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Raynaud's phenomenon

Raynaud's disease causes skin colour changes, numbness and pain triggered by cold or stress. Learn about its causes and treatment options.

Compartment syndrome

Compartment syndrome is caused by pressure in a group of muscles. Read about the symptoms and treatments for acute and chronic compartment syndrome.

Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) narrows blood vessels, often in legs, causing pain, numbness and ulcers. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

Blood disorders

Blood disorders range from mild to life-threatening, and it is important to see a health professional if you suspect you may have one. Learn more about them here.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty can be done to increase the flow of blood through a narrowed blood vessel. Learn how to prepare for angioplasty and what to expect.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta (the main blood vessel in the body). Read about the symptoms and treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Amputation

Amputation (loss of a limb or part of a limb) can be life-changing. Learn more about preparing for amputation, recovery, rehabilitation and support.

Thrombocytopenia

Learn about thrombocytopenia (also spelt thrombocytopaenia) — low levels of platelets in your blood, which can cause bleeding problems.

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Learn about TTS, a blood-clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). This vaccine is no longer available in Australia.

Varicose veins surgery

Varicose veins are a common problem and can lead to complications if left untreated. Support stockings can help to control symptoms but will not remove the varicose veins.

Toe and forefoot amputation

Foot disease is a common condition caused by a poor blood supply to your foot. Removing any dead or infected tissue should prevent the spread of infection and improve your mobility.

Reducing your risk of developing a blood clot

Blood clots occur to prevent you from losing too much blood. They can form inside a vein and move to your lungs, causing pain or serious complications.

Aortic dissection

Aortic dissection is a rare but serious condition where there is a tear in the wall of your aorta - the largest artery in your body.

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica causes inflammation in the joints and the surrounding tissues. Learn about its symptoms and the treatment options available.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a group of disorders and is caused by inflammation of blood vessels. Read more about vasculitis types, symptoms and treatment options.

Chilblains (perniosis)

Chilblains are itchy, swollen, painful areas of skin on your fingers and toes that are caused by cold. Read about chilblain symptoms and treatment.

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels, usually seen on your legs. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for varicose veins.

Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a rare skin condition which causes redness, burning pain and hot skin on your feet or hands. Read more about erythromelalgia here.

Leg ulcers

Leg ulcers are deep sores in the leg, and they're very common, expecially among older people. Here's what you need to know about leg ulcers.

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a blood disorder that increases the risk of blood clots and pregnancy complications. Learn more here.

Aneurysms

An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakened vessel wall. Learn about different types of aneurysms, their symptoms and treatment.

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can happen in pregnancy, causing high blood pressure. Read about the symptoms and treatment of pre-eclampsia.

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Low blood pressure (hypotension) can have serious causes, and can also be caused by medicines and dehydration. Read about the symptoms and treatments.

What is a healthy blood pressure?

A healthy or normal blood pressure is less than 130mmHg over 85mmHg. Discover more about blood pressure, how often it’s checked and how to measure it.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes a fast heartbeat and other symptoms when you stand up. Learn how to manage POTS.

Endovenous ablation

Varicose veins are a common problem and can lead to complications if left untreated. Support stockings can help to control symptoms but will not remove the varicose veins.

Facial droop

Facial droop can cause your face to look asymmetrical (uneven). Moving your facial muscles may be difficult. Call 000 if you have a facial droop.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a rare illness causing fever and inflammation of blood vessels, mostly in children. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are commonly taken for hypertension. They work by relaxing your blood vessels. You shouldn’t take ACE inhibitors and ARBs together.

Stroke rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation helps the brain to relearn skills that have been affected. Learn about the most common problems and types of rehabilitation.

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Search results for: "Vascular Diseases"

Life stage

Raynaud's phenomenon

Compartment syndrome

Peripheral vascular disease

Blood disorders

Angioplasty

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Amputation

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Varicose veins surgery

Toe and forefoot amputation

Reducing your risk of developing a blood clot

Aortic dissection

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Vasculitis

Chilblains (perniosis)

Varicose veins

Erythromelalgia

Leg ulcers

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Aneurysms

Pre-eclampsia

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

What is a healthy blood pressure?

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Endovenous ablation

Facial droop

Kawasaki disease

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Stroke rehabilitation

Life stage

Raynaud's phenomenon

Compartment syndrome

Peripheral vascular disease

Blood disorders

Angioplasty

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Amputation

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

Varicose veins surgery

Toe and forefoot amputation

Reducing your risk of developing a blood clot

Aortic dissection

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Vasculitis

Chilblains (perniosis)

Varicose veins

Erythromelalgia

Leg ulcers

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Aneurysms

Pre-eclampsia

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

What is a healthy blood pressure?

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Endovenous ablation

Facial droop

Kawasaki disease

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Stroke rehabilitation

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