by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jun 2, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to blood clots in deep veins. When a deep vein clot breaks, it can travel up the bloodstream and lodge in the lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism). DVT mostly occurs in the thighs or lower leg areas. What is deep vein...
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 16, 2022 | Washington Vascular
In the human body, deoxygenated blood travels from the heart to the lungs through the pulmonary artery. The lungs then supply the blood with oxygen before it travels back to the heart and is subsequently pumped to the rest of the body. If a blood clot is caught in any...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Mar 7, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Vascular Disease The vascular system is the transport system in your body. You may also know it as the circulatory system. It covers all the blood vessels from the largest arteries to the smallest capillaries. A vascular disease is a condition that disrupts the...
