By Jacob McCleerey, OMS III and Bryan Kramer, MD CAS Explained Carotid Artery Stenosis, also called carotid artery disease, is a narrowing of one or both of the blood vessels that run on both sides of the neck and delivers blood to
By Kara Heer Why Do My Veins Stick Out More Than Other People’s? Everyone has seen a vein become more apparent at one time or another, particularly after a strenuous exercise or after having blood drawn at the doctor’s office. But what
By Kara Heer What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in one or more of the deep veins in your body, most commonly in your legs. DVT can occur for many reasons, but most
By Kara Heer Artery vs. Vein – What’s the Difference Between Them? The blood vessels in our bodies that make up the cardiovascular system are veins, arteries and arterioles. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen in the blood away from
Vein Health: 5 Exercises for 65+ It’s no secret that as people age, they’re more likely to develop varicose veins in their legs and feet. That’s why eating a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco, and breaking up long periods of sitting are so
By Kara Heer What are your carotid arteries and what do they do? Your carotid arteries are the major blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain. One carotid artery is located on each side of your neck. When your doctor puts
By Kara Heer What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and How it Helps Heal Wounds Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy involves treating patients with 100% oxygen (O2) at elevated atmospheric pressures in a specially designed chamber. The chambers are about 3 feet in diameter
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) refers to disorders that take place when injury, irritation, or compression affect the nerves and/or blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the area of the lower neck and upper chest area. It gets
When it comes to living a healthy life for years to come, taking care of your heart matters. After all, in the U.S. alone, more than 30 million people have heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men
Authored by: Erika Bynon Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is serious chronic disease that occurs as a result of plaque build-up or narrowing arteries, typically in the legs and arms. Plaque build-up occurs due to atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries from
