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Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when malfunctioning valves in the leg veins prevent blood from flowing back to the heart. 

Syncope occurs when a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain causes someone to pass out.

Giant cell arteritis causes the arteries to become inflamed and narrowed, reducing blood flow.

Endoleaks occur when blood continues to leak into an aortic aneurysm sac despite the placement of a stent during EVAR surgery.

Atherosclerosis is a buildup of plaque that causes arteries to thicken, harden and narrow, and ultimately impedes blood flow.  

Varicose veins commonly develop in women and can cause swelling, discomfort, soreness and muscle cramps. 

A multi-disciplinary burn care team in the Muma Children's Hospital at TGH's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit treats children with burns and other serious skin wounds.