by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jul 9, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) CVI (chronic venous insufficiency) occurs when the venous walls and valves of the legs fail, hindering circulation. Blood collects in these veins as a result, and this accumulation causes pain, swelling, and chronic ulcers. Causes of...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jul 9, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) As vascular specialists, we have seen heartbreaking brain damage cases that could have been averted with timely AVM treatment. The preceding is uncommon, happening in 2 % of cases. But the most popular and saddest Arteriovenous...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jul 9, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Blog – Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) transpires after a blood clot forms in the deep veins located deep in your body, especially the thigh and the lower leg. This disease occurs without warning signs until you’ve gone for emergency...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jul 9, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Stroke Stroke belongs to a group of related diseases known as cerebrovascular diseases. These diseases affect the brain and blood vessels and are the fifth most common cause of death in the US. Fortunately, there are treatments for these diseases, especially when...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Apr 17, 2021 | Washington Vascular
The Mayo Clinic Shares “10 Healthy Holiday Eating Tips” With the holidays upon us, many families are thinking about special meals, which often leads to more rich foods and desserts than we typically consume and…overindulgence. A while back, the Mayo Clinic...