Kienbock's disease
Kienböcks disease results from poor circulation or blood flow to the lunate bone in the wrist. Kienböcks disease results from poor circulation or blood flow to the lunate bone in the wrist.Dealing with Disability has more information on this ... [... more]
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The facts about aneurysms
Aneurysms occur in arteries, the main oxygen-carrying blood vessels of the body. Where there is a weakness in the arterial wall, the blood flow causes the artery to bulge. The most common form of aneurysm is found in the aorta, in the part of it ... [... more]
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Brain surgery
Brain surgery usually involves a procedure called a craniotomy. A craniotomy is an operation to open the skull. Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal ... [... more]
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Heart murmur - Better Health Channel.
A heart murmur is caused by faulty blood flow within the heart. The familiar 'lub-dub' sound of the heartbeat is caused by the rhythmic closing of the heart valves. A heart murmur is an additional humming or whooshing sound, occurring between the ... [... more]
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Lupus issues - discoid lupus
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition characterised by reddened scaly patches that develop in sun-exposed areas. Other symptoms include chilblains, joint pains and Raynaud's phenomenon (reduced blood flow to extremities ... [... more]
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Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is the short term interruption of blood flow to the extremities. Women under the age of 25 years are most susceptible to the condition. In around five per cent of cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is symptomatic of an underlying ... [... more]
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Heart conditions - angina
Angina is chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscle of the heart. Angina may be a warning sign of an impending heart attack. Arteries which service the heart have become narrowed by fatty plaques, which reduces blood flow. Angina ... [... more]
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