by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jun 2, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe form of peripheral artery disease in which blood flow to the legs is severely restricted. This medical emergency requires immediate attention, as failure to do so may result in amputation or death. If you have been...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | May 2, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Carotid artery disease is when plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries that supply blood to the brain. What is CAD? CAD is also often referred to as carotid artery stenosis. That’s because CAD occurs when the carotid arteries become narrow due as a result of...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | May 2, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that happens when blood cannot flow back to the heart from the legs as a result of faulty valves. This disorder isn’t usually life-threatening, but it can cause pain and swelling in your legs. There are several types...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Mar 25, 2022 | News
March 9 (Reuters) – Merit Medical Systems Inc (MMSI.O), a U.S. medical device manufacturer with a market value of $3.5 billion, is exploring options that include an outright sale to a private equity … [read more]
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Mar 22, 2022 | News
The stethoscope has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the 19th century. The regular acoustic type is still used every day, but its been joined by a panoply of digital options that can amp… [read more]