Winter Is a Great Time for Sclerotherapy
Varicose veins are a common affliction, affecting about 1 in 4 American adults. These bulging red, blue, or purple veins are generally more of a cosmetic issue than a …
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Learn the Warning Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis
To understand the seriousness of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition where a clot forms in a deep vein, you first have to know something about veins in general, …
Why You Should Not Ignore Swollen Legs
Leg swelling is referred to as edema. It’s a common problem, and it represents more than half of new referrals to vascular medicine practices. Edema results from fluid buildup …
5 Factors That Increase Your Risk of Developing Spider Veins
If you have a family member with spider veins, you might wonder if you’re destined to develop them too. It’s true that about 90% of individuals with spider veins …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
When the wall of a blood vessel weakens, a balloon-like dilation called an aneurysm sometimes develops. This happens most often in the abdominal aorta, an essential blood vessel …
Non-Invasive Vascular Tests
Ankle-Brachial Index or ABI Test A non-invasive test that uses inflatable cuffs to gauge circulation (blood flow) and measure blood pressure in the arteries at various locations on the …
Vascular Conditions
Vascular conditions affect the veins and arteries in your body, which conduct oxygen to every living cell. Think of your veins and arteries as expressways or rivers. When there …
What Is Vascular Disease?
Most Americans are familiar with heart disease and with the consequences of blockages in the vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. But few people realize that …
What Do Vascular Surgeons Do?
What do vascular surgeons do? Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat diseases of the vascular system. Your blood vessels –arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood and veins …
What Is Arteriosclerosis?
Your vascular system is made up of vessels that carry your blood throughout your body. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart. Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to …
