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Imagine if your hands couldn’t receive the blood flow they need to function properly. That’s what Peripheral Vascular Disease in hands is all about. In this text, we’ll explore this condition in depth. Starting from its causes and symptoms to the available treatments. We’ll discuss how the hands, often overlooked, can be affected by circulation…
Welcome to Lone Star Neurology, where our commitment to providing the highest standard of care is at the core of our mission. Recognizing the importance of addressing conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is crucial. At the intersection of neurology and cardiovascular health, our blog aims to unravel the pivotal connection between Peripheral Artery Disease…
In the world of blood and blood vessels, two diseases are often confusing. They are Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Imagine your body is a busy highway system, and your blood vessels are the roads. PVD and PAD are roadblocks on that network, but they affect different sections. PVD is a…
Welcome to a journey that can transform your life and keep your heart ticking strong! In this guide, we’ll explore the secrets to a healthier heart through a diet designed to combat vascular diseases. Your heart is like the engine that keeps your body running, and it deserves the best care. Imagine a world where…
The main risk factors involve a history of DVT and being overweight. Deep vein thrombosis is a harsh illness. If left untreated, DVT can be the reason for pulmonary embolism. It is a life-threatening disease in which the clot travels to the lungs. Understanding the risk factors for DVT is crucial for prevention and early…
Varicose in leg veins is a medical and cosmetological problem. However, varicose attacks the male population due to the disease’s symptoms. Women with spider veins feel discomfort, refusing to wear short dresses or skirts. At the same time, they suffer from painful effects provoked by the deteriorated blood circulation in the lower limbs. According…
Orthostatic Hypotension or Postural Hypotension (Coat Hanger Pain) is a form of arterial hypotension in which blood pressure drops sharply when the body position changes from a sitting or lying position to a standing position. The patient experiences dizziness or a feeling of emptiness in the head and may even faint. Sometimes similar conditions occur…
Generally, Vertebral Artery Test (VAT) is the specific examination destined to check out vertebral artery blood flow and whether it gets to the brain. The necessity of a vertebral artery test is hard to overestimate, as it helps to prevent you from multiple disturbing symptoms. And what’s more important it lowers the risk of getting…
Cervical (carotid) artery dissection (CAD) is a rupture of a layer of the artery wall, in which blood begins to seep and spread between the layers. It is responsible for 20% of ischemic strokes in adults diagnosis under 45 years old, accounting for 2% of all IS. CAD is rare – the frequency of dissection…
Stenosis of the carotid arteries is a narrowing of the lumen of the vessels that are responsible for the blood supply to the brain. Pathology is dangerous and coward: there are no symptoms for a long time, but there can be dangerous complications. When carrying out diagnostics and treatment, it is necessary to establish the…