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NEW Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) Topics The DCI on the NHLBI Web site features 51 easy-to-understand articles on a wide variety of diseases, conditions, and procedures. It is continually being expanded, updated and, when complete, will contain more than 300 articles related to heart, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep disorders. You can download or print each article directly from the NHLBI Web site at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci. There are also 38 selected DCI topics now available in print format for bulk ordering with color headings and illustrations, at less than the cost of printing them out yourself on an inkjet or laser printer. These printed fact sheets are more attractive than their Web counterparts and are great for doctors' offices, HMOs, health fairs, and information racks.
Check out some of the new DCI topics featured below, all of which are currently available in print format. | 
Learn About Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)P.A.D. is a condition that develops when arteries in the legs become clogged with plaque, limiting the flow of blood. Though not well known, P.A.D. can raise the risk for heart attack and stroke. Although P.A.D. is serious, it is treatable. Click here to read how http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pad/pad_what.html. |
Review DCI Topics Related to Anemia Anemia is a condition in which a person's blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, or the red blood cells don't have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin—an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood—carries oxygen to all parts of the body. There are several DCI topics related to anemia. Here are a few to get started. Anemia
Aplastic Anemia
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Pernicious Anemia |
Discover Diseases of Interest Marfan Syndrome – is a disorder of connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the parts of your body together and helps control growth. Persons with Marfan syndrome often develop problems with their heart valves or with the large blood vessel called the aorta. They may also have problems with their bones, lungs, or eyes. Raynaud's Disease – is a disorder that affects blood vessels. This disorder is marked by brief episodes of vasospasm (narrowing of the blood vessels) of the fingers and toes. Cold temperatures or stressful emotions can trigger attacks in people with Raynaud's. During these attacks, there is a brief lack of blood flow to the affected body part(s), and the skin can temporarily become white then bluish. |
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