Ido Weinberg, MD | Vascular Medicine
Ido Weinberg, MD | Vascular Medicine
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Subclavian Artery Stenosis
Subclavian artery stenosis is the narrowing or blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the arms. Most patients will not have any symptoms. Sometimes we will suspect subclavian artery stenosis if there is a large blood pressure difference between arms. And sometimes patients will have symptoms including arm pain, hand discoloration or even not enough blood flow to the brain.
Treatment starts with medicine. You should quit smoking. Most patients will need aspirin or a similar medication and a statin to reduce cholesterol. If there is hypertension, you should treat it.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - What is subclavian artery stenosis?
0:46 - Causes of subclavian artery stenosis
1:13 - Symptoms
1:28 - Blood pressure difference
1:48 - Arm pain
2:10 - Hand or finger discoloration
2:27 - Not enough blood flow to the brain
2:44 - Medical treatment
3:57 - Procedures
4:51 - Summary
*Remember: This video is NOT meant as medical advice. There are many more factors that go into choosing a blood thinner. These are obviously prescription medications and you must always consult your physician.
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  • @ohbabylactationcare126
    @ohbabylactationcare126 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a unique situation; I had terrible upper left quadrant pain last year, and after days of unknown diagnostics… they found a 4.8 cm SAA (size of a plum!) that was emergently operated on. Splenectomy and partial pancreatectomy. It’s been a longggg year. 48 days with a JP drain, and still on insulin:/ Thank you for the good explanation. Oh, I’m female and 59 years old, post menopausal.

  • @BLFulle
    @BLFulle วันที่ผ่านมา

    My middle toe on my right foot had a blue ring around it. Now my toe is crooked and very painful and still blue. I'm not familiar with the vernacular you used so I was unable to follow your video.

  • @MaryLou-m1j
    @MaryLou-m1j 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fact or Fiction? Is it true that Furosemide causes blood platelets to adhere together to form clots?

  • @DaisyMay6022
    @DaisyMay6022 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im having this procedure soon.

  • @skykitchen867
    @skykitchen867 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New Cardiologist that replaced my cardiologist due to retirement, stopped my aspirin and replaced with Eliquis for my AFIB, and I was already taking Clopidigrel and kept me going on both at the same time. Those two drugs did not get along and I developed bleeding in my stool that was so heavy and bad smelling that I went to emergency who neutralized the Eliquis after numerous tests and put me in the hospital overnight to give me a IV of blood that was lost in my system as I went from a 12 to a 7 on the blood test. Emergency told me to stop use immediately and made sure my Cardiologist gets the notes. He got them immediately and permanently took me off Eliquis and within just a few short days all the bleeding stopped. Went for a colonscopy afterward and everything is clear. Now I am arguing with him, refusing to take another blood thinner as I do NOT want to go through this again. One blood thinner is enough. I was on aspirin and Clopidigrel and had no problems for over ten years, one little switch and voila problems in less than a week. Forget that mess. Great video thank you for posting.

  • @luiscarbajal75
    @luiscarbajal75 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im taking aspirin and clopidrogrel but i will have a fistula surgery. I have a stend and im afraid of stop medicine. How many days is safe to stop clopidrogrel and aspirin? Thank you.

  • @NatividadBrand
    @NatividadBrand 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    83 yrs.old loose balance easily and fall down can he stop blood thinner

  • @Nathan-ur7xo
    @Nathan-ur7xo 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mohon bikin terjemahannya❤

  • @johndesana8603
    @johndesana8603 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    just exposed to this condition today and felt this is the best explanation on what to do and why to do it ,,

  • @lianaclarke1855
    @lianaclarke1855 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Dr W, does APS fall within the category of hormone related blood clots?

  • @barbaratacy6914
    @barbaratacy6914 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At age 35, I had a splenic artery anyuerism. My speed was removed thus saving my life. I only knew of this anyuerism after I had a car accident and went to the hospital where the anyuerism was discovered. The surgery took place a few days later successfully. I owe my life to my surgeon in Orlando. He has since passed, but I think of him from time to time and feel so grateful he was there for me. Side note: when the 1st dr I saw before the final one, I saw a Dr whose after looking at my trays said, "I don't know what it is but it doesn't look like it's going anywhere. With that frightening statement, I asked for the xray, which Icwas given, and ran out of there as fast as I could, effectively saving ny own life in the process, until I found a Sugeon who ultimately saved my life.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing your story

  • @saurabhgupta5825
    @saurabhgupta5825 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much for such a lucid presentation.Want to know in what dose do we use aspirin or any other antiplatelet agent in subclavian artery stenosis?Also do we have it in diabetics and in CKD patients?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      Typically, the aspirin dose for atherosclerotic subclavian artery stenosis is 75-100 mg once a day.

  • @bobbarnes8333
    @bobbarnes8333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr. W - is it ok to continue fish oil omega-3 supplements while on a blood thinner regimen?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not always. You should consult the physician who prescribed the blood thinner.

    • @bobbarnes8333
      @bobbarnes8333 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist Thank you, Dr. W - I shall talk to my PCP during my next visit, and appreciate the fact that you believe there may be a conflict.

  • @bobbarnes8333
    @bobbarnes8333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dr. W - excellent video insights. I've been on Xarelto for 5 years due to unprovoked clot in left calf resulting in small PE. With no genetic predisposition, my theory is that I have a low resting heart rate and my job required me to sit at a desk for long periods of time, possibly resulting in the clot for the same reason athletes who travel internationally may experience. I'd like to wean myself off the Xarelto 15 mg. Is there a protocol for doing so, such as dropping dosage to 10 mg, then reducing frequency over time until stopping entirely?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      First, Xarelto 15 mg twice a day is usually a dose we offer when we start this medication. Then, we typically switch to 20 mg once a day and later even to 10 mg once a day. As to whether you can stop the medication - this really needs to be tailored based on the specifics of the story and the imaging. So I cannot comment there. As to how to come off Xarelto once the decision is made to stop it - you just stop it (in the context of DVT/PE - this is not the case in atrial fibrillation). All the best.

    • @bobbarnes8333
      @bobbarnes8333 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist Thank you Doctor, your perspective is very helpful, and I'll discuss further with my vascular doc and hematologist.

  • @SudhanshaniJaiswal
    @SudhanshaniJaiswal หลายเดือนก่อน

    Treatment bataiye? Precautions kya le?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please clarify your question.

  • @jerrybrothers5619
    @jerrybrothers5619 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for video. question. 86yrs. Very active life style. Clot in leg vein following bee sting. Doctor wants elequis. What about short period.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry. I cannot offer such specific advice. It really depends. All the best.

  • @paulahecker3401
    @paulahecker3401 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found this video very informative. I just received a diagnosis of a spleenic artery aneurysm. I appreciate the way you explained the situation in a way that's easy to understand, and calming.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I appreciate the feedback and I am happy it helped you.

  • @rukundodaneila702
    @rukundodaneila702 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about when in monthly periods time

    • @sw6118
      @sw6118 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should be shedding the uterine lining, not bleeding like you would from a cut.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do not understand the question. Are you asking if women who are still getting their period can take blood thinners? Usually they can. But there are outliers. I would consult your physician.

  • @Robowx
    @Robowx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stopped taking blood thinners a few years ago and I’m still here. The question is are blood thinners necessary?

    • @rukundodaneila702
      @rukundodaneila702 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then you should be thankful to God.

    • @sw6118
      @sw6118 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s a calculator CHADS VASC. that suggests when you should use blood thinners. Trust me, your doctor will point to a high enough score as a justification. You need to consider the recommendation in light of your specific case. You may want to get a second opinion.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really depends on the circumstances. I am happy you are doing well.

    • @sandrainthesky1011
      @sandrainthesky1011 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I went off blood thinners a couple of summers ago and was really fit. Then a week into my holidays I had a stroke (blood vessel in brain) and lost feeling in my left side for a week I was put on blood thinners but now I get dizzy easily and feel light headed. I must go to the doctor and you should.

    • @sw6118
      @sw6118 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sandrainthesky1011 to me that’s part of what’s so terrifying about blood thinners in addition to the monster bruises and life threatening injuries from what should be small accidents, you are more likely to have a stroke or heart attack if you stop taking them.

  • @hangemhigh3578
    @hangemhigh3578 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI some blood thinners cause blue toe. Warfarin especially.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is not entirely accurate.

    • @hangemhigh3578
      @hangemhigh3578 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Angiologist yes it is. As soon as I quit using it my toe healed.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hangemhigh3578 That is great. I guess there are various reasons for blue toes with Warfarin, including bleeding into the skin (even from minor trauma like from tight shoes) but also cholesterol emboli. Thank you for the update. I would only make sure with your physician that it is safe for you to be off the medication. All the best!

  • @JIL-m3j
    @JIL-m3j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it have anything to do with the throat?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you asking if cold feet have anything to do with the throat? Not to my knowledge.

  • @harryyoung5229
    @harryyoung5229 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blood thinner medician may not be suitable for veryone, but, for me, it is the good medician, it can provent stroke. so always listen to your Doctor. not online videos.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. I hope I could offer some useful information despite your comment ;)

  • @loschillyboyz9473
    @loschillyboyz9473 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just had a stent placed in my aorta 2 months ago and now I have this. CTA scan says 1.9CM in size. Hopefully, my appointment soon will bring me some peace of mind.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. I wish you all the best!

  • @loschillyboyz9473
    @loschillyboyz9473 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just had a stent placed in my aorta 2 months ago and now I have this. CTA scan says 1.9CM in size. Hopefully, my appointment soon will bring me some peace of mind.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you again for sharing.

  • @eduaguaja123
    @eduaguaja123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I been on blood thinner for 4 months..and dont feel any difference

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. If everything is going the way it is supposed to then people typically do not "feel" being on a blood thinner. I would advise to follow with your doctor to make sure that you still need the treatment and that it is working properly.

    • @eduaguaja123
      @eduaguaja123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist thank you

  • @DracozNest
    @DracozNest 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I get scared it is diabetes because I am 13 but when my feet were cold and pain inside but when I got hot warm water it slowly went away but came back at night and I never got diagnosed with diabetes but Idk why it happens sometimes

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. I am sorry you are worried about diabetes. I would consult with your doctor and if they suspect diabetes they can easily check for it.

  • @syedmoheeb1965
    @syedmoheeb1965 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My feet remains cold all the time and getting stinky smell even in barefoot, why..?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your question. I am afraid I cannot tell without examining you. I would advise asking your doctor.

  • @gahibbins
    @gahibbins 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation of Splenic artery aneurysm (recently diagnosed) thank you for the video. There are other risk factors which should be considered when accessing the risk of your aneurysm, having very high levels of Lipoprotein (a) which I have been told by my specialist are linked to aneurysms, blood pressure and heart disease. Anymore advice on this.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your comment. While risk-factors for atherosclerosis (such as high blood pressure and elevated lipids, including Lp(a)) are linked with artery weakening, we consider these aneurysms more sporadic than a direct cause. All the best.

    • @gahibbins
      @gahibbins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist thank you

  • @NoName-vx6up
    @NoName-vx6up 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. Had Catheter Ablation and was given a BT. 0 CAC score & I'm getting my clotting markers, myocardial perfusion test shortly before discussing further with my cardiologist.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. All the best!

  • @annadams5466
    @annadams5466 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this TH-cam. It was very helpful but I have a more specific question I need an answer for. My husband and I just flew from Orlando to London 8/13/24, landing the morning of 8/14. After waking up on 8/15 he had severe chest pains up and down his abdomen on the left side. Background info: He had the identical pains at home in late June, and a chest X-ray and ekg were done with no signs of anything, although we discovered he does have a bit of lung compromise, likely due to breathing toxic chemicals in his early work years. He just turned 70 and he also had a DVT 3 years ago and was on blood thinners for 6 months. For the June problem, the NP gave him prednisone for costochondritis and the problem disappeared rapidly. Soon after we flew to Colorado and remained at pretty high altitude for 3 weeks, hiking and e-biking a lot. He commented often about being unable to get a deep breath but we did lots of high altitude activities. After two weeks home in FL we flew to London with plans to head to the Swiss Alps for a couple months to hike and e-bike, which we’ve done for several years. So on 8/15 we went to the emergency department and blood tests, an ekg, a CT w/contrast were performed and multiple small blood clots were found in his lungs. They said he was in the low end of seriousness for PE, but they also found right heart strain which put him in the low-intermediate category. Thus they admitted him for one night and immediately started anticoagulants. At 5 pm on 8/16 they did an echocardiogram which was good and showed no evidence of the right heart strain, so he was discharged with several months of blood thinners. The last two days we have walked London 6-7 miles each day and he’s feeling really well, except there’s still slight discomfort when he takes a deep breath. We now plan to train to Switzerland rather than fly but we’re wondering if it’s safe to go to the places we love and had planned to return. The villages where we stay are at 2631’, 4180’, 5361’, and 5275’ but we take trains, gondolas, cable cars higher and hike. So, is it safe for him to even travel to these altitudes and sleep there, and is it safe to hike to higher elevations than those? If it’s not, would it be after 2-4 weeks? Or when? Or what elevations are safe for him now, both for sleeping and for exploring? The elevations we slept at the whole time in CO were Thank you for this TH-cam. It was very helpful but I have a more specialized question I need an answer for. My husband and I just flew from Orlando to London 8/13/24, landing the morning of 8/14. After waking up on 8/15 he had severe chest pains up and down his abdomen on the left side. Background info: He had the identical pains at home in late June, and a chest X-ray and ekg were done with no signs of anything, although we discovered he does have a bit of lung compromise, likely due to breathing toxic chemicals in his early work years. He just turned 70 and he also had a DVT 3 years ago and was on blood thinners for 6 months. For the June problem, the NP gave him prednisone for costochondritis and the problem disappeared rapidly. We then flew to Colorado and remained at pretty high altitude for 3 weeks, hiking and e-biking a lot. He commented often about being unable to get a deep breath but we did lots of high altitude activities. After two weeks home in FL we flew to London with plans to head to the Swiss Alps for a couple months to hike and e-bike, which we’ve done for several years. So on 8/15 we went to the emergency department and blood tests, an ekg, a CT w/contrast were performed and multiple small blood clots were found in his lungs. They said he was in the low end of seriousness for PE, but they also found right heart strain which put him in the low-intermediate category. Thus they admitted him for one night and immediately started anticoagulants. At 5 pm on 8/16 they did an echocardiogram which was good and showed no evidence of the right heart strain, so he was discharged with several months of blood thinners. The last two days we have walked London 6-7 miles each day and he’s feeling really good, except there’s still slight discomfort when he takes a deep breath. We now plan to train to Switzerland rather than fly but we’re wondering if it’s safe to go to the places we love and had planned to return. The villages where we stay are at 2631’, 4180’, 5361’, and 5275’ but we take trains, gondolas, cable cars higher and hike. So, is it safe for him to even travel to these altitudes and sleep there, and is it safe to hike to higher elevations than those? If it’s not, would it be after 2-4 weeks? Or when? The elevations we slept at the whole time in CO were between 7000-9100’ and we hiked and biked at 11,000’. We really need immediate advice from someone who seems to understand the altitude situation for a new and recovering PE patient. Thank you.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish I could answer your question. But unfortunately it is too specific and the stakes are too high. If you still have concerns, I think you need to see a physician locally (even in Europe).

  • @rodolfollopiz2321
    @rodolfollopiz2321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got a DVT on my right leg right after contracting Covid but my doctor said that it has’t to do anything with Covid . If not because my profession that is driving trucks for long periods of been seating at a time. They also find out that my antithrombin level was low they did more test and as result I’m diagnosed with blood clothing issues now I take xarelto 20mg once a day For EVER.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry to hear about your DVT. While I cannot comment directly on a specific case, some of what you wrote does not make sense. So I recommend that you discuss this with a specialist (like a vascular medicine doctor or a hematologist).

    • @rushikeshsatpute3971
      @rushikeshsatpute3971 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      America is dangerous, i am put on 5mg daily and I think 5 mg is too much

  • @SLShreve
    @SLShreve 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a Saddle PE about 18 months ago. I have not recovered well. Dr has prescribed pulmonary rehab for Post PE Syndrome, but insurance won’t cover. I am overweight but was active (volleyball, hiking, etc) Most of the drs try to say my inability to be active is because I’m overweight……forgetting I was able to do these days before the SPE. I am now able to go for a walk. A trip through the grocery store is still difficult almost all the time! When we go for walks, I have to stop and sit at the benches….. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Everything in life is difficult: picking up the baby, making dinner, talking, cleaning the house, driving- EVERYTHING! I would like to get to the point where it’s not a difficulty any longer. I have a ton of chest pain and shortness of breath. I also have some muscular pain in my upper back and around the lower parts of my ribs/lungs. I also now have chronic pleurisy. I know how fortunate I am to be alive! Thank you for this video- it’s great!

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry to hear about your event and ongoing symptoms. Sometimes insurance will cover cardiac rehab after PE (if your cardiac markers were elevated at the time and also if the right side of your heart was swollen). Maybe your doctor can look into that for you. You may also benefit from seeing a specialist to discuss CTEPH (chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) in case that is relevant to you. All the best.

  • @MrGeorgewf
    @MrGeorgewf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eliquis caused the following: GERD Acid reflex Loss of appetite Stomach pain Belching Nausea I’ll take aspirin to prevent blood clots.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry to hear about your symptoms. I would discuss medication changes with your doctor.

    • @sw6118
      @sw6118 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrGeorgewf aspirin works on stuff in your arteries, it does nothing for people experiencing afib and other electrical problems.

  • @ericawilson217
    @ericawilson217 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your informative video. I found it perfect, on-point with no waffle.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

  • @Rob-hv9kt
    @Rob-hv9kt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just discovered i have approximately 80% blockage in left subclavian artery. No symptoms zero i had cat scan with contrast. Bp differs from one arm to other only top # difference of 7-15 points . Bottom #’s equal I am 69 yrs old

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such incidental findings are common. Whether to treat with a procedure or only medication is a patient-by-patient decision. I would consult with your doctor and best would be with a vascular specialist.

    • @Rob-hv9kt
      @Rob-hv9kt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes thats the plan . I’m just wondering if my coronary arteries have blockage now my carotic arteries are clear but I just turned 69. Going for a stress test 10 days

  • @KarenWidney
    @KarenWidney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in British Columbia. Canada and want to find a specialist that understandsand trwats FMD. I have not been formally diagnosed but have test results indicative of FMD and the internist is talking about it. Very difficult to look up specicically specialist for western Canada.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out this group: ccs.ca/canadian-society-of-vascular-medicine/

  • @sandrageary1061
    @sandrageary1061 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if moving to a high elevation (6700 ft) could have contributed to my DVT, along with age, HRT, etc? If so, would I potentially be able to come off thinners if living at a lower elevation (eliminated HRT, of course)?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      While I cannot comment about your case and specifically about whether you can come off the blood thinner, elevation has been known to contribute to DVT formation.

  • @natashak3387
    @natashak3387 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Doctors are almost positive that my blood thinner is causing my chronic anemia. Smh! Only Doctor that disagrees is of course my Hematologist. Will probably have to come off of it and take the risk. My stent is working great thankfully. Anemia has been affecting my life so much requiring iron infusions. Still anemic with my infusions at this point.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry things are not going as smoothly as they should. I wish you all the best.

    • @rakeishalamar9937
      @rakeishalamar9937 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I too is going thru the same thing but my doctors and hematologist agree with me, I get iron infusions, and it raises my iron but as soon as Mother Nature hit, I bleed like crazy from the thinners and it drop it soooo low…. Today my hematologist took me off the thinners after 6 months… I caught pe from birth control, no other issues or family related issues

    • @natashak3387
      @natashak3387 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Angiologist, thank you so much!

    • @natashak3387
      @natashak3387 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rakeishalamar9937, I'm so very sorry to hear, but I am glad that you and your Doctors are on the same page. I have a blood clotting disorder so my risk for clots are high. It's either clots or anemia. Hang in there and stay strong. I am doing my best to do so.

  • @robertangeles2610
    @robertangeles2610 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Pulmonologist told me that i have abnormal blood flow in right leg . so next week they will introduce another doctor "rheumatologist " . I have PE for almost 2months now currently taking apixaban. i feel very strong , i can run . i can swim . only that 2days of shortness of breath before going to ER

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. I hope you return to full health soon.

    • @robertangeles2610
      @robertangeles2610 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist is eliquis lifetime medicine . i feel strong now . by the way im here in korea. its hard to understand the doctor here 😅

  • @nicolettelewis7712
    @nicolettelewis7712 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I almost died while in labor with my son due to an undiagnosed splenic artery aneurysm that ruptured.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry to hear. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @CarnivoreKirk
    @CarnivoreKirk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there a blood test that shows if you need a blood thinner to begin with?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your question. In general, people who have never had a clot will not need a blood thinner, irrespective of their blood tests. There are exceptions to this. For instance, people with very high red blood cell counts (for instance with polycythemia vera) may need blood thinners to prevent clots.

  • @kirankurwade
    @kirankurwade 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I underwent CABG 2 three years ago but still on clopidegrol, aspirin and statin. I am 51 and have a super fitness as I workout regularly and eat healthy diet. My lipid profile is very healthy like LDL around 60 and triglycerides 121. But my doctors ask me to continue. Can you please guide. Thank you

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry to hear that you needed CABG at such a young age. I am happy you are now healthy. Whether to remain on both aspirin and clopidogrel depends on the specific nature of your disease (and whether there are stents). So I cannot comments specifically. Most people can stop one of these after CABG. As for the statin - that is critical and has been shown to prolong life / reduce recurrent events. So usually we prescribe these when possible. All the best!

  • @sandradowd6732
    @sandradowd6732 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am being taken off my blood thinners this month,after ,I will then have blood testing in a week after stoping.My second time in 16 months having extensive blood clots and PE.I am serching for answers .What about recurrent DVTs?I am in my late 40s.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry to hear about your events. It is true that many tests that help us understand the reason for clots need to be done off blood thinners. All the best.

    • @sandradowd6732
      @sandradowd6732 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for replying,it's definitely a scary time,but hoping for answers soon .

  • @bernardus3289
    @bernardus3289 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its winter here and my god my feet are red and ichy yet feel hot

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry to hear and thank you for sharing.

  • @sherilynn7684
    @sherilynn7684 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does FMD cause dizziness or feeling off balance? What can be done? I have high bp, high cholesterol, and a very small aneryism in my brain at the vestubular Y.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the question. The mechanism is not always clear. But FMD patients do complain of dizziness often.

  • @SaanichtonMinistries
    @SaanichtonMinistries 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the presentation. Wife has been confirmed with it after some mild stroke symptoms and CT scan. We are implementing immediate lifestyle changes and waiting to see a doctor at the stroke clinic.

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry to hear about her condition. I wish her well.

    • @SaanichtonMinistries
      @SaanichtonMinistries 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist 10% of all women have it.

  • @Mylogcabin
    @Mylogcabin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The more research i carry out, the more i am starting to think the TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) cause a blood clot in my lower arm. Im 58yrs old and have been bodybuilding since 18 years old. I've used anabolic steroids from 28yrs to 50 years cycling on 8 to 12 weeks and off for 6 weeks. Fairly consistent over that period. I decided at 50 yrs to stop using steroids, but even after 6 months, i felt terrible. Lost about 14 to 18 lbs and felt genuinely ill . No energy whatsoever. I was convinced my natural testosterone levels never returned to normal, so i started TRT treatment self administered. I took 125mg 0.5ml of a steroid called Sustanon 250 1ml. I take 125mg every 5 days. I have been doing that for more or less consistent for 8 years. To be honest, i feel revitalised full of energy and in pretty good shape for my age. Recently, i had a clot in my lower arm near my elbow. But no explanation why this happened. I've been prescribed Apixipan blood thinners for six months and am waiting for a decision to be made if i need to take it indefinitely. Since this happened, ive ofter wondered if the TRT may have caused it . Testosterone does increase red cell production and makes your blood thicker. ?? I have mentioned this to the consultant but looked quite blank like he knew nothing if this would have caused a clot. Just told me he would make enquiries but never got back . Obviously, by this comment, im not medically educated in this department, but I spent hours researching, which leads me to writing this. Has everyone else been in this situation.

  • @murraymcgregor7829
    @murraymcgregor7829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the information! I had a superficial thrombophlebitis of the the right iliac vein in my groin. A lot of pain there. My doctor thought it was an hernia which caused me to have this problem go untreated for a year. I finally went for an ultrasound and got the above mentioned diagnosis, went on Xarelto blood thinners and the clot has re-canalised. I have these reactive veins that remain that get sore especially when having a bowel movement and exercising. II have been put on Aspirin Ecotrin. Do you think these reactive veins will ever heal?

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. I cannot comment directly about your case, but I will say that we all have these veins that recruit when other channels are blocked. Whether the veins eventually "drop back" or not is hard to predict.

    • @murraymcgregor7829
      @murraymcgregor7829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Angiologist Thanks for your response!

  • @jamie4056
    @jamie4056 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video.. im in nursing school and you explained this subject well, i understand a little better thank you💗

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. You made me happy! Good luck.

  • @kohlelondon
    @kohlelondon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for posting this video, this video has answered a lot of these questions

    • @Angiologist
      @Angiologist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment.