Definition of «vascular medicine»

Vascular Medicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to blood vessels. It encompasses disorders affecting arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation. These conditions can range from common ones like hypertension (high blood pressure) or varicose veins to rare ones such as aneurysms or vascular malformations. Vascular Medicine involves the use of various diagnostic techniques including ultrasound, angiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), along with medical therapies like medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical interventions to manage these conditions effectively.

Sentences with «vascular medicine»

I am followed by Coumadin specialists at a major medical institution as well as well as the chairman of the Dept. of Vascular Medicine of another major medical institution and no one can figure out the problem. (nutritionfacts.org)
And even if the findings of the meta - analysis are accurate and the side effects are rare, «one should question whether it is cost - effective» to put millions of people on the drugs for a small potential benefit, says James Liao, an expert in vascular medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. (scientificamerican.com)
As the premier international event in vascular biology, IVBM2018 provides a unique opportunity for the international biomedical community to unite and exchange information, identify new directions, and support the next generation of scientists in vascular medicine. (navbo.org)
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