This rarely diagnosed, but not all that uncommon, condition affects the blood vessels in your hips and legs. Often symptomless, May-Thurner syndrome can be life-threatening if it progresses to something worse.
Oct 4th, 2020
This rarely diagnosed, but not all that uncommon, condition affects the blood vessels in your hips and legs. Often symptomless, May-Thurner syndrome can be life-threatening if it progresses to something worse.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attacks: These health issues have become so common that people think it’s normal to have heart disease or to know a ton of people who do. Let’s un-normalize heart disease, starting with these big facts.
That stubborn sore is no big deal, right? Wrong — you should call your doctor right away if you have a persistent wound that just won’t heal. It could be the sign of something much worse.
If you have varicose veins, you might just hope they’ll disappear on their own. Unfortunately, hope doesn’t do much good in the case of varicose veins, but there are other options that can help.
Heart attacks as portrayed in movies and on TV show people clutching their chest and falling to the ground. But there are other forms of heart disease, and not all of them involve chest pain. Here are some of the overlooked signs of heart disease.
Genetics and lifestyle can both affect your risk for heart disease. Combined, the influence is strong. Find out how your family history plays into your risk for heart disease, plus symptoms to look out for.
During this current COVID-19 pandemic, we are all doing our part, staying home and social distancing. That’s why we at Vein, Heart and Vascular are offering Telehealth visits. Read on to learn how we can provide care and counsel remotely.
Don’t disregard that fainting spell, constant fatigue, or weird fluttering in your chest. They could be signs that you have an abnormal heart rhythm and need a pacemaker.
With American Heart Month upon us, it’s the perfect time to learn how you can take control over your health and prevent heart problems in the future. Start with these six risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
When your heart doesn’t beat normally, it could indicate a number of health problems, from something as simple as electrolyte imbalances to something as dangerous as heart disease. An EP study can help doctors figure out the root cause.
Do you feel cramping in your legs when you walk or exercise? Have you noticed that your leg hair grows slower than usual? What about random sores on your ankles and feet? These are all signs of PAD. Learn what else to look out for.
You may not realize that even a young person can have a stroke, and it’s occurring more often this century than in decades past. Find out why and what you can do to lower your risk of stroke, even if you’re under 60.
You may avoid wearing shorts or skirts so you can hide your bulging varicose veins. These twisty veins affect more than just your fashion choices. Varicose veins can cause some serious complications.
Spider veins and varicose veins are both forms of venous insufficiency (or venous disease), but they are not the same condition, and each condition cannot develop into the other. These two conditions are commonly mistaken for being the same vein disease. I
One of the best ways to prevent or slow the progression of varicose and spider veins,without medical intervention is to simply change your diet. Studies have shown that by simply adding key vitamins and nutrients to your daily regimen of food can make the
If you are experiencing issues with your legs feeling tired, heavy, weak, achy, cramping, you have restless leg syndrome or have pain on a constant or ongoing basis you may have a venous insufficiency issue. After a diagnosis is determined, several treatme
What Are Varicose Veins? Spider veins and varicose veins are both forms of venous insufficiency (or venous disease), but they are not the same condition, and each condition cannot develop into the other. These two conditions are commonly mistaken for being