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Atherosclerosis
- - degeneration of arteries
- - narrowing of arteries
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Arteriosclerosis
hardening of arteries
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Thrombosis
blood clot formation (thrombus)
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Embolus
Clots that have broken loose and travel
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Aneurysm
permanent dilation of blood vessel
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Raynaud's syndrome
- - vasospasms of arteries in fingers and toes
- - discoloration of digits
- - triggered by cold, smoking, emotions, and diseases such as lupus
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Varicose veins
enlarged, irregular veins b/c of failed valves
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Telangiectasia
Spider veins (smaller than varicose)
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Thrombophlebitis
inflammation of vein with blood clot formation
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Deep vein thrombosis
inflammation of deep veins with formation of thrombi and can lead to emboli
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Lymphedema
painless, insidious swelling causing decreased function of lymphatic system
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Lymphangitis
inflammation of lymph vessels
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Lymphadenopathy
Abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes
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Peripheral Neuropathy
- Malfunction of nerves outside of CNS
- Diabetic neuropathy is the most common
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Neuritis
inflammation of nerve
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Neuroma
- Nerve tumor
- Perinural fibrosis on plantar aspect of foot b/t 3/4 toes
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- inflamed tibial nerve
- medial side of foot
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Sciatica
inflamed sciatic nerve
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Ganglionic cysts
soft tissue growth filled with synovial fluid
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Tenotomy
surgical release of tendon
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Capsulotomy
surgical release of joint capsule
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