Vascular disorder

Vascular disorders are a class of diseases of the blood vessels - the arteries and veins of the circulatory system of the body. They are common and have a wide range of symptoms and causes.

Types of Vascular Disorders

Vascular disorders can be broadly classified into five types: Peripheral artery disease, Aneurysm, Renal artery disease, Raynaud’s disease, and Buerger’s disease.

Peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs. PAD is likely to be a sign of a more widespread accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis).

Aneurysm

An Aneurysm is an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. Aneurysms can occur in any blood vessel, with particularly lethal examples including aneurysms of the Circle of Willis in the brain, aortic aneurysms affecting the thoracic aorta, and abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Renal artery disease

Renal artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of the renal arteries. The renal arteries are blood vessels that carry blood to the kidneys from the aorta. The most common cause of renal artery disease is atherosclerosis.

Raynaud’s disease

Raynaud’s disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. It causes the blood vessels to narrow when you are cold or feeling stressed.

Buerger’s disease

Buerger’s disease is a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs. In Buerger's disease — also called thromboangiitis obliterans — your blood vessels become inflamed, swell and can become blocked with blood clots (thrombi).

See also

• Cardiovascular disease
• Heart disease
• Stroke

References

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