Coastal Vascular Center News
The Dangers Of Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
Usually, varicose veins are considered unsightly blemishes under the skin. However, treating these dilated blood vessels can be about more than just appearances. Leaving varicose veins untreated can lead to various medical conditions. Most patients with varicose...
What are Abnormal Veins?
Bulging veins are a sign of venous insufficiency. Allowing symptoms like bulging veins and ankle swelling to go untreated can further affect your quality of life. Stop wondering about bulging veins. Visit our Vein Center to see patient resources that help you...
Seven Causes of Leg Ulcers and Your Treatment Options
Leg ulcers are no joke. As many as 1.69% of Americans experience leg ulcers at some point in their lives. Ulcers can cause significant pain and tissue damage, and they can lead to amputation. If you want to keep your legs safe, you should know about...
Health Guide: 5 Causes of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Around 6.5 million people aged 40 and over have peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the US. This common circulatory problem refers to narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to your limbs, especially your legs. Many people with PAD have...
UFE May Be the Answer for Women Who Suffer From Uterine Fibroid Tumors
About three out of every four women in the US experience uterine fibroid tumors during their lifetime. This means suffering from pelvic pain and many other depilating symptoms. However, there is relief! Through a minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure called...
The Causes and Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in one of your deep veins, often in the legs. DVT can cause severe pain and swelling, which can bring down your quality of life and even limit your mobility, depending on where it occurs. Those who sit...
6 Reasons Why You Should Have Dialysis Access Management
Did you know that each year in America approximately 786,000 people have kidney failure and require a transplant or dialysis? More than half of these patients end up receiving dialysis. 2 in 1,000 Americans are currently living with end-stage kidney...
Everything You Need To Know About Gangrene
Did you know that shepherds in France used to apply blue cheese to their wounds to avoid developing gangrene? That's because the cheese contained Penicillium mold, a natural producer of the modern antibiotic "penicillin." The shepherds knew back then what...
What is an Ablation Procedure? Signs You Might Need One
Did you know that by the year 2030, it is believed that more than 12 million people in the United States alone will suffer from atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation and other forms of irregular heartbeats are more common than you might think, and they...
What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease? Your Guide to the Essentials
Blood makes or breaks a person's health. More than 200 million people have artery disease. Someone who has artery disease is twice as likely to have heart failure. You must know about the threats to your blood and vascular health. Peripheral...
