Vascular disorder
Vascular disorder
Vascular disorder (pronunciation: /ˈvæskjʊlər dɪsˈɔːrdər/) is a general term used to describe conditions that affect the circulatory system. The term is derived from the Latin word 'vasculum', meaning 'small vessel', and the Greek word 'disorder', meaning 'disruption of order'.
Vascular disorders can be broadly classified into arterial disorders, venous disorders, and lymphatic disorders. These disorders can affect any part of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels.
Arterial disorders
Arterial disorders are conditions that affect the arteries, the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Examples of arterial disorders include atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, and peripheral artery disease.
Venous disorders
Venous disorders are conditions that affect the veins, the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. Examples of venous disorders include deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and chronic venous insufficiency.
Lymphatic disorders
Lymphatic disorders are conditions that affect the lymphatic system, a part of the circulatory system that helps fight infection and maintain body fluid levels. Examples of lymphatic disorders include lymphedema, lymphangitis, and lymphatic obstruction.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vascular disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Vascular disorder
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