If you are injured and bleeding, your blood will naturally form clots in an effort to stop the bleeding. While the clotting process is critical in this instance, sometimes you can also form clots inside your veins or arteries, which can be
With more than 40 million people suffering from the pain and embarrassment that comes from living with varicose veins, you may be wondering: can anything be done to manage these negative effects at home, or is professional intervention the only solution for
Varicose veins are quite common and often lead to pain, embarrassment and possibly further health issues. According to the American Society for Vascular Surgery, 20-25 million Americans have varicose veins. Varicose veins often present as blue, rope-like vessels under the skin usually
Authored by: Suyuan Tan, MS III Have you ever had blood pressure that is high no matter how much you watch your health? Not only that, but you sometimes you get this annoying, pulsatile headache that just won’t go away. Your symptoms
Authored by: Garett Braeburn, OMS III Similar to previous strains of coronavirus (SARS, MERS), research suggests that COVID-19 can cause serious vascular complications. The most common vascular issues include deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary emboli and acute limb ischemia (ALI). Exactly how COVID-19 causes
What is Carotid Atherosclerosis? The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels located on both sides of your neck that supply oxygenated blood to your brain and head. Over time, buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol create plaques that can narrow
Photo of Mesenteric Ischemia obtained from The Mayo Clinic Authored by: Zuyuan (Milly) Huang, MSIV and Bryan Kramer, MD What is Mesenteric Ischemia (Ischemic Bowel Disease)? Mesenteric arteries supply blood to your small and large intestines. Ischemia is when the blood flow
Authored by: Elise Ewens, OMS III and Bryan Kramer, MD What is an aneurysm? Definition: A weakness in the wall of an artery that causes an abnormal dilation. When most people hear the word “aneurysm” they tend to think of the many complications associated
Authored by: Leah Lieber, OMS III and Bryan Kramer, MD Compression Stockings for the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Overview & Indications Compression stockings are widely used to improve symptoms for patients with Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Patients with CVI have lower
Authored by: Emily Gudvangen Sherwood, OMS III and Bryan Kramer, MD What is renal artery stenosis? Renal artery stenosis refers to narrowing of the renal arteries, which are the arteries leading to the kidneys. This narrowing usually occurs due to a buildup
