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What arteries are affected in a stroke?
when a person has a stroke it can be from blockage in 1 or both of the carotid arteries in the neck.
What causes vasculitis?
The cause of vasculitis diseases is usually not known. is understood that immune system abnormality leading to inflammation is the most common feature. The characteristics and symptoms of the disease depend on what particular organs are affected. Vasculitis include diseases succh as Kawasaki disease, Behcet's disease, polyarteritis nodosa, Wegener's granulomatosis, cryoglobulinemia, Takayasu's arteritis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis), and Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
What organs are affected by hearts attacks and stroke How could this affect the organism?
heart ,lungs,arteries,veins,cells etc
Can you die from Rheumatoid vasculitis?
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are called?
muscular arteries
Can capillaries be affected by Vasculitis?
Vasculitis can affect arteries
What condition is a form of vasculitis involving several small and medium arteries at the same time?
Polyarteritis nodosa is a form of vasculitis that involves several small and medium arteries at the same time. It can lead to inflammation and damage to the walls of the affected blood vessels.
Can veins be affected by Vasculitis?
Vasculitis can affect veins
What does Vasculitis of the kidneys do?
When the kidney or renal arteries are damaged by vasculitis, high blood pressure results
Does vasculitis cause joint pain?
Vasculitis-induced arthritis occurs when the lining of the joints is affected by vasculitis
Can Vasculitis happen anywhere?
Blood vessels anywhere in the body can be affected by vasculitis
What does vasculitis look like?
The affected area turns red, warm, and painful
What are symptoms of Vasculitis?
Symptoms depend upon the group of veins affected and can range greatly
Can vasculitis affect the gastrointestinal system?
Yes, vasculitis can affect the gastrointestinal system by causing inflammation of blood vessels supplying the digestive organs. This can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, and bowel perforation. Treatment typically involves managing the underlying cause of vasculitis and controlling symptoms with medications.
What part of the body affected by atherosclerosis?
arteries
What is an arteriopathy?
Arteriopathy is a generic term that refers to any disease or disorder affecting the arteries. This can include conditions such as atherosclerosis, aneurysms, and vasculitis that cause changes in the structure and function of the arteries, leading to potential complications such as reduced blood flow or an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
What arteries are affected in a stroke?
when a person has a stroke it can be from blockage in 1 or both of the carotid arteries in the neck.
