Carotid Artery Disease: A Silent Stroke Risk You Need to Know About
February is Heart Health Month, making it a great time to focus on building and maintaining heart-healthy habits. Carotid artery disease is often overlooked and is the leading cause of stroke. This disease is extremely dangerous because it develops silently over many years without noticeable symptoms. Often, it is only detected once a person experiences […]
Common Vein Conditions and Effective Treatments
Sometimes, leg pain and swelling are caused by fatigue or overexertion. However, at other times, it may be a sign of an underlying vein disease. The same applies to visual changes you see in the veins on your legs. They could be purely cosmetic or an outward sign of an internal vein issue. Vein conditions […]
Vascular Procedures: From Choices to Recovery
When it comes to vascular health, there’s a wide array of conditions that may require medical intervention. From the treatment of varicose veins to complex arterial bypass surgeries, understanding common vascular procedures, knowing what to expect, and making an informed choice about your vascular surgeon are crucial steps in your healthcare journey. The team at […]
What is Raynaud’s Disease?
WHAT IS RAYNAUD’S DISEASE? AKA Raynaud phenomenon or Raynaud syndrome. There’s no cure for Raynaud’s disease, but you can manage it to help prevent attacks. What triggers Raynaud’s disease? → Cold→ Stress→ Caffeine→ Smoking→ Repetitive movements→ Certain medicines, such as beta-blockers, migraine medicine, birth control pills, and others→ Injury→ Emotions Other triggers and causes: Raynaud’s […]
Common Vascular Diseases Treated at The Surgical Clinic
In the human body, the vascular system is made up of more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels that connect and support vital body functions. Vascular conditions can present anywhere along this astoundingly large network, and so vascular conditions can develop in many different parts of the human body. Our licensed and board certified vascular […]
Vascular Surgery – Not Just About Pretty Legs
By The Surgical Clinic The TV is full of ads for people wanting younger looking legs – and Vascular Surgery by a skilled Vascular Surgeon can accomplish that. But at The Surgical Clinic, Vascular Surgeons are more than vein guys or vein doctors. The specialists at The Surgical Clinic are Board Certified Surgeons whose focus […]
Why Winter is Perfect for Plastic and Vascular Surgery
Winter is one of the best times for patients to receive vascular surgery and plastic surgery. But why though? Both of these surgical practices can help improve a patient’s outer appearance, while also providing important functional and life-saving treatments. Why Is Winter The Best Time for Surgery? Winter is the best time for undergoing vascular […]
Don’t Become Sidelined with Recurring Leg Ulcers
As vascular surgeons who specialize in the treatment of veins and arteries, many patients will reach us having had a series of leg ulcers which have taken long times to heal and have required them to wear uncomfortable and hard to wear compression stockings in the hopes of healing one after another ulcer. Traditionally, patients […]
Varicose Veins: Frequently Asked Questions
Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins. Varicose veins are unsightly, painful, and can disrupt your body’s ability to circulate blood effectively. If you have a diagnosis of varicose veins, you may have questions. Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions you may have about varicose veins. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins […]