by Washington Vascular Specialists | Mar 9, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Carotid Artery Disease Management And Treatment Understanding the causation and progression process of a disease gives you the best chance to combat it. Carotid artery disease is a serious vascular illness that can affect anyone. This vascular condition can greatly...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Feb 2, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot lodges in the body’s deep veins. It usually occurs in the legs but can also develop in other areas, such as the pelvis and arms. CDC data shows that DVT kills 10-30 % of patients within a month of...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Feb 2, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Outline Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which the leg veins get damaged and struggle to return the blood to the heart. The valves in the veins fail to function correctly and prevent the backflow of blood, resulting in the need for more...
by Washington Vascular Specialists | Feb 2, 2023 | Washington Vascular
Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Management Peripheral artery disease, commonly referred to as PAD, is a condition characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol and fats (plaque) in the arteries in a person’s arms and legs. This accumulation leads to blockages in blood...
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....
