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Arterial Arteries - Articles
Carotid Artery Stenting vs Carotid Artery Surgery: Is there a Difference?
by
Heartstrong
Posted
Thu 29 Apr 2010 4:26am
If you have a carotid stenosis you could be at an increased risk for a stroke. Carotid artery surgery (carotid endarterectomy) has been the treatment of choice for many years. Carotid artery stenting is a less invasive option. But for many years a controversy has existed – which is the better treatment? Carotid Endarterectomy or Carotid
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What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
by
Encompass Network Partners ..
Posted
Tue 28 Apr 2009 12:00am
What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) occurs when plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood.
When plaque builds up in arteries, the condition is called
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Feminal Artery
by
Vanessa R.
Posted
Thu 22 Apr 2010 5:14am
Event posters for the ‘ The Feminal Artery’ , a female centered art show in Calgary that I co-planned.
Poster Credit goes to my friend Nicole Bruce!
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Rare coronary angiograms : Split left main coronary artery
by
Dr. Sangareddi V.
Posted
Wed 26 Jan 2011 10:25am
Is it not , boring to see normal coronary arteries every day ! There need to be surprises in cath lab to make our time lively and keep our brain alert . Have a look at this angiogram in RAO caudal view.One of our junior cardiology fellows thought it was a split left main artery .
How can an artery split . . .of course the image indeed looks like
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Peripheral Arterial Disease Research
by
Northcoast Footcare
Posted
Fri 16 Oct 2009 10:02pm
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common disease, but not well understood by the general population. PAD is atherosclerosis of the peripheral vessels, the vessels in the lower extremities. Atherosclerosis is a disease characterized by the buildup of plaque on artery walls. The plaque is a composed of cholesterol, triglycerides and calcium deposits
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
by
Encompass Network Partners ..
Posted
Mon 14 Dec 2009 2:25pm
Your arteries carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. When the arteries in your legs become blockedyour legs do not receive enough blood or oxygenand you may have a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD)sometimes called leg artery disease.
PAD can cause discomfort or pain when you walk. The pain
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Drugs for Coronary Artery Disease
by
Docs Orders
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm
Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Coronary Artery Disease:
Ace inhibitors
Adiponectin
Angiotensinogen
Anticoagulant drugs... some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat Coronary Artery Disease.If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news and videos about Coronary
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