June 16, 2002 go Advanced Search TODAY'S NEWS EXPLORE ASK THE EXPERTS QUICK POLL FEATURE ARTICLES EXHIBITS INTERVIEWS TECHBIZ NANOTECHNOLOGY CURRENT ISSUE UPCOMING ISSUE PAST ISSUES EXPLORE Browse: 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Secrets of the Stradivarius: An Interview with Joseph Nagyvary June 10, 2002 Sci/Tech Web Awards 2002 June 03, 2002 Lost in Space May 27, 2002 Problems with the ...

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A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.

Resources related to childhood hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and stroke. Features the Hemi-Kids e-mail list, answers from experts, helpful hints for daily living, inspirational writings, and many links to sites of interest.

Chelation, growth hormone, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other alternative medicine therapies practiced by Dr. Cranton ...

Extensive resources for interventional cardiologists and patients alike, discussion forum, list of meetings worldwide, extensive historical information, interviews with pioneering cardiologists and industry leaders.

Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD. Here you will find information on Plavix , also known as clopidogrel. Left untreated, peripheral arterial disease increases the risk of heart disease, angina, stroke, amputation, or death.

Stroke information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

The American Academy of Wound Management is a national multi-disciplinary certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. Wound Care National Board Examination April 20, 2002 and October 19, 2002 at Select Testing Centers Nationwide American Academy of Wound Management 1255 23rd ST NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 Phone (202) 521-0368 Fax (202) 833-3636 e-mail ...

Coronary angioplasty involves the use of thin balloons threaded up through a blood vessel in the groin and into a coronary artery. The balloon is inflated to squash the blockage or blood clot and stretch the artery open, restoring normal blood flow.

Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis Index Return to the general pathology menu. The following images are present: Normal coronary artery, microscopic Mild coronary atherosclerosis, microscopic Severe calcific coronary atherosclerosis, microscopic Coronary atherosclerosis, cross sections, gross Coronary atherosclerosis, plaque with thrombus, microscopic Coronary atherosclerosis with thrombosis, ...

Rehabilitation information, educational training videos and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.

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Vascular Disease Foundation's Home Page. VDF offers patient information to increase awareness on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (Atherosclerosis).

Dr Andrew Lockie homeopathic infromation services covers a breadth of information on homeopathy and complementary medicine.

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Avoid Economy Class Syndrome, blood clots formed during air travel. Information for passengers, pilots, and healthcare workers.

The Anticoagulation Forum is a network of professionals committed to the therapeutic modality of oral anticoagulation therapy. Our goals are professional development and the enhancement of the quality of anticoagulation care.

Stroke is a cardiovascular disease. It affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an extremely common and highly lethal disease that is a leading cause of death in all age groups. A good clinician will actively seek the diagnosis as soon as there is any suspicion whatsoever of PE, because prompt diagnosis and treatment can dramatically reduce the mortality and morbidity of the disease. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is missed far more often than it is made, because PE often causes only vague and nonspecific symptoms.

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Article covers ischemic heart disease and includes many photographs and references.

Vascular Solutions is a medical device company focused on bringing solutions to interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists. The company has developed and is selling three interventional products the Vascular Solutions Duett sealing device, the Diagnostic Duett sealing device and the D-Stat flowable hemostat. By selling its products through its direct U.S. and German sales ...

Le Groupe de Travail sur la Thrombose du Canada The Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada En Francais Visits In English Website Editor Dr. Mary-Frances Scully Website Coeditor Dr. Andre Roussin Webmaster Eugene Ryan ...

The Vascular Center at Mercy online contains information for patients and referring physicians on recent discoveries, techniques, and treatments as well as our facilities and the backgrounds of our physicians.

The index of internet resources on Stroke from the Department of Neurosurgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina ...

Collection of images on hypertensive encephalopathy

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION Timothy C. Hain, MD. Please read our disclaimer. Return to Index. Content last updated: 8/2001 Orthostasis means upright posture, and hypotension means low blood pressure. Thus, orthostatic hypotension consists of symptoms of dizziness, faintness or lightheadedness which appear only on standing, and which are caused by low blood pressure. Only rarely is spinning vertigo ...

Article by Adrian Spitzer, MD, Director of NIH Training Program, Professor, Division of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine includes test questions and references.

Economy Class syndrome (blood clots caused by long distance airline travel) can be a life threatening problem. This site has collected a large amount of information on this subject, and discusses preventive measures such as elastic stockings.

Pacing expert Dr.W.Scheibelhofer Vienna Austria provides information and links for Pacemaker patients and physicians, regarding: pacing information, stimulation registry , cardiac pacing Herzschrittmacher, Vienna, Wien ...

The Reeb Center for Wound Management in northwest suburban Chicago was founded in 1997 to assist patients with non-healing wounds by providing effective and efficient wound care.

The following pages are designed for referring doctors, for access to information relating to the non-invasive ultrasound studies we perform in our laboratory. The Liverpool Vascular Laboratory is conveniently located in the heart of Liverpool situated in close proximity to Liverpool Hospital and major public transport routes. Private parking is available in the council carpark at the rear. All ...

Struck by Stroke is the story of stroke survivor E.B. Jelks. Read his uplifting story and follow the links for stroke information.

Peripheral vascular disease information provided by Guidant Corporation.

Patients and families are capable of understanding the complex anatomy of the carotid arteries -- the vessels in the neck that carry blood to the brain.

Overview from The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Article by Christopher M B Fernandes, MD, Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Saint Paul's Hospital. Article includes test questions and references.

Varicose veins, veins, diagnosis and treatments (including VNUS Closure) explained by Mr Mark Whiteley, a UK expert in varicose veins, VNUS Closure, leg ulcers and vein conditions. Mr Whiteley is the leading expert in VNUS Closure ...

Peripheral Vascular Injuries - Peripheral vascular injuries may result from penetrating or blunt trauma to the extremities. If not recognized and treated rapidly, injuries to major arteries, veins, and nerves may have disastrous ...

Arteriovenous malformation information sheet compiled by NINDS.

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Current and accurate information about venous ultrasound imaging of the extremities. Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits vs. risks and more.

Dissection, Carotid Artery - Cervical artery dissection is a significant cause of stroke in patients younger than 40 years. While any of the arteries in the neck may be affected, internal carotid artery dissections are the most common and occur intracranially and extracranially, with the former being more rare and severe. Carotid artery dissections have nonspecific presenting symptoms such as ...

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Drs Jeffery and Partners Consultant Surgeons based in Cape Town South Africa since 1976. Specialists in Arterial and Venous Surgery, Breast Diseases, Endocrine Surgery, Gastroentorology, Hernia Surgery and various other aspects of Gerneral Surgery. Also involved in research and teaching of medical students and trainee surgeons.

Image and text on a vascular malformation affecting the parietal lobe

Article concerning this controversial syndrome

An overview of the vascular surgery research program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Vitamin C and Vascular Disease - An individual by the name of Matthias Rath, M.D. has come up with a comprehensive explanation of the cause, prevention, and treatment of vascular disease which I find rational and compelling.

The Center for Pediatric Hypotension at New York Medical College exists to investigate, evaluate, and treat adolescents and children with syncope, orthostatic tachycardia, and other forms of chronic orthostatic intolerance including CFS ...

FDA Center for Devices and Radilogical Health warning dated May, 4, 1999 includes recommendations and references.

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Cerebral thrombosis is also recognized as atherosclerotic and thrombotic cerebral infarction and is caused by the pathological changes of cerebral arterial wall together with elevation of blood coagulability, leading to vascular narrowness, obstruction and ischemic changes of the corresponding cerebral tissue, which may ...

VASCULAR ASSOCIATES OF BANGALORE NEWSLETTER Buerger's Disease Etiology and Pathophysiology: Smoking is very closely related to Buerger's disease and smoking history is one of the criterion for diagnosing the disease. In general if the patient absolutely abandons smoking the course of the disease will be invariably benign, but if smoking continues any treatment will ultimately be futile. Though ...

Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! Buerger's disease. Lohr, John T. Definition Buerger's disease is an inflammation of the arteries, veins, and nerves in the legs, principally, leading to restricted blood flow. Left untreated, Buerger's disease can lead to gangrene of the affected areas. Buerger's disease is also known as thromboangitis obliterans. Causes & ...

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Since 1989, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR, now called the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), has supported over 200 studies on treatments for problems related to heart attack (also called myocardial infarction, or MI). Findings from AHRQ-funded research have led to changes by practitioners and other health system leaders in all aspects of care for patients with chest pain, confirmed heart attacks, and coronary artery disease.

Council for Leadership On Thrombosis Awareness and Management formed to advance prevention and treatment of overlooked public health problem ...

HOSTILE PERSONALITY LINKED TO ARTERIAL DISEASE A survey conducted in Edinburgh has concluded that hostile personality may be an independent risk factor for chronic peripheral arterial disease in the population at large, but among men in particular. The link between personality and the risk of developing coronary heart disease has been the subject of world-wide research, but this new survey, ...

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The American Heart Association has reviewed the available literature on the use of chelation (ke-LA'shun) (E.D.T.A., ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) in treating arteriosclerotic (ar-te ...

Enthusiasm for stroke prevention therapies that are minimally invasive is spilling over into unsafe territory, according to an editorial by 41 prominent vascular surgeons, vascular radiologists, cardiologists, neurologists and neurosurgeons in the February 1996 issue of Stroke.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be a more frequent cause of pulmonary embolism (PE) and may be more prevalent than previously believed, according to two new studies reported in the October 1999 issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).

Press release from the UCSD School of Medicine dated February 28, 2000. Findings, reported in the March 2 New England Journal of Medicine, suggest a defensive molecular mechanism launched by the body to protect against the damaging effects of oxygen deprivation on the heart.