The arteries of the systemic circulation carrying the "fresh" oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. Healthy arteries are elastic and muscular and can adapt to the different blood-pressure situations. Under adverse conditions and with damaged arterial walls are deposited lipids (eg cholesterol) from the inner vascular wall. Later in contact at these points and other substances such as From calcium. The vessel narrows, it is called atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis. The consequences are circulation problems in the following areas. In addition, such vessels are tightly constrained by a blood clot more easily. Men suffer more often from circulatory problems than women.
The following symptoms may occur depending on the location of the arterial constriction:
* Circulatory problems in the legs lead to the so-called claudicating (it comes to pain, first when walking, and later at rest. There must frequently take breaks when walking) or to the so-called smoker's leg (the tissue on the toes, ankles, legs slowly dying down because it is supplied by the narrowed arteries to oxygen-poor). Under certain circumstances, an amputation may be necessary.
* Narrowing of the coronary arteries leading to angina pectoris or myocardial infarction at a complete blockage of a vessel (heart problems).
* Circulatory disorders in the brain lead to declining brain function, e.g. Memory loss, dizziness, confusion. Depending on which brain region is affected, however, other deficits in other parts of the body, e.g. Numbness in arms or legs, or vision problems are caused. If the vasoconstriction is very strong or if a brain vessel bursts, there will be a stroke.
The following risk factors promote the formation of arterial blockages:
* High blood fat levels (cholesterol and other fats) because fat deposited in the vessels.
*, High blood pressure because this pressure, the vessels more pressures and therefore wear faster.
* Obesity, because this is often associated with high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
* Smoking, because nicotine constricts blood vessels and thereby impairs the blood flow.
* Stress
* Diabetes (sugar disease).
* Age.
What can you do?
* First and foremost, it is important to limit the risk factors (see above).
* For help circulatory problems in the legs: Increase During sleep, the head of about 15 cm, a lot of movement (stairs instead of the elevator!), and Gymnastic exercises.
* For help circulatory problems in the legs: Increase During sleep, the head of about 15 cm, a lot of movement (stairs instead of the elevator!), and Gymnastic exercises.
* The use of ginkgo preparations has a positive effect on blood circulation.
* The use of garlic preparations in sufficient dosage to improve the flow properties of blood and will also reduces the cholesterol.
* Preparations containing omega-3 fatty acids, for example extracted from cold water fish, reduce the risk of deposition in the arteries. They should also improve the flow properties of blood and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
* Regular use of aspirin (ASA) in low doses leads to an improvement in blood flow. Talk to your doctor.
When you need a doctor?
* If you experience the above symptoms, or even the suspicion of a circulatory disorder.
* In patients with the above risk factors are important for regular doctor visits.
* If you know that you are suffering from circulatory problems, you should regularly go to the doctor.
What your doctor can do?
* The treatment of the physician is based on the complaints that are caused by narrowing of the arteries. With special investigation methods, the doctor can determine the location and extent of vessel narrowing.
* The doctor may prescribe different to stimulate blood circulation, high blood pressure or blood-thinning medication, as well as remedy for high cholesterol or elevated blood lipids.
* The different types of operations can be restored to affected vessels throughout.
* The operations, vessels can be replaced or "diversions" are established (so-called bypass surgery).
Prevention:
* The best prevention is to avoid or at least the treatment of the above risk factors
* Regular monitoring of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood fat levels.
* If an elevated cholesterol level attention to low-cholesterol diet, i.e., Butter, eggs, meat quantity reduced.
* Diabetics should always ensure that their sugar levels are set correctly.
* Stop smoking or at least reduce.
* Obese should definitely aim for a weight reduction.
The following symptoms may occur depending on the location of the arterial constriction:
* Circulatory problems in the legs lead to the so-called claudicating (it comes to pain, first when walking, and later at rest. There must frequently take breaks when walking) or to the so-called smoker's leg (the tissue on the toes, ankles, legs slowly dying down because it is supplied by the narrowed arteries to oxygen-poor). Under certain circumstances, an amputation may be necessary.
* Narrowing of the coronary arteries leading to angina pectoris or myocardial infarction at a complete blockage of a vessel (heart problems).
* Circulatory disorders in the brain lead to declining brain function, e.g. Memory loss, dizziness, confusion. Depending on which brain region is affected, however, other deficits in other parts of the body, e.g. Numbness in arms or legs, or vision problems are caused. If the vasoconstriction is very strong or if a brain vessel bursts, there will be a stroke.
The following risk factors promote the formation of arterial blockages:
* High blood fat levels (cholesterol and other fats) because fat deposited in the vessels.
*, High blood pressure because this pressure, the vessels more pressures and therefore wear faster.
* Obesity, because this is often associated with high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
* Smoking, because nicotine constricts blood vessels and thereby impairs the blood flow.
* Stress
* Diabetes (sugar disease).
* Age.
What can you do?
* First and foremost, it is important to limit the risk factors (see above).
* For help circulatory problems in the legs: Increase During sleep, the head of about 15 cm, a lot of movement (stairs instead of the elevator!), and Gymnastic exercises.
* For help circulatory problems in the legs: Increase During sleep, the head of about 15 cm, a lot of movement (stairs instead of the elevator!), and Gymnastic exercises.
* The use of ginkgo preparations has a positive effect on blood circulation.
* The use of garlic preparations in sufficient dosage to improve the flow properties of blood and will also reduces the cholesterol.
* Preparations containing omega-3 fatty acids, for example extracted from cold water fish, reduce the risk of deposition in the arteries. They should also improve the flow properties of blood and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
* Regular use of aspirin (ASA) in low doses leads to an improvement in blood flow. Talk to your doctor.
When you need a doctor?
* If you experience the above symptoms, or even the suspicion of a circulatory disorder.
* In patients with the above risk factors are important for regular doctor visits.
* If you know that you are suffering from circulatory problems, you should regularly go to the doctor.
What your doctor can do?
* The treatment of the physician is based on the complaints that are caused by narrowing of the arteries. With special investigation methods, the doctor can determine the location and extent of vessel narrowing.
* The doctor may prescribe different to stimulate blood circulation, high blood pressure or blood-thinning medication, as well as remedy for high cholesterol or elevated blood lipids.
* The different types of operations can be restored to affected vessels throughout.
* The operations, vessels can be replaced or "diversions" are established (so-called bypass surgery).
Prevention:
* The best prevention is to avoid or at least the treatment of the above risk factors
* Regular monitoring of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood fat levels.
* If an elevated cholesterol level attention to low-cholesterol diet, i.e., Butter, eggs, meat quantity reduced.
* Diabetics should always ensure that their sugar levels are set correctly.
* Stop smoking or at least reduce.
* Obese should definitely aim for a weight reduction.
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