Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Varicocele is a condition that occurs when the veins within the loose pouch of skin that contain the testicles become swollen or enlarged. The veins located inside the testicles are intended to move oxygen-depleted blood
Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that occurs when the veins in your legs return blood to your heart as they should. When this happens, blood can flow backward and lead to pooling in your legs. It’s
Understanding Pelvic Venous Disorders Pelvic venous congestion is a condition that occurs when the veins in your pelvis do not function properly. The blood that is returning from below your abdomen moves slowly, which causes blood to pool and varicose veins to
By Bryan Kramer, MD and Taylor Caddell, RVU MSIII What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? An aneurysm refers to an abnormal dilation of an artery. The rest of the AAA name refers to the location of the aneurysm, which in this
Venous Disease Consequences Healthy blood circulation is an essential element to virtually every other normal function your body performs. After all, you can’t breathe, digest food, or even move without blood flowing to your heart. This also means that when problems occur
Authored by: Phill Vainer, B.S. Medical Student, KCU Class of 2024 Anesthesia Before Vascular Surgery: Things to Know As with any surgery, a major consideration for patients is whether their bodies can handle anesthesia safely. With vascular surgery, this is just the
What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is edema, or swelling, due to obstruction or destruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. The lymphatic system functions to return fluids to the heart, allow large molecules like hormones and fats to enter the blood, and participate
Renal Artery Stenosis: Can it be Life Threatening? Renal artery stenosis (RAS) occurs when one or more of the arteries that carry blood to your kidneys become narrow. Narrowed arteries make it harder for oxygen-rich blood to travel from your heart to
What You Should Know About PAD Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. After all, your blood vessels and heart have a direct effect on how the other systems in your body function. Because
What is May-Thurner Syndrome? Also known as Cockett syndrome or iliac vein compression syndrome is a condition that affects the venous blood flow from your legs. As blood flows through your body, your arteries transfer blood away from your heart while your
