by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 7, 2021 | Washington Vascular
The arteries are the vessels that carry blood from your heart to all of your tissues and organs. Arteries can become narrowed due to a buildup of plaque, which leads to decreased blood flow. This is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD can affect any artery in...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 7, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Vascular disease is the term used to describe any disease that affects the vascular system. This includes diseases of the arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries are blood vessels that carryoxygen-rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. Veins are...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 7, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Vascular Disease Vascular disease affects your circulatory system and can cause a stroke or other serious complications if left untreated. At Washington Vascular Specialists, with locations in Takoma Park, Largo, and Frederick, Maryland, Mubashar Choudry, MD, and his...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 3, 2021 | Washington Vascular
The body’s circulatory system is complex and intricate. This system transports blood, minerals, and waste to and from the heart through carefully interwoven vessels. Arteries, for instance, move oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body. The carotid...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 3, 2021 | Washington Vascular
What Are Arteriovenous Malformations? The vascular system relies on blood vessels to transport fluids, nutrients, and waste products to various body parts. Each blood vessel must perform its assigned role for the whole system to function efficiently. However, there...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Oct 7, 2021 | Washington Vascular
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a health condition that causes swelling and bulging of the aorta. The aorta is one of the significant body vessels and runs from the heart, chest, and abdominal area. As the largest blood vessel,...
