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What is an Angioplasty

Angioplasty

At La Jolla Vein & vascular, we are dedicated to offering our patients various procedures and treatment options. One of those options is called an Angioplasty. It is also called percutaneous transluminal Angioplasty (PTA), Angioplasty is a medical procedure performed using a catheter. A catheter is usually a thin, flexible tube inserted through […]

What is an Angioplasty2022-05-23T13:30:46-07:00

Causes of Osteoarthritis

Causes Of Osteoarthritis (OA)

 

Although Knee Osteoarthritis affects as many as 45 percent of people in their lifetime, the exact cause is unknown. However, medical practitioners have discovered several risks that increase the chances of developing knee osteoarthritis. These include:

Advanced Age

Obesity

Joint Trauma

Family History

Congenital Disabilities or Illnesses

Chronic Injury and […]

Causes of Osteoarthritis2022-05-13T17:16:22-07:00

How is Osteoarthritis of the knee diagnosed and treated?

How is Osteoarthritis of the Knee Diagnosed?

osteoarthritis

At La Jolla Vein & Vascular we diagnose and treat patients with Osteoarthritis.

Besides collecting the information and performing a physical examination, your doctor may also request additional testing such as x-rays and MRI scans. The X-ray […]

How is Osteoarthritis of the knee diagnosed and treated?2022-05-30T13:30:35-07:00

Signs of Osteoarthritis

For most people, the knee osteoarthritis symptoms come and go, worsening over time. While it is easy to dismiss early knee OA signs and symptoms, the symptoms become worse if left untreated, causing mobility issues. 

 

Some of the common OA signs and symptoms include:

 

Knee Pain: Knee pain is the most reported […]

Signs of Osteoarthritis2022-05-30T13:29:11-07:00

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis form that affects millions of people across the globe. While OA can affect any joint, it often damages the knees, hands, spine, and hips. Also known as wear and tear arthritis, the condition develops when the protective cartilage cushioning the ends of the bone in a joint […]

What is Osteoarthritis?2022-05-13T16:57:54-07:00

Uterine Artery Embolization (UFE) vs. Hysterectomy

Benefits of UFE Over Hysterectomy

UFE ( Uterine Artery Embolization ) is a minimally invasive procedure that is effective for treating uterine fibroids and is considered an alternative to uterine fibroid surgery removal. UFE is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, which means that most women go home the same day for recovery.

Uterine Artery Embolization (UFE) vs. Hysterectomy2022-04-29T17:33:47-07:00

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

With modern medication and care, conditions like fibroid tumors have become more treatable and easier to manage. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), for instance, is a fairly straightforward procedure used in the treatment of fibroid tumors in the uterus.

Sometimes referred to as uterine artery embolization (UAE), the […]

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)2022-04-29T17:29:18-07:00

What are the risk factors & treatments for uterine fibroids?

Who is at Risk of Developing Uterine Fibroids?

 

There are certain natural circumstances, habits, and lifestyle choices that have been shown to come with an increased chance of developing uterine fibroids, as follow:

Ethnic Origin

Research indicates that women of African American ethnicity are at a significantly higher risk […]

What are the risk factors & treatments for uterine fibroids?2022-04-29T17:24:18-07:00

What causes uterine fibroids?

What Causes Uterine Fibroids?

While the science is not completely settled on what exactly causes or is behind the formation of uterine fibroids in human beings, there are certain factors that researchers believe play significant roles in triggering their growth or development.

Genetics

In 50 percent of cases, patients will be found to have […]

What causes uterine fibroids?2022-04-29T17:20:54-07:00
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