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Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

FMD is a non-inflammatory, non-atherosclerotic disorder. Meaning it is not caused by inflammation or plaque buildup. FMD causes narrowing or blockage of specific arteries in your body and also can lead to bulging of an artery caused by weakening of the artery wall (“aneurysm”) or a tear in the artery (“dissection”).

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What is the link between COVID and hypertension?

Hypertension is a very common condition. The effect of hypertension alone on COVID-19 severity is not particularly well understood. However,...

Why is COVID threatening for people with heart disease?

People with compromised cardiovascular and respiratory systems are at higher risk for developing severe disease because their bodies lack reserve...

As a heart patient, am I more at risk for getting COVID?

Your risk for becoming infected does not appear to be greater because you have a heart condition. However, if you...

Can COVID cause me to have heart issues, such as heart attack or arrhythmias?

The virus that causes COVID-19 can affect your heart either by invading your heart cells or by over-activating your immune...

How does the coronavirus (Covid) affect my heart?

The virus that causes COVID-19 can affect your heart either by invading your heart cells or by over-activating your immune...

Varicose Veins

Normally, blood flow in the veins is aided by valves, which keep the blood moving upward, against the force of...

Phlebitis

For superficial phlebitis, the area looks reddish and feels painful. The pain of this condition can usually be treated with...

Pulmonary embolism

What are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism? Pulmonary embolism may have no symptoms, so it can cause sudden, unexpected death....