pathophysiology of the peripheral vascular disease?
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Peripheral vascular disease, also known as arteriosclerosis obliterans, is primarily the result of atherosclerosis. The atheroma consists of a core of cholesterol joined to proteins with a fibrous intravascular covering. The atherosclerotic process gradually may progress to complete occlusion of medium and large arteries.
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femoral popliteal bypass is a treatment used for patients who suffer from peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular diseases are ones whose symptoms include poor blood return from the extremities and swelling. It can be a result of right sided heart failure.\n\nAccording to webMD, a "femoral popliteal bypass is a surgical procedure used to bypass diseased blood vessels above or below the knee." \n\nI will provide a link with more info
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visit this website \n\nhttp://www.answers.com/topic/arterial-hypertension?method=8\n\nall information/details/treatments/symptoms, etc... are there in website.. and u will know more about it! gudluck! =)
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. Structure and Functions of Blood Vessels \n  Structure Functions \nArteries The walls (outer structure) of arteries contain smooth muscle fibre that contract and relax under the instructions of the sympathetic nervous system.\n   Transport blood away from the heart;\n \n  Transport oxygenated blood only (except in the case of the pulmonary artery).\n \n \n \nArterioles Arterioles are tiny branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. These are also under the control of the sympathetic nervous system, and constrict and dialate, to regulate blood flow.\n   Transport blood from arteries to capillaries;\n \n  Arterioles are the main regulators of blood flow and pressure.\n \n \n \nCapillaries Capillaries are tiny (extremely narrow) blood vessels, of approximately 5-20 micro-metres \n(one micro-metre = 0.000001metre) diameter.\nThere are networks of capillaries in most of the organs and tissues of the body. These capillaries are supplied with blood by arterioles and drained by venules. Capillary walls are only one cell thick (see diagram), which permits exchanges of material between the contents of the capillary and the surrounding tissue. \n   Function is to supply tissues with components of, and carried by, the blood, and also to remove waste from the surrounding cells ... as opposed to simply moving the blood around the body (in the case of other blood vessels);\n \n  Exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, water, salts, etc., between the blood and the surrounding body tissues.\n \n \n \nVenules Venules are minute vessels that drain blood from capillaries and into veins. Many venules unite to form a vein.\n   Drains blood from capillaries into veins, for return to the heart\n \n \n \nVeins The walls (outer structure) of veins consist of three layers of tissues that are thinner and less elastic than the corresponding layers of aerteries.\nVeins include valves that aid the return of blood to the heart by preventing blood from flowing in the reverse direction.\n   Transport blood towards the heart;\n \n  Transport deoxygenated blood only (except in the case of the pulmonary vein).
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http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=pulmonary+vascular&btnG=Search&svnum=10&hl=en&lr=
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Are you talking about atherosclerotic vascular disease? If so I beleive it means the clogging and hardening of the arteries. Sclerosis means scarring and Athero has to do with the arteries vascular just means anything that is a "tube" in your body (veins, vas deferens, etc"
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You have not mentioned whether it at rest or while walking. Main causes leading to progressive narrowing of the major arteries of the legs due to smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and hyperlipidemia( High cholesterol deposit in the blood vessels).  Rest, if presence of rest pain. No smoking.  Reduce weight if you are obese. Skin should be protected from injury, shoes should be comfortable. Avoid tight garters.  Trim nails carefully. Avoid siting with legs crossed.  I f the skin is dry apply oil at night and dusting powder at day. Control fungus infections. Control high cholesterol diabetes, and blood clotting with medicines.   Till you get pain walk slowly up to that point several times daily.Warm environment is a necessity.    But do not apply warmth to the legs.   Active & Pasive leg exercise should be done. If necessary drugs should be taken .  I f all these fail surgery may be necssary.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/raynauds-disease/DS00433
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Sounds like Raynaud's Disease: My ex suffered from it.\n \nRaynaud's syndrome is a mysterious and distressing disease where the small blood vessels of the fingers or toes go into spasm unpredictably, causing numbness and then pain, and then dilate to give equally painful red skin. \n\nIt is usually referred to as Raynaud's 'syndrome' where it follows the prolonged usage of vibratory tools such as pneumatic drills, and Raynaud's 'disease' where there is no apparent cause. Occasionally it happens as a consequence of another condition and in this context it is described as Raynaud's phenomenon. \n\nThere are many conditions that can cause it, but most of them are rare. They are usually diseases in which the immune system is faulty and prone to attack its own tissues [auto-immune disease], such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosis [SLE] and scleroderma, or diseases that obstruct and damage blood vessels directly. Apparently, even a severely under active thyroid gland can be responsible. Obviously any underlying conditions need to be detected and treated. \n\nTreatment for the problem itself really involves keeping the extremities warm and trying to avoid the conditions that make it worse; such as cold, physical knocks and vibration. Minimising emotional stress has a significant beneficial effect too. It is important to avoid drugs that are known to restrict blood vessels. These include Beta-blockers [used for high blood pressure and angina], Ergotamine [a treatment for migraine], and for some, the oral contraceptive pill. Smoking should be avoided because nicotine itself has a direct vasoconstricting effect on blood vessels. \n\nThere are medications that relax muscle in the walls of arteries and counter any restriction of blood flow [vasodilators]. These are relatively safe and can be quite effective. Calcium channel blockers, such as Nifedipine are commonly used. Their other effects include lowering blood pressure, constipation and swollen ankles, but usually these are mild and reversible - so whether one takes them or not depends on the overall level of benefit. \n\nThere are other drugs and even operations that can be tried in severe cases. Sympathectomy is a procedure that cuts those nerves that signal the blood vessels within a limb to vasoconstrict. It is very effective, but doesn't necessarily last forever.
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Poor blood circulation
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possibly poor circulation?
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Arteriosclerosis is a disease of the arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls. Three forms of arteriosclerosis are generally recognized: atherosclerosis, sclerosis of arterioles, and calcific sclerosis of the medial layer of arteries (Mönckeberg's calcification). Atherosclerosis is the single most important cause of disease and death in Western societies.\n\nThe most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits in the walls of arteries. The initial pathological changes, called fatty streaks, are visible on the endothelial surfaces of major blood vessels by the age of 10. These lesions may progress to thickening of the lining of arteries (a process called intimal thickening) if risk factors for atherosclerosis are not addressed. Whether these lesions in turn progress to advanced lesions, called fibrous plaques, depends on hemodynamic forces (such as hypertension) and abnormal plasma levels of lipoproteins (e.g, high levels of total and LDL cholesterol; low levels of HDL cholesterol). Ultimately, arteries affected by the disease may become nearly completely blocked, a condition that causes insufficient blood flow (ischemia). If a plaque within a blood vessel suddenly ruptures, the blood vessel can close and organs or tissues may infarct.\n\nRisk factors for atherosclerosis include tobacco abuse, diabetes mellitus, abnormal blood lipid concentrations, hypertension, family history, male gender, increased age, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity. The role of vascular inflammation due to chronic infections (e.g, with chlamydia or cytomegalovirus) and the part played by elevated homocysteine levels are topics of active research.
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you may have poor blood circulation in your leg
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The blood vessels fill up
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Impaired tissue perfusion r/t vascular damage.\nRisk for injury r/t decreased sensation.\nRisk for infection r/t impaired tissue perfusion.\nKnowledge deficit r/t diet, checking glucose, and administering insulin injections.\n\n\nGo buy yourself a nursing care plan book.  Those list more nursing diagnosis and interventions for each disease than you can shake a stick at!  Good luck in school.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiovascular
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Everyone should be concerned about the intake of fats and cholesterol.  Diabetics more so, because of a tendency to have poor circulation, anyway.  The cholesterol adheres to blood vessels and blocks vessels, which can lead to death of a limb.