eMedTV Blood Articles

Arteriosclerosis

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 23:06:32 CDT

Arteriosclerosis
The term "arteriosclerosis" is used to refer generally to all forms of narrowing or thickening of arteries. This eMedTV Web page describes the different types of arteriosclerosis, including atherosclerosis and focal calcific arteriosclerosis.

Arteroslerosis

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:44:44 CST

Arteroslerosis
Arteriosclerosis is defined as the thickening and hardening of the arteries. This eMedTV page describes the various types of arteriosclerosis and offers a link to more detailed information. Arteroslerosis is a common misspelling of arteriosclerosis.

Atersclerosis

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:51:40 CST

Atersclerosis
Arteriosclerosis refers to the hardening and thickening of arteries. As this eMedTV resource explains, this condition is responsible for the majority of deaths in the United States. Atersclerosis is a common misspelling of arteriosclerosis.

Beta Thalassemia Statistics

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 18:25:57 CST

Beta Thalassemia Statistics
This eMedTV page offers beta thalassemia statistics regarding the disease's prevalence. These statistics show that the condition occurs often in Mediterranean countries, North Africa, and the Middle East, but is less common in the United States.

Beta Thalassemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 18:14:38 CST

Beta Thalassemia
This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at beta thalassemia, which occurs when there is a problem with the beta-globin chain. Possible symptoms and treatment options are discussed, as are the disease's prevalence and inheritance patterns.

Symptoms of Beta Thalassemia

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:48:43 CST

Symptoms of Beta Thalassemia
This section of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at possible symptoms of beta thalassemia, such as anemia, jaundice, or abnormal facial bones. However, some people are "silent carriers" of the associated gene and do not have any symptoms.

Cooley's Anemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:27:17 CST

Cooley's Anemia
People with Cooley's anemia have less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal in their blood. This eMedTV Web page discusses the condition in detail, including causes, how it is inherited, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.

Deep Vain Thrombosis

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:55:16 CDT

Deep Vain Thrombosis
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein, deep in the body. This section of the eMedTV site provides a brief overview of this topic. Deep vain thrombosis is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Thombosis

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:40:36 CDT

Deep Vein Thombosis
A deep vein thrombosis is when a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside the body. This eMedTV article gives an overview of the condition and provides a link to more information. Deep vein thombosis is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:12:24 CST

Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis
As this eMedTV article explains, your doctor may ask about your medical history, perform an exam, and order certain tests when making a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. This page describes the process of diagnosing this type of blood clot.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:00:05 CST

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
As this eMedTV article explains, an important part of deep vein thrombosis prevention is being aware of the risk factors for the condition, such as being overweight or having to stay in bed for a long time. This page offers a list of risk factors.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:57:44 CST

Deep Vein Thrombosis
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein, deep in the body. This portion of the eMedTV library provides an in-depth look at deep vein thrombosis, including information about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Deep Vein Thrombosus

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:01:13 CDT

Deep Vein Thrombosus
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that involves a blood clot forming in a deep vein. This eMedTV segment offers some basic facts about this condition. Deep vein thrombosus is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Thrombus

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:36:36 CDT

Deep Vein Thrombus
This eMedTV segment explains that deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in a vein deep in the body) usually occurs in the leg or hip veins. A link to more information is also included. Deep vein thrombus is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Trombosis

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:43:04 CDT

Deep Vein Trombosis
If a blood clot forms in a vein deep within the body, it's called a deep vein thrombosis. This eMedTV page provides a brief overview of this condition and links to more information. Deep vein trombosis is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

DVT and Travel

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:30:07 CDT

DVT and Travel
Sitting still for long periods of time while traveling can lead to DVT (deep vein thrombosis). This eMedTV segment discusses the correlation between DVT and travel and offers prevention strategies for people who travel.

DVT Risk Factors

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:33:12 CST

DVT Risk Factors
As this eMedTV article explains, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk factors include low blood flow in a deep vein, pregnancy, and long periods of sitting. This portion of the eMedTV archives focuses on these and other DVT risk factors.

DVT Symptoms

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:04:24 CDT

DVT Symptoms
As this eMedTV article explains, DVT symptoms can include swelling of the leg, pain or tenderness in the leg, increased warmth in the leg that is swollen, and red or discolored skin. This page provides a list of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) symptoms.

DVT Treatments

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:49:16 CST

DVT Treatments
Common DVT treatments include medications, vena cava filters, and graduated compression stockings. This eMedTV article talks about the different types of treatment options available for DVT (deep vein thrombosis).

DVT

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:24:06 CST

DVT
DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis. As you will read in this eMedTV article, a DVT is a blood clot that forms in a vein, deep in the body. This article provides a general overview of the causes, symptoms, and possible complications of DVT.

Hemophilia A

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:19:35 CST

Hemophilia A
Hemophilia A is the most common form of hemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of hemophilia A, including an explanation of how hemophilia A interferes with the normal clotting process.

Hemophilia B

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:35:24 CST

Hemophilia B
Hemophilia B is a type of hemophilia that involves a lack of clotting factor 9. This eMedTV article offers an overview of hemophilia B -- which accounts for about 1 in 10 cases of hemophilia -- including information about its symptoms and treatment.

Causes of Hemophilia

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:14:43 CST

Causes of Hemophilia
Causes of hemophilia involve mutations to certain genes. As explained in this eMedTV segment, a mutation in the F8 gene causes hemophilia A, while a mutation in the F9 gene causes hemophilia B. This article discusses how hemophilia is inherited.

Diagnosing Hemophilia

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:40:10 CST

Diagnosing Hemophilia
As explained on this eMedTV page, a doctor diagnosing hemophilia will usually review the patient's personal and family medical history, conduct a physical exam, and order blood tests. This article explains how hemophilia is diagnosed and classified.

Haemophilia

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:32:57 CST

Haemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare, inherited blood disorder. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at hemophilia, including information about how the disorder is diagnosed and treated. Haemophilia is a common alternate spelling of hemophilia.

Hemophilia Symptoms

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:25:29 CST

Hemophilia Symptoms
In cases of hemophilia, symptoms of the disease usually involve bleeding and bruising. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at symptoms of hemophilia, which can include unexplained nosebleeds, bleeding in the joints, and blood in the urine.

Hemophilia Treatment Risks

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:31:37 CST

Hemophilia Treatment Risks
As explained in this eMedTV resource, treatment for hemophilia may result in certain risks. Some of these hemophilia treatment risks include developing antibodies (which destroy the clotting factors) and getting a disease from human blood factor.

Hemophilia Treatment

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:54:34 CST

Hemophilia Treatment
The most common type of hemophilia treatment is replacement therapy. As explained on this eMedTV page, replacement therapy involves replacing missing clotting factors. This article covers replacement therapy and other treatments for hemophilia.

Hemophilia

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:18:02 CST

Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. This eMedTV article provides an overview of hemophilia, including information about how it is diagnosed and treated, and offers links to additional information.

Living With Hemophilia

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:08:59 CST

Living With Hemophilia
While living with hemophilia can be challenging, there are sources of support available. This eMedTV Web page explains how hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) can help people with the disease and their families cope with hemophilia.

Causes of Spider Veins

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:53:21 CDT

Causes of Spider Veins
This eMedTV article explains the causes of spider veins, which involve the weakening of valves in the veins, causing blood to flow back into the vein. While not causes of spider veins, risk factors for spider veins include obesity and pregnancy.

Get Rid of Spider Veins

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:46:45 CDT

Get Rid of Spider Veins
Many people want to know how to get rid of spider veins. This eMedTV Web page provides details about the methods used to get rid of spider veins, including sclerotherapy and laser surgery.

Spider Veins

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:52:09 CDT

Spider Veins
Spider veins are usually closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. This eMedTV article discusses spider veins in detail, including how they form, risk factors, and treatment methods.

Gene Therapy for Thalassemia Major

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 17:53:15 CST

Gene Therapy for Thalassemia Major
This eMedTV resource describes current research on gene therapy for thalassemia major, which may offer a cure for the disease. This genetic therapy could involve inserting genes to replace abnormal ones or encouraging fetal hemoglobin production.

Causes of Thalassemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:38:00 CST

Causes of Thalassemia
There are many possible combinations of variant genes that can cause thalassemia. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at the possible causes of thalassemia, which are linked to the genes that affect hemoglobin production.

How Is Thalassemia Inherited?

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:34:22 CST

How Is Thalassemia Inherited?
How is thalassemia inherited? The condition is passed from parent to child. However, as this eMedTV page explains, the type of thalassemia a child develops (or even if the condition develops) depends on whether the gene came from one or both parents.

Living With Thalassemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:47:26 CST

Living With Thalassemia
This eMedTV Web page provides a list of suggestions for people who are living with thalassemia. For example, it's important to maintain a healthy diet, follow your recommended treatment plan, and get a yearly flu shot to prevent infections.

Symptoms of Thalassemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:48:43 CST

Symptoms of Thalassemia
Symptoms of thalassemia occur when not enough oxygen is delivered to various parts of the body. This eMedTV article includes a detailed list of possible symptoms, including anemia, abnormal facial bones, jaundice, and poor growth.

Thalassaemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:51:56 CST

Thalassaemia
This eMedTV Web page briefly describes thalassemia -- a group of inherited blood diseases that occur mostly in people of Mediterranean, Southern Asian, and African descent. Thalaessemia is a common alternate spelling of thalassemia.

Thalassemia and Pregnancy

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:16:33 CST

Thalassemia and Pregnancy
Approximately 100,000 babies worldwide are born with severe forms of thalassemia each year. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the link between thalassemia and pregnancy, including options for couples with the condition who want to conceive.

Thalassemia and Who It Affects

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:30:34 CST

Thalassemia and Who It Affects
There are two types of thalassemia: alpha and beta. This section of the eMedTV Web site describes thalassemia and who it affects. While anyone can get it, the condition seems to affect people in certain ethnic groups more than others.

Thalassemia Diagnosis

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:21:08 CST

Thalassemia Diagnosis
This eMedTV page describes how doctors make a thalassemia diagnosis using different blood tests. People with milder forms of the disease may receive a diagnosis after a routine blood test shows that they have anemia not caused by an iron deficiency.

Thalassemia Prevention

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:19:33 CST

Thalassemia Prevention
While there is really no such thing as thalassemia prevention, this page on the eMedTV site explains how prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling can help minimize the chances of having a baby with the disease.

Thalassemia Research

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:25:22 CST

Thalassemia Research
This eMedTV resource takes a look at thalassemia research on gene therapy and fetal hemoglobin. Scientists hope that by finding ways to enhance production of fetal hemoglobin in people with thalassemia, they can lessen the severity of the disease.

Thalassemia

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:24:09 CST

Thalassemia
This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at thalassemia -- a group of blood diseases that occurs mostly in people of Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Southern Asian, and African ancestry. The various forms, symptoms, and treatments are discussed.

Treatments for Thalassemia

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 17:10:34 CST

Treatments for Thalassemia
This eMedTV page describes possible treatments for thalassemia, including surgery and stem cell transplants. Iron chelation therapy, which is another type of treatment, removes excess iron that builds up in the body with regular blood transfusions.

Cause of Varicose Veins

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:23:30 CDT

Cause of Varicose Veins
The cause of varicose veins is weak one-way valves within the veins. Weak valves allow blood to flow back into the veins, enlarging them. This eMedTV article explains the cause of varicose veins in detail and lists risk factors for varicose veins.

Diagnosing Varicose Veins

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:46:22 CDT

Diagnosing Varicose Veins
As this eMedTV page explains, your healthcare provider will consider your medical history and results of your physical exam when diagnosing varicose veins. This article also discusses how the use of ultrasound can assist in the diagnostic process.

Prevention of Varicose Veins

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:10:31 CDT

Prevention of Varicose Veins
Prevention of varicose veins involves eliminating or minimizing risk factors you can control. This eMedTV resource offers suggestions for the prevention of varicose veins, such as losing weight, exercising, and not sitting with your legs crossed.

Varicose Vein Surgery

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:15:08 CDT

Varicose Vein Surgery
Types of varicose vein surgery include surgical ligation and stripping, ambulatory phlebectomy, and endoscopic vein surgery. This eMedTV Web page explains each of these forms of varicose vein surgery, including information about anesthesia.

Varicose Vein Treatment

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:02:39 CDT

Varicose Vein Treatment
Sclerotherapy is the most common varicose vein treatment. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides detailed information about varicose vein treatment options, including vein ablation and surgery.

Varicose Veins Symptoms

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:42:43 CDT

Varicose Veins Symptoms
Varicose veins symptoms include swelling, numbness, and tingling in the legs. This section of the eMedTV archives lists possible varicose veins symptoms and explains what happens if symptoms go untreated.

Varicose Veins

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:39:36 CDT

Varicose Veins
In addition to some pregnant women, varicose veins affect half of all people age 50 and older. This eMedTV article explains varicose veins in detail, including causes, prevention methods, treatment, and risk factors.