Spider veins are one of the many problems related to veins that people face. This problem can be the result of pregnancy, changes in hormones, aging, alterations in diet and a long list of reasons. The one thing that remains the same is the fact that spider veins can alter how you and people around […]
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Am I a Good Candidate for a Phlebectomy?
A phlebectomy is a procedure that treats varicose veins. Varicose veins are larger than superficial spider veins and are much more noticeable. As we age and mature, repositioning of tissue, an injury to a muscle or a drop in blood circulation force can result in a branching off of capillaries that become larger and closer […]
What is Aortic Ultrasound Testing?
There are certain diseases that give warning signs before they produce a potentially fatal reaction. Then there are others, such as an abdominal aortic aneurysm, that provide no warning symptoms until the situation has reached a critical level. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a condition where the aorta is larger than it should be. Patients […]
Reasons to See a Cardiologist
A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels, which are sometimes called the circulatory or cardiovascular system. They can also advise patients about their risks of developing heart disease and what they can do to prevent it. When Should Somebody Go to a Cardiologist? A […]