![What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease? 1 Maladie vasculaire périphérique, Une maladie vasculaire périphérique, أمراض الأوعية الدموية الطرفية](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-white-clean-24-300x158.png)
...buildup of plaque in the arteries. Plaque is a fatty substance that consists of cholesterol, calcium, and other materials. Risk factors for developing PVD include: * Smoking * Haut blood...
![What Is Thigh Lift: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 2 Qu'est-ce que l'acupuncture : aperçu](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...The thigh area is then disinfected before incisions are made. The kind of incision differs between medial and lateral thigh lift. In medial thigh lift, the incision is made on...
![What Is Calcium Ct Scan: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 3 Qu'est-ce que l'acupuncture : aperçu](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...a moderate to high risk of developing a heart disease within the next 2 to 10 years. These include people who: Smoke Have an elevated blood cholesterol and blood pressure...
![What Is Carotid Artery Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatment 4 Qu'est-ce que l'acupuncture : aperçu](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...factors for atherosclerosis * Quitting smoking * Getting regular medical checkups to monitor blood pressure and cholesterol **Keywords:** Carotid artery stenosis, carotid arteries, stroke, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, taux de cholestérol élevé,...
![What Is Unstable Angina Pectoris? 5 Angine de poitrine instable](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-199-300x158.png)
...* Haut blood pressure * High cholesterol * Diabetes * Obesity * Family history of heart disease **Q: How is unstable angina diagnosed?** **A:** To diagnose UAP, a doctor will:...
![What Is Nephrotic Syndrome? 6 Le syndrome néphrotique](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-164-300x158.png)
**What is Nephrotic Syndrome?** **Definition** Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by the excessive loss of protein in the urine, specifically albumin. It results in low levels of protein...
![What Are Hemoglobin Levels? 7 Taux d'hémoglobine](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-17-300x158.png)
...Chronic diseases * Pregnancy **Q: Causes of Haut Hemoglobin (Polycythemia)** **A:** * Dehydration * Lung disease * Certain kidney disorders * Rare blood disorders **Q: Symptoms of Abnormal Hemoglobin Levels**...
![What Is Transcranial Doppler: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 8 Qu'est-ce que l'acupuncture : aperçu](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...who have: High cholesterol level – People who have elevated triglyceride or blood cholesterol levels are more likely to suffer from stenosis due to the buildup of plaque in the...
![What Is Cardiovascular Screening Visit: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 9 Qu'est-ce que l'acupuncture : aperçu](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...ratio, and BMI People who smoke or under chronic stress Those with poor diet Individuals with taux de cholestérol élevé and glucose Those diagnosed with diabetes, kidney disease, or hypertension (high blood...
![What Is Hypertensive Retinopathy? 10 Rétinopathie hypertensive](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-109-300x158.png)
**What is Hypertensive Retinopathy?** **Q: What is hypertensive retinopathy?** **A:** Hypertensive retinopathy is a condition in which high blood pressure (hypertension) damages the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive...