Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Dallas: Marshall’s Patient Case Study


Introducing Marshall, a 73-year-old man from Mesquite, TX Marshall was experiencing numbness and tingling in his left foot. His foot often felt cold and he was feeling pain at night. Marshall wanted relief from his discomfort and was scared about losing his foot. He already had a partial amputation of his right leg and wanted … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Dallas: Marshall’s Patient Case Study

Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness Month September


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

Spider Veins


Treatment Options for Spider Veins Spider veins are a common unwanted issue for many patients. The medical term for spider veins is telangiectasias. Spider veins can be multiple colors, red, purple or blue are the most common. Sclerotherapy Microphlebectomy Deep Vein Thrombosis ClosureFast (previously known as Venefit™) Conservative Treatment   Symptoms of Spider Veins Spider veins often … Continue reading Spider Veins

Conservative Treatment


Non-invasive Vein Treatment Option Conservative treatment refers to non-invasive options such as lifestyle changes (eating less, exercising more, losing weight, etc.) and wearing compression stockings. The objective of the conservative approach is to support the venous circulation of the legs in order to minimize symptoms and slow the development of new diseased veins. This treatment … Continue reading Conservative Treatment

Thrombolysis


A Solution for Blood Clots Precision specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood clots within both the deep and superficial venous system. Blood clots often cause pain and swelling of the affected limb and can be a life-threatening condition.  Blood clots rarely dissolve completely on their own and can often lead to permanent damage of … Continue reading Thrombolysis

Varicocele


What is a Varicocele? Men who experience pain in their testicles—particularly when exercising, standing or sitting for a long period of time—may be suffering from varicoceles. Typically, painful varicoceles are prominent in size. If left untreated, varicoceles may lead to infertility. A varicocele is a varicose vein of the testicle and scrotum that may cause … Continue reading Varicocele