by CVVC | Jun 27, 2017 | Vein & Vascular
What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm can occur in nearly any artery in the human body, and occurs when a weakened wall in an artery swells from the force of blood flowing through the vein. It is not rare for a person to suffer from an aneurysm with no symptoms until the...
by CVVC | Jun 16, 2017 | Vein & Vascular
Remember the saying “you are what you eat”? Well, that old saying is true; the foods we put in our body have a tremendous effect on our health! Did you know that there are certain foods that can prevent varicose veins? It’s true! We’ve put together a list of foods to...
by CVVC | Jun 2, 2017 | Vein & Vascular
What are the Carotid Arteries? Your Carotid Arteries are a pair of blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain and head, very important! What is Carotid Artery Disease? Carotid Artery Disease occurs when there is a buildup of plaque in the Carotid Arteries,...
by CVVC | Apr 26, 2017 | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Endovascular Specializations, Vein & Vascular
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in a section of the body’s main artery (aorta), which carries oxygen-rich blood to the brain and rest of the body. If the wall of the aorta becomes weak, it can balloon out and may eventually even rupture. A ruptured aortic aneurysm...
by CVVC | Mar 4, 2017 | Dr. A's Advice, Vein & Vascular
“I do not want to perform any more toe, foot or leg amputations!” That’s what I say to myself every time a patient comes to me with a severe irreversible infection due to nerve damage and foot wounds that do not heal. At the point when they arrive to me a...
by CVVC | Feb 21, 2017 | Endovascular Specializations, Vein & Vascular, Vein Disorders, Veins
Spider veins, also called telangiectasia, are a mild form of varicose vein in which thin, red lines or web-like networks of blood vessels appear on the surface of the skin. They are commonly seen on the legs and face and can be a source of irritation and embarrassment...
