Kenneth Kee

Inflamed Blood Vessels (Vasculitis), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Inflamed Blood Vessels (Vasculitis), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Vasculitis is an inflammatory condition of the blood vessels
Inflammation may involve pain, redness, warmth in the affected tissues.
If a blood vessel is inflamed, it can cause narrowing
Poor blood flow may cause cells of organs to stop living

Vasculitis can affect the arteries, veins and capillaries
Large blood vessel inflammation include Takayasu's Arteritis
The moderate blood vessels include Kawasaki and Polyarteritis
The small blood vessel includes Henoch Schonlein purpura and polyangiitis

Diagnosis is by the microscopic examination of the blood vessel biopsy
Angiography of the inflamed blood vessels is also diagnostic.
Treatment of vasculitis includes corticosteroids and cytotoxic medicines.
The goal is to stop the immune response that caused the inflammation.

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Vasculitis is a disorder that involves inflammation in the blood vessels.
Inflamed Blood Vessels (Vasculitis) happens if the immune system attacks the blood vessels by mistake.
This attack may happen as the result of an infection, a medicine, or another disease or disorder.
"Inflammation" indicates the body's response to injury, such as injury to the blood vessels.
Inflammation may involve the pain, redness, warmth, swelling and the loss of function in the involved tissues.
In vasculitis, inflammation can lead to serious problems.
Complications are dependent on which blood vessels, organs, or other body systems are involved.
Vasculitis can have an effect on any of the body's blood vessels.
These are arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Arteries bring the blood from the heart to the body's organs.
Veins bring the blood from the organs and limbs back to the heart.
Capillaries join the small arteries and veins.
If a blood vessel is inflamed, it can become narrow or close off.
This restricts or prevents blood flow through the vessel.
Rarely, the blood vessel will expand and weaken, causing it to bulge.
This bulge is termed an aneurysm
The interruption in blood flow produced by inflammation can injure the body's organs.
Signs and symptoms are dependent on which organs have been injured and the extent of the injury.
The normal symptoms of inflammation such as fever, general aches and pains are frequent among people who have vasculitis.
The types of vasculitis often are clustered based on the size of the blood vessels they affect.
The most frequent type (polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)) had an estimated cumulative prevalence (the number of people who had ever had the disease over a given period of time) of 2.27%.
The matching figure for the next most frequent (giant cell arteritis (GCA)) was 0.41%
1. Mostly Large Vessel Vasculitis
Behcet's Disease
Giant Cell Arteritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Takayasu's Arteritis
Cogan's Syndrome
2. Mostly Medium Vessel Vasculitis
Buerger's Disease
Kawasaki Disease
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Central Nervous System Vasculitis
3. Mostly Small Vessel Vasculitis
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Essential Mixed Cryoglobulinemia
Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
Microscopic Polyangiitis
Wegener's granulomatosis
Causes:
Vasculitis can be:
1. Primary (happening on its own), or Idiopathic (45-55%)
2.Secondary (as a result of infection, or in link with another disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis).
Some forms of vasculitis seem to happen more often in people who:
a.Have medical disorders, such as chronic hepatitis B or C infection
b.Have autoimmune diseases such a lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma
c.Smoke
Medicines used to treat vasculitis are:
1.Corticosteroids
2.Cytotoxic
3.Immunotherapy

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463340561
• Artikelnr.: 56141284

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
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