Macroangiopathy — is an angiopathy of the greater blood vessels. [DorlandsDict|nine/12924584|Macroangiopathy] PathophysiologyIn macroangiopathy, fat and blood clots build up in the large blood vessels, stick to the vessel walls, and block the flow of blood.The… … Wikipedia
Angiopathy — is the generic term for a disease of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). [DorlandsDict|one/000005089|angiopathy] The best known and most prevalent angiopathy is the diabetic angiopathy, a complication that may occur in chronic… … Wikipedia
Angiopathy — Disease of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). There are two basic types of angiopathy: microangiopathy and macroangiopathy. In microangiopathy, the walls of small blood vessels become so thick and weak that they bleed, leak… … Medical dictionary
Microangiopathy — Classification and external resources ICD 9 443.9 Microangiopathy (or microvascular disease, or small vessel disease) is an angiopathy affecting small blood vessels in the body.[1] … Wikipedia
Microangiopathy — Angiopathy means disease of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). There are two types of angiopathy: macroangiopathy and microangiopathy. With macroangiopathy, fat and blood clots build up in the large blood vessels, stick to the… … Medical dictionary
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