Coronary Artery Disease
What is coronary artery disease?Coronary artery disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") build up inside the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries wrap around the heart and supply it with blood and oxygen....

Erythromelalgia
ImportantIt is possible that the main title of the report Erythromelalgia is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.ErythermalgiaGerhardt...

Fifth Disease
What is fifth disease?Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called “slapped-cheek disease” because of the rash that some people get on the face. You spread the disease by coughing and...

Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
What is peripheral arterial disease of the legs?Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is narrowing or blockage of arteries that results in poor blood flow to your arms and legs. When you walk or exercise, your leg muscles do not get enough...

Femoropopliteal bypass (fem-pop bypass) for peripheral arterial disease
Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass surgery is used to bypass diseased blood vessels above or below the knee.To bypass the blocked blood vessel, blood is redirected through either a healthy blood vessel that has been transplanted or a...