Arterial obstruction
Peripheral arterial blockage occurs when blood flow is interrupted in a particular area of the body for various reasons, such as thrombosis, trauma, aneurysm, vasculitis, degenerative disease ... Among the risk factors that may predispose an obstruction or arterial occlusion are hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia (increased fat in the blood). Furthermore, clogging can be classified in two ways: chronic arterial acute and subacute versus time of the establishment of clinical; and complete, incomplete or irreversible, depending on the affected tissue viability. Clinically, an arterial obstruction is manifested by pain, diminished pulses, pallor, cyanosis (bluish skin color), muscle stiffness and gangrene. For the diagnosis of these conditions, it is very important the physical examination of the patient, and treatment can be medical or surgical, depending on the case.
A real pain in the neck (and head): an intro to temporal arteritis
By Dr Sathianathan Panthakalam
2024-12-03
Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis, is an inflammatory disease of the arteries of the head, neck, and arms. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, this disease can cause permanent, maybe even fatal, damage to the body. Leading rheumatologist Dr Sathianathan Panthakalam delivers a primer on the condition. See more
Carotid artery disease: what are the warning signs of a narrowed neck artery?
By Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
2024-12-03
The carotid arteries are located in your neck and carry blood away from the heart to the head, brain and face. They 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. See more
What is complex coronary intervention?
By Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
2024-12-03
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. See more
Preventing the development of peripheral vascular disease
By Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
2024-12-01
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. See more