Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency

Due to limited understanding and knowledge of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), it is typically believed to affect young peripartum women. We present a case of a post-menopausal older woman who suffered an acute non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), secondary to a SCAD of the right posterior descending artery (PDA), after strenuous exercise. As the patient was hemodynamically stable and without signs of ongoing ischemia, she was managed conservatively. SCAD should be in differentials for patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who have no or few cardiovascular atherosclerotic risk factors. SCAD can be missed due to low suspicion of ACS in young and healthy patients. ACS from SCAD is often misdiagnosed and/or mismanaged as atherosclerotic ACS. Increasing awareness about this condition can lead to earlier diagnosis and prevention of sudden cardiac deaths. As most cases of SCAD can be managed conservatively, differentiating it from

1 Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China; 2 Department of Cardiology, Ariana Medical Complex, Kabul, Afghanistan; 3 Department of Microbiology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan; 4 Department of Cardiology, Ali Abad Teaching Hospital, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan Correspondence: Qingchun Zeng, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, People's Republic of China, Email [email protected] Arash Nemat, Department of Cardiology, Ariana Medical Complex, Kabul, Afghanistan, Email [email protected] Abstract: Myocardial bridge (MB) is a congenital coronary anomaly in which a portion of the coronary artery courses intramyocardium instead of the normal trajectory on the epicardial surface. We report a case study with a 44-year-old man from Faryab Province in Afghanistan who presented chest pain and d

The primary function of the right coronary artery is to supply blood to part of the heart. In order to adequately supply the heart with blood, the right coronary artery branches off into smaller arteries. Each has a different role to play. Like any other organ, the heart needs to extract oxygen and nutrients from the blood to function properly. Therefore, the right coronary artery plays an important role in keeping the heart working by supplying it with blood. This article will explain how the right coronary artery works and provide information about its main branches. It will also discuss the health conditions that might affect the right coronary artery. The different organs within a person's body need a steady supply of nutrients and oxygen to carry out their various functions. This is also true of the heart, whose job is to pump blood around the body. The coronary arteries allow the heart to pump blood to itself. There is one right and two left coronary arteries, which supply b

A person who notices an itchy rash on their neck may have eczema. Eczema refers to a group of skin conditions that can often appear on the face and neck. Two examples of eczema that can affect the neck are atopic dermatitis (AD) and contact dermatitis (CD). This article discusses what eczema is, how it presents on the neck, and the symptoms of eczema on the neck. It also takes a look at how to treat and prevent eczema symptoms. Eczema refers to a group of conditions that cause itchy and irritated rashes. Eczema can affect people of all ages, and symptoms can range from very mild to severe. It can affect many areas of the skin, including the skin on the neck. AD and CD are two common types of eczema. AD is a skin condition that can develop at any age. It causes itchy rashes and can appear on any area of the skin. However, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, it is more likely to appear on the neck in children ages 2 years and older. CD occurs when the skin comes

Triamcinolone acetonide is a prescription medication. Doctors may prescribe it to relieve redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with various skin conditions, including eczema. Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become irritated, itchy, red, flaky, and bumpy. A combination of environmental factors and genetics may cause the condition. Approximately 31.6 million people in the United States have some form of eczema. There is currently no cure for eczema, but a doctor can suggest treatments depending on the type of eczema and severity. In moderate to severe eczema, a dermatologist may provide prescription medications such as triamcinolone. This article discusses triamcinolone acetonide cream and its benefits for eczema. It also explores possible side effects and how to use the cream. Triamcinolone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it in 1957. Doctors have used it to treat various inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune cond

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin rash that develops as a result of gluten sensitivity. About 10 percent of people with celiac disease also develop dermatitis herpetiformis. There is no cure for the condition, but people can reduce the symptoms with medicines and lifestyle changes. The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) consider dermatitis herpetiformis, or DH, a rare disease. It appears to affect people aged 30–40 years and rarely affects children. Men are at a slightly higher risk than women. This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment of DH, and how it relates to celiac disease. The symptoms of DH vary for different people, so not everyone may experience all symptoms. Typically, it affects three areas of the body — the skin, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and the mouth. The skin The most common effects of DH appear on the skin, with symptoms such as itchy blisters and raised clusters of lesions. Commonly, areas that DH affects include elbows, knees

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Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic form of eczema that affects the scalp, face and other areas of the body that have high sebum or oil production. SD affects around 6.5 percent of African Americans and is among the top five medical diagnoses that Black patients receive. For Black and Brown women, hair is often a source of pride and self-expression. But for those with seborrheic dermatitis, a form of eczema that affects the scalp, it can be a source of stress. The condition can cause: scaly or petal-shaped flaky skin patches in and around the hairline pale or pinkish rash with yellowish scale irritation across the scalp These symptoms can also occur: between or on the eyebrows around the nose on the cheeks on the beard area on the upper chest on the back in the armpits in the groin SD presents differently according to skin type. On darker skin, it may be marked by: raised skin thick or leathery skin pale or pink skin with scaling changes in the pigment of the skin A chronic form of

We're all probably familiar with having itchy skin. It's often an irritating sensation, and you have to fight the urge to scratch. Sometimes, but not always, other symptoms can accompany itchy skin, like a rash, redness, or raised bumps. Itchy skin can also occur all over your body or only in specific areas, such as the arms or legs. If you have itchy thighs and are wondering what could possibly be causing it, we may be able to shed some light on the matter, along with possible treatment options and home remedies. There are a wide variety of conditions that can cause itchy thighs. Below, we'll explore some of the potential causes and the treatments that may help. Sometimes there's a simple reason for itchy skin: having skin that's too dry. Dry skin can occur anywhere on the body, even on the thighs. In addition to being very itchy, you may notice that your skin feels rough or scaly to the touch. A variety of factors can contribute to dry skin, including: low humidit

(SACRAMENTO) Building on the expertise of its physicians and researchers in women's health, UC Davis Health has established the Center for Women's Cardiovascular and Brain Health. Amparo Villablanca, director of the UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program The new $4 million research center will emphasize the effects of vascular dementia and cardiovascular diseases on marginalized and diverse communities in California. It will also focus on the impacts to economically disadvantaged communities, where UC Davis has a unique strength in its outreach and catchment area. "Heart disease in women remains under-recognized and historically men have been the primary subjects of the research done to understand heart disease and stroke, which has been the basis for treatment guidelines and programs," said Amparo Villablanca, professor of cardiovascular medicine and director of the UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program. "As a result, cardi

Arteries are blood vessels. Most carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart and deliver it to various organs and tissues. Arteries are a part of the circulatory system, along with the heart and other blood vessels. The circulatory, or cardiovascular, system is essential for transporting blood around the body. It helps supply tissues with oxygen and nutrients and helps remove waste products. Blood vessels are the channels in the body that distribute blood. The arterial system is a complex structure of vessels that carry blood away from the heart. The blood in arteries is typically oxygenated. The exception is that the pulmonary artery instead delivers deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it becomes oxygenated and returns to the heart via the pulmonary vein, before the heart distributes the blood to the rest of the body through the other arteries. While arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood toward the heart. The arteries operate under higher pressure than other