Tag: vascular health

  • Thromboangiitis Obliterans

    Thromboangiitis Obliterans: Definition and Description of Thromboangiitis Obliterans: Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO), also known as Buerger’s disease, is a rare inflammatory condition that primarily affects small to medium-sized arteries and veins in the extremities. It is characterized by the occlusion (blockage) of blood vessels, leading to reduced blood flow. This condition is most commonly seen in…

  • Thrombophlebitis

    Thrombophlebitis: Definition and Description of Thrombophlebitis: Thrombophlebitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot. This condition primarily affects the veins located in the legs, although it can occur in other areas of the body. Thrombophlebitis can be classified into two categories: superficial thrombophlebitis, which affects veins…

  • Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease

    Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease: Definition and Description of Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease: Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease (SIVD) is a neurological condition characterized by damage to the deep white matter of the brain caused by reduced blood flow, often linked to small vessel disease. It primarily affects the subcortical structures, including the basal ganglia and thalamus,…

  • PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)

    PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): Definition and Description of PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): PVD, or Peripheral Vascular Disease, refers to a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs. This condition typically affects blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, leading to symptoms like pain when walking and coldness in…

  • Buerger’s Disease

    Buerger’s Disease Definition and Description of Buerger’s Disease Buerger’s Disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, is a rare disease that affects the blood vessels, primarily in the arms and legs. It leads to inflammation and thrombosis—blockage of blood vessels—resulting in reduced blood flow. This condition is characterized by a segmental inflammatory process that primarily affects…

  • Arteriovenous Malformation

    Arteriovenous Malformation Definition and Description of Arteriovenous Malformation Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare vascular condition characterized by an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries and veins. In a healthy circulatory system, arteries transport oxygen-rich blood from the heart to various parts of the body, while veins return oxygen-poor blood to the heart. In…