If you suffer from hypertension, you have a serious condition that must be closely monitored and treated effectively. Hypertension results when blood travels through your arteries with too much force. As your heart pumps more blood through your body and the arteries in your body become more narrow, it results in increased pressure on your […]
Learn More About Your Cardiovascular Health with a Stress Test
A stress test can reveal a wealth of information about a person’s cardiovascular health. Since aging increases the risk of heart problems, this procedure is typically recommended for adults over the age of 50. A stress test can be done in the comfort of our office, which is equipped with the appropriate apparatus to thoroughly […]
What are Spider Veins?
If you have noticed red, blue or purple lines on your face that seem to branch out in different directions with no particular pattern, you may be seeing spider veins. The condition is common on the face, but it can occur in other places as well. The legs and chest are the two most common […]
Phlebectomy for Varicose Vein Removal
Varicose veins are more than a nuisance. Not only do they mar the appearance of your legs to the point that you want to hide them all of the time, but they can also make you really uncomfortable. If you suffer from varicose veins, they aren’t going to go away on their own. Problems like […]
Monitor Your Aortic Health with Aortic Ultrasound Testing
If you are at risk for an aortic aneurysm or have symptoms that suggest that you may have this serious condition, aortic ultrasound testing is a simple, non-invasive way to monitor your aorta. It’s extremely important that you stay on top of any issues that you may have with the aorta for your overall well-being. […]
Benefits of Seeing Board-Certified Cardiologists
If you have a health problem for which you are seeking medical treatment, you will want to make sure the doctor is competent. While this is true for any physician, it is especially the case if you are talking about cardiologists. If you are seeing a cardiologist, you really want to be assured that the […]
Why is an Echocardiogram Performed?
An echocardiogram is a test that is conducted by using a machine that utilizes sound waves to take a picture of your heart. It may also be referred to as a cardiac ultrasound. During the test, pictures are made of the heart’s valves, walls, chambers and the blood vessels that connect to the heart. Echocardiograms […]
Non-Chemical Thermal Ablation for Varicose Vein Removal
While varicose veins are not always dangerous, they can be unsightly and uncomfortable. As such, many people opt for varicose vein removal. If you are struggling with varicose veins and are not quite ready for an invasive procedure with a lengthy recovery time, then you might be a perfect candidate for non-chemical thermal ablation. Understanding […]
ICD Implantation After an Echocardiogram
An implantable cardioverter device, or ICD, is a small device that gets placed in the chest to regulate your heartbeat. If the lower chambers of the heart stop beating regularly, then the ICD implantation will prevent you from going into cardiac arrest. An ICD can also be used after an echocardiogram to slow down a […]
Unblock Clogged Arteries with Angioplasty
An angioplasty is a surgical procedure done to unblock or widen a blood vessel. It is commonly done on the coronary arteries that carry blood to the heart. During a typical angioplasty procedure, the doctor will insert a thin tube called a catheter into an artery in the patient’s groin or leg. Using an X-ray […]
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