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...
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 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...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jan 6, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Did you know that awkwardness in your legs can be a sign of Deep Vein Thrombosis? While it's known as a concern for people who've traveled for long periods in an airplane, Deep Vein Thrombosis can happen without travel. And it can result in death or...
