What is an Ankle-Brachial-Index (ABI) test?
If you are complaining of pain in your legs and your physician is suspecting a disease in your arteries or PAD, he/she might order a test called ABI. An ankle-brachial-index … Continue reading
Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency (Part 1)
Anatomy of Veins Veins are blood vessels that carry blood from different parts of the body back to the heart. There are different types of veins in our bodies. Deep … Continue reading
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. Most strokes occur from a blockage within the blood vessel. The underlying condition for this type … Continue reading
Spider Veins?
Millions of people are bothered by spider veins — those small yet unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear on the thighs, calves and ankles. … Continue reading
What is vascular disease?
Every organ in the body needs energy to function. A major portion of that energy comes from Oxygen that is carried in blood. The heart pumps blood through blood vessels … Continue reading
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