• Peripheral vascular disease (PVD ), or atherosclerosis of peripheral vessels, is the most common cause of symptomatic stenosis in the human vascular tree. (medscape.com)
  • acute coronary syndrome (ACS), Angina pectoris, Atherosclerosis, Coronary heart disease, Myocardial infarction (heart attack) the clinical importance of cardiology is extremely high. (literaturepublishers.org)
  • The journal covers wide range of topics in this discipline and creates a platform for the authors to contribute towards the advancement in Interventional Cardiology, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Invasive Cardiology, Diagnostic Cardiology, Cardiology Procedures, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Heart Ablation, Cardiology Diseases, Atherosclerosis, Echocardiography etc. (literaturepublishers.org)
  • A stroke is classified as thrombosis or embolism due to atherosclerosis of a large artery, embolism of cardiac origin, occlusion of a small blood vessel, other determined cause, and undetermined cause according to the TOAST (Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) classification, which is based on clinical symptoms as well as the results of further investigations (two possible causes, no cause identified, or incomplete investigation). (gadgetgupshup.com)
  • Intracranial atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of ischemic stroke and occurs more commonly in patients of Asian, African or Hispanic origin than in Caucasians. (j-stroke.org)
  • Although the histopathology of intracranial atherosclerotic disease resembles extracranial atherosclerosis, there are some notable differences in the onset and severity of atherosclerosis. (j-stroke.org)
  • The purpose of this review is to describe the histological features of intracranial atherosclerosis and to state current evidences regarding the validation of MR vessel wall imaging with histopathology. (j-stroke.org)
  • Intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) is a major cause of stroke worldwide, accounting for 30-50% and 10% of ischemic cerebrovascular events in Asians and Whites, respectively [ 1 - 4 ]. (j-stroke.org)
  • Nevertheless, the histopathology of ICAS has not been well studied as extracranial atherosclerosis (ECAS), probably due to the infrequency of ICAS in Caucasians and the relative inaccessibility of intracranial arteries. (j-stroke.org)
  • Intracranial atherosclerosis-related occlusion (ICAS-O) is frequently encountered at the time of endovascular revascularization treatment (ERT), especially in Asian countries. (j-stroke.org)
  • However, these thrombectomy devises are primarily designed for recanalization of the occluded artery by removing an embolus [ 9 - 11 ], and recanalization may not be sufficiently achieved if a significant stenosis, related to intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS), is present at the occlusion site [ 12 ]. (j-stroke.org)
  • [6] Coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease involve atherosclerosis . (wikipedia.org)
  • Identification of candidate targets for the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis by bioinformatics analysis. (e-century.us)
  • Arteries: Histology (ICAs) secondary to atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a common form of arterial disease in which lipid deposition forms a plaque in the blood vessel walls. (lecturio.com)
  • Atherosclerosis is an incurable disease, for which there are clearly defined risk factors that often can be reduced through a change in lifestyle and behavior of the patient. (lecturio.com)
  • ABCDE Assessment and fatal stroke (with atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a common form of arterial disease in which lipid deposition forms a plaque in the blood vessel walls. (lecturio.com)
  • The atherosclerotic process may gradually progress to complete occlusion of medium-sized and large arteries. (medscape.com)
  • Arteriosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries" that deliver oxygen-containing blood to the brain, is referred to as "arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease. (gadgetgupshup.com)
  • Carotid artery stenosis is a chronic atherosclerotic disease resulting in narrowing of the common and internal carotid arteries. (lecturio.com)
  • N. Gotovac, I. Isgum, B. K. Velthuis, M. A. Viergever, J. Fajdic and M. Prokop, "Feasibility of calcium scoring of intracranial arteries as a measure of arteriosclerosis in stroke patients" , European Congres of Radiology, 2011. (qurai.amsterdam)
  • The most commonly used clinical systems divide ischemic stroke into three major stroke subtypes: large artery or atherosclerotic infarctions, cardioembolic infarctions and small vessel or lacunar infarctions. (vin.com)
  • We aimed to precisely quantify associations of near vs. far wall CCA-IMT with the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD, defined as coronary heart disease or stroke) and their added predictive values. (bvsalud.org)
  • The primary outcome was a composite outcome including cardiovascular disease events (coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure) and all-cause mortality. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which includes heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases, are the number one cause of death in the United States [15]. (ukdiss.com)
  • There is sufficient evidence which shows that fibrinogen levels slowly begin to rise long before a heart attack or stroke and may even be reflective of the severity of subclinical atherosclerotic conditions [7]. (ukdiss.com)
  • Ischemic stroke (IS) etiology was classified according to the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) criteria, the "proposed classification for subtypes of arterial ischemic stroke in children," and the Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project (OCSP). (springeropen.com)
  • There is a greater etiological role for non-atherosclerotic arteriopathies, coagulopathies, and hematological disorders in pediatric stroke, while adults have more atherothrombotic causes. (springeropen.com)
  • If someone has a more specific issue, such as sickle-cell disease or pregnancy, the AHA/ASA recommendations guide how to prevent stroke. (gadgetgupshup.com)
  • The recent success of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of endovascular revascularization treatment (ERT) for acute ischemic stroke has led us to consider ERT as a standard of care in clinical practice [ 1 - 6 ]. (j-stroke.org)
  • [14] [15] Coronary artery disease and stroke account for 80% of CVD deaths in males and 75% of CVD deaths in females. (wikipedia.org)
  • Calcified atherosclerotic plaques play an important role in both coronary artery stenosis and stroke. (qurai.amsterdam)
  • The Large vessels such as external and internal jugular veins Cerebral aneurysms, also known as intracranial or brain aneurysms, occur most commonly in the anterior cerebral artery, which is part of the circle of Willis. (wikipedia.org)
  • The pathogenetic mechanisms that lead to PVD are similar to those of coronary artery disease (CAD). (medscape.com)
  • Adult and pediatric cardiologists cater to congenital heart diseases, cardiac arrest, coronary artery diseases, and valvular heart diseases. (literaturepublishers.org)
  • The physicians chose to use the 6F-115cm U-track® to deliver the 3.0×18mm APOLLO™ intracranial stent system (hereinafter referred to as "APOLLO™") to the target lesion and successfully dilate the stenotic artery to restore the blood flow. (microport.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Analysis of the perception of the disease in borderline stenosis of the orifice of the internal carotid artery (ICA) (up to 69% in diameter) in asymptomatic patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • a Korean study reported that around 15% of ICAS-related occlusions (ICAS-O) are found in patients with intracranial artery occlusion in anterior circulation [ 14 ]. (j-stroke.org)
  • [2] The average age of death from coronary artery disease in the developed world is around 80, while it is around 68 in the developing world. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cervical vertebrae 1,2, …?Ca: Calcium?Ca: Cancer?Ca: Carcinoma?Ca: Cardiac arrest?Ca: Coronary artery?CA-125: A tumor marker for ovarian cancer?CAB: Cellulose acetate butyrate?CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft?CACI: Computer-Assisted Continuous Infusion?CAD: Coronary artery disease?CAG: ?CAH: Chronic active hepatitis?CAH: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia?calid. (kuwaitpharmacy.com)
  • It is necessary to perform the psychological work with patients with carotid stenosis in order to form in them more adaptive types of perception of the disease, understanding of the disease and a positive attitude towards treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Treatment is with statins, anti-hypertensive and antiplatelet agents, and, in some cases (depending on the degree of stenosis and associated symptoms) , surgical revascularization. (lecturio.com)
  • Evidence suggests that fibrinogen levels begin to slowly rise months, even years, as part of the slow progressive clotting patho-physiology cascade in vascular diseases [7]. (ukdiss.com)
  • In the future, NeuroTech™ will continue to strengthen its collaboration with clinical experts domestically and internationally, aiming to provide high-quality and accessible comprehensive medical solutions for brain vascular diseases to more patients worldwide. (microport.com)
  • They are known as vascular diseases . (wikipedia.org)
  • 5 Any diseases which affect the cerebral blood vessels will cause disturbances of the cerebral blood flow (CBF) which in turn can lead to tissue damage. (vin.com)
  • The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code for "cerebral infarction" is I63. (medscape.com)
  • CBAs may not be a significant cause of ICH but are a manifestation of severe cerebral small vessel disease including both hypertensive arteriopathy and CAA. (nature.com)
  • Today we will be discussing cerebral infarction, its causes, symptoms diagnosis, and further treatment. (gadgetgupshup.com)
  • Whether a cerebral infarction is caused by thrombosis or embolism, the pathophysiology of the disease, or the observed symptoms and underlying mechanisms. (gadgetgupshup.com)
  • Described by Joutel et al , 3 cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a Mendelian form of hereditary small-vessel disease and vascular dementia. (bmj.com)
  • The following table focuses on nontraumatic cerebral ischemia and intracranial hemorrhage . (amboss.com)
  • Compared to the late onset of intracranial atherosclerotic lesions in Caucasians, various degrees of ICAS were detected in patients with younger age in Asians [ 12 - 15 ]. (j-stroke.org)
  • Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide except Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are many cardiovascular diseases involving the blood vessels. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are also many cardiovascular diseases that involve the heart. (wikipedia.org)
  • The role of Nrf2 in cardiovascular diseases is also controversial, as Nrf2 has been shown to have protective effects in the vasculature, whereas it may have unfavorable systemic metabolic effects that may counteract its local beneficial effects. (uef.fi)
  • Systemic hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases are common risk factors for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes . (amboss.com)
  • Unfortunately, the early macroscopic examination only described the prevalence and severity of ICAS by characterizing the surface involvement of fatty streak, plaque, ulcerated lesion, and calcification changes, failing to provide the detailed features of individual intracranial atherosclerotic lesions. (j-stroke.org)
  • Moreover, despite successful randomized trials on ERT, results from studies examining the optimal treatment protocol in ICAS-O patients remain unclear. (j-stroke.org)
  • Aneurysms may be a result of a hereditary condition or an acquired disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • True aneurysms include atherosclerotic, syphilitic, and congenital aneurysms, as well as ventricular aneurysms that follow transmural myocardial infarctions (aneurysms that involve all layers of the attenuated wall of the heart are also considered true aneurysms). (wikipedia.org)
  • This manual has been revised for use with the Tenth Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). (cdc.gov)
  • it is estimated that 1% of persons older than 50 years in the United States have pulmonary arterial disease or chronic limb ischemia. (medscape.com)
  • Ferumoxytol-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography is a feasible method for the clinical evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease. (ucsf.edu)
  • [3] Rheumatic heart disease may follow untreated strep throat . (wikipedia.org)
  • [3] Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics can decrease the risk of rheumatic heart disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2 subsequent episode of care Use fifth-digit 2 to designate an episode of care following the initial episode when the patient is admitted for further observation, evaluation or treatment for a myocardial infarction that has received initial treatment, but is still less than 8 weeks old. (theodora.com)
  • Percutaneous revascularization with techniques such as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), a less invasive option in the management of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), has been furthered by the work of pioneers such as Dotter and Gruntzig. (medscape.com)
  • Ear drops?AutoPap: Computer-assisted cytology interpretation system?AV: Aortic valve?AV: Atrioventricular?A-V: Arteriovenous?AVERT: Atorvastatin Versus Revascularization treatment?AVID: ?AVM: Arteriovenous Malformation?AVNRT: AV nodal reentry tachycardia?AVP: Arginine vasopressin?AVR: Aortic valve replacement?AVR: Augmented V lead, right arm (ECG)?AVRT: ?AVS: Arteriovenous shunt?AWS: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome?AXR: Abdominal X ray?AZF: Azoospermia factor genes?AZT: Azidothymidine (zidovudine)?B & O: Belladonna and opium?B Bx. (kuwaitpharmacy.com)
  • Journal of Cardiac Surgery or Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Heart Surgery Journal is a medical specialty that deals with diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders for human and animals. (literaturepublishers.org)
  • Cardiac transplant is a widely accepted therapy for select patients with end stage cardiovascular disease. (lidsen.com)
  • Its 11 transition zones balance the proximal support and distal flexibility, enabling easy navigation through tortuous vessels to reach the targeted vascular sites required for clinical treatment. (microport.com)
  • 75% luminal narrowing) is much higher in the intracranial vessels than extracranial vessels [ 20 ]. (j-stroke.org)
  • Cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) is any disease involving the heart or blood vessels . (wikipedia.org)
  • Heart transplant remains the gold standard therapy for patients with end stage heart disease and offers improved survival and quality of life. (lidsen.com)
  • Vitamin D deficiency is associated with mortality and adverse vascular access outcomes in patients with end-stage renal disease. (ucsf.edu)
  • 0.5% prevalence Prevalence The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. (lecturio.com)
  • Metabolic diseases pose a significant challenge to global health, with increased prevalence worldwide. (uef.fi)
  • [3] Most cardiovascular disease affects older adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, the pathological validation of HRMRI signal characteristics remains a key step to depict the plaque components and vulnerability in intracranial atherosclerotic lesions. (j-stroke.org)
  • Among them, the U-track™ intracranial support catheter system has successfully completed Brazil's first two clinical uses. (microport.com)
  • U-track™ features an industry-leading large lumen compatible with different techniques providing more clinical treatment options. (microport.com)
  • Traditionally, Nrf2 has been considered to be beneficial and to protect against many diseases, which has motivated the development of Nrf2 activating drugs for e.g. alleviating neurodegenerative diseases and cancer chemoprevention. (uef.fi)
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other preventative natural medical systems have treatments which reduce or normalize Fibrinogen levels, thereby, preventing the progression of symptoms that can lead to more serious cardiovascular occurrences in the future. (ukdiss.com)
  • In Levonen Lab, we strive to understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the development and progression of metabolic diseases, and shed light on the effects on environmental toxicants that disrupt metabolic health. (uef.fi)
  • Nevertheless, significant knowledge gaps persist in scientific understanding of risk factors, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of CAV. (lidsen.com)
  • Current understanding of intracranial atherosclerotic disease has been advanced by the high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI), a novel emerging imaging technique that can directly visualize the vessel wall pathology. (j-stroke.org)
  • The construction of multifunctional nanoparticles system for dual-modal imaging and arteriosclerosis targeted therapy. (e-century.us)
  • Further neurovascular imaging may be required before deciding on treatment options. (amboss.com)
  • We contacted the study investigators of eligible cohorts to provide IPD on demographics, TSH, FT4, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, history of cardiovascular disease and risk factors, medication use, cardiovascular disease events, cardiovascular disease mortality, and all-cause mortality. (bvsalud.org)
  • Effect of maternal cardiovascular conditions and risk factors on offspring cardiovascular disease. (ucsd.edu)
  • Levonen Lab focuses on two major research topics: cancer and metabolic diseases. (uef.fi)
  • Metabolic diseases encompass a range of conditions that disrupt the normal metabolism of the human body. (uef.fi)
  • The underlying mechanisms vary depending on the disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • EDCMET connects experts in various research fields, including systems toxicologists and experimental biologists with a thorough understanding of the molecular mechanisms of metabolic disease and comprehensive in vitro and in vivo methodological skills and ultimately, epidemiologists linking environmental exposure to adverse metabolic outcomes. (uef.fi)
  • Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS and RNS) and products from their reactions with cellular macromolecules play a significant role in the development of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases. (uef.fi)