Talking to Your Doctor You may not remember everything you want to ask your doctor. You may find it helpful to write down questions prior to your appointment. When you do get answers to your questions, write them down, too. That way, when you get home, you won’t forget and you will be better equipped … Continue reading 8 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Vein Doctor
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a procedure done by a radiologist. It blocks blood flow to fibroids in the uterus. (It is also called uterine artery embolization.) For women who are not planning a pregnancy in the future, UFE is a possible option in place of surgery for fibroids. Follow your physician’s instructions exactly about … Continue reading Uterine Fibroid Embolization
It is estimated that over 20 million Americans suffer from venous disease, and an even greater number of patients suffer silently going undiagnosed. Venous disease is a spectrum of findings that usually involves a condition where the vein walls and valves become weakened. The valves stretch and become damaged interrupting normal physiological blood flow. There is … Continue reading What is Venous Disease?
Signs of Edema include: ankle & leg swelling, changes in skin pigmentation, pain and discomfort particularly in the calf and/or ankle. Swelling and leg edema can be caused by an abnormal buildup of fluid in the soft tissues of the leg. Edema is multifactorial and can be caused by lymphatic dysfunction and/or a more progressive stage of venous reflux disease. Increased venous hypertension forces … Continue reading Ankle & Leg Swelling (Edema)
The causes of chronic pelvic pain are varied, but are often associated with the presence of ovarian and pelvic varicose veins. Pelvic congestion syndrome is similar to varicose veins in the legs. In both cases, the valves in the veins that help return blood to the heart against gravity become weakened and don’t close properly, … Continue reading Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
The process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain. Mild to moderate pain can usually be treated with analgesic medications, such as aspirin. For chronic or severe pain, opiates and other narcotics may be used, sometimes in concert with analgesics; with steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when the pain is related to inflammation; … Continue reading Pain Management
September is The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness month, and here at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR), we agree that it is important to educate our patients on this crippling and costly disease. PAD, in simpler terms, is when the arteries of the legs become clogged from atherosclerotic plaque … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness Month September
What if a doctor could save your limb, your liver, your brain … your life, and send you home with only a Band-Aid? No Surgery, No Stitches, No Scars. This is the tag-line of the new documentary series released on Amazon showcasing interventional radiology. Without a Scalpel is a 40-minute episode featuring the stories of … Continue reading Learn About Interventional Radiology in New Online Documentary
You have been treated for unwanted veins on your legs or trunk. The recovery is very simple and predictable with most individuals having little or no problems, especially if you follow the instructions below after your Sclerotherapy treatment. Resume daily activities as normal. Wear the compression stockings or support hose on the treated leg continuously … Continue reading Guidelines for After Sclerotherapy
What is PoTS & How Can Treating Pelvic Congestion Help? The causes of chronic pelvic pain are varied, but are often associated with the presence of ovarian and pelvic varicose veins. Pelvic congestion syndrome is similar to varicose veins in the legs. In both cases, the valves in the veins that help return blood … Continue reading What is PoTS & How Can Treating Pelvic Congestion Help?
