Did you know Carotid Artery Stenosis can lead to stroke, the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.? The vast majority of patients with carotid artery stenosis are asymptomatic and your primary care physician or vascular specialists often discover the blockage of the carotid artery during a routine yearly physical[…]
Have you been experiencing swelling or soreness and pain in your lower legs, ankles and feet? Maybe you're an essential worker who stands all day, or alternatively you've been confined to a desk without the chance to exercise your legs. If the reason for your discomfort is related to poor circulation of the venous[…]
With September being Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on this disease as over 8 million Americans suffer from it, and it can be associated with a host of other issues such as heart disease and stroke.
Having veiny hands has never been a comfortable feeling for anyone. It often comes with the struggle to cover them up in public because of how unattractive they appear. Bumpy veins on the back of the hand can be caused by various factors. These include:
While treating you for certain medical conditions, your physician may choose to supply you with a central venous catheter (CVC). It is also referred to as a central line. It boasts the ability to smoothly deliver medication, nutrients, blood, and fluids and allows for quick sampling of blood to perform various medical[…]
Varicose veins, spider veins, and reticular veins may be a cosmetic concern for some people, but for others, it can be quite painful and affect their quality of life. Vein disease is very common with over 80 million people in the United States suffering from some type of vein issue. Even though they may seem the same,[…]
