Coastal Vascular Center Blog
Symptoms Of Poor Circulation In The Body You Should Know
Poor circulation is a symptom, not a condition in itself. If you have poor circulation, you are having a problem getting blood to the parts of the body that need it. Every part of the body depends on healthy circulation. Your lungs and muscles need oxygen, waste...
5 Exercises To Improve Circulation
Circulation is the movement of blood through the body. It's important for delivering oxygen to the organs and tissues, removing waste products, and providing nutrients to those tissues. Without good circulation, you would not be able to get oxygen from your lungs...
8 Facts About Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries of your legs, limiting blood flow to your lower extremities. PAD can be just as dangerous as heart disease because it increases the risk of having a heart attack or...
Leg Amputation Can Be Avoided in PAD Patients
Each year, more than 150,000 amputations are performed in the US to remove toes, legs or feet affected by advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Modern treatment options can restore blood flow to affected limbs and reduce the risk of amputation. PAD patients are...
How Arterial Disease Affects Your Life
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, occurs when arteries become blocked by plaque. Plaque is a substance that forms when fatty substances (cholesterol, for example) stick together and build up on the walls of the arteries. When most people think about arteries,...
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Education is Key For The Proper Treatment
Nearly two decades after the ground-breaking uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) procedure was introduced, the minimally invasive option to treat uterine fibroids still lags far behind hysterectomy, according to a recent medical study. Even with nine out of 10 women...
7 Facts About Arterial Disease
In September, we are focused on raising awareness of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This is a condition also known as Arterial Disease or simply PAD. It affects 8 to 10 million Americans, there's more to be concerned about than just painful or tired legs,...
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Risk Of PAD
Diabetes is a life-changing disease that can threaten your health in many ways, besides what it does to your blood-sugar regulation. You may already know that it can affect your vision and even lead to kidney damage or liver disease. But you may not know that...
What Are Venous Stasis Ulcers & How Can They Be Treated?
Venous stasis ulcers, also called "venous leg ulcers," are wounds on the skin. They are due to a pooling of blood in veins. These ulcers happen most often on the legs. Usually, mild injuries and wounds heal with time. The average time it takes for people to recover...
Diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease
Diagnosing PAD According to the American Heart Association: The most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the lower extremities is a painful muscle cramping in the hips, thighs or calves when walking, climbing stairs or exercising. The pain of PAD...
