The most prevalent complication of atrial fibrillation results from the formation of blood clots in the wall of the fibrillating left atrium. These clots frequently break off into the circulation, where they may form emboli that can block arterial beds, thus causing substantial tissue damage. It ...
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes your blood vessels to become visible and give the skin a flushed appearance. Find out what causes rosacea, how to treat it, and how to avoid rosacea flare-ups.
Pleural thickening is not always serious. The condition can be serious as it becomes more advanced and limits lung function. Pleural thickening may also be an indicator of a serious underlying condition. For instance, pleural thickening may be a sign ofmalignant mesothelioma cancer. In some cases,...
According to a study titled “Combatting a Silent Killer – the Importance of Self-Screening of Blood Pressure from an Early Age,” published in the Experimental and Clinical Science journal in 2021, the incidence of hypertension is prevalent among adults of all ages, regardless of gender. The ...
This outer fibrous layer contains, besides lymphatics and nerves, small bronchial vessels to supply the bronchial wall with blood from the systemic circulation. The major bronchi can become the seat of chronic inflammation, such as in chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis; the latter disease may be ...
Your baby's heartis now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your little one develops. Having twins? Learn more about being16 weeks pregnant with twins. BabyCenter Zodiac What will your baby's zodiac sign be? See what it says about thei...
Palmo-plantar psoriasis is characterized by the appearance of red patches of skin topped with scales typical of psoriasis on the palms and elsewhere on the body. There are thickening and scaling of the skin accompanied by the formation of deep, painful fissures on the palms and soles. It is ...
Blood vessels carry oxygen and nutrients to the heart’s cells, so if these vessels are blocked, the heart muscle weakens over time. Hypertension is another frequent cause of CHF. High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder, thickening and enlarging the left ventricle. How is ...
Arteriosclerosis.The names are similar, but atherosclerosisisn't exactly the same as arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is a stiffening and thickening of blood vessels that can restrict blood flow to the heart and other organs. It's sometimes called hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a type...
High blood cholesterol and lipids.High cholesterol levels can contribute to thickening or hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) caused by a buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup on the inside of the artery walls can decrease the amount of blood flow to the brain. A stroke occurs if the bloo...