Research Notes on Buerger's Disease
Buerger's disease (also known as thromboangiitis obliterans) is an acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products, primarily from smoking, but also from smokeless tobacco. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Ulcerations and gangrene in the hands and feet are common complications.
- Treatment is treating the symptoms of the disease as there is no cure.
- Amputation is common and major amputations are almost twice as common in patients who continue to smoke.
5 Great Resources on Buerger's Disease
- Wikipedia: Buerger's Disease
- Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Buerger's Disease
- eMedicine: Buerger's Disease
- WrongDiagnosis: Buerger's Disease
- Vasculitis Foundation: Buerger's Disease
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What is Buerger's Disease?
- The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center: First Description of Buerger's Disease
- Mayo Clinic: Introduction to Buerger's Disease
- Vascular Disease Foundation: What is Buerger's Disease?
What Are The Symptoms of Buerger's Disease?
- BBCHealth: Symptoms of Buerger's Disease
- Mayo Clinic: Signs and Symptoms of Buerger's Disease
- iVillage: Signs and Symptoms of Buerger's Disease
- Vascular Disease Foundation: Symptoms of Buerger's Disease
What Are The Causes and Complications of Buerger's Disease?
- The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center: What Causes Bueger's Disease?
- Mayo Clinic: Causes of Buerger's Disease
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Buerger's Disease
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Buerger's Disease?
- The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center: Treatment and Course of Bueger's Disease
- eMedicine: Buerger's Disease Treatment
- Wikipedia: Treatment for Buerger's Disease
- Vascular Disease Foundation: What are the Treatment Options?
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Buerger's Disease?
- Wikipedia: Prognosis for Buerger's Disease
- A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): Prognosis for Thromboangiitis Obliterans
How Do You Prevent Buerger's Disease?
- Mayo Clinic: Prevention for Buerger's Disease
- Wikipedia: Prevention for Buerger's Disease
- A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): Prevention for Thromboangiitis Obliterans
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Buerger's Disease
- The Story of Brandon Carmichael: Smoking Got Me
- CarolClark: I'm sorry to hear you have this rare disease
- DailyStrength: Buergers Disease Discussions
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Buerger's Disease
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Buerger's Disease Articles
- Google Scholar: Medical Journal Buerger's Disease Articles
Clinical Trials on Buerger's Disease
- CenterWatch: Buerger's Disease Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials.gov: Buerger's Disease Clinical Trials
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