“Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Modern Treatment” ?? What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? (Deep Vein Thrombosis – DVT) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins, most commonly in the veins of the leg or thigh. The danger of this condition lies in the potential for the…
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) are caused by progressive weakening of the aortic wall creating a “ballooning” of the vessel. What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to other areas in the body, including the legs and feet. An aneurysm occurs…
Overview Two large blood vessels, known as the “carotid arteries,” travel from your aorta up through your neck. There’s one on each side of your neck. They carry blood to your head and brain. In some people, these arteries become narrowed over time by a waxy build-up called “plaque.” When this happens, we say you have “carotid artery disease.” This…
Varicose veins are enlarged, bulging superficial veins that can be felt beneath the skin, generally larger than 3-mm in diameter. If you’re over 40, you probably see them; those little purple veins that suddenly seem to appear on your legs. Veins are the soft, thin-walled tubes that return blood from the arms and legs to the heart. Because veins work…