Health Tips, News, & Events from Maryland Vascular Specialists
Vascular Specialist fun fact: If our blood vessels were stretched end-to-end, they would wrap around the Earth twice. This system of cosmic proportions made up of flexible tubes, large and minuscule, makes up the vascular circulatory system. Vein and Artery Health is...
For more than 40 years, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been a go-to solution for a variety of health issues. Vascular surgeons, as well as other Healthcare Providers, use it in the treatment of non-healing wounds – chronic wounds that last 8 weeks or more....
If you have varicose veins, you’ve probably heard all kinds of advice and opinions about them. It’s never pleasant when people point out ugly veins, but you may be struggling to decide what to do next. Is it time for varicose vein treatment? At Maryland Vascular...
More than 18 million Americans have symptoms of PAD, or peripheral arterial disease, which is also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD). September is a month to honor people who battle circulatory conditions and may face limb amputation. Help us spread PAD...
If you have experienced chronic pelvic pain, you’re not suffering alone. One-third of U.S. women have pelvic pain, and 30% of those with chronic pain have pelvic congestive syndrome (PCS). Although it’s not a well-understood condition outside the medical...
Your Heart, Arteries & Veins Are Interconnected The human body consists of many different organs, but the most important is your heart. It is also the most worked organ in your body. Think about this – your heart starts beating in the first trimester of your...
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)? Peripheral Arterial Disease, (PAD) is a medical condition caused by plaque buildup in the walls of peripheral arteries which can restrict blood flow to extremities and internal organs. It is estimated that over 18 million...
Types of Leg Pain You Should Not Ignore! Don’t ignore leg pain like Jack did! Jack was a very active 62-year-old man who loved to fish and play chess. He first noticed that the muscles in his leg would start hurting when he would walk across the parking lot from his...
How to Prevent 6 Diabetes-Related Vascular Challenges It is known that diabetics face a lot of challenges, and managing their health is one of the top challenges. While a diagnosis of diabetes is a life-altering event, the good news is that diabetes can be...
This Thanksgiving, Talk About Family Health History Today and during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend as you share a meal with your family, we encourage you to also talk about your family health history. Did you know that Thanksgiving is also National Family History...
