by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 29, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Treatment for PAD Our treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease is minimally invasive, less painful, safer, and offer a lower risk of side effects compared to bypass surgery. Learn More Minimally Invasive Only a tiny needle puncture in the skin is needed Shorter...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Oct 19, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Deep vein thrombosis happens when a blood clot forms a vein found deep in the body, usually in the legs or the pelvis. Besides the discomfort and pain it may cause in the affected area, there is a huge risk of complications, including pulmonary embolism. That may...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Sep 28, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Critical Limb Ischemia If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of critical limb ischemia, it is crucial to get medical intervention immediately. This is because CLI is a grave medical condition that can adversely affect the flow of blood to the limbs. If...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Sep 28, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Chronic Venous Insufficiency Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) happens when the functioning of the venous wells and or the valves in the leg veins is damaged. As a result, blood does not flow back to the heart from the legs. In normal circumstances, there is...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Aug 16, 2023 | 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...