You might need an echocardiogram if your doctor suspects heart problems, and it may be comforting to know that it’s a painless test. Knowing what to expect can help ease your mind. Here’s what you can expect during your echocardiogram.
Jan 4th, 2022
You might need an echocardiogram if your doctor suspects heart problems, and it may be comforting to know that it’s a painless test. Knowing what to expect can help ease your mind. Here’s what you can expect during your echocardiogram.
Wounds are a part of life, but they need to heal quickly to avoid problems like infection. Some conditions make it hard for your body to heal your wounds efficiently. Keep reading to learn how your diet can help with wound healing.
Do you suffer from constant worry or anxiety? If so, you might feel like your heart is beating out of your chest. But is it a heart issue or simply a symptom of your anxiety? Keep reading to learn how anxiety can mimic heart issues.
When you suffer a wound, whether acute or chronic, you need special care. Not only can wounds become infected, but they may lead to more serious problems. Read on to find out why wound care is essential to your well-being.
Varicose veins aren’t just an unsightly condition. They can also affect your health. When you have this condition, treatment is important for your health. Keep reading to learn about the different treatment options you have for varicose veins.
Heart disease is scary, especially if you’re at risk. But you may not understand how dangerous heart disease is to your overall health. Keep reading to learn why you should take heart disease seriously to save your life.
As you get older, strokes and heart attacks become more of a risk. But there are ways for you to decrease your chances of suffering a stroke. Here are the steps you can take to prevent a stroke.
Do you have unsightly varicose veins in your legs? Not only do they give you confidence issues, but they might have you worried that they'll affect your overall health. Should you be concerned about varicose veins?
Birth control is something that many women use at some point in their lives, but is it truly safe? The hormones in birth control have been linked to a few medical problems, including heart issues. Here’s how these two are linked.
Has your mom or dad had a heart attack, and you’re worried it could happen to you? Heart disease is a chronic medical problem that severely affects your health. Keep reading to learn if you could be at risk for this problem.
Cuts or abrasions should heal pretty quickly, so why aren't yours? There are many things that can delay wound healing. Keep reading to find out why your wounds are not getting better and what you can do to get better fast.
Have you just been told you need a pacemaker? After surgery, your life will definitely change a bit. There are certain things you’ll need to avoid with this device. Keep reading to find out what life with a pacemaker is like.
Do you have a persistent wound that just won’t heal, no matter what you do? We have some tips from our cardiovascular team that should help your wound begin to heal.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women, but hardly more than half of them realize it. Prevention starts with awareness. Learn four key facts about heart disease in women.
You trace a series of thin, red, web-like lines just below your knee. You probably just bumped your leg on something, you think. Actually, those feathery lines are probably spider veins, and you can stop them in their tracks with these tips.
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