Vascular Laboratory

Toe Brachial Index

2 years ago 2 years ago

The toe brachial index is the ratio between toe pressure and the highest of the...

High ABI

2 years ago 2 years ago

The ankle brachial index is an easy way to assess for lower extremity artery disease....

Arterial Disease

Inflammatory Aortic Aneurysm

Inflammatory aortic aneurysm (IAA) represents a unique and important subset of aortic aneurysms, most commonly involving the abdominal aorta (inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm, or IAAA). Recognizing and managing this condition is critical, as it differs...

Arterial Disease

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Arterial Disease

Platelet Rich Plasma for Ischemic Wounds

There are data that show that platelet rich plasma for ischemic wounds helps to accelerate wound closure and reduce infection...

1 year ago 1 year ago

Arterial Disease

Randomized Trials in Critical Limb Ischemia

Managing patients with critical limb ischemia is very difficult. Beyond the clinical difficulties, clinicians need high quality data to help...

2 years ago 2 years ago

Arterial Disease

Carotid Web

A carotid web is a shelf-like structure we sometimes see when we image the neck. It is different from carotid...

3 years ago 3 years ago

Arterial Disease

Cilostazol in Peripheral Artery Disease

Cilostazol has been around for a long time. Still, we don’t know enough about it. In any case, many potential...

2 years ago 2 years ago

For Patients

Poor Circulation: When to Worry About Your Veins and Arteries

3 months ago 3 months ago

Many people worry about “poor circulation.” Most use this term broadly to describe cold feet,...

Edema in Legs

2 years ago 2 years ago

If you are reading this article, your legs are probably swollen and you are trying...

Venous Disease

Medication for Venous Insufficiency

Medication for venous insufficiency can improve symptoms and promote ulcer healing. We should probably use them more.

Venous Disease

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Venous Disease

Stasis Pigmentation

Stasis pigmentation is the browning of the skin over the front of the shins. It happens in patients with longstanding...

2 years ago 2 years ago

For Patients

Uniquely Vascular Medicine

Pregnancy Swollen Feet

It is common to suffer from swollen feet during pregnancy. In fact, for many women, pregnancy swollen feet are a...

2 years ago 2 years ago

Vascular Intervention

Venous Disease

EVLA – Endovenous Laser Ablation

Endovenous Laser Ablation, EVLA, is a minimally invasive treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. EVLA works by selective photothermolysis. A laser...

3 years ago 3 years ago

Venous Disease

Wound Care

Venous Ulcers

Ulcers can generally be divided into arterial, venous, neuropathic and atypical. Treatment depends on ulcer type. In some patients, chronic...

2 years ago 2 years ago

Lymphatic Disease

Liposuction for lymphedema

2 years ago 2 years ago

Liposuction for lymphedema has emerged as a promising lymphedema treatment. Lymphedema is obviously primarily a...

Lymphedema skin care

2 years ago 2 years ago

Lymphedema results in swollen legs or in a swollen arm. Skin changes are also part...

Uniquely Vascular Medicine

Erythema Ab Igne

Erythema ab igne is a rash that develops with chronic heat exposure of the skin. It has been called “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains”. Classic examples include heat pads, electric blankets, hot-water bottles, laptops...

Uniquely Vascular Medicine

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Blue Finger

A blue finger can be alarming. Some causes are urgent, and potentially dangerous. Others are chronic and may be benign....

2 years ago 2 years ago

For Patients

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Purple Feet When Sitting

Quick Summary Many people notice purple feet when sitting, and the color change often looks alarming. The color change often...

2 months ago 2 months ago

For Patients

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Swollen Feet

Do you have swollen feet? Well, you are not alone. It is a common problem. There are many causes for...

2 years ago 2 years ago

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Vertebral Hemangioma

Vertebral hemangiomas are usually benign. Symptoms can be local pain or neurological. Treatment is with decompressive surgery or irradiation.

3 months ago 3 months ago

Wound Care

Erythema Ab Igne

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Blue Finger

A blue finger can be alarming. Some causes are urgent, and potentially dangerous. Others are chronic and may be benign....

2 years ago 2 years ago

For Patients

Uniquely Vascular Medicine

Purple Feet When Sitting

Quick Summary Many people notice purple feet when sitting, and the color change often looks alarming. The color change often...

2 months ago 2 months ago

For Patients

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Swollen Feet

Do you have swollen feet? Well, you are not alone. It is a common problem. There are many causes for...

2 years ago 2 years ago

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Vertebral Hemangioma

Vertebral hemangiomas are usually benign. Symptoms can be local pain or neurological. Treatment is with decompressive surgery or irradiation.

3 months ago 3 months ago

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Pulmonary embolism is considered one of the “great masqueraders” of medicine. This means that it...
Splenic Infarct
A splenic infarct can be the result of distal embolization, local thrombosis or arterial dissection....
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Poor Circulation: When to Worry About Your Veins and Arteries3 months ago
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