Vasculitis: Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Brief overview What is Vasculitis? An inflammatory disease of the blood vessels resulting from a defective immune response. Causes: In primary vasculitis, the cause is unknown (e.g., giant cell arteritis, Kawasaki syndrome, Schönlein-Henoch purpura). Secondary vasculitis is caused by other diseases (such as cancer, viral infection) or drugs. Diagnosis: taking the medical history, physical examination, … Vasculitis: Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Veins: Structure and Function

The way to the heart An important collection point for blood from the abdominal cavity is the portal vein, a vein that brings oxygen-poor but nutrient-rich blood from the abdominal organs to the liver – the central metabolic organ. However, not all veins carry “used”, i.e. oxygen-poor, blood. The exception is the four pulmonary veins, … Veins: Structure and Function

Vascular Surgery

For example, vascular surgeons treat patients suffering from intermittent claudication (PAD, smoker’s leg), vascular malformations (e.g. aortic aneurysm) or varicose veins. If a vessel is narrowed, for example, it can often be surgically reopened. If this is not possible, a “bypass” can help, a vascular bypass (e.g. on the heart). And vascular prostheses can be … Vascular Surgery

Osler’s Disease: Description, Prognosis, Symptoms

Brief overview Course of disease and prognosis: Not causally curable, prognosis varies from individual to individual; some patients lead an almost normal life, but severe to fatal complications are also possible Symptoms: Frequent nosebleeds, red spots on fingers and face, anemia, vomiting blood, blood in stool, water retention, blood clots Causes and risk factors: Change … Osler’s Disease: Description, Prognosis, Symptoms

Aclidinium Bromide: Effects, Uses & Risks

Aclidinium bromide is one of the anticholinergics. It is used to treat adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The drug comes as a powder for inhalation. What is aclidinium bromide? Aclidinium bromide is one of the anticholinergics. It is used to treat adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The active ingredient aclidinium bromide … Aclidinium Bromide: Effects, Uses & Risks