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  2. Thromboembolism - Wikipedia

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    The management of ATE depends on the location and severity of the ischemia and the underlying etiology. The main goals of ATE management are to restore blood flow, prevent further thrombosis, and treat the underlying cause. The treatment options for ATE include antithrombotic therapy, revascularization procedures, and risk factor modification.

  3. Thrombotic storm - Wikipedia

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    Thrombotic storm has been seen in individuals of all ages and races. The initial symptoms of TS present similarly to the symptoms experienced in deep vein thrombosis. Symptoms of a DVT may include pain, swelling and discoloration of the skin in the affected area. As with DVTs, patients with TS may subsequently develop pulmonary emboli.

  4. Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia

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    Medical treatments often focus on alleviating symptoms. However, measures that focus on decreasing underlying atherosclerosis—as opposed to simply treating symptoms—are more effective. [95] Non-pharmaceutical means are usually the first method of treatment, such as stopping smoking and practicing regular exercise.

  5. Arterial occlusion - Wikipedia

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    Arterial occlusion is a condition involving partial or complete blockage of blood flow through an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to body tissues. [1] [2] An occlusion of arteries disrupts oxygen and blood supply to tissues, leading to ischemia. [1]

  6. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Thrombosis may occur in veins (venous thrombosis) or in arteries (arterial thrombosis). Venous thrombosis (sometimes called DVT, deep vein thrombosis ) leads to a blood clot in the affected part of the body, while arterial thrombosis (and, rarely, severe venous thrombosis) affects the blood supply and leads to damage of the tissue supplied by ...

  7. Which weight loss program is best for you? Dietitians and ...

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    Rated the No. 1 diet for weight loss by U.S. News in 2024, the WeightWatchers Points Program assigns every food a “point value” based on calories and factors like added sugars, fiber, protein ...

  8. Thrombophilia - Wikipedia

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    Thrombophilia screening in people with arterial thrombosis is generally regarded as unrewarding and is generally discouraged, [12] except possibly for unusually young patients (especially when precipitated by smoking or use of estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives) and those in whom revascularization, such as coronary arterial bypass ...

  9. Antiplatelet drug - Wikipedia

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    Prevention and treatment of arterial thrombosis Patients who require the use of antiplatelet drugs are: stroke with or without atrial fibrillation, any heart surgery (especially prosthetic replacement heart valve), Coronary Heart Disease such as stable angina, unstable angina and heart attack, patients with coronary stent, Peripheral Vascular ...