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Understanding Blood Vessel Conditions: Aneurysms, Hypertension, and Vein Disorders

This article explores various blood vessel conditions, including aneurysms, which involve the weakness and ballooning of arterial walls, often seen in abdominal and cerebral arteries. It discusses hypertension, differentiating between essential and secondary types, and highlights thrombophlebitis, an inflammation of veins leading to blood clots. Additionally, it covers Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), characterized by symptoms like pain and blocked circulation in extremities, and discusses varicose veins, swollen and distended vessels commonly found in the legs.

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Understanding Blood Vessel Conditions: Aneurysms, Hypertension, and Vein Disorders

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  1. Blood Vessel Vocabulary

  2. Aneurysm Weakness and ballooning of arterial wall; commonly seen in abdominal and cerebral arteries

  3. Hypertension High blood pressure i) essential or primary hypertension – due to CV disease ii) Secondary hypertension – results from another disease

  4. Thrombophlebitis Inflammation of vein resulting in blood clots within a vein

  5. Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Abnormal condition affecting any blood vessel outside the heart; symptoms include pain, pallor, and blocked circulation

  6. Varicose Veins Swollen and distended veins; often in the legs

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