Tag: Center for Vascular Care
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HEALTH MATTERS 12/17: Seek Treatment for P.A.D. to Avoid Future Complications
By Elliot Sambol, MD, FACS More than 8.5 million U.S. adults over age 40 suffer from peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) and many are unaware they have it, according to the American Heart Association. Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the extremities. The…
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Health Matters 10/16: Minimally Invasive Treatments Vanish Varicose Veins
By Kenneth A. Goldman, M.D. As you age, the likelihood of developing varicose veins increases. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, varicose veins and their smaller counterparts, known as spider veins, affect half of adults over 50. Years ago, procedures to treat varicose veins required hospitalization and long, uncomfortable…
