Circulatory System

Sideroblastic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Sideroblastic Anemia (SA) is a blood disease characterized by defective iron incorporation into heme during erythropoiesis, leading to iron accumulation in the mitochondria of...

Carotid Artery Stenosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis? Carotid artery stenosis refers to the narrowing of the carotid artery, typically caused by a buildup of fatty deposits (atherosclerosis)...

Atherectomy: Minimally Invasive Coronary Solutions

What is Atherectomy? Atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure healthcare providers use to remove plaque buildup and open narrow or blocked arteries. The procedure helps...

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Care

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare yet potentially serious disorder characterized by damage to the kidney's blood vessels. It is a type of...

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...