Circulatory System

Trypanosomiasis: Key Facts About This Parasitic Disease

 Trypanosomiasis, or Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as the African sleeping sickness /Sleeping sickness, is a parasitic, infectious disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei (Gambian...

Aortic Dissection: Early Signs, Risks & When to Seek Help

Aortic Dissection is a serious cardiovascular condition in which the walls of the aorta begin to separate from each other. It causes a tear...

Fat Embolism Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Fat Embolism Syndrome? Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a condition in which fat particles get into your bloodstream and block blood flow. The...

Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What is Renal Artery Stenosis? As words suggest, renal arteries mean vessels of kidneys, and stenosis means narrowing. Renal artery stenosis is defined as the...

Pericardial Effusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Pericardial effusion is a medical condition in which fluid abnormally accumulates in the pericardial sac, the protective, sac-like structure surrounding the heart. The term...