Blood Vessel Disease

INTRODUCTION

Blood Vessel Disease: Blood vessel or vascular disease is a condition that affects the blood vessels which distribute nutrients and oxygen throughout the body and eliminates wastes from the body.

BLOOD VESSEL DISEASE

Blood vessel diseases are conditions where the network of blood vessels are affected. This includes problems arising from arteries, veins and vessels that carry lymph, as well as the disruption in the movement of blood flow.

Different types of blood vessel diseases include

Aneurysm, which is bulging in the wall of the artery
Plaque accumulating inside arteries
Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Coronary and carotid artery diseases that narrow the artery due to plaque build up
Raynaud’s disease, where the blood vessels narrow due to cold or stress
Stroke, that occurs once blood flow to the brain stops
Varicose veins, which are swelling and twisting of the veins
Vasculitis, is a condition where the blood vessels become inflamed

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms can vary according to the type of vascular disease. Among the general symptoms include:

Wound at pressure points that do not heal
Heavy, numb or weak muscles
Burning or aching pain in the toes that occur at night while lying down
Restriction in one’s mobility
Toenails that thicken and become opaque
Varicose veins

WHAT CAUSES THE DISEASE?

Embolus or thrombus, which is the blocking of a blood vessel by either small debris or blood clot.

How embolus and thrombus are formed

Inflammation that can lead to the narrowing and blocking of blood vessels.

Trauma or injury that causes inflammation or infection thus, damaging and narrowing the blood vessels.

The process of how inflammation can cause blockage of blood vessels

Atherosclerosis, where the arteries harden and thicken due to build-up of plaque in the inner lining.

The formation of atherosclerosis

CURRENT TREATMENTS

Medication

Nitroglycerin, in the form of tablets, sprays and patches ease chest pain by relaxing the coronary arteries and improving blood flow
Beta blockers slow the heart rate and decrease blood pressure
Calcium channel blockers help the muscles around the coronary arteries to relax, causing the blood vessels to open, thus increasing blood flow to the heart. Calcium channel blockers also control high blood pressure and coronary artery spasms
Statins lower bad cholesterol, contributing to the narrowing of the arteries. Statins also help the blood vessels of the heart relax and treat blood vessel damage
Drugs called Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) help open blood vessels and lower blood pressure. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood
Ranolazine eases chest pain via alteration of both sodium and calcium levels
Aspirin can limit inflammation and prevent blood clots
Metformin can improve blood vessel health even in those who don't have diabetes

Changes in one’s lifestyle

Eating a heart-healthy diet
Getting more exercise

Non-surgical procedures

Angioplasty
Stenting
Vein ablation

Surgery

WHAT WE OFFER?

STEM CELL THERAPY - CELLTIMAX

CelltiMax is a product derived from human umbilical cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). The cells are cultured, then administered to the patient via intramuscular or intravenous injection.

The cells have low immunogenicity making them safe, well-tolerated and free of side effects. They have the ability to differentiate into specialized cells with specific functions for various parts of the body, and can reduce inflammation, repair, renew, regenerate, and replace damaged cells.

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BENEFITS OF OUR TREATMENTS

Stem Cell Therapy

Improve bodies' natural healing abilities

Modulate the immune system

Locate and reduce areas of inflammation

Replace damaged and diseased cells

HOW IT WORKS

How different types of stem cells contribute to vascular repair

Hemopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), circulating and resident endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) detect activation signals such as altered shear stress, acute ischemic and anoxic injury.

The different types of stem cells migrate to the damaged site and differentiate into endothelial cells.

These cells also generate paracrine signals for example vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), and stromal cell derived factor (SCDF) which initiates the vessel regeneration process.

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