Coastal Vascular Center News
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...
Atherectomy
Atherectomy (a·thr·ek·tuh·mee) - sounds more complicated than it is. An atherectomy is a medical procedure to remove plaque from an artery. The goal of the procedure is to improve blood flow to the heart and the rest of the body.This article will explain the...
Vein Myths Debunked
A lot of people get varicose veins as they get older, or they notice the tiny purplish spider veins spreading throughout their thighs the longer they work many hours on their feet. These unsightly veins can be very embarrassing, so if you have them, you might feel...
Leg Amputation Can Be Avoided in PAD Patients
There are more than 150,000 amputations performed in the US annually involving toes, legs and feet due to advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). The good news is there are treatment solutions that can help restore blood flow and reduce the risk of amputation....
How Interventional Radiology Can Help Potential Heart Patients
Did you know that every 36 seconds, someone dies due to heart problems? According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Early detection and intervention are crucial to help improve someone's outcome and quality of...
What You Must Know About Claudication
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a circulatory issue that causes narrowed or hardened arteries. If you are one of the 6.5 million people suffering from PAD, you may notice occasional pain or cramping in your lower legs, buttocks or arms. However, it could be...
What Are the Warning Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that as many as 900,000 people in the U.S. may be suffering from the condition deep vein thrombosis (DVT)--and many of them may not even know it. The main symptoms of this condition are pain and swelling,...
Finding the Cause of Leg Swelling and the Dangers of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Your legs are an essential part of your body. They are used every day for support and mobility. Although we may experience pain in our bodies from time to time, it seems that some of the worst pain is associated with our legs. It could be because you use them often...
