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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Valve atresiais a congenital disorder (a condition present from birth) in which the heart valves do not fully form. It is diagnosed duringpregnancyor shortly after birth. Valve atresia is considered a critical heart defect, occurring in about 1% of babies born each year (approximately 40,000 births). The heart has four chambers, with a valve separating each chamber....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions huseyintuncer / Getty Images Varicose Eczema Symptoms Like all types of eczema, the affected skin becomes: In people with lighter skin, the affected area may look red, while in those with darker skin, it may be grayish. It generally first appears as a patch of skin just above the ankle but may spread to other parts of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Vascular dementia results from impaired blood flow to the brain. AfterAlzheimer’s disease, it’s considered the second most common type ofdementia.Vascular dementia also often occurs alongside Alzheimer’s disease, resulting in mixed dementia. Between 5% and 10% of people over the age of 65 in developed countries have vascular dementia. The risk of developing it increases dramatically with age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Vascular disease is a process that affects the blood vessels of the body. This condition increases the risk of many different health problems that occur as a result of blood flow blockage or insufficient blood flow. Vascular disease can affect any blood vessel of the body. Generally, it develops gradually over time, and it doesn’t usually cause noticeable symptoms until it has advanced....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis and Coping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis and Coping The effects of cerebral vasospasm can include seizures and loss of consciousness. The condition requires urgent treatment. Vasospasm can also affect theblood vessels of the heartor the systemic circulation. Ariel Skelley / Getty Images Types of Vasospasm Vasospasm can affect any blood vessel in the body, but it is most common in the arteries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the ProcedureDuring the ProcedureAfter the ProcedureInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks and Contraindications Before the Procedure During the Procedure After the Procedure Interpreting Results Avasovasostomyis a micro-surgery and one of two ways to reverse avasectomy. During a vasectomy, the vas deferens—tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the point ofejaculation—are cut. So, a vasovasostomy involves reconnecting the two ends of the cut vas deferens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch occurs when either the ventilation (airflow) or perfusion (blood flow) in the lungs is impaired, preventing the lungs from optimally delivering oxygen to the blood. This can cause shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness, and occur due to chronic lung diseases (e.g., bronchitis) or a sudden lung impairment (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Ventricular dyssynchrony is a condition in which the ventricles (the lower two chambers) of the heart fail to beat in a coordinated manner. This condition can cause blood to become stuck in the heart and not effectively move to the rest of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKnowns and UnknownsSymptomsDiagnosisPrognosisTreatmentFinding Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Knowns and Unknowns Symptoms Diagnosis Prognosis Treatment Finding Care The prevalence of VEXAS syndrome is not yet known, but it is believed to be underestimated.Some research estimates that it affects 1 in 13,000 people, but more research is needed. VEXAS syndrome affects mostly males and has an age at diagnosis of about 43 to 87 years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions The bacteria are more abundant when the water is warmer, with 80% of vibriosis infections occurring from May through October. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for vibriosis. KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Vibriosis Symptoms When eaten, vibriosis is afood-borne illnessthat results in intestinal symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention 1:11What Does Vitamin D Have to Do With MS? 1:11 What Does Vitamin D Have to Do With MS? While vitamin D deficiency is unfortunately very common, the good news is that this health condition can be diagnosed with a simple blood test and treated withsupplements. Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Most people with vitamin D deficiency are asymptomatic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Vitamins?Vitamin AB VitaminsVitamin CVitamin DVitamin EVitamin KTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Vitamins? Vitamin A B Vitamins Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Treatment Vitamin toxicity is common. For example, in 2021, there were 42,784 toxic exposures in children in the United States.Fortunately, most cases do not lead to serious medical outcomes. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsDosage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Dosage Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as chaste tree or chasteberry, is a shrub found in the Mediterranean. It is used as a supplement to help alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome, and improve fertility. How to Choose a SupplementIn the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs....