Acute vascular insufficiency is a rather severe and life-threatening condition that is caused by a violation of the general or local blood circulation. As a result of such a pathology, the circulatory system cannot provide the tissues with the necessary amount of oxygen, which is accompanied by damage and sometimes cell death.
Acute vascular insufficiency and its causes
In fact, the reasons for the development of such a condition may be different. In particular, vascular insufficiency can be caused by a violation of their patency, a decrease in the amount of blood, or a decrease in the tone of the vessel walls. For example, acute vascular insufficiency often develops against the background of massive blood loss, severe craniocerebral or general injuries of the body. Some heart diseases can lead to the same result. The reasons also include poisoning with dangerous toxins, severe infectiousdiseases, extensive burns, accompanied by shock, as well as adrenal insufficiency. The rupture of a blood clot can also cause insufficiency if the clot completely blocks the blood flow.
Symptoms of acute vascular insufficiency
In modern medicine, it is customary to distinguish three main symptoms. Acute vascular insufficiency, depending on the severity of the patient's condition and the reasons for its development, may be accompanied by syncope, collapse and shock:
- Fainting is a short-term loss of consciousness that develops against the background of a temporary lack of blood (and oxygen) in the brain. In fact, this is the easiest manifestation of vascular insufficiency. For example, fainting can be the result of a sudden change in position, severe pain, or emotional stress. In this case, symptoms can also include dizziness, general weakness and pallor of the skin.
- The collapse is a sharp decrease in blood pressure, which may be caused by the loss of normal vascular tone. The reasons in this case include severe sharp pain, taking certain medications and drugs.
- Shock is a rather serious condition that can be caused by severe trauma, loss of a large amount of blood, penetration of poisons, allergens into the body (anaphylactic shock). Burns can also be attributed to causes.
In any case, dizziness, weakness, temporary loss of consciousness is a reason to call a doctor.
Spicyvascular insufficiency: first aid
If there is a suspicion of vascular insufficiency, it is urgent to call an ambulance team, as there is always the possibility of severe, irreversible brain damage. The patient must be laid with his legs elevated - this will improve blood circulation in the upper body. The limbs must be warmed and rubbed with vodka. When fainting, you can give the patient a sniff of ammonia - this will return him to consciousness. It is also recommended to ventilate the room (this will provide additional oxygen) and free the person from tight clothing that prevents him from breathing.
Remember that only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis and determine the severity of the patient's condition. Treatment of vascular insufficiency depends on the causes of its occurrence and is aimed both at stopping the main symptoms and normalizing blood circulation, and at eliminating the primary cause.
