by CVVC | Sep 5, 2017 | Vein & Vascular
When it come to vascular problems in the legs, fit athletes are not typically the first people that come to mind. However, due to the extreme physical activity they put their body through, they may show trauma to their arteries that cause occlusion or rupture. Often...
by CVVC | Aug 22, 2017 | Endovascular Specializations, Vein & Vascular, Vein Treatments, Veins
Carotid artery disease is a specific type of vascular problem in which plaques (waxy, fatty deposits) build up on the inside of the vessels that carry blood to the brain, face, neck, and scalp. Plaques cause the carotid arteries to narrow, which can reduce blood...
by CVVC | Aug 13, 2017 | Vein & Vascular
Some people live with varicose veins with virtually no symptoms, but what happens if the veins go left untreated? Leaving varicose veins untreated isn’t simply a cosmetic concern, there can be medical repercussions as well: Pain will develop or continue/get worse If...
by CVVC | Jul 27, 2017 | General Wellness, Vein & Vascular, Veins
Varicose veins can be annoying, painful, and unsightly. They are caused by increased pressure in the blood vessels, which causes the veins to respond by developing thicker walls. This, in turn, causes veins to be more obvious under the skin. These over-developed veins...
by CVVC | Jul 15, 2017 | Deep Vein Thrombosis, Endovascular Specializations, Vein & Vascular, Vein Disorders, Veins
A deep vein thrombosis (often called a DVT for short) is a blood clot that forms in one of the deep veins in the body. More often than not, the clot forms in a leg. If it dislodges, it can move to the lungs where it can cause serious problems or even death. Here are 5...
by CVVC | Jul 6, 2017 | Vein & Vascular, Vein Disorders, Vein Treatments, Veins
Swelling in legs and feet can be uncomfortable and not pretty to look at either. Yet, swelling of the feet or legs, also known as edema, can also be a sign of a more serious medical problem. Fluid Buildup Your legs and feet swell when fluid builds up. One reason legs...
