Vascular information from Dr. Bunke
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Physical Activity and Vascular Health
Physical activity helps to burn calories, increase the heart rate, and keep blood flowing at a healthy rate. All of these contribute to vascular health. If your doctor has diagnosed you with vascular disease, or [...]
What is 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 [...]
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? You probably are familiar with the terms angina and heart attack, which are related to a blockage of blood flow to the heart. That same sort of blockage can occur [...]
Asclera: A New Treatment For Spider Veins and Small Varicose Veins
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 [...]
What to expect when you receive Foam Sclerotherapy
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy works well for treating surface varicose veins and veins that are not visible to the naked eye. The foam medication can be seen on ultrasound, which allows us [...]
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? The aorta, the largest artery in your body, runs from your heart, down through your chest, and into your abdomen. The abdominal region of the aorta is responsible [...]
