Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles

A carotid ultrasound report can contain unfamiliar terms such as stenosis, plaque, PSV, EDV, and ICA. Although the language may sound technical, the purpose of the examination is straightforward: to determine whether the arteries supplying blood to your brain are narrowed and, if so, how significant that narrowing may[…]

When people are diagnosed with narrowed arteries or are told they have vascular disease, one of the most common questions they ask is:

If you're experiencing leg pain when walking, a wound that won't heal, or changes in the color or temperature of your feet, your vascular specialist may recommend a leg angiogram. While the idea of an angiogram can sound intimidating, it is one of the most valuable tools available for diagnosing and treating[…]

When patients learn they have a blockage in one of their carotid arteries, one of the first questions they ask is, "Do I need to do anything about it?"

Hearing that you have a blocked artery can feel overwhelming. One of the first questions many patients ask is simple and understandable:

Hearing the words “you have an aneurysm” can be frightening. Many patients immediately assume that something dangerous is happening inside their body and that surgery must be needed right away.