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Vascular health can be affected when there is a reduced arterial blood supply to a part of the body, such as the legs or brain. This can range from disease without symptoms, through to pain on walking, pain at rest and limb-threatening reduced blood supply that can lead to amputation.
The following websites provide information on vascular health:
Follow the links below to find information about vascular health and related health conditions.
Reviewed March 2009
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Varicocele - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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A varicocele is a collection of widened veins that occurs on the outside of the testicle. A varicocele usually affects only the left testicle.
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Sep 2009
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Fainting
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Better Health Channel
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Fainting is a momentary episode of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. Common causes include heat, pain or distress. If you feel faint, lie down and elevate the feet. Fresh air can also help. If you do faint, remain lying down for ten minutes then get up slowly. If a person doesn't recover quickly, always seek urgent medical attention. The collapse could have been triggered by a more serious event such as cerebral haemorrhage (stroke).
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Aug 2009
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Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism during pregnancy.
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Aug 2009
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Cardiovascular disease
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Cardiovascular disease refers to a class of diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels (e.g. arteries). It is commonly related to atherosclerosis, a process whereby fatty deposits ("plaques") form in your arteries, causing them to narrow and possibly block completely.
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Jul 2009
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Diabetes - foot care
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Better Health Channel
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Diabetes affects the feet in two ways. It can reduce blood circulation and also damage the nerves to the feet. Good foot care can help people with diabetes to avoid foot problems. Take care of your feet, get regular check-ups from your doctor or podiatrist and act quickly if you have a problem.
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May 2009
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Blunt traumatic injury of thoracic aorta
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of injury to the aorta following blunt trauma.
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May 2009
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Low blood pressure - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Blood pressure is determined by 3 main factors. Find out what causes low blood pressure and what you can do about it.
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May 2009
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Raynaud's phenomenon
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Better Health Channel
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Raynaud's phenomenon is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, most often fingers and toes. Other affected areas can include the ears, nose, tongue and nipples. Skin may change in colour as blood supply dwindles. Women under 25 years are most susceptible. In a few cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is a sign of an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma.
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Apr 2009
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Wegener's granulomatosis
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Better Health Channel
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Wegener's granulomatosis is a rare type of inflammation that targets the arteries, veins and capillaries of vital organs. The organs usually affected are the kidneys and the respiratory system, including the lungs, trachea, nose and sinuses. Wegener's granulomatosis may be fatal without treatment, but treatment is usually successful in controlling the disease.
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Mar 2009
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Leg ache - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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Feb 2009
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Dizzy turns - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Dizziness and giddiness are words used to describe a wide variety of sensations.
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Dec 2008
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura
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Better Health Channel
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a short term inflammation of certain blood vessels. Another name for Henoch-Schonlein purpura is anaphylactoid purpura. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, but HSP tends to develop after an upper respiratory tract infection or a bout of hay fever. Children and adults usually make a full recovery but in extreme cases, the kidneys can be damaged.
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Sep 2008
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Smoking and heart disease
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Better Health Channel
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Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Nearly 40 per cent of all people who die from smoking tobacco do so due to heart and blood vessel disease. A smoker's excess risk of heart attack reduces rapidly after only one year of not smoking.
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Sep 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Pulmonary embolism
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism.
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Jul 2008
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Eye conditions - giant cell arteritis
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Better Health Channel
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Giant cell arteritis (also known as temporal arteritis) is inflammation of the arteries. If blood vessels servicing the eyes are affected, sudden blindness in one or both eyes can result. Treatment with corticosteroids is urgent. Symptoms may include feeling unwell or tired, fever, headaches, jaw or tongue pain, tender temples, painful patches on the scalp, sudden double vision and other vision problems. About half of patients with giant cell arteritis are diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica.
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Jun 2008
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Raynaud's disease - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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For people who have Raynaud's Disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences.
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Jun 2008
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Acute ischaemic leg
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a suspected acute ischaemic leg.
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Apr 2008
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Surveillance imaging algorithm for patients with suspected or known abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Mar 2008
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