Obstrucción arterial
La obstrucción arterial periférica se produce cuando se interrumpe el flujo de sangre en una zona determinada del organismo por causas diversas, como una trombosis, traumatismos, aneurismas, vasculitis, enfermedades degenerativas... Entre los factores de riesgo que pueden predisponer a una obstrucción o oclusión arterial están la hipertensión arterial, la diabetes mellitus, o la dislipemia (aumento de grasa en la sangre). Además, las obstrucciones pueden clasificarse de dos formas: arteriales crónicas, agudas y subagudas, en función del tiempo de la instauración del cuadro clínico; y completas, incompletas o irreversibles, en función de la viabilidad del tejido afectado. Clínicamente, una obstrucción arterial se manifiesta con dolor, pulsos disminuidos, palidez, cianosis (color azulado de la piel), rigidez muscular y gangrena. Para el diagnóstico de estos cuadros, es muy importante la exploración física del paciente, y el tratamiento puede ser médico o quirúrgico, dependiendo del caso.
Carotid arteries what are warning signs narrowed neck artery
Por Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
2024-08-14
Carotid arteries carry blood away from the heart to the head, brain and face and also transport oxygen to the front parts of the brain that control our movements, feelings and speech. If these get clogged due to fatty deposits - often described as 'furring of the arteries' - it can lead to life-threatening problems. One of our top vascular surgeons, Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid, explains the warning signs and how you can reduce your risk of it developing. Ver más
What is complex coronary intervention?
Por Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
2024-08-14
The name 'complex coronary intervention' sounds intimidating, but this blocked coronary artery procedure has advanced from traditional, high-risk open-heart surgery. It's transformed from a long recovery, to an effective operation where patients can go home on the same day and get back to normal life within a week. Here to offer his expertise in what's involved in complex coronary intervention is leading consultant cardiologist in London, Dr Ahmed Elghamaz. Ver más
Preventing the development of peripheral vascular disease
Por Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
2024-08-12
Peripheral vascular disease is a condition affecting the body's vascular system where arteries become narrower and consequently blood flow is reduced. We invited leading consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid to explain what factors make someone at high risk of developing the condition and what role exercise can play in preventing, and even reversing, the development of peripheral vascular disease. Ver más
Cramp-like pain in the legs? What you should know about peripheral vascular disease
Por Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
2024-08-09
Peripheral vascular disease is a condition where blocked arteries restrict blood flow, causing cramp-like pain in the legs and, in some patients, pain in the feet while resting. In this article highly esteemed consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid gives expert insight on the condition's symptoms and diagnosis as well as treatment options. Ver más