Vascular Disease: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
WEBVascular disease (vasculopathy) affects the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients throughout your body and remove waste from your tissues. Common vascular problems happen because plaque (made of fat and cholesterol) slows down or blocks blood flow inside your arteries or veins.
Vascular Disease: Types, Causes, Treatment, Prevention - WebMD
WEBFeb 11, 2024 · Vascular disease is any abnormal condition of your blood vessels (arteries and veins). Learn more about the vascular disease types, causes, and treatment.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. This condition also may be called peripheral arterial disease. In PAD, the legs or arms — usually the legs — don't get enough blood flow to keep up with demand.
Vascular disease: List of conditions and their symptoms
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Vascular diseases are diseases that affect the blood vessels and impair blood flow. They can increase the risk of cardiovascular complications, such as heart attack and stroke.
Vascular Disease: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Verywell Health
WEBApr 17, 2024 · It’s common for vascular disease to affect many blood vessels and types of blood vessels throughout the body. But often, specific types of vascular disease are described based on symptoms or diagnostic tests. And you might develop one or more of these types, but not necessarily all of them.
Cardiovascular Disease: Types, Causes & Symptoms - Cleveland …
WEBCardiovascular disease includes several heart and blood vessel problems. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, exhaustion, dizziness and sweating.
Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes
WEBAtherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque can also burst, leading to a blood clot.
Vascular Diseases - MedlinePlus
WEBJul 1, 2024 · What causes vascular diseases? The causes of vascular diseases depend on the specific disease. These causes include: Genetics; Heart diseases such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure; Infection; Injury; Medicines, including hormones; Sometimes the cause is unknown. Who is at risk for …
Coronary artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 14, 2024 · Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that supply blood to the heart, called the coronary arteries. In CAD, there is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
Atherosclerosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBAtherosclerosis symptoms often don’t start until an artery is very narrow or blocked. Many people don’t know they have plaque buildup until they have a medical emergency like a heart attack or stroke. You may notice symptoms of atherosclerosis if your artery is more than 70% blocked.