NEW Diseases and
Conditions Index (DCI) Topics
The DCI on the NHLBI Web site features 51
easy-to-understand articles on a wide variety of diseases,
conditions, and procedures. It is continually being expanded,
updated and, when complete, will contain more than 300
articles related to heart, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep
disorders. You can download or print each article directly
from the NHLBI Web site at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci.
There are also 38 selected DCI topics now available in
print format for bulk ordering with color headings and
illustrations, at less than the cost of printing them out
yourself on an inkjet or laser printer. These printed fact
sheets are more attractive than their Web counterparts and are
great for doctors' offices, HMOs, health fairs, and
information racks.
1-99 copies are 60˘ each.
100 or
more copies are ONLY 50˘ each.
Call the
NHLBI Health Information Center for special pricing on 5,000
or more copies.
Check out some of the new DCI topics featured below, all of
which are currently available in print format.
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Learn About Peripheral Arterial Disease
(P.A.D.)P.A.D. is a condition that develops when arteries
in the legs become clogged with plaque, limiting the flow of
blood. Though not well known, P.A.D. can raise the risk for
heart attack and stroke. Although P.A.D. is serious, it is
treatable. Click here to read how http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pad/pad_what.html.
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Review DCI Topics Related to Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which a person's blood has a lower
than normal number of red blood cells, or the red blood cells
don't have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin—an iron-rich protein
that gives the red color to blood—carries oxygen to all parts
of the body. There are several DCI topics related to anemia.
Here are a few to get started.
Anemia
Aplastic
Anemia
Iron-Deficiency
Anemia
Pernicious
Anemia |
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Discover Diseases of Interest
Marfan
Syndrome – is a disorder of connective tissue. Connective
tissue holds all the parts of your body together and helps
control growth. Persons with Marfan syndrome often develop
problems with their heart valves or with the large blood
vessel called the aorta. They may also have problems with
their bones, lungs, or eyes.
Raynaud's
Disease – is a disorder that affects blood vessels. This
disorder is marked by brief episodes of vasospasm (narrowing
of the blood vessels) of the fingers and toes. Cold
temperatures or stressful emotions can trigger attacks in
people with Raynaud's. During these attacks, there is a brief
lack of blood flow to the affected body part(s), and the skin
can temporarily become white then bluish. |
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