Diagnosing peripheral artery disease (PAD) quickly allows you to reduce or avoid possible complications. A quality life is possible with this condition, and getting diagnosis and treatment from a cardiovascular or a vascular specialist is the first step.
When lifestyle modifications aren’t enough to alleviate symptoms of heart disease, or if the diagnosis tests like Stress test or CT Angiogram come back abnormal, it may be time to consider cardiac catheterization and PCI. Keep reading to learn more.
Varicose veins are unsightly, but sometimes they’re more than just a nuisance. Check out the signs that you should have your varicose veins evaluated.
Chest pain is a common heart attack symptom, but it’s not the only one. Continue reading to learn more about five potential signs of a heart attack you should be aware of and what to do if you experience any of them.
Heart disease isn’t inevitable. Even if you have a family history of heart disease, you can still take steps to protect your heart and ensure that you live a long, healthy life, starting with the foods you eat.
Wounds that take a long time to heal may result when you have conditions such as poor blood circulation or diabetes. Caring for these wounds can be difficult, since your body’s normal healing cycle is interrupted, requiring specialized treatment.
Your lovely legs don’t look so lovely up close. They’re disfigured by long, bulgy, twisted blue and purple veins. Varicose veins are common, but always unwanted. Do you have to make peace with them? Or can you banish them for good?
Not only can a stress test help identify the reason for your chest pain or discomfort, but it can also serve as a checkup for your heart and arteries. Keep reading to learn more.
Peripheral artery disease is a leading cause of amputation in the United States, but it doesn’t mean you have to lose a limb if you suffer from the disease. Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself if you have peripheral artery disease.
Leg ulcers can become infected and lead to other serious health issues if they go untreated. Learn how to recognize leg ulcers and how they’re treated, and discover ways to help prevent them.
You’re likely well aware that chest pain can indicate a serious health issue. That’s why you shouldn’t take it lightly, especially if you have reason to think it may be heart-related. But keep in mind, chest pain can have far less serious causes too.
Do you have blueish, rope-like veins visible in your legs? Although you might not like the looks of them, you should be more concerned about the dangers they can pose to your health. Take a moment to learn how we can help.
You might think that heart disease primarily affects men, but did you know it’s the main cause of death in women? Understanding a woman’s risk of developing heart disease can help you keep it from happening to you.
Carotid artery disease (CAD) is frightening for a very big reason: It can cause you to have a stroke. Almost as scary is that you might not even realize you have CAD unless you know to watch for certain signs. Take a few moments to learn more.
Do you have an underlying heart condition? You’ve probably heard that people with heart ailments are at a higher risk for developing a more severe illness because of COVID-19. Take a moment to learn more about how you can protect your health.
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.