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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 and Rhodesian). It is a...

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...

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...

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...

Pulsatile Tinnitus: Understanding the Causes & Seeking Relief

Pulsatile Tinnitus (PT) is a condition in which a person can hear his own blood circulating around his...

Reticular Veins: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatment Options

What are Reticular Veins? Reticular veins, sometimes called feeder veins or blue veins, are dilated veins with a diameter of less than 3.0 millimeters. Unlike...

Coronary Angiogram: Exploring Heart Health

A Coronary Angiogram is a diagnostic medical procedure that visualizes your heart's inner vessels, called coronary arteries. It helps determine if there are any...

Hemolytic Anemia: Understanding Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Anemia is one of the most common laboratory abnormalities observed in pediatric practice. It can arise from three primary mechanisms: decreased production of red...

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: Causes & Treatments

What is Primary Pulmonary Hypertension? Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is a rare and progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that take...