Circulatory+System

=Circulatory System =



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1. Aneurysm can affect any blood vessel, but it usually effects the aortic, the main blood vessel. There isn't and symptoms for an aneurysm, two treatments for an aneurysm is to get surgery or to take medicine. For more information, see the topics High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure[|.] =====

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2. Another disease that you can get in your circulatory system is peripheral vascular disease. Symptoms may include: =====
 * =====Claudication - pain, weakness, numbness, or cramping in muscles due to decreased blood flow =====
 * =====Sores, wounds, or ulcers that heal slowly or not at all =====
 * =====Noticeable change in color (blueness or paleness) or temperature (coolness) when compared to the other limb =====
 * =====Diminished hair and nail growth on affected limb and digits. =====

 Treatments include:

 * =====Smoking cessation (cigarettes promote PVD and are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease). =====
 * =====Management of diabetes. =====
 * =====Management of hypertension. =====
 * =====Management of cholesterol, and medication with antiplatelet drugs. Medication with aspirin, clopidogrel and statins, which reduce clot formation and cholesterol levels, respectively, can help with disease progression and address the other cardiovascular risks that the patient is likely to have. =====
 * =====Regular exercise for those with claudication helps open up alternative small vessels (collateral flow) and the limitation in walking often improves. Treadmill exercise (35 to 50 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week) has been reviewed as another treatment with a number of positive outcomes including reduction in cardiovascular events and improved quality of life. =====

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3. Lymphedema is an abnormal build-up of fluid that causes swelling, most often in the arms or legs. Symptoms of Lymphedema is general swelling. Treatment for lymphedema varies depending on the severity of the edema and the degree of fibrosis of the affected limb. Most people with lymphedema follow a daily regimen of treatment as suggested by their physician or certified lymphedema therapist. =====

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