What is Fabry Disease?
...* Corneal clouding (whorls or opacities) * Heart disease (cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias) * Kidney disease * Stroke **Q: Diagnosis of Fabry Disease** **A:** Fabry disease is diagnosed through a combination of...
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What is Infective Endocarditis?
...For more information, see the resource on ischemic stroke. Complications involving organs other than the heart Some cases of complications of infective endocarditis are caused by clumps of cells and...
What is Neurology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...spastic paralysis Febrile seizures Foetal alcohol syndrome Generalized anxiety disorder Head injury Hypoxia Hydrocephalus Inflammatory myopathy Learning disabilities Lumbar disc disease Lyme disease Meningitis Migraine Mini-stroke or transient ischemic attack...
What is Carotid Doppler Test: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...a transient ischemic attack in the last couple of months Patients with a family history of heart disease and stroke should also undergo this procedure at least once a year...
What is Coronary Atherectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the back part of the brain. If they are blocked or severely narrowed, the person may experience transient ischemic attack (ITA) or stroke symptoms including speech difficulty, dizziness, vision loss,...
Overview of Mesenteric Artery Bypass Surgery
...plaque buildup in your blood vessels, is the underlying cause in more than 95% of chronic cases. Research indicates that people living with chronic mesenteric ischemic have a 5-year chance...
What is Acute Gastritis?
...flow to the stomach wall causing gastropathy. Ischemic If the stomach’s oxygen supply is insufficient due to changes in blood circulation, this can result in gastropathy. This can result from:...
What is Coronary Angiography: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Fihn SD, Gardin JM, Abrams J, et al. 2012 ACCF/AHA/ACP/AATS/PCNA/SCAI/STS Guideline for the diagnosis and management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;60(24): e-44-e164. Kern...
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
...generally treated with blood transfusions, which are able to improve blood flow to the brain. Read more about Ischemic Stroke » Spleen problems If blood vessels in the spleen become...
What is Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy Tube Insertion: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...their nutritional needs as a result of various medical conditions, which may include: Stroke, either acute ischemic or haemorrhagic Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Brain injury Cerebral palsy Crohn’s disease Cystic fibrosis...