Heart & Vascular Health: Causes & Risks
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Cause
01/15/08, HealthwiseThree factors can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis:
Deep Vein Thrombosis - What Increases Your Risk
01/15/08, HealthwiseMany factors increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Some risk factors do not change, such as genetic blood irregularities, while other risk factors may change according to circumstances, such as pregnancy.
Interactive Tool: What Is Your Risk for a Stroke if You Have Atrial Fibrillation?
12/01/08, HealthwiseClick here if you have atrial fibrillation, are age 55 or older, and want to find out your risk of stroke.
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Stroke - Cause
01/08/09, HealthwiseAn ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain. A blood clot can develop in a narrowed artery that supplies the brain or can travel from the heart (or elsewhere in the body) to an artery that supplies the
Stroke - What Increases Your Risk
01/08/09, HealthwiseRisk factors for stroke include those you can change and those you can't change.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Cause
02/26/08, HealthwiseBlood clots that temporarily block blood flow to the brain are the most common cause of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Blood clots may develop for a variety of reasons.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - What Increases Your Risk
02/26/08, HealthwiseThe risk factors for a transient ischemic attack (TIA) are the same as those for a stroke.
Varicose Veins - Cause
02/11/08, HealthwiseVaricose veins are enlarged veins that usually occur just under the skin (superficial veins). Varicose veins are likely to be caused by one or more factors, including:
Varicose Veins - What Increases Your Risk
02/11/08, HealthwiseFactors that increase your risk of developing varicose veins include:
Interactive Tool: Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack?
10/21/08, HealthwiseClick here to find your risk of heart attack.
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