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
What is Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)? Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive method to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It is performed by first creating a small incision or puncture in the groin to access the underlying artery. A
Vascular Surgeon Description: 5-7 years of training after medical school specializing in learning about all aspects of peripheral vascular disease. Vascular Surgeons treat all arteries and veins EXCEPT the ASCENDING AORTA and the HEART, which are the areas of expertise of cardiac
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Rest Pain Rest Pain occurs when the amount of arterial blood flow and oxygen that can be delivered to the tissues is SO MINIMAL, that the muscles and other tissues hurt even when they are not
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Arteries bring oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues Veins return blood to the heart Limb Threatening Condition- Leg loss above/below knee if untreated NON-Limb Threatening Condition Typical wounds begin at toes and progress up
Authored by Grace Kim MSIII, Kameron Black MSIII, Rutit Pak MSIII, Andi Garcia MSIII and Bryan C. Kramer, MD Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing and restriction of blood flow to all parts of the body excluding
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Non-Healing Foot Wounds If you have a wound or opening in the skin on your toes or foot, and it does not heal in 4 weeks, you need to see a vascular surgeon immediately. Wounds are
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Gangrene Gangrene is a scary word, but all it means is “dead tissue” Gangrene can range from a black area on a toe tip that can be present for months without causing any illness (DRY gangrene),
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Claudication Muscle pain, cramping, or fatigue that occurs EVERY TIME you walk the same distance- might start at shorter distance if you are going uphill or at faster pace. Usually occurs in the calves, thighs,
