Verenkiertohäiriöissä

Verenkiertohäiriöissä, or circulatory disorders, encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the heart, blood vessels, and blood. These conditions can impact the body's ability to effectively transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. Common examples include atherosclerosis, where plaque builds up in arteries, leading to reduced blood flow. This can manifest as coronary artery disease, affecting the heart, or peripheral artery disease, affecting the limbs. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is another significant circulatory disorder that strains the cardiovascular system and increases the risk of other complications. Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). Heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, happen when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is severely reduced or blocked. Blood clots, or thrombosis, can form in veins (deep vein thrombosis) or arteries, potentially leading to serious consequences if they travel to vital organs. Other conditions include aneurysms, which are bulges in blood vessel walls, and vasculitis, an inflammation of blood vessels. Symptoms vary greatly depending on the specific disorder and affected area, but can include chest pain, shortness of breath, leg pain, numbness, and vision changes. Diagnosis often involves physical examinations, blood tests, imaging studies such as echocardiograms or angiograms, and stress tests. Treatment strategies aim to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve blood flow, and may include lifestyle modifications, medications, or surgical interventions.