IntroductionAlport syndrome (AS) is an inherited disorder characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function. The glomeruli, along with other structures such as tubules, are gradually replaced by scar tissue, leading to kidney failure. This disease which is most prevalent in young ...
Cirrhosis is a complication of liver disease that involves the loss of liver cells. Learn about causes, treatment, symptoms, stages, life expectancy, and more.
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is significantly reduced or blocked for a prolonged period. This interruption in blood supply deprives the heart muscle of oxygen and nutrients, leading to damage or death of the affected heart tiss...
Lasers work utilizing selectivephotothermolysis(SPTL), which matches a specific wavelength of light and pulse duration to obtain optimal effect on a targeted chromophore (in this case – melanin) with minimal effect on the surrounding tissue. The wavelength is absorbed by dark objects, so laser ener...
When a heart attack occurs, part of the heart muscle dies and is ultimately replaced with scar tissue. This leaves the heart weaker and less able to meet the needs of the body. This will lead to exerciseintolerance including early fatigue or shortness of breath on exertion. The amount of ...
While the number of COVID infections is lower overall during the warmer months, multiple infection peaks occur during every season of the year. New national advice on isolation after testing positive is perhaps the biggest sign that we’ve reached an uneasy truce with COVID. In February, the ...
The most common gallbladder problem in dogs is caused by scar tissue or a pancreatic tumor. This will cause the pancreas to swell, and bile is forced back into the liver, and into the bloodstream. Like humans, dogs can also experiencegallstones. ...
“A lot of the problem is that the tissue tries to shed like it normally does, but it doesn’t have anywhere to go, so it flares up,” said Kracht. “This inflammation angers the nerves. When it happens over and over again, it creates scar tissue which causes long term problems....
Complications of Asthma One of the long-term complications of uncontrolled asthma is airway remodeling, which is the permanent narrowing of the bronchial tubes.6The normal tissues are replaced by scar tissue. Breathing difficulties similar to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result. ...
Liver Damage or Liver Failure Caused Due To Liver Cirrhosis:Cirrhosis, a slowly progressive disease, happens when scar tissues replace the healthy liver tissue causing malfunction or dysfunction of the liver leading to damage of liver. Cirrhosis ideally happens due to excessive alcohol consumption, cer...