Vascular Conditions Here you can find an overview of common Vascular conditions. For more detailed and comprehensive information, please visit our charity site, The Circulation Foundation. What's Wrong? Type in your concerns below to find out about your condition. Check the conditions below if you have been unable to find your condition: All Conditions AneurysmsAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Introduction The major artery carrying blood from the heart is called the Aorta. Branches from this supply blood to the body. In the abdomen the aorta has branches to the liver, spleen, gut... Read moreThoracic Aneurysms and DissectionDilatation and weakening of the Aorta in the Chest Read moreOther Aneurysms Image - Popliteal Aneurysms on a CT scan When an artery is dilated we use the term aneurysm to describe this. As a rule of thumb once an artery is 50% wider than normal, we would... Read moreCarotid and StrokeTransient Ischaemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke)Brief episodes with arm weakness, change in face muscles with "droop" on one side, loss of speech or muddled speech. Loss of vision in one eye temporarily is also a warning sign (amaurosis... Read moreCarotid StenosisNarrowing of the Artery in the Neck supplying blood to the brain. Can be a risk factor for stroke. Read moreArterial Disease in the LegClaudication (Cramp when walking) Leg pain walking due to poor circulation Read morePeripheral Arterial DiseaseFor more information go to The Circulation Foundation Read moreArterial UlcerAn ulcer is simply a break in the skin of the leg, which allows air and bacteria to get into the underlying tissue. This is usually caused by an injury, often a minor one that breaks the skin. In... Read moreVenous Disease in the LegVaricose VeinsDilated, lumpy, tortuous surface leg veins Read moreDVT and venous insufficiencySection showing a clot in the lumen of a vein Read moreOther Conditions Lymphoedema and limb swellingThere can be many causes for swollen legs and feet Read moreLeg UlcersCommonly associated with venous or arterial disease Read moreDiabetic foot problemsDiabetic patients can develop foot problems such as pain, deformity, infection, ulceration. Reduced nerve function (neuropathy) reduced resistance to infection, and poor blood supply all contribute... Read more The staff of Vascular Society are not medically qualified and cannot give advice on medical problems or referrals. For advice, please consult your Consultant, GP or Nurse Specialist in the first instance. Patients Vascular HealthLifestyleDietThe Circulatory SystemConditionsAneurysmsAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Other Aneurysms Thoracic Aneurysms and Dissection Carotid and StrokeCarotid Stenosis Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke) Arterial Disease in the LegArterial Ulcer Claudication (Cramp when walking) Peripheral Arterial Disease Venous Disease in the LegDVT and venous insufficiency Varicose Veins Other Conditions Diabetic foot problems Leg Ulcers Lymphoedema and limb swelling ProceduresAneurysm ProceduresEndoVascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Open Aneurysm Repair Thoracic Stenting Carotid ProceduresCarotid Endarterectomy Carotid Stenting Peripheral Arterial Disease ProceduresAngioplasty and Stenting Femoral Endarterectomy Peripheral Arterial Bypass Graft Other ProceduresSympathectomy Thoracic Outlet Procedures Venous ProceduresDeep Venous Lysis and Stenting Endovenous Ablation GlossaryFind a Vascular Society MemberCirculation FoundationVascular Units Print this page Give feedback