Diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiology)

Aortic dissection

Aortic dissection - the penetration of blood through cracks in the inner shell of the aorta with the separation of the inner, middle shells and the creation of a false lumen.

Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis is a permanent, painless, symmetrical cyanosis of the hands, feet, or face caused by the vascular spasm of small skin vessels in response to cooling.

Occlusion of the branches of the abdominal part of the aorta: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Various aortic branches can be occluded due to atherosclerosis, fibromuscular dysplasia or other conditions, leading to symptoms of ischemia or infarction.

Aortitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Aortic is an inflammation of the aorta, sometimes leading to the development of an aneurysm or occlusion.

Aneurysms of the aortic branches

Aneurysms can develop in any major branch of the aorta. Such aneurysms are much less common than an aneurysm of the abdominal or thoracic aorta. Risk factors include atherosclerosis, hypertension, smoking and older age. Localized infection can cause mycotic aneurysms.

Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta

Aneurysms of the thoracic aorta account for a quarter of the aortic aneurysm. Men and women suffer equally often.

Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta

Aneurysms of the abdominal aorta account for about three-quarters of the aortic aneurysm, they affect 0.5-3.2% of the population. Prevalence in men is 3 times greater than that of women.

Aneurysm: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Aneurysms are abnormal enlargements of the arteries caused by the weakening of the arterial wall. Common causes are arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, infection, trauma and hereditary or acquired connective tissue diseases or collagenoses.

Symptoms of pericarditis

Some patients have symptoms of inflammation (acute pericarditis), others have signs of fluid accumulation (pericardial effusion). Manifestations of the disease vary depending on the severity of the inflammation, the number and location of pericardial effusion.

Pericarditis: general information

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, often accompanied by accumulation of effusion in its cavity. Pericarditis can be caused by many causes (for example, infectious process, myocardial infarction, trauma, tumors, metabolic disorders), but it is often idiopathic. Symptoms include chest pain or a feeling of pressure, often worse with deep breathing.

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