What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)? The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel found in the abdomen. It is the continuation of the main blood vessel (the thoracic aorta) which comes directly from the heart and travels just in front of the spine all the way down into the pelvis. Along its course, the abdominal aorta gives critical blood sup
Read MoreSymptoms, causes, and prevention of spider veins.Why you might need spider veins treatment, Singapore. WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS? Spider veins are a milder and less severe form of varicose veins, and they tend to appear on the feet as well as on the face. They occur when the valves in the veins weaken and the blood backflows, pooling in the veins, stre
Read MoreGangrene is the death of body tissue caused by poor circulation or severe bacterial infection leading to lack of oxygen of the tissue cells. As the primary cause of gangrene is atherosclerosis, it is very important that you manage your diet to lower your chances of developing atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque deposits (made
Read MoreWHAT IS CLaCs USED FOR? You may have, heard of, or seen your relatives and friends having dark purple or blue bulging, twisted veins on their arms and legs – these are varicose veins. Usually, they happen to someone who sits down or stands up without moving for a long period of time, and to older and pregnant people. Varicose veins are caused
Read MoreYou may have heard that people with diabetes need to be more careful because they are at a higher risk of getting gangrene. Why is that? There are a few reasons for this, and it is good to be aware of how you can protect yourself from infection and severe injury if you have diabetes. Living with diabetes is not always easy but taking good care of y
Read MoreWhat are vascular diseases? Vascular diseases are conditions causing an abnormality in the blood vessels, mainly the arteries or veins. Any person, whether young or old, whether healthy or not, may be at risk of vascular disease. If you are unsure if you have a vascular disease, please continue reading and see a specialist to receive advice and opt
Read MoreVaricose veins is a condition where the one-way valves in the veins do not function properly, causing backflow of the blood into the legs where it collects. When the blood collects, the affected veins start to bulge or become twisted, and usually turn a darker blue or purple. They may cause pain and difficulty in moving around for some people, and
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