![What Are Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors? 1 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-124-300x158.png)
...of glucose in the blood is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. High glucose levels can damage the artery walls and make the buildup of fatty deposits (atheroma) more...
![What Is Cardiovascular Screening Visit: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 2 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...Modifiable factors, on the other hand, include: Levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and lipids Blood sugar (glucose) levels Blood pressure Weight and body mass index (BMI) Physical activity Lifestyle Habits such...
![What Is A Hematology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 3 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...symptoms:** The hematologist will ask about any changes in symptoms, including pain, fatigue, bruising, bleeding tendencies, or fever. * **Blood tests:** Blood tests may be ordered to assess blood counts,...
![What Is Anticoagulation Management: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatment 4 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...particularly dangerous when blood clots develop in the blood vessels as they can restrict the proper blood flow in the body, cutting off the much-needed supply of nutrients and oxygen....
![Warm Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, And More 5 Warm Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/female-and-nurse-blood-test-1200-628-facebook-300x157.jpg)
...blood count (CBC). This test will show any warning signs of anemia. It’ll look at red and white blood cells, platelet count, hemoglobin (a blood protein), and your hematocrit. Your...
![What Is Atherosclerosis? 6 Atherosclerosis](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-130-300x158.png)
...by a rush of blood to the penis. When the blood vessels in the penis begin to narrow, blood flow is restricted, causing erectile dysfunction.[10] Read more about Erectile Dysfunction...
![Anticoagulation Management 7 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...move blood using its different chambers, the blood becomes stagnant and this encourages the formation of blood clots. DVT, on the other hand, is a kind of blood clotting disorder...
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...done with minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as endovascular clot removal. What is a Blood Clot? A blood clot is a thickened, clotted mass of blood that has broken away...
![What Is Thalassemia? 9 Thalassemia](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-43-300x158.png)
...including dangerously high blood pressure, premature delivery, and abnormal bleeding.[7] How thalassemia is diagnosed Thalassemia is normally diagnosed following blood tests. To make the diagnosis, a blood sample will be...
![What Is Chronic Pancreatitis? 10 Chronic Pancreatitis](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-129-300x158.png)
...of blood supply to the spleen, causing damage to tissue Hematoma, a solid swelling of clotted blood, in the spleen Bleeding from damaged parts of the spleen Necrosis, or death...