10, 10, 2022

La Jolla Vein & Vascular: Duplex Ultrasound

2022-09-19T16:00:31-07:00

The Duplex Ultrasound examination allows us to visualize the blood vessels that are not visible to the naked eye, even blood vessels that are deep within the muscles.  Ultrasound looks at deep and superficial veins in the legs to check for venous-valvular incompetence (the underlying condition that causes varicose veins). The ultrasound examination […]

La Jolla Vein & Vascular: Duplex Ultrasound2022-09-19T16:00:31-07:00

How does diabetes relate to vascular health?

2022-09-19T15:50:54-07:00

Diabetes and Vascular Disease

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that affects the body’s ability to absorb glucose, which is a form of sugar and a major source of energy. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 (formerly known as juvenile diabetes) and Type 2 (formerly called adult onset diabetes).

Both cause high […]

How does diabetes relate to vascular health?2022-09-19T15:50:54-07:00

How can smoking affect your vascular health?

2022-09-19T15:46:28-07:00

Smoking and Vascular Disease
The reality of cigarettes is that it is not one product. Every time you smoke, you not only ingest nicotine, but hundreds of other deadly chemicals in the tobacco leaf, paper, contaminants and fertilizers used to grow tobacco. Over time the accumulation of these products causes serious harm to multiple organs. And […]

How can smoking affect your vascular health?2022-09-19T15:46:28-07:00

Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins: Bleeding or Hemorrhage Caused by Vein Rupture

2022-09-19T15:41:12-07:00

Untreated varicose veins are at a higher than usual risk of bleeding or spontaneous rupture.   Over time, varicose veins become larger, and the vein wall becomes weak and stretched out. These veins, which are already weak, are also under high pressure (because of venous reflux, or the ‘backflow’ and pooling of blood […]

Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins: Bleeding or Hemorrhage Caused by Vein Rupture2022-09-19T15:41:12-07:00

ClosureFast™ an endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure

2022-09-19T15:33:58-07:00

ClosureFast™ an endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure

The procedure, Closurefast is for the backward flow of blood (or “Venous reflux”) in your saphenous vein(s). The great saphenous veins and small saphenous veins are the two main superficial veins of […]

ClosureFast™ an endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure2022-09-19T15:33:58-07:00

3 Vein Treatments

2022-09-19T15:20:52-07:00

Varicose Vein Treatments

Varicose veins, which are the bulging, twisted veins just beneath the surface of the skin, can be effectively treated after the underlying vein reflux is corrected. There are two main options for removing the varicose veins; either a foamed medication can be injected into the veins causing them to scar and […]

3 Vein Treatments2022-09-19T15:20:52-07:00

30, 9, 2022

What you need to know about Varicoceles

2022-08-18T17:08:55-07:00

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 […]

What you need to know about Varicoceles2022-08-18T17:08:55-07:00

The cause of Uterine Fibroids

2022-08-18T16:47:51-07:00

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

The cause of Uterine Fibroids2022-08-18T16:47:51-07:00

Is there a treatment for Non-Healing Wounds & Ulcers?

2022-08-18T15:54:05-07:00

Treatment of Non-Healing Wounds & Ulcers

As we’ve seen, there is a very wide range of causes that may contribute to the formation and persistence of non-healing ulcers and wounds. It follows that the methods or treatment options at the disposal of healthcare professionals will also be varied. Doctors […]

Is there a treatment for Non-Healing Wounds & Ulcers?2022-08-18T15:54:05-07:00

What are the causes of non healing ulcers and wounds?

2022-08-18T15:54:33-07:00

Causes of Non-Healing Ulcers & Wounds

Non-healing wounds or ulcers do not follow the usual healing process and are referred to as chronic wounds should they persist beyond 3 weeks. Such wounds can be a heavy burden to live with for anyone. Still, the board-certified vascular surgeons and specialists […]

What are the causes of non healing ulcers and wounds?2022-08-18T15:54:33-07:00
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