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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 relating to vascular health and related health conditions.
Updated January 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.
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Jun 2008
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Raynaud's phenomenon (Raynaud's disease)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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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 within the body. The two organs that it mainly targets are the kidneys and the respiratory system, including the lungs, trachea, nose and sinuses. Treatment is usually successful in controlling the disease.
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Jan 2008
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Aneurysm
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Better Health Channel
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An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. Aneurysms most commonly develop along the aorta (the body's main blood vessel) and in blood vessels of the brain. If an aneurysm ruptures, death can occur in minutes.
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Nov 2007
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Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension
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Better Health Channel
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Orthostatic hypotension (also called postural hypotension) is a form of low blood pressure. It happens when the blood vessels do not constrict (tighten) as you stand up, which makes you feel dizzy. It is usually a symptom of an underlying disorder rather than a disease in itself.
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Nov 2007
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Hypotension - low blood pressure
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Better Health Channel
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Hypotension, or low blood pressure, means that the pressure of blood as it circulates around the body is lower than normal or lower than expected. Hypotension is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.
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Nov 2007
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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. Frequent fainting spells should be medically investigated to check for underlying disorders.
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Jul 2007
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Diabetes and your feet
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myDr
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Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly.
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Jun 2007
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Angioedema
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Angioedema is a condition in which small blood vessels leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling. There is no known cure, but it may be possible to prevent the swelling with medications or occasionally diet. Allergy is a very rare cause of angioedema.
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Jun 2007
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Subarachnoid haemorrhage
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Better Health Channel
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A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed usually associated with aneurysms or other weakened blood vessels of the brain. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
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Mar 2007
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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. Smoking kills more than 19,000 Australians a year or more than 50 Australians each day. Nearly 40 per cent of all people who die from smoking tobacco do so due to heart and blood vessel disease.
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Sep 2006
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Cryotherapy for peripheral arterial disease
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on cryotherapy for peripheral arterial disease.
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Sep 2006
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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. It is thought to be triggered by a malfunction of the immune system. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
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Aug 2006
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Aneurysm
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myDr
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An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
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Aug 2006
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Varicocele
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myDr
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A varicocele is a collection of widened veins, like varicose veins, that occurs on the outside of the testicle. A varicocele usually affects only the left testicle.
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Aug 2006
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Diabetes and feet
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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. Both of these effects can cause footcare problems for people with diabetes.
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Jul 2006
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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. Women under the age of 25 years are most susceptible to the condition. In around five per cent of cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is symptomatic of an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma.
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Jul 2006
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Low blood pressure
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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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Jul 2006
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