Circulatory System

Orthostatic Hypotension: What You Need to Know

Postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a condition in which patients feel dizzy (or faint) when standing up from a sitting or supine...

Valsalva Maneuver: Medical Applications and Safety Tips

The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique in which a person forcefully exhales while keeping the mouth, nostrils, and glottis closed. This action raises...

Embolic Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

An Embolic Stroke occurs when a clot, such as a blood clot or another particle like plaque, obstructs an artery in the brain, disrupting...

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)...