Symptoms of Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency Symptoms of lower extremity venous insufficiency can range from minor cosmetic issues to a serious medically disabling condition. Not all symptoms match the outward appearance and vice versa. It is possible to have significant vein disease without symptoms, or to have symptoms but no outward manifestations such as spider … Continue reading Common Symptoms
Hereditary factors are the primary cause of vein disease but lifestyle plays a major role in how the disease progresses and manifests itself. For example, if you have a job that you are on your feet a majority of the time (i.e., teacher, restaurant worker, flight attendant) this will increase the chances of developing lower extremity venous … Continue reading Causes and Risk Factors of Venous Disease
Kyphoplasty is used to treat painful compression fractures in the spine. In a compression fracture, all or part of a spine bone collapses. Kyphoplasty is done in a hospital or outpatient clinic. You may have local anesthesia (awake and unable to feel pain). You will likely also receive medicine to help you relax and feel … Continue reading Kyphoplasty
Overview A mediport is a small medical device implanted beneath the skin, to give chemotherapy, to receive blood transfusions or draw blood, and to receive IV fluids or IV medications. The port consists of a reservoir which attaches to a catheter, a thin, soft plastic tube. The catheter connects the port through a vein in … Continue reading Mediports
Overview Long-term venous access is of critical importance to a wide group of patients. This is achieved by inserting tunneled lines via the internal jugular vein or the subclavian vein. This can be done either surgically or percutaneously. Combined use of ultrasonographically guided vein puncture and fluoroscopy has significantly reduced the complications related to insertion. … Continue reading Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Placement
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia that is estimated to impact between 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 Americans, and millions more around the world. POTS is a form of orthostatic intolerance that is associated with the presence of excessive tachycardia and many other symptoms upon standing. Signs and Symptoms While the diagnostic criteria … Continue reading Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome – POTS
What Is Phlebitis? Up to a fourth of all patients with varicose veins and lower extremity venous insufficiency will have an episode of clotting of a varicosity. This can be nearly invisible or can be located just underneath the skin. This condition is called acute superficial thrombophlebitis. The condition causes pain and discomfort but is … Continue reading Phlebitis Thrombophlebitis
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Definition Peripheral Arterial Disease or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also referred to as arteriosclerosis of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease, is a condition that causes poor blood circulation to the kidneys, intestines, arms, legs, and feet. Blood flow may be reduced or blocked by narrowed or hardened blood vessels. … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease
