Vascular Disease: Diseases Related to the Arteries and Veins

Conditions that affect the normal functioning of a person's veins or arteries are known as vascular diseases. Although vascular diseases tend to affect the way in which a person's heart and lungs work, they can also wreck havoc on nearly any other area of the body, ranging from the hands to the legs to the brain. Some of the most common causes of vascular disease include aging, genetics and autoimmune diseases. Browse through our catalog of articles to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for various types of vascular diseases.

Aneurysms
When a person's blood vessels start filling with blood or other fluid in certain areas, he suffers from aneurysms. Keep reading to learn more about aneurysms.

Hypertension
Commonly known as high blood pressure, hypertension is caused by obesity, smoking and a stressful, sedentary lifestyle. Read on to learn more about hypertension.

Lymphedema
This condition is marked by the swelling of one's extremities (such as his arms and legs) due to a buildup of fluid in them. Keep reading for more on lymphedema.

Raynaud's Syndrome
Commonly known as white finger, Raynaud's Syndrome is a condition in which a person loses sensation in his fingers due to exposure to the cold. Learn more about Raynaud's Syndrome.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
DVT results when blood clots form in a person's legs. If these clots should break free and enter the heart, brains or lungs, serious complications can arise. Read on for more on DVT.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
When blood vessels become compressed in a person's upper body, causing pain, he suffers from thoracic outlet syndrome. Keep reading for more on thoracic outlet syndrome.

Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, bulging, swollen veins near the surface of the skin that generally affect a person's legs. Learn more about the causes and treatments for varicose veins.

Vasculitis
Although any kind of blood vessel inflammation is known as vasculitis, artery inflammation is specifically referred to as arteritis. Keep reading for more on vasculitis and arteritis.