Carotid artery disease, also known as carotid artery stenosis, is a common condition that is usually caused by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The carotid arteries bring blood to the brain so it may function. When plaque builds up...
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How to Properly Diagnose Varicose Veins
When faced with medical decisions, the right choice is not always easy. Assimilating information from physicians (especially when utilizing Dr. Google!) can be confusing and conflicting. While “getting a second opinion” is often a good idea,...
Read MorePAD Symptoms and Diagnosis: What You Need to Know
The most typical indication of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease is severe muscular cramps in the pelvis, quadriceps, or legs, which occur while walking, stair climbing, or doing other physical activities.
Read MoreSclerotherapy Treatment: What to Expect Before, During and After
Sclerotherapy, an effective treatment for varicose and spider veins, is one that we perform daily at the Vein Institute of NJ. It’s also a convenient, non-invasive procedure that is both simple and quick – most visits take about 20 minutes.
Read MoreDiabetes: Its Link to Vascular Disease and Foot Ulcers
As November is American Diabetes Month we wanted to talk about the relationship between Diabetes and Vascular diseases and what you can do to treat wounds related to diabetic foot ulcers.
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