Blood & Blood Vessel (Vascular) Disorders

The basic types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatics. Their main goal is to keep blood flowing to all of your vital organs. Here, you can discuss topics related to blood disorders (anemia, blood cholesterol, hemochromatosis, hemophilia, polycythemia vera, sepsis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, thrombosis) and blood vessel disorders (arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, aneurysm, vasculitis, venous thrombosis, varicose veins, lymphedema).

carotid artery stenosis, recurring

My wife had an Endarterectomy on her right carotid artery in Oct 2007, in April 2008 it was 99% blocked and she had a stent inserted, that was in early May. Now in Aug 2008 she has blockage once again developing above the stent, 80% or more blocked. She is taking Plavix, Lovastatin and an aspirin...

by bobcherry889182273 over a year ago

mixed lymphocyte reaction

please let me know the basic principle of the above test.

by drnandeeshv over a year ago

elevated activin levels in my ANA blood panel

The doctor just called to tell me that I have elevated activin levels from my ANA blood panel. I will be going in eventually but until then I have no idea what it means and am constantly worrying. What condition(s) is this a symptom of???? ?

by misscica over a year ago

I have a heparinase question.

what s the mechanism of heparinase

by Guest over a year ago

Need info about polyclonal gammopathy

We can find no real info about this condition. We were told that our relative inherited it, but atypically, it has not manifested itself until now in mid-life. How does one test for it? Can others in the family inherit it? How is it treated? Is it fatal? Our family member almost died from it 2...

by singinjoy67820 over a year ago

Question about blood samples

I work as a registered nurse and often draw blood samples from central lines. Sometimes, when blood is drawn, there are white chunks/particles floating around in the sample....can you tell me what these are and what causes them? Thanks!

by Guest over a year ago

Symptoms of paratroteinemia

I have WM. Blood test results indicate paraprotenemia. What are the symptoms of paraproteinemia

by Guest over a year ago

Brain Surgery because of Blood Clot (The Swelling of the Left side of my Face?)

Answered by a doctor

Heyy, So I just got Surgery (April 21, 2012) Because of an accident. I was riding a motor. A two wheeler and I didn't wear a helmet (YES I WAS SO STUPID FOR NOT WEARING ONE) And We crashed. I had Blood clot in my head . They say I'm so Lucky because some people who Got Surgery after Blood Clot...

by RanznaticNicole12344 over a year ago

Possible POTS? What to do?

This is the first forum that actually shows some positivety to dealing with POTS. It's so refreshing! For those of you who suffer from POTS maybe you can help me out...I'm a 25 year old female and I have had constant lightheadedness since January. Nothing helps, it's there whether I am lying down,...

by Guest over a year ago

Low blood sugar

Hi, Im 15, and i've started noticing that my friend has been complaining a lot about symptoms that suggest low blood sugar. Frequently when doing any exercise, he becomes nauseous, or dizzy. A couple of times he has had to get some kind of sugar filled snack during breaks, just to feel better. Just...

by tom davicory87307 over a year ago