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Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Vascular Physician

Type I – Antegrade vertebral flow is reduced Type II – Antegrade flow during diastolic phase and retrograde flow during systolic phase Type III – Permanent retrograde vertebral flow Diagnosis Diagnosis can be made using imaging such as duplex ultrasound of the subclavian and vertebral arteries.

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Problem Representation

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A problem representation (PR, or Summary Statement) is an evolving, concise summary that highlights the defining features of a case , helping clinicians generate a focused differential diagnosis and identify the next steps in diagnosis and treatment. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

Other factors that could make you more likely to be affected by RAS include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Unhealthy diet Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 Obesity What Are the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications? In most cases, RAS does not exhibit any noticeable signs or symptoms.

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Arterial vs. Venous Ulcers of the Lower Extremity

Vascular Physician

Hypertension and smoking are two major risk factors that may damage the most inner part of the arteries called the intima, leading to local inflammation and fibrosis that increase the resistance of the vessels and therefore restrict blood flow. Leg swelling due to arterial disease, in the absence of other medical problems, is uncommon.

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Leriche Syndrome

Vascular Physician

In fact, sexual dysfunction is so often associated with Leriche Syndrome that the absence of this symptom suggests that another diagnosis should be considered. Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels.

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Common Myths about Varicose Veins

Vascular Physician

blog h2 { margin-top: 1.25rem; } Varicose veins are quite common and often lead to pain, embarrassment and possibly further health issues. For proper diagnosis, a vascular specialist will complete a comprehensive evaluation that includes an ultrasound to detect varicose veins, evaluate blood flow and determine the efficiency of vein valves.

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Popliteal Artery Aneurysms

Vascular Physician

Consequently, screening for additional aneurysms upon diagnosis is highly recommended. Risk factors associated with PAA include: - smoking - male sex - hypertension - increased age - high cholesterol Potential Complications: As noted above, complications of PAA can be severe.