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Carotid Artery Disease
Understanding the Increased Risk of Stroke and the Advantages of TCAR Procedure Carotid artery disease poses a significant risk to individuals worldwide, as it is a leading cause of stroke. This condition occurs when the carotid arteries, responsible for supplying blood to the brain, become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of plaque. The risk...
Treatment Options for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that often appear blue or purple, and can cause discomfort, pain, and cosmetic concerns. Varicose veins are caused by a malfunction in the valves of the veins. Veins are responsible for carrying blood back to the heart from the rest of the body. The veins in the legs have...
Are your legs ready for Spring?
Spider veins are like varicose veins, except for smaller ones. These small red, purple, and blue “threadlike” veins are visible on the skin’s surface. They occur on the legs but can also be found on the face. Spider veins vary in size and often look like a spider’s web or a tree branch. Spider veins...
March is National Nutrition Month – Feed your VEINS
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes, obesity, smoking, and Raynaud’s disease are some of the many causes of poor circulation. Several foods have been shown to help improve blood flow and support heart health, including garlic, onions, beets, berries, citrus fruits, and leafy greens. Reduced blood flow can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, muscle cramps,...
Leg Pain and Vascular Disease
Leg pain can happen to people of all ages, and it feels different for each person. Your leg pain might feel like a dull ache that comes and goes, or it might be sudden and sharp. You could have leg pain only once in a while, or it might impact you daily. Because the symptoms...
DVT and Holiday Travel
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling. Sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. You can get DVT if you have certain medical conditions that affect how the blood clots....
Save the Spider Webs for Halloween Decorations… Let us Treat your Spider Veins
Spider veins are like varicose veins, except for smaller ones. These small red, purple, and blue “threadlike” veins are visible on the skin’s surface. They occur on the legs but can also be found on the face. Spider veins vary in size and often look like a spider’s web or a tree branch. Spider veins...
September is Healthy Aging Month
Here at The Vascular and Vein Center at Gulf Coast Surgeons, we believe men and women shouldn’t be anxious about growing older. They shouldn’t have to go to doctors who merely gloss over their issues with medications and one-size-fits-all approaches. We have helped thousands of patients look and feel their best and experience optimal vitality,...
Varicose Vein Options
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that are prominently visible and can cause embarrassment. Any vein that is close to the skin’s surface (superficial) can become vari cosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That’s because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body. If your...
A Healthy Vascular System Starts Early
Vascular disease is a variety of illnesses that affect the arteries and veins of the body. The most common cause of vascular disease is atherosclerosis, which happens when a buildup of a fatty substance called plaque inside the arteries causes them to narrow, slowing or blocking the flow of blood. The causes of atherosclerosis aren’t...
