Are frequent muscle cramps in your legs a sign of ill health? Are your varicose veins getting worse? Wondering if you’re at risk for a stroke? Find out how a specialist uses vascular ultrasound to address these healthcare questions.
Aug 10th, 2022
Are frequent muscle cramps in your legs a sign of ill health? Are your varicose veins getting worse? Wondering if you’re at risk for a stroke? Find out how a specialist uses vascular ultrasound to address these healthcare questions.
Diabetes is a complex and often confusing disease. For instance, what do your feet have to do with your blood sugar level? Our team explains why foot care is a priority for people diagnosed with diabetes.
Venous ulcers are a type of chronic wound that can cause significant discomfort and disability if left untreated. Our specialty team discusses the cause of venous ulcers and the treatments that help resolve this common condition.
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms range from disabling muscle weakness to loss of sensation that may make it difficult to feel your feet. Check out the early warning signs of this common nerve disorder and its relationship to diabetes.
It’s favored by physicians and their patients because it’s quick and painless. But what does an ultrasound have to do with healthy veins? Our specialty team answers questions about the use of ultrasound technology in treating vascular disease.
Since there is no cure for varicose veins, the only way to get rid of them is remove them. These days, physicians use radiofrequency technology rather than surgery to help your body’s own waste disposal system eliminate these unsightly veins.
Angiography uses X-rays and dye to capture images of how well blood flows through your veins and arteries. Learn why your doctor might recommend angiography and what to expect during this essentially painless study.
Are you considering varicose vein treatment? Confused about the many choices available? Our vascular surgeon breaks down the benefits of VenaSeal™ and how it compares to other minimally invasive vein therapies.
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re likely to receive plenty of information about how to manage your diet, take your medications, and care for your feet. Yes, your feet. Find out why doctors are so concerned about diabetic foot pain.
Chronic wounds are a significant source of disability and potentially life-threatening infection for millions of Americans. Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments available for the most common types of nonhealing wounds.
When you’re worried about artery disease, it makes sense to focus on those that supply blood to your heart. Were you aware, though, that narrowing of your peripheral arteries can also threaten your health? Here’s what you need to know.
Is there an in-office test your vascular specialist can use to identify what’s causing the swelling, pain, and skin changes occurring in your legs? How about one that’s noninvasive and painless? Check out these facts about vascular ultrasounds.
Do your legs throb and burn at night? Having problems with flaky skin on your calves that doesn’t respond to your typical moisturizer? Our vascular specialist discusses these and other symptoms that often occur along with varicose veins.
Have you been referred to a vascular surgeon for an endovascular procedure? Confused about what’s involved in this type of surgery and how it compares to traditional surgery? Our expert team explains the difference.
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, your physician probably spends a lot of time talking about the skin and overall health of your feet and legs. Why is that? Our vascular expert explains.
Tired of hiding your legs from view because of varicose veins? Or maybe you’re fed up with the burning and throbbing leg discomfort linked to faulty veins? Explore the many benefits of minimally invasive VenaSeal™ vein treatment.
Looking forward to summertime fashions but bothered by varicose veins? Don’t let another shorts season pass you by. Find out more about phlebectomy and other treatments available for getting rid of those unsightly veins.
Are you ready to be rid of red, blue, or purple spider veins on your legs or face? We can help you erase your visible spider veins.
If you have diabetes, you should be on the lookout for foot pain as a sign of larger health issues. Learn more about the causes of diabetic foot pain, and how we can help you manage your condition.
Could diabetic peripheral neuropathy be impacting the sensation in your feet? Learn more about this potentially serious condition and the steps you can take to protect your foot health if you have diabetes.
Do you have unsightly varicose veins on your legs? Varicose veins don’t just pose an aesthetic problem. They can also lead to serious health complications, as well, including nonhealing ulcers.
Do your legs hurt when you’re active and then feel better with rest? You could have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), due to plaque buildup in your arteries. We share the most common signs of PAD.
Varicose veins affect as much as 20% of the adult population at some point in their lives. More common in women than men, varicose veins are often only a cosmetic issue, but physical symptoms can develop later if left untreated.