Keeping your blood vessels healthy is one of the most important steps you can take to live a long, healthy life. Along with eating a balanced diet and staying active, it’s important to seek professional medical care when you notice any abnormal
When your blood vessels aren’t healthy, your overall well-being is put into jeopardy. In fact, many vein and artery conditions can lead to life-threatening complications, such as an aortic aneurysm. The good news is that there are steps you can take to
Being diagnosed with a blood clot can be a scary experience. While some blood clots are a normal part of your bodily function and will resolve on their own, others are more serious and can even become fatal if left untreated. If
What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes? When your arteries are not healthy, your overall quality of life can be affected. Having poor circulation or damaged blood vessels can make it harder to perform normal daily activities,
By Monika Neale, MS III GAE – POSSIBLE NEW SOLUTION FOR SOME KNEE PROBLEMS The network of the geniculate arteries comprises six arteries that supply blood flowto the knee. The role of these arteries in various inflammatory processes havereceived a lot of
By Monika Neale, MS III The two most common types of lower extremity wounds are venous and arterial ulcers. Although they may look and sound similar, arterial ulcers and venous ulcers represent two distinct sets of concerns, and they require different treatment
By Timbre Backen, DO PGY2 Etiology: a chronic form of stasis dermatitis resulting from venous hypertension that causes increased capillary permeability and allows leakage of fibrinogen and erythrocytes into the dermis. Risk factors include age, immobility, obesity, smoking, and history of DVT
Authored by Jonathan Staheli, KCU-OMS III Popliteal Artery Aneurysms: Clinical Presentation and Management Popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is the dilation and thinning of the popliteal artery which can occur at any point in the posterior distal thigh or knee. The ballooning of
Authored by Savanna Rosenbaum – OMS III What is a Carotid Body Tumor? A carotid body tumor is a growth in your neck located next to the carotid artery, which is the vessel that carries blood to parts of your brain and
Authored by Spencer Cooper, OMS III Subclavian Steal Syndrome Explained Definition Subclavian steal syndrome is defined by neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, or syncope and arterial disease symptoms such as arm claudication. caused by retrograde flow in one of the vertebral
