At Signature, we have the experience and resources to provide the best support for the patient and the family that has a clotting disorder.
Arterial Ulcers
Signature Health Services2022-12-01T23:30:16-05:00Arterial ulcers are formed because of poor delivery of blood to the body's lower extremities, caused by several conditions, such as vascular disease, renal failure, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis, age, or trauma.
Anemia
Signature Health Services2022-10-26T11:54:22-05:00Anemia is a condition that occurs when there is a lack of healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to the tissues and organs across the body. Nurses might be needed if the patient suffers from severe anemia and symptoms that inhibit the patient from carrying on with everyday life.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Signature Health Services2022-10-26T12:02:14-05:00PAD is the decreased blood flow in arms and legs due to artery obstruction. It is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Signature Health Services2022-10-26T12:04:01-05:00Cerebrovascular Accidents, also called CVA's is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke happens when there is a sudden blockage to the brain's bloodflow. This blockage can happen with a ruptured vessel.
Arteriosclerosis
Signature Health Services2023-04-04T11:03:56-05:00Arteriosclerosis is a cardiovascular condition that thickens and stiffs blood vessels. This condition prevents them to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Myocardial Infarctions
Signature Health Services2023-01-16T23:56:47-05:00A heart attack requires immediate medical treatment, especially in the emergency room. If the heart stops, first responders or doctors should perform reanimation maneuvers
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Signature Health Services2022-11-04T19:06:12-05:00A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a ministroke, is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. A TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't cause permanent damage to the nerve functions and system.