Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that affects countless individuals worldwide. DVT can seriously threaten a patient's health without the proper knowledge or understanding. At Coastal Vascular Center, we believe in empowering our patients through education. So, let's shed some light on DVT...
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Is Peripheral Artery Disease A Death Sentence
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of plaque. This condition affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to serious complications such as amputation, heart attack, and stroke. As a potential patient,...
Why Choose Coastal Vascular Center?
Why Should You Choose Coastal Vascular Center? Coastal Vascular Center is Houston’s premier center for treating peripheral arterial disease, leg artery blockages and vein reflux disease. We are an outpatient clinic but all procedures are performed in a safe environment with a highly skilled...
Facts about Varicose Veins
Facts about Varicose Veins 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...
Several Treatments Options are Available for the Millions of Americans Suffering with PAD
There are several treatment options available for the one in 20 Americans over the age of 50 who suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Successful PAD treatment plans can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, minimize symptoms, prevent complications such as blood clots...
Are you at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease?
Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when the peripheral arteries to the legs, arms, head, and stomach narrow. Most PAD symptoms occur in the arteries of the legs. Atherosclerosis, which is plaque build-up that blocks and narrows arteries and...
Vein Mapping and Treatment for Vein Blockages and Clots
Vein Mapping and Treatment for Vein Blockages and Clots are available at Coastal Vascular. Dialysis is an important treatment for those with renal failure. The treatment runs blood through a machine to filter out waste and then returns it to the body. It is an intensive process that requires a...
Vascular Surgeons are Specialists in the treatment of all Aspects of Vascular Disease
Typically, patients are referred to a vascular surgeon by their primary care physician. If you see your regular doctor for pain or swelling in your legs, a vascular surgeon could help. A vascular surgeon would test for peripheral arterial disease or other vascular diseases. Vascular surgeons treat...