What Does Smoking And Alcohol Do To The Circulatory System?
Vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders are conditions in which blood supply to the back of the brain is disrupted.
See also:
Transient ischemic attack Stroke
Alternative Names
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency; Posterior circulation ischemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The vertebrobasilar system is also called the back (posterior) circulation of the brain. This part of the brain contains structures that are crucial for keeping a person alive. For instance, the brainstem controls breathing...
Read moreMore information on "What Does Smoking And Alcohol Do To The Circulatory System?"
From Our Experts
Smoking and Alcoholism: How to Fight Multiple Addictions, Part II
In my previous post, Smoking and Alcoholism - How to Fight Multiple Addictions, I mentioned there are reports that indicate smoking may... Read more »
Why Quitting Smoking is Hard to Do
I attended a conference the other day given by Dr. David L. Katz, a well-known primary care doctor who regularly works with Oprah,... Read more »
Smoking and Alcoholism: How to Fight Multiple Addictions
The mechanisms at play in people who drink alcoholically are very similar to the mechanisms that lead to smoking addiction. In fact, the... Read more »
Stop Smoking: Self-Empowerment and Old Fashioned Elbow Grease
Acknowledge. Accept. Prioritize. These are tenets of Save Our Selves, also known as Secular Organizations for Sobriety, a... Read more »
Smoking Etiquette in a Smoke-free Society
I still have the "flaws" I had as a smoker and a drinker. Happily, all smoke/drink-related issues, i.e., stuff that ensued as a direct... Read more »
From Our Sources
Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Vascular Disease
The impact of smoking on cancer has been widely promoted, but its relationship to vascular disease is less known by the public. Veins and arteries... Read more »
Alcoholism: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alcohol use disorders refer to excessive drinking behaviors that can create dangerous conditions for an individual and others. Alcohol use disorders... Read more »
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cardiomyopathy - alcoholic Prevention Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a consequence of years of excessive alcohol use. Do not use... Read more »
Failure to Stop Smoking
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quitting SmokingIt's never too late to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, about half of all smokers who keep smoking will die... Read more »
Smoking Statistics and Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
More than 46 million, nearly 21% of adults in the United States, smoke, according to a 2010 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... Read more »
Images
Top 10 Beverages That Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack 
Foods That Will Help You Reverse Your Heart Disease 
Healthy Foods That Get a Bad Rap 
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs Quiz Featuring Content From:
- About Us |
- Contact Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Terms of Use |
- Security Policy |
- Advertising Policy |
- Advertise With Us
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
