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 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
Adapted from Lymphedema (PDQ®)–Patient Version – National Cancer Institute Lymphedema Explained The lymphatic system is a system of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that carries lymph fluid from soft tissues throughout the body. This lymph fluid is comprised of a watery mixture
By Nicolas Smith, MS III Guide to Acute Limb Ischemia Definition Ischemia is a term used to describe decreased blood flow to bodily tissues. This results in decreased oxygen delivery to the tissue, leading to damage and even tissue death. When ischemia
Authored by: Kailey Stiles, OMS III What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon, also known as Raynaud Syndrome, is an exaggerated response to a normal physiologic process. This means that the body reacts as it is supposed to, but in an exaggerated way.
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
Lower Extremity Bypass There are several indications for surgical intervention for peripheral artery disease. Some cases may be treated with minimally invasive techniques such as endovascular stenting and angioplasty. Other more complicated cases may require open interventions such as endarterectomy and/or bypass.
TCAR: Explained Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS), or blockage in the carotid artery, is a considerable risk for strokes or TIAs. Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR, is a novel technique to treat CAS by accessing the common carotid artery via a small incision just
