howMed Know Yourself
Every year, millions of people receive life-saving blood transfusions. During a transfusion, you receive whole blood or parts of blood … Read More »
Blood Transfusion and Donation
Blood Disorders
Also called hematological disorders. Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, … Read More »
Hemophilia
Also called Christmas disease, Factor IX deficiency, Factor VIII deficiency. Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood does … Read More »
Blood Clots
Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. Some people get too many … Read More »
Bleeding Disorders
Also called Clotting disorders. Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. For … Read More »
Bleeding
Also called hemorrhage. Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can happen inside or outside the body. Bleeding can be … Read More »
Brain Aneurysm
Also called Berry aneurysm, Cerebral aneurysm, Intracranial aneurysm A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge or “ballooning” in the wall … Read More »
Behcet’s Syndrome
Also called Behcet’s disease. Behcet’s syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in … Read More »
Cardiac Arrest
Also called SCA, Sudden cardiac death. The heart has an internal electrical system that controls the rhythm of the heartbeat. … Read More »
Arteriovenous Malformations
Also called AVM. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects in your vascular system. The vascular system includes arteries, veins, and capillaries. … Read More »
