by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jan 2, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Approximately 900,000 people in the U.S. get diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE) each year, which results from a blockage in the main artery of the legs. PE is a life-threatening condition that can cause sudden death. This blog will explain what to expect if...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Jan 1, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in your body. Deep veins are closer to your heart than the superficial veins you can see on the surface of your skin. The two most common places for DVT are in your leg or arm....
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 1, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism is when one or more clots block the main artery leading to the lungs. It can be fatal if untreated, but medication is often treatable. This article will explain pulmonary embolism and how it’s diagnosed and treated. What is...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Dec 1, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Varicose Vein Varicose veins are a condition that occurs when the valves in your veins become weak, allowing blood to pool in the vein and stretch it out. This causes a bulge to develop on the surface of your skin. The most common areas affected are your legs and...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 30, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Abdominal Aneurysm An abdominal aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of your aorta, the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart. It can be caused by abdominal trauma or may happen spontaneously over time. Abdominal aneurysms can rupture suddenly and...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Nov 30, 2022 | Washington Vascular
Vascular Disease From elementary science, you understand that your body’s primary transport system is your blood vessels. They carry blood rich in oxygen and other nutrients to different body parts. It follows then that blood vessels are vital to optimal health,...
