Glossary
Peripheral artery disease: A type of blood circulatory problem in which arteries narrow down and reduce blood flow to the limbs.Edema: Accumulation of fluid in part of the body.
Emphysema: A condition in which alveoli (tiny chambers in the lungs) are inflated, damaging their walls and making it harder to breathe.
Varicose veins: Veins that are twisted and swollen just below the skin. Veins carry blood back to the heart.
Embolism: A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.
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Thrombosis: The formation or presence of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
Plaque: (In blood) A substance formed in the blood vessels by the combination of fat, calcium and other substances in the blood.
Heparinoid creams: Combination of Hirudoid cream and gel containing heparinoid, used to improve circulation in soft tissue injuries. It helps dissolve small blood clots and improves blood supply to the skin.
