by Washington Vascular Specialists | Oct 4, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of abnormal and poorly formed blood vessels, primarily veins, linking arteries, and veins. AVMs usually develop in the brain or spinal cord but can also occur in other areas of the body. The...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Sep 19, 2022 | Washington Vascular
What is carotid artery disease Carotid artery disease happens when fatty deposits fill the blood vessels that carry blood to the head and the brain. As a result of the blockage, the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, increasing the risk of a stroke. A stroke cuts...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Sep 19, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments Due to various factors and conditions, the human body eventually tends to encounter difficulties and might fail us in some ways. Thankfully, our medical sciences are continuously evolving and innovating to...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Aug 4, 2022 | Washington Vascular
One in every 1000 Americans suffers from pulmonary embolism (PE). Pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot lodges in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. The blood clot develops in another part of your body and then travels to the lungs during blood...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Aug 4, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Even if we had millions of dollars in the bank, there would never be anything more important in our lives than our health and that of our loved ones. This is why choosing the right medical practitioner to take care of us is such a critical decision. This applies to...