Coastal Vascular Center News
The Growing Field of Interventional Oncology Offers Patient Less Pain and Recovery Time
Every year more than 1.6 million Americans receive a cancer diagnosis. The five-year survival rate has grown in 30 years from 49% to 67%. This is due to earlier detection as well as improvement in treatments. One of those treatment improvements is in the field of...
How Arterial Disease Affects Your Life
Peripheral Arterial Disease, known as PAD, occurs when the arteries become clogged with plaque, which prevents the flow of blood. When most people hear about arteries, they automatically think of the arteries in the heart. However, PAD affects the arteries in the...
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease and the treatment options available in Pearland, Texas. PAD is a chronic circulatory condition that if left untreated can result in unnecessary limb amputations. This affects 18 million US citizens nationwide. Hundreds of...
Varicose Vein Symptoms
Roughly 25 million Americans suffer from varicose veins, and this figure is probably low. By the time we reach our 60s, it is estimated that 72 percent of women and 42 percent of men will experience vein problems. Do Not Ignore Warning Signs Most recognize varicose...
Interventional Oncology: The Facts
WHAT IS INTERVENTIONAL ONCOLOGY? Interventional oncology is procedures used to diagnose and treat cancer, and cancer-related issues. It uses highly targeted and minimally invasive procedures performed under image guidance. This enables precise treatment of solid...
Angioplasty and Stent Placement Helps Open Up Block Arteries
For the millions of Americans that suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) with claudication (leg pain), there is hope in minimally invasive treatments. Angioplasty, is a procedure which opens up blocked arteries. This occurs by inserting tiny balloons or wire...
Why Uterine Fibroids Require Attention
Approximately 7 out of 10 women will have fibroids at some time in their lives. Chances are very good that you have already had them. You may not even know that you have had them since they do not always cause symptoms. Many fibroids are completely harmless. Yet,...
Risk Factors For Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease
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...
Vein Myths Debunked
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...
Treating Fibroids at Coastal Vascular Center Pearland
Treating Fibroids at Coastal Vascular Center Approximately 7 out of 10 women will have fibroids at some time in their lives. Chances are very good that you have already had them. You may not even know that you have had them since they do not always cause symptoms....
