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).

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

How to contain bilirubin sampling.

What type of micro collection container should be used to collect a bilirubin sample?

by Guest over a year ago

Reversing Hardening of Arteries

I have been told I have hardening of the arteries in my legs...plus in the right leg I have a small blockage. 'How...not with the use of drugs, can I reverse this condition? Thanks for your answer

by Guest over a year ago

NONSPECIFIC T WAVE ABNORMALITY

WHAT DOES NONSPECIFIC T WAVE ABNORMALITY AND LOW VOLTAGE MEAN ON AN EKG?

by Guest over a year ago

Low iron in blood

Good Morning. I went to the UK last year and experience a lot of health problems. My white blood count were very high and the red blood very low. My Immunesistem was very low as well. I was tired all the time. To tired to eat and although I know I need to eat more red meat or things with Iron I...

by Guest over a year ago

High patlets in my daughter. What could be the cause?

My 11 year old daughter has had her blood drawn twice and both times her platlets are up. The Dr. doesn't know what could be causing this. Should I be concerned? It's been bothering me because she keeps getting like flu symptoms. Any ideas please let me know!!

by Guest over a year ago