Varicose Veins
Interventional Radiology Nonsurgical Outpatient Procedure Treats Varicose Veins. Venous insufficiency is a very common condition resulting from decreased blood flow from the leg veins up to the heart, … [Read More...]
Peripherial Arterial Disease
Early Warning Symptom for the #1 Killer of Women Is Under-recognized. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)-clogged or narrowed arteries in the legs-is a red flag that the same process may be going on elsewhere because PAD is associated with other life-threatening vascular diseases. Through early detection, interventional radiologists can save women from future stroke, heart attack, and early death. To combat this major public health issue, the Society of Interventional Radiology recommends greater screening efforts by the medical community … [Read More...]
