Vascular disease
Vascular disease is mainly caused by hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) due to a thickening of the artery lining from fatty deposits or plaques (atheroma). The arteries are blood vessels that supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to the ... [... more]
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Peripheral vascular disease
PVD is a narrowing or blockage of the arteries that produces an intermittent pain in the legs or arms, known as intermittent claudication. If left untreated, amputation of the limb may be necessary. To perform well during any increased level of ... [... more]
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Macugen (pegaptanib)
Macugen injection contains the active ingredient pegaptanib sodium, which is a type of medicine called a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration ... [... more]
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