Coastal Vascular Center Blog
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...
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...
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,...
Dealing with a Vein Specialist Is Your Best Bet
The medical field is complicated, and almost all patients require specialists due to the enormous amount of knowledge needed to master the treatment of medical conditions. Venous disease treatment is complex. Specialists use advanced technology to help with...
Reduce The Symptoms Of Varicose Veins With Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a revolutionary therapy that provides numerous benefits for patients, particularly for those with varicose veins. Due to being minimally invasive, lasers are popular with doctors and patients. Many find it highly effective with fewer issues and...
