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Overview of the Vascular System

Detailed information on vascular conditions, including a description of the vascular system, causes and effects of vascular disease, and a full-color anatomical illustration

Descripción General del Sistema Vascular

Enfermedad Vascular Periférica

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Detailed information on peripheral vascular disease, including symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information

Medical Management of Vascular Conditions

Detailed information on the medical management of vascular conditions, including description of the vascular system, risk factors for vascular conditions, causes of vascular conditions, medical management of risk factors, and full-color anatomical illustrations

Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

The term “birthmark” may be a misnomer. These usually harmless skin discolorations can appear any time in the first few months after birth. They’re generally nothing to worry about. But, in some cases, they may need treatment. Here are the most common birthmarks and what to do if they show up on your child.

Vascular Conditions and Diseases

Detailed information on vascular conditions and diseases

Enfermedad Vascular Renal

Renal Vascular Disease

Detailed information on renal vascular disease, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and a full-color anatomical illustration

Vascular Studies (tests & procedures)

Vascular studies use ultrasound (sound wave) technology to assess the flow of blood in arteries and veins in the arms, legs, and neck.

Tratamiento Médico de Trastornos Vasculares

Malformaciones Vasculares y los Hemangiomas

Condiciones y Enfermedades Vasculares

Topic Index - Cardiovascular Diseases

Detailed information on the most common types cardiovascular diseases, including symptoms, prevention, diagnostic, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, ICDs, and treatment information

Peripheral Vascular Disease Animation (animation)

Peripheral vascular disease or PVD is a slow, progressive circulation disorder that may affect any of the veins, arteries, or lymph vessels. By viewing this animation, you can learn more about what you can do to prevent this disease.

Vascular Studies Podcast

Detailed information on vascular studies, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of a normal and diseased artery, and an illustration of a carotid artery duplex scan

Índice de Temas - Enfermedades Cardiovasculares

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

This test measures the amount of a substance in your body that helps new blood vessels form. The test can help monitor cancer treatment.

Home Page - Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and rheumatic heart disease.

Cerebral Vascular Reserve assessment with acetazolamide (Diamox)

Glosario - Trastornos Cardiovasculares

Glossary - Cardiovascular Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to cardiovascular disorders in children

Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

Smokers not only have increased risk of lung disease, including lung cancer and emphysema, but also have increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and oral cancer.

Fumar y Enfermedades Cardiovasculares

Glosario - Enfermedades Cardiovasculares

Glossary - Cardiovascular Diseases

Glossary of terms relating to cardiovascular disease and heart healthy living

Overview of Craniofacial Anomalies

Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, vascular malformation, hemangioma, and deformational plagiocephaly

Birthmarks

Detailed information on birthmarks and the different types, including vascular birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains

Topic Index - Craniofacial Anomalies

Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke.

Home Page - Craniofacial Anomalies

Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas

Rosacea

Detailed information on the most common types of rosacea, including prerosacea, vascular rosacea, inflammatory rosacea, and rhinophyma

Lifetime Risk for Heart Disease Is High

< Nov. 07, 2012 > -- Even if you have no risk factors for cardiovascular disease, you may still be at increased risk for it, a new study says.

Cardiac Diagnostic Tests

Here's a look at just a few of the tests that have been used or are being used to understand and identify cardiovascular disease.

Abdominal Angiogram (tests & procedures)

An abdominal angiogram, also called an abdominal arteriogram, is an x-ray image of the blood vessels used to evaluate various vascular conditions within the abdomen.

Glossary - Heart Center

Glossary of terms relating to cardiovascular disease and heart healthy living

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (tests & procedures)

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is a procedure used to treat an aneurysm (abnormal enlargement) of the abdominal aorta, which may be performed surgically through an open incision or in a minimally-invasive procedure called endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).

Susceptibility Weighted Imaging

Migraine Headache

Many women experience migraine headaches while pregnant. The good news is that you don’t have to give in to the pain when it strikes. Know what pain-relief options are safest for you.

Diabetes and Pregnancy

It's important for a woman with diabetes to keep her blood sugar under tight control while she's pregnant.

Ecografía

Ultrasound

Detailed information on ultrasonograpy, also called sonography including information on how the procedure is performed

Impotencia / Disfunción Eréctil

Marcas de Nacimiento

Pulmonary Angiogram (tests & procedures)

A pulmonary angiogram is aa procedure that uses a combination of contrast dye and X-rays to examine the blood vessels in the lungs and evaluate blood flow to the lungs.

Impotence/Erectile Dysfunction

For most men, erectile dysfunction is caused by physical problems, usually related to the blood supply of the penis. Many advances have occurred in both diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Amputaciones

Amputation

Detailed information on amputation, including causes and types of rehabilitation programs for amputations

Carotid Endarterectomy/Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting (tests & procedures)

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) may be performed to treat a blockage or narrowing of the carotid arteries, thus improving blood supply to the brain. Carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) is a procedure currently being used on selected patients who are at high risk for surgery.

Kidney Disorders

Detailed information on kidney disorders

Migraña

Radiología Intervencionista

Topic Index - Urology

Detailed information on the most common urogenital disorders, including analgesic nephropathy, bladder cancer, cystocele (fallen bladder), end stage renal disease, glomerulonephritis, glomerulosclerosis, goodpasture syndrome, hematuria (blood in the urine

Carotid Artery Duplex Scan (tests & procedures)

A carotid artery duplex scan is used to assess blockage or narrowing of the carotid arteries of the neck and/or the branches of the carotid artery.

Enfermedad de las Arterias Carótidas

Descripción General de las Anomalías Craneofaciales

Diabetes y Cardiopatía

Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery (tests & procedures)

Femoral popliteal (also called femoropopliteal) bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that may be used to treat severe blockage due to plaque in the femoral artery. The femoral and popliteal arteries are located in the legs.

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed.

Raynaud's Phenomenon

This disorder affects blood flow to the fingers and less frequently to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. Exposure to cold and emotional upset are the triggers.

Índice de Temas - Urología

Claudication

Detailed information on claudication, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and a labeled, full-color anatomical illustration

Enfermedades Autoinmunes

Glosario - Radiología

Neurocirugía

Neurological Surgery

Neurological surgery is used to treat disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. The doctor who specializes in neurological surgery is called a neurosurgeon or neurological surgeon.

Online Resources - Dermatology

List of online resources to find additional information on dermatology and common skin conditions

Online Resources - Dermatology for Children

List of online resources to find additional information on dermatology and common skin conditions

CTA of the Head or Neck

Disfunción Eréctil / Impotencia

Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast MRI Perfusion

History of Stroke

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, first recognized stroke over 2,400 years ago. At this time stroke was called apoplexy, which means "struck down by violence" in Greek.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation is a physician-supervised program designed for people with diseases, trauma, or disorders of the nervous system. Neurological rehabilitation can often improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being of the patient.

Pregnancy and the Nervous System

Do you know how your nervous system works? This system coordinates all your body’s activities, and chances are it’s functioning normally during your pregnancy. In the rare case that it’s not, here’s what you need to know.

Recursos en la Red - Dermatología

Rehabilitation for Neurological Disorders

The goals of a neurological rehab program include helping the patient return to the highest level of function and independence, and improving the overall quality of life—physically, emotionally, and socially.

Rosácea

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)/Impotence

Although in the past, impotence was commonly believed to be caused by psychological problems, it is now known that up to 90 percent of cases stem from physical problems, usually related to the blood supply of the penis.

Aisle Seat Better for Preventing Blood Clots

< Feb. 08, 2012 > -- Next time you book a flight, you might want to pick an aisle seat instead of one next to the window.

Arterial Spin Labeling MRI Perfusion

Fenómeno de Raynaud

Gangrene

Gangrene is a dangerous and potentially fatal condition that happens when the blood flow to a large group of tissues is cut off.

Heart Association Severs ‘Link’ Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

A new (AHA) statement debunks a century-old belief that untreated gum disease leads to heart disease or stroke. The AHA says no convincing evidence exists proving the tie.

Overview of Nervous System Disorders

Disorders of the nervous system include stroke, infections such as meningitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and functional disorders such as headache and epilepsy.

Topic Index - Nervous System Disorders

Here is a list of the most common types of neurological disorders, including acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and headaches.

Arteriogram

Detailed information on arteriogram, also called angiogram, including information on how the procedure is performed

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Detailed information on chronic venous insufficiency, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations

Doctors and Specialists

Detailed information on the physicians and specialists that treat disorders of the spine, shoulder, and pelvis

Eliminación de Venas

Glosario - Endocrinología

Insuficiencia Venosa Crónica

Interstitial Lung Disease (Pulmonary Fibrosis)

Detailed information on interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease causes, interstitial lung disease treatment

Médicos y Especialistas

Total Copper (Blood)

This test measures the amount of copper in your blood. Too little or too much copper can cause health problems.

A Healthy Diet Still One of the Best Defenses Against Heart Attack

Suffering a heart attack is often a life-changing event. For a survivor, it may mean a lifestyle overhaul, such as exercising more and eating better. These changes can be hard to make - but are often crucial. People who have a heart attack are at a higher risk for having another one. A heart-healthy diet may be one of the best defenses against such a recurrence.

How Wounds Heal

Wound healing sounds simple, but it's actually quite complicated and involves a long series of chemical signals. Certain factors can slow or prevent healing entirely.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Most females experience some unpleasant or uncomfortable symptoms during their menstrual cycle. The type and intensity of symptoms vary.

Sjogren's Antibody (Blood)

This test checks for antibodies that are a sign of Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that makes it hard for your glands to produce enough moisture.

Bleeding in Pregnancy/Placenta Previa/Placental Abruption

Bleeding may occur at various times in pregnancy. Although bleeding is alarming, it may or may not be a serious complication.

Cardiopatía

Enfermedades Intersticiales de los Pulmones (Fibrosis Pulmonar)

Exámenes de Diagnóstico del Corazón

Heart Disease and Pregnancy

In pregnancy, blood volume increases greatly. This extra fluid puts an increased workload on the heart and may cause problems for a woman with heart disease.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Detailed information on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including information on how the procedure is performed

Muscle Biopsy (tests & procedures)

In a muscle biopsy, tissue and cells from muscle are removed and viewed microscopically. The procedure is used to diagnose diseases involving muscle tissue.

Stridor

Detailed information on stridor, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Tratamiento del Derrame Cerebral

Venogram (tests & procedures)

A combination of contrast dye and X-rays are used to visualize the veins in the legs in order to diagnose deep vein thrombosis and other conditions.

Laser Surgery for Lesions and Skin Conditions

Detailed information on laser surgery for skin conditions

Lumbar Disk Replacement

A lumbar disk replacement is a type of back surgery. It involves replacing a worn or degenerated disk in the lower part of your spine with an artificial replacement made of medical-grade metal or a combination of medical-grade metal and medical-grade plastic.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

PMDD is a much more severe form of premenstrual syndrome. Women with a personal or family history of mood disorders or postpartum depression may be at higher risk for this disorder.

Types of Skin Conditions

Detailed information on the most common types of skin conditions, including laser surgery for skin conditions

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a genetic disorder marked by hypoparathyroidism, certain heart defects, and a cleft lip or palate.

Amputation Procedure (tests & procedures)

Amputation is the surgical removal of a leg or arm, or a part of one - such as a toe, finger, foot, or hand - usually as a result of injury, disease, or infection.

Breve Descripción de la Obesidad

Cardiopatía Congénita

Congenital Heart Disease

Heart problems are the most common kind of birth defects. While children with some heart defects can be monitored by a doctor and treated with medicine, others will need to have surgery.

Defectos Congénitos del Corazón

Eisenmenger's Syndrome

Eisenmenger’s syndrome primarily affects adolescents and adults with congenital heart defects that were repaired after their first birthday or that were never repaired.

Hip Fracture

A hip fracture is classified by the specific area of the break and the type of break(s) in the bone. It is a serious injury and requires immediate medical attention.

Kidney Scan (tests & procedures)

A kidney scan uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the kidneys, as well as blood flow to the kidney tissue.

Pulmonary Embolism

Detailed information on pulmonary embolism, including a description of a pulmonary embolism and the circulatory system, symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and 4 labeled, full-color anatomical illustrations

Síndrome de Eisenmenger

Varicose Veins

Detailed information on varicose veins, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and full-color anatomical illustrations

Venas Varicosas

Cerebral Arteriogram (tests & procedures)

A cerebral arteriogram, also called an angiogram, is an x-ray image of the blood vessels in the brain. It is performed to evaluate various conditions, such as an aneurysm, narrowing of a blood vessel, or blockages.

Embolia Pulmonar

Glosario - Anomalías Craneofaciales

Glossary - Craniofacial Anomalies

Glossary of terms relating to craniofacial anomalies in children

Glossary - Nervous System Disorders

A glossary of terms relating to the nervous system.

Glossary - The Child Having Surgery

Glossary of terms relating to surgery in children

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is a type of treatment used to speed up healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, stubborn wounds, and infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen.

La Fractura de Cadera

Detailed information about hip fracture, including types of hip fracture, who is affected by hip fracture, why a hip fracture is so serious, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention, including 2 anatomical illustrations of the hip and hip fracture

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain (tests & procedures)

MRI may be used to examine the brain and/or spinal cord for injuries or the presence of structural abnormalities or certain other conditions, including tumors or aneurysms.

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