Vascular Disease Management
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Vascular Disease
Vascular disease is a broad subject including topics such as carotid stenting, lower limb salvage, future treatments of fibrous uterine tumors, embolic protection, MRI imaging techniques and managing diabetic patients.
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Carotid Stents
Cartotid Stenting is when a stent is inserted into the carotid artery to open the narrowing or ulceration and stabilize the carotid artery. The evolution of carotid stenting in the United States has been influenced by several interested parties, including the medical community, patient population and regulatory agencies, each with their own expectations and challenges. |
Ischemia
Ischemia is the restriction in blood supply, generally due to factors in the blood vessels, with resultant damage or dysfunction of tissue.Critical Limb Ischemia or CLI is a severe obstruction of the arteries which seriously decreases blood flow to the extremities and has progressed to the point of severe pain and even skin ulcers or sores.
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Angiography
Angiography is the examination of the blood vessels using x-rays following the injection of a radiopaque substance. Check out vasculardiseasemanagement.com for the latest in angiography studies, products and news.
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Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Angioplasty is performed to open narrowed or blocked arteries which improves the blood flow to the affected area. This treatment helps preserve kidney function or control high blood pressure, in the case of renal artery stenosis. It also relieves the symptoms of claudication for those with PVD, and can help to avoid the need for amputation of a limb due to loss of arterial blood flow.
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Renal Stents
Renal stents involve a procedure called angioplasty where a catheter is inserted through your blood vessels and a tiny little mesh tube (the stent) is put in place to keep it open. Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is the most common secondary cause of hypertension. It is associated with progressive renal failure.
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Atrial Fibrillation
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two small upper chambers (the atria) quiver instead of beating effectively. Atrial Fibrillation is a leading contributor to the heart disease epidemic
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