Coastal Vascular Center Blog
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 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...
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...
