension? is consistent with her ascites being secondary to portal hypertension. Is the ascitic fluid infected?
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