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	Buergers disease -
		Buerger's disease (also known as thromboangiitis obliterans) is an acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins of the hands and feet.
		Buerger L. Thrombo-angiitis obliterans: a study of the vascular lesions leading to presenile spontaneous gangrene.
		A disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected or those in contact with the person.
	www.medicalgeo.com /Med-Diseases-At---B/Buergers-disease.html (432 words)

	Buergers disease
		Buerger's disease is characterized by severe spasm of peripheral arteries and arterioles, usually in the feet and lower legs, but sometimes in the arms and hands.
		The population prevalence of MTHFR C677T homozygosity is estimated to be 12% and the prevalence of MTHFR C677T/A1298C compound heterozygosity is estimated to be 17%.
		Hyperhomocysteinemia is atherogenic and thrombogenic, and is associated with an increased incidence of arterial and venous occlusive disease.
	www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com /cholesterol/Buergers_disease.htm (1068 words)

	Buerger's Disease a peripheral arterial disease treated by vascular surgeon mumbai india
		This disease was first reported by Buerger in 1908, who described a disease in which the characteristic pathologic findings - acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins - affected the hands and feet.
		Buerger's disease can be mimicked by a wide variety of other diseases that cause diminished blood flow to the extremities.
		Diseases with which Buerger's Disease may be confused include atherosclerosis (build-up of cholesterol plaques in the arteries), endocarditis (an infection of the lining of the heart), other types of vasculitis, severe Raynaud's phenomenon associated with connective tissue disorders (e.g., lupus or scleroderma), clotting disorders of the blood, and others.
	www.drpankajpatel.com /buerger.htm (583 words)

	Clinical Features Of Buerger's Disease And Therapeutic Results Of Sympathectomy In Iranians
		Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is a rare peripheral vascular disease that usually affects young male smokers.
		Buerger's disease is a peripheral arterial occlusive disease that is becoming rare in Western countries but is more common in Asia.
		Buerger ’s disease is a type of vasculopathy, which involves peripheral vessels mostly the lower limbs among young tobacco smokers.
	www.ispub.com /ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijfp/vol2n1/buerger.xml (2467 words)

	Buerger's Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Smoking is very closely related to Buerger's disease and smoking history is one of the criterion for diagnosing the disease.
		Buergers disease is an inflammatry occlusive disease which involves all layers of medium sized and small arteries of the extremitiles.
		The stepwise progession of the disease as seen in atherosclerasis may not occur in Buergers disease.
	www.indiandoctors.com /vasupdt/updt3.htm (685 words)

	Buerger's Disease
		Buerger’s disease is a circulatory disorder that affected hundreds of World War I Veterans.
		Victims of Buerger's disease, who agreed to quit smoking and take at least one hot Soap Lake bath a day for several weeks found that progress of the disease was arrested, with no further amputations required.
		In 1937 the state of Washington approved a bill authorizing the construction of the McKay Memorial Research hospital for the purpose of studying the problem of Buerger’s Disease, with particular reference to the therapeutic effect of the water of Soap Lake and the climate of the Soap Lake vicinity on this disease.
	www.soaplakewa.com /buerger.html (327 words)

	Buerger's Disease by Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center Types of Vasculitis
		This disease was first reported by Buerger in 1908, who described a disease in which the characteristic pathologic findings — acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins — affected the hands and feet.
		Buerger’s disease is most common in the Orient, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East, but appears to be rare among African–Americans.
		Diseases with which Buerger’s Disease may be confused include atherosclerosis (build–up of cholesterol plaques in the arteries), endocarditis (an infection of the lining of the heart), other types of vasculitis, severe Raynaud’s phenomenon associated with connective tissue disorders (e.g., lupus or scleroderma), clotting disorders of the blood, and others.
	vasculitis.med.jhu.edu /typesof/buergers.html (866 words)

	Buergers Disease - Symptom, Causes, Treatment of Buergers Disease
		Buergers Disease (also called thromboangiitis obliterans) mainly affects men aged between 20 and 40 who are heavy smokers.
		The symptom of Buergers Disease are progressively increasing attacks of pain in the feet and legs that are aggravated by exercise; and abnonnal sensations (numbness, burning, pins and needles), coldness and skin discoloration of the feet, when the blood supply is totally inadequate, Gan-Grene may occur in the toes and feet.
		Otherwise, treatment of Buergers Disease consists of scrupulous care of the feet and a carefully graded physiotherapy program to encourage the development of new blood channels.
	www.medical-diseases.info /buergers-disease.htm (168 words)

	Spears & MacLeod: Medical Links: Buerger's disease : Pharmasave :Yarmouth, Nova Scotia : GrassRoutes
		Buerger’s Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans) Presents with inflammatory occlusion of peripheral arteries of the upper and lower extremities which may lead to gangrene.
		Buerger's Disease Buerger's disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans) is an inflammatory disease of the small and medium sized arteries and veins of the extremities.
		circulatory disease that is brought on by chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the extremities is thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease).
	www.spearsmacleod.com /links/b/buerger' (1180 words)

	Medical On Line (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buergers disease is seen only in men who are heavy smokers and are aged between 20 and 40.
		Symptoms of the disease are due to the poor circulation of blood but later on infection and ulceration can occur and even gangrene if the condition is allowed to continue.
		Attacks of Raynauds disease are more likely to occur in winter months and in between there may be a complete absence of symptoms and signs.
	www.medicalonline.com.au /medical/disease_index/general/poorcirc.htm (581 words)

	Buerger's Disease- Treatment and Information
		Buerger's disease is a circulatory disease that is brought on by chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the extremities.
		Also called thromboangiitis obliterans, Buerger's disease is most common with people who smoke.
		Early signs of Buerger’s disease are a tingling sensation like "pin pricks" and a burning sensation in the fingers and toes.
	www.go-symmetry.com /health/bakup/buergers-disease.htm (804 words)

	Buergers' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buerger’s disease is a segmental, inflammatory, occlusive, vascular disease that usually affects the medium and small sized vessels of the upper and lower extremities
		Buerger’s disease is non-atherosclerotic, but in practice the two conditions are often confused.
		Buerger’s is largely self-limiting as sustained smoking cessation, shows Buerger’s patients to have a survival time which is comparable to that of the normal population
	www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk /studentwebs/session2/group14/buergers.htm (615 words)

	Raynaud's Disease
		Raynaud’s disease is a condition of finger blood vessels as a result of excessive sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
		The cause of this process is unknown with the course of the disease most often benign in nature, however it can become chronic and result in atrophic changes and painful ulceration or gangrene of any finger or fingers.
		Narrowing of arteries is present due to disease changes in blood vessels as a result of the specific medical disorder.
	www.microsurgeon.org /raynaud's_disease.htm (274 words)

	Buergers-disease- diagnosis and cures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buerger's disease is an inflammation of the arteries, veins, and nerves in the legs, principally, leading to restricted blood flow.
		Buerger's disease is also known as thromboangitis obliterans.
		Cases of this disease in non-smokers are very rare, hence, cigarette smoking is considered a causative factor.
	www.herbsandcures.com /view-disease-details/Buergers-Disease.html (356 words)

	Buerger's Disease - Patient UK
		It is a disease characterised by inflammation and thrombosis of the small and medium size arteries and veins of the hands and feet.
		It has been postulated that Buerger’s Disease is an "autoimmune" reaction triggered by some constituent of tobacco.
		If the disease is due to sensitivity to a component of tobacco other than nicotine then NRT may be used but prudence dictates that it should be continued for as short a time as possible.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40001219 (817 words)

	Buergers Disease
		Buerger's disease or thromboangitis obliterans is a disease that affects the arteries and veins and can lead to their eventual occlusion.
		Incidence of this disease is approximately 7 or 8 cases per 100,000 in the general population.
		The typical patient with Buerger's disease is a young male who smokes cigarettes and presents with the signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease.
	www.health-care-information.org /diseases/buergers-disease.html (591 words)

	Brandon Carmichael - Smoking Got Me! - About Buergers Disease
		Buerger's disease, also called thromboangiitis obliterans, is a rare disease of the blood vessels of the arms and legs.
		Buerger's disease usually affects men between ages 20 and 40.
		The disease restricts or blocks blood flow to the arms and legs, beginning with the hands, fingers and feet.
	www.brandoncarmichael.com /buergers_disease.html (283 words)

	Buergers Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		To put it simply, this material is simply stuffed with buergers disease info that you will die to obtain on the rest of the other sites.
		Buergers disease is an inflammatry occlusive disease which involves all layers...
		Homograft) for salvage of endstage ischeamic extremity in Buergers' Disease (TAO)...
	www.prostatecancercenter.info /5/buergers-disease.php (428 words)

	Buerger's Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Reaction to Having the disease: It was a relief in one way, because I had suffered from the symptoms for 6 yrs.and was told numerous reasons for the pain in my arms and legs.
		Dealing with the disease: It seems as though you are always sick.
		Other info about the disease: It is very rare and hard to diagnose, once you are diagnosed, be very comfortablewith your dr. You will spend alot of time in their office and you need to feel as thoughthey understand your pain and are giving you the best care possible.
	www.curtis1.com /curtis/stories/buergers.html (178 words)

	Dr. Pankaj Patel a vascular surgeon India expertise in varicose vein surgery
		PVD is a disease of the blood vessels.
		Raynaud's disease is a condition that affects the blood supply to the fingers, toes and occasionally the ears and nose.
		During Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis is common at the bifurcation of the artery.
	www.drpankajpatel.com /sitemap.htm (396 words)

	LetsFind Search Results for buergers disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buerger's disease is a circulatory disease that is brought...
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	Vascular Injuries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buergers' disease affects all races, but is prevalent in middle and fareast.
		A 1986 report shows the highest incidence to be is Israel where 80% of all patients with peripheral vascular disease have Buerger's disease.
		The actual incidence in India is unknown, but Shionoya reported from one of the institutions in India that the Buergers disease constitutes 1/3 of all peripheral vascular diseases.
	www.indiandoctors.com /vasupdt/updtfeb1.htm (835 words)

	Keral.com
		The flow of spurious liquor and the widespread cultivation of ganja in the forests of Attappady have abetted the spread of TAO.
		The TAO, commonly known as Buergers disease, is the spin-off of the large-scale substance abuse and excessive smoking.
		Once affected, the disease quickly spreads to other parts of the body, eventually resulting in the death of the patient.
	www.keral.com /newsfeatures/tribal1 (528 words)

	Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center Discusses Types of Vasculitis
		Because there are so many types of vasculitis, the group is sometimes referred to in the plural: vasculitides (pronounced “vas que lit' i deez”, with the accent on the third syllable).
		There are many different types of diseases that belong to this category.
		Although the diseases are similar in some ways, they often differ with respect to which organs are affected, which medications are used to treat them, and other characteristics.
	vasculitis.med.jhu.edu /typesof/typesof.html (356 words)

	Raynaud's Disease type of peripheral arterial disease treated by Dr. Pankaj Patel
		During a typical Raynaud's attack the affected area may first become white (pallor) as the blood supply is reduced, then blue (cyanosis) as the oxygen supply to the area is depleted, followed by bright red (rubor) as the blood returns to the area (reactive hyperemia).
		It is estimated that 4 - 5% of the population is affected.
		Some examples of other underlying diseases associated with Raynaud's are: connective tissue diseases, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vibration white finger, occlusive arterial disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpel tunnel syndrome.
	www.drpankajpatel.com /raynauds.htm (852 words)

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		Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disease that causes obstruction of the blood vessels of the hands and feet.
		Definition: Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disease that causes obstruction of the blood vessels of the hands and feet.
		Buerger's disease typically occurs in heavy smokers who started smoking at an early age.
	www.diseasedirectory.net /Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thromboangiitis_Obliterans/default.aspx (536 words)

	Buerger's disease
		The disease is mainly seen in the legs of affected persons, but may also appear in their arms.
		Onset of the disease is gradual and first occurs in the feet or hands.
		The disease is progressive in patients who do not stop smoking.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/buergers_disease.jsp (617 words)

	Joel's Library - Smoking and Circulation
		Smoking is a primary cause of much of the peripheral vascular disease seen as well as a powerful aggravating factor for people who have other preexisting conditions causing circulation problems to the extremities.
		The condition is known as Buerger’s Disease (thromboangiitis obliterans.) Buerger’s Disease is a condition where there is a complete cutoff of circulation to the finger or toes, resulting in gangrene.
		My first actual encounter with a Buerger’s Disease patient was with a woman who was 38 year old when I met her, which was about 24 years ago.
	whyquit.com /joel/Joel_02_18_circulatory_damage.html (2517 words)

	Homeopathy peripheral vascular disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Peripheral vascular disease — Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to a variety of conditions that.
		On antral G cells in patients with gastric disease.
		Because he buys into the notion that homeopathy is a type of "energy medicine." Disease is. Organism, to the central and peripheral.
	www.alastone.info /h1/lup/homeopathy-peripheral-vascular-disease.html (189 words)

	Uncommon Causes of Stroke - Cambridge University Press (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It describes various forms of angiitis, coagulation disorders, infective, paraneoplastic and metabolic disorders that may be associated with stroke, and a number of individually rare syndromes such as Eales disease, Fabry disease, and pseudoxanthoma elasticum.
		Kohlmeier Degos disease (malignant atrophic papulosis) Serge Blecic and Julien Bogousslavsky; 22.
		MELAS and stroke in mitochondrial diseases Lorenz Hirt and Julien Bogousslavsky; 44.
	www.cambridge.org /uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521771455 (814 words)

	Buergers Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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