by Washington Vascular Specialists | Feb 2, 2022 | Washington Vascular
The aorta is the large blood vessel within the body. It transports blood full of oxygen from the heart to the other body parts. It travels through the chest and the abdominal where it finally splits into different blood vessels. In the abdomen, it is known as the...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Feb 1, 2022 | Washington Vascular
About one in every four adults in the US has varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, and enlarged veins. They are dilated and overfilled with blood, raising them noticeably from the surrounding skin surface. Often, they are red or bluish-purple. While...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jan 30, 2022 | News
A third study, begun about 30 years ago and still ongoing, looks at dietary factors besides salt, like animal protein, that contribute to high blood pressure. I remember there being criticism that h… [read more]
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jan 24, 2022 | News
New York-based Venture fund Swiftarc Ventures is launching a new fund dubbed Swiftarc Telehealth to take advantage of the boom in Telehealth-focused startups which have emerged, partly in the wake of… [read more]
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jan 7, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Varicose veins are bulging, large veins that most commonly develop in the legs or feet. They occur when vein valves fail to function correctly, causing blood to flow inefficiently. Treatment for varicose veins is seldom necessary for health purposes. However, if...
