Behcet''s Disease Information Page
... Behcet's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder. The cause of Behcet's disease is unknown, although there have been reports of a virus found in some individuals with the disease. Beh...

Vasculitis including Temporal Arteritis Information Page
... Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessel system, which includes the veins, arteries, and capillaries. Vasculitis may affect blood vessels of any type, size, or location, and therefore can cau...

Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? What do my heart and blood vessels do? What can I do to prevent heart disease and stroke? How do my b...

Arteriovenous Malformations and Other Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System Fact Sheet Fact Sheet
... Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects of the circulatory system that are generally believed to arise during embryonic or fetal development or soon after birth. They are comprised of snarled t...