Vascular ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the blood vessels in the body. This type of ultrasound is often used to evaluate the health of the arteries and veins in the neck, arms, legs, abdomen, and pelvis. During a vascular ultrasound exam, a transducer is placed […]
What is venous stenting? When a vein is clogged, blood flow is affected, risking potential health concerns. Stenting is the process of placing a stent. A stent is a tiny wire mesh tube made of medical-grade stainless steel or cobalt alloy metal. Stents expand against blocked or narrowed vein walls and are left their permanently. […]
According to the Cleveland Clinc, The prevalence of carotid artery stenosis in the general population is estimated to be as high as 5%. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke ranks fifth on the list of conditions that cause death. Carotid artery stenosis is something that usually happens over time and as you age, the […]
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the same functions as your kidneys, filtering waste and fluids from your blood. You may require dialysis if your kidneys are no longer able to perform these life-saving functions. This can be very daunting to someone that is new to dialysis, but relax this treatment has been around for […]
There are plenty of old wives’ tales about the cause of varicose veins. Grab ten random grandmas off the street and you’re likely to get ten different answers! In this article we’ll explore the myths around varicose veins, and what you might be able to do to prevent them. According to the (LINK), there are […]
Today is the anniversary of the major scientific discovery of DNA’s double helix structure, published in Nature by James Watson and Francis Crick in April 1953.The discovery – arguably one of the most important of the 20th century – answered a fundamental mystery about how living organisms pass genetic instructions from generation to generation, and […]
Varicose and spider veins are damaged veins. We develop them when tiny, one-way valves inside the veins weaken. In healthy veins, these valves push blood in one direction — back to our heart. When these valves weaken, some blood flows backward and accumulates in the vein. Extra blood in the vein puts pressure on the […]
Peripheral artery disease can be difficult to diagnose. This disease is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to different parts of the body. This narrowing is caused by a buildup of plaque in your arteries. Recently, new research has revealed that high levels of a specific protein in your blood […]
As the weather cools down, and we’re all at home a lot more, now could be the time to take care of those varicose veins. In a normal recovery, there can be some residual swelling or discoloration in the treated area. During the winter, clothing will often hide the affected areas. In addition, some recoveries […]