by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 20, 2024 | Washington Vascular
Proper nutrition plays a very crucial role in the process of wound healing in vascular patients. Poor nutrition can give rise to serious complications, such as slower healing or infection which in turn increases the chances of amputation. Real life cases have...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 20, 2024 | Washington Vascular
Pain when walking is highly discomforting and can impact your quality of life. It may be a sign of a vascular condition such as peripheral artery disease, claudication, deep vein thrombosis, and diabetes. The pain usually presents in your calves, ankles, thighs or...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 19, 2024 | Washington Vascular
While the human body is wonderfully designed to endure all the wear and tear that comes with normal life, we still bear a duty to take care of it. Whether we’re working in the most hazardous conditions imaginable or chopping veggies in our kitchens, the...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 19, 2024 | Washington Vascular
Every 30 seconds around the world, there is an amputation of the lower limb due to diabetic foot ulcers. This staggering report by the American Diabetes Association underscores how proper wound care, particularly offloading is essential to keep most complications at...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Oct 9, 2024 | Washington Vascular
Vascular health is key to overall well-being, more so in the health of the legs. Inadequate vascular health resulting in leg pain is likely to influence daily activities and the quality of life as a whole. Recognizing the symptoms of poor vascular health, whether pain...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Oct 9, 2024 | Washington Vascular
The human body largely consists of intricately woven systems that work in perpetual harmony. At the very core, this is what allows the body to function optimally. Unfortunately, having these divergent yet linked systems can also lead to disease-sharing pathways. The...
