Skin discoloration on legs can be a puzzling and concerning symptom. It's often linked to vascular health, but what does that mean? Vascular health refers to the health of our body's circulatory system. This system made up of our heart and blood vessels, is responsible for circulating blood...
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Understanding Diabetes and Swollen Feet Symptoms
Understanding the link between diabetes and swollen feet can be daunting. Medical jargon can often make it challenging to grasp the specifics of this condition. This article aims to simplify the complex. It will clearly explain diabetic foot swelling, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Diabetes...
Understanding Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis Differences
Understanding the differences between atherosclerosis and thrombosis can be challenging. Both vascular diseases affect the blood vessels, but they have distinct characteristics. Atherosclerosis involves the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Over time, this can restrict blood flow and lead to...
Understanding Vascular Discoloration: Causes and Treatments
Vascular discoloration is a common yet often misunderstood condition. It typically manifests as a change in skin color, particularly in the lower legs, and can be a sign of an underlying vascular disease. Understanding what causes these changes and how they can be treated is crucial for anyone...
7 Facts About Arterial Disease: Key Insights on Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
At Coastal Vascular Center, we are committed to not just treating but educating our patients and community during National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known simply as arterial disease, is a formidable condition affecting millions,...
Unveiling the Mystery of Leg Ulcers
Leg ulcers are not just wounds; they are a window to your vascular health and a call for immediate attention. These persistent sores that refuse to heal can start as a minor cut or as an area deprived of essential nutrients and oxygen due to poor blood circulation. When wounds surpass the duration...
What Are the Signs of Arterial Disease?
Arterial disease, often called Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), involves problems with the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain. These vessels, which include both arteries and veins, are crucial for transporting blood throughout the body. One of the most common types...
Leg Pain, Gangrene, and Claudication: Know the Signs of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known widely as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), is a common yet frequently progressive circulation disorder primarily affecting those over 50 or those with atherosclerosis. This buildup of plaque in the arteries can restrict blood flow severely, leading to...
Compression Therapy: How It Works and Who Can Benefit
Compression therapy is a simple yet profoundly effective treatment for various vascular conditions. Despite its widespread application in the medical field, many patients need to be made aware of how it works, its benefits, and who can gain the most from it. Our goal is to educate about...
Are you at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease?
Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when the peripheral arteries to the legs, arms, head, and stomach narrow. Most PAD symptoms occur in the arteries of the legs. Atherosclerosis, which is plaque build-up that blocks and narrows arteries and...
Swelling and Redness in Your Leg: Why It’s Time to Call Coastal Vascular Center
If you are among the many individuals who have experienced swelling and redness in your legs, you understand how alarming and uncomfortable it can be. While these symptoms may sometimes be dismissed as temporary inconveniences, they can also indicate underlying health conditions that require a...
Understanding the Linked Health Consequences of Peripheral Arterial Disease
At Coastal Vascular Center, we devote our practice to helping those with Peripheral Arterial Disease. We have encountered, diagnosed, and treated hundreds of patients with a variety of vascular disorders. One common condition that often goes undiagnosed or is misunderstood is...