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Vascular dementia is caused by decreased blood flow to brain tissue causing signs of dementia. Read on for details about this condition.

Vascular studies use ultrasound (sound wave) technology to assess the flow of blood in arteries and veins in the arms, legs, and neck.

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a slow and progressive circulation disorder caused by narrowing, blockage, or spasms in a blood vessel.

Detailed information on vascular conditions, including a description of the vascular system, causes and effects of vascular disease, and a full-color anatomical illustration.

Detailed information on vascular conditions and diseases

Renal vascular disease affects the blood flow into and out of the kidneys. It may cause kidney damage, kidney failure, and high blood pressure.

Hemangiomas are growths of blood vessels. They’re also called birthmarks. But they often can't be seen at birth. They usually form in the first few weeks of life.

Detailed information on the medical management of vascular conditions. Includes a description of the vascular system, risk factors for vascular conditions, causes of vascular conditions, and medical management of risk factors.

This test measures the amount of a substance in your body that helps new blood vessels form. The test can help keep track of cancer treatment.

To help diagnose a migraine, your doctor may ask you when your headaches occur, how long they last, and what they feel like.

Vascular dementia is caused by decreased blood flow to brain tissue causing signs of dementia. Read on for details about this condition.

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a slow and progressive circulation disorder caused by narrowing, blockage, or spasms in a blood vessel.

Detailed information on vascular conditions, including a description of the vascular system, causes and effects of vascular disease, and a full-color anatomical illustration.

Detailed information on vascular conditions and diseases

Renal vascular disease affects the blood flow into and out of the kidneys. It may cause kidney damage, kidney failure, and high blood pressure.

Hemangiomas are growths of blood vessels. They’re also called birthmarks. But they often can't be seen at birth. They usually form in the first few weeks of life.

Detailed information on the medical management of vascular conditions. Includes a description of the vascular system, risk factors for vascular conditions, causes of vascular conditions, and medical management of risk factors.

To help diagnose a migraine, your doctor may ask you when your headaches occur, how long they last, and what they feel like.

Your baby may not have been delivered by stork, but some infants are left with "stork bites" on the backs of their necks. These pink or red patches are just one type of birthmark or variation in skin color that are common in babies.

Detailed information on birthmarks and the different types, including vascular birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains.

Vascular studies use ultrasound (sound wave) technology to assess the flow of blood in arteries and veins in the arms, legs, and neck.

This test measures the amount of a substance in your body that helps new blood vessels form. The test can help keep track of cancer treatment.

This blood test measures levels of aldosterone and renin.

This test checks for antibodies that are a sign of Sjogren syndrome, an autoimmune disease that makes it hard for your glands to make enough moisture.

This blood test is used to find out if you may have an active disease process in your body.

Femoral popliteal bypass surgery is used to treat blocked femoral artery. The femoral artery is the largest artery in the thigh. It supplies oxygen-rich blood to the leg. Blockage is due to plaque buildup or atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis in the leg arteries causes peripheral vascular disease. The same process causes heart disease and stroke.

The home Epley maneuver is a type of exercise help that helps to treat the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). You can do this exercise at home.

A lumbar disk replacement involves replacing a worn or degenerated disk in the lower part of the spine with an artificial replacement made of metal or a combination of metal and plastic.

A muscle biopsy involves removing a small piece of tissue to diagnose disease. The tissue is usually removed using a needle.

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a procedure to treat an aneurysm in the upper part of your aorta. The aorta is your body's largest artery. An aneurysm is a weak, bulging area in the aorta wall. If it bursts (ruptures), it can be deadly.

Learn about alfalfa's medical uses, claims, and warnings.

Learn about the medical uses, claims, and side effects of niacin.

The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.

Women often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause.