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  2. Edema - Wikipedia

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    Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4]

  3. Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia

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    Recently, the Society for Vascular Surgery came out with a classification system based on "wound, ischemia and foot infection" (WIfI). [66] This classification system, published in 2013, was created to account for the demographic changes that have occurred over the past forty years, including the increased incidence of high blood sugar and ...

  4. Peripheral vascular examination - Wikipedia

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    ulcers – arterial ulcers tend to be on the borders / sides of the foot, neuropathic ulcers on the plantar surface of the foot, venous ulcers tend on be on the medial aspect of the leg superior to the medial malleolus. hair – hair is absent in peripheral vascular disease (PVD) shiny skin – seen in PVD; Haemosiderin deposits ...

  5. Vascular disease - Wikipedia

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    Intermittent pneumatic compression is a method used to improve venous circulation in cases of edema or in those at risk from a deep vein thrombosis. [ citation needed ] A clot can also form in a superficial vein ( superficial venous thrombosis ) which is normally not clinically significant, but the thrombus can migrate into the deep venous ...

  6. These Compression Boots Boost Circulation and Aid in ... - AOL

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    Foot and Leg Massager for Circulation. Compression boots can get quite pricey, which makes this pair a rare find. At under $200, they span the length of the entire leg with a zipper closure for ...

  7. Femoropopliteal bypass - Wikipedia

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    Smaller arteries carry blood supply from the popliteal artery to the calf and into the foot. [4] Blockages caused by plaque build-up or atherosclerosis in any of these arteries can reduce leg blood circulation, causing leg pain that may interfere with daily life. [4] Standard popliteal bypass surgery involves the bypass of the popliteal artery. [5]

  8. What Happens to Your Body When You Walk 10,000 Steps a Day - AOL

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    Taking 10,000 steps or more daily enhances the benefits of taking a quick stroll. "Walking 10,000 steps daily will improve both your heart efficiency (the ability to pump blood) and circulation ...

  9. Trench foot - Wikipedia

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    Trench foot, also known by other names, is a type of foot damage due to moisture. [1] Initial symptoms often include tingling or itching which can progress to numbness. [1] [2] The feet may become red or bluish in color. [1] As the condition worsens the feet can start to swell and smell of decay. [1] Complications may include skin breakdown or ...