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Hardening Of The Arteries In The Legs Symptoms
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Hardening of the arteries and narrowing of the arteries are same thing?
Yes - sort of: These are terms for atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis. This disease causes the walls of blood vessels to thick and develop what we call plaques. Eventually it can lead to narrowing of the arteries. ...Read more
Artery (Definition)
Arteries are defined as blood vessels which carry blood away from the heart (to either the body or lungs). Arteries: higher pressure, thicker walls, stretch (pulse) with each heart contraction & deliver blood to the arterioles which control the flow to individual capillaries. Veins are blood vessels which carry blood from capillaries back to the heart (body to right heart; ...Read more
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What are the causes of plaque buildup in the arteries?
Atherosclerosis: Caused by fats being stored in the walls of the arteries creating plaques. Other contributing factors are smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure. Dietshigh in fats also are problematic. ...Read more
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What are the signs of clogged arteries in the heart?
Usually pain: A clogged artery in the heart prevents oxygen from being delivered to the heart muscle. This will cause pain especially when the heart is being stressed as during exercise or in cold weather. The pain is usually experienced as squeezing or pressure and can be present in the chest, neck, back, or arm. A person may also get sweaty and feel short of breath. ...Read more
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What are the functions of the coronary arteries and veins?
Coronary: Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart while the veins drain deoxygenated blood away from the heart. ...Read more
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How does the build up of plaque in someone with atherosclerosis cause the hardening of the arteries?
Not the same things: Plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) in the arteries can make them less flexible, but the old term "hardening of the arteries" (arteriosclerosis) is usually attributed to a decrease in flexibility of the vessel wall even without any plaque present. It is more related to the collagen/structure of the vessel wall themselves. The utility of this term is waning as medicine advances. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of narrowing arteries in brain?
Stroke: Is the worst one. Tia or mini stroke also. Numbness or weakness of face of limbs. Difficulty speaking. Vision changes. Sometimes headache and nausea. ...Read more
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Can small vessel disease of the brain cause pain in the feet?
No.: Pain in the feet is much more likely to come from small vessel disease in the feet and involvement of distal nerves. ...Read more
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The histology of the major arteries and veins of systemic circulation?
What about them?: Please ask a specific question about the histology. That cannot be answered here = it would take many pages and diagrams. Such information is freely available on the internet. ...Read more
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Can swelling in the limbs be caused by coarctation of the aorta?
Usually not: It's unlikely that coarctation of the aorta will cause any form of swelling in the upper extremities or lower extremities. ...Read more
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What ailment is usually associated with the hardening of the arteries?
Cardiovascular disea: Coronary artery disease, which leads to heart attacks and strokes are a consequence of hardening of the arteries. ...Read more
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What is the number of coronary arteries in the heart?
Many: There are major vessels: right coronary artery and left main coronary artery that divides into the left anterior descending artery and left circumflex artery. Each of these may have 3-7 branches that vascularize the heart muscle. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of bad circulation in the leg?
Claudication: Bad circulation can cause intermittent claudication and or ischemic ulcers. Need to consult a vascular specialist. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of blood clots in the lung?
Short of breath: Usually, there is shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate. The blood oxygen is lower than expected. Some people also have chest pain. ...Read more
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What are the signs of blood clots in the legs on doppler?
Abnormal flow: And material in the veins. See radiologyinfo.Org. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of a blood clot in the neck?
Pain and swelling.: A clot in the neck most likely would occur in a major vessel. No hx as to why you ask. The vessesls are large and the blood clot in a major vessel is catastrophic, It could be a stroke in an arterial vessel or venous congestion in the vein. If you think you have one see the doc as soon as possible. ...Read more
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Is cardiomegaly the enlargement of the cardiac tissue or the dilation of the heart (increase in the volume/space)? confused
Cardiomegaly: Cardiomegaly is a generic term for enlargement of the heart. It can be associated with dilation, hypertrophy and/or both. ...Read more
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What are some of the major branches of the coronary arteries?
LAD, Circ & RCA: The three major arteries of the heart are the left anterior descending, lad, the circumflex and the right coronary artery, rca. ...Read more
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