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What you need to know about Carotid Artery Disease

What is carotid artery disease? 

Your carotid arteries are two main arteries that carry blood from your heart, up through your neck, to your brain. Healthy carotid arteries are smooth and unobstructed, allowing blood to flow freely to the brain and provide oxygen, glucose and other nutrients that your brain cells need. Carotid artery […]

What you need to know about Carotid Artery Disease2022-10-24T14:55:36-07:00

What is the process of being diagnosed with PAD?

Peripheral Arterial Disease – Diagnosis

At La Jolla Vein & Vascular, we have highly trained physicians who offer a comprehensive diagnosis to develop customized treatments of Peripheral artery disease (PAD). We understand that no two patients’ conditions are similar. Our full-service vascular lab provides state-of-the-art testing to ensure that our physicians address each patient […]

What is the process of being diagnosed with PAD?2022-10-24T15:02:49-07:00

The connection between cholesterol and vascular health

How cholesterol affects your vascular health

When it comes to vascular disease, cholesterol is enemy number one. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the walls of human cells. The human body produces cholesterol but it also comes from foods that are high in animal fats such as eggs, cheese and meat.

The connection between cholesterol and vascular health2022-10-24T15:56:29-07:00

What is Asclera?

What is polidocanol (Asclera)?

A variety of sclerosant medications can be used for veins, but at La Jolla Vein Care, we prefer polidocanol (brand name Asclera), because it is the most comfortable for the patient and has the lowest risk of side effects. It is a detergent-type medication that injures the inner lining of […]

What is Asclera?2022-10-24T13:02:52-07:00

Vascular Health and Physical Activity

Physical activity helps to burn calories, increase the heart rate, and keep blood flowing at a healthy rate for your vascular health. All of these contribute to vascular health. 

If your doctor has diagnosed you with vascular disease, or if you have concerns about your vascular health, starting some good habits can […]

Vascular Health and Physical Activity2022-10-24T12:56:53-07:00

Varicoceles what you need to know

What are Varicoceles?

 

A varicocele is a term used to describe abnormal enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. The veins carry blood from the various body organs back to the heart. Typically, veins have valves that prevent blood backflow. When the valves in the veins within the scrotum don’t work as […]

Varicoceles what you need to know2022-10-24T12:51:01-07:00

Uterine Fibroids: what you need to know

Millions of women around the world are affected by the development of uterine fibroids each year. While it is not a life-threatening condition in itself, the symptoms and potential complications that come with it make it such a pressing medical concern for affected individuals.

As only women will usually possess a uterus, […]

Uterine Fibroids: what you need to know2022-10-24T12:48:30-07:00
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