Circulatory Diseases and Disorders

Angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels from existing vessels, contributes to both normal tissue growth and tumorigenesis in cancer.

Varicose veins, typically found in the legs, are those that have become enlarged and tortuous due to malfunctioning valves.

Syncope, the medical term for fainting, is a transient loss of consciousness.

Hypertension is elevated blood pressure, clinically defined as at or greater than 140/90 (systolic/diastolic) mm/Hg.