04-12-2012
Arterial pathology. Arteriosclerosis
Although there are a variety of situations, this disease is often the result of atherosclerosis and the progressive deterioration of the arteries. The most common effect is usually arteriosclerosis obstruction vessel lumen causing a decrease in the carrying capacity of the blood and consequently a difficulty in the irrigation of different organs.

Atherosclerosis can affect any artery in the body, coronary, carotid, aorta, renal and leg arteries. When clogged arteries in the legs, intermittent claudication may appear to be manifested as muscle pain or buttock twin forcing suspend the march. May also be a weakening in artery walls dilatation of provoking them, generating called aneurysms. An aneurysm, according to their location, can be very dangerous as it can crack and cause severe bleeding.

treatments
- Individualized medical treatment
- CONTROL OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS
- SURGERY revascularization (BYPASS)
- Endovascular procedures (angioplasty, stents ...)
- CELL THERAPY TREATMENT

Dr. Enric Roche
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