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Leg ulcers are disabling wounds that require expert treatment if they’re to heal. Vascular surgeons don’t just know how to care for leg ulcers; they can also address the circulatory problems responsible, as we explain here.

Swelling in the legs or arms can be alarming, especially when it’s hard to tell what might be causing it. In this post, we look at five key ways to distinguish two common causes of swelling — lymphedema and venous insufficiency.

Varicose and spider veins occur when tiny valves that help blood flow back to the heart fail to work. Here, we explore the four most common cause

If leg pain is slowing you down, don’t assume it’s simply part of getting older. A more serious underlying cause could be at play, like peripheral arterial disease. Are you at risk? Here’s what you should know.

If you develop a diabetic foot ulcer, seeing a podiatrist immediately is critical. Learn why timely care can make all the difference in managing your foot health and preventing complications.

Undiagnosed peripheral arterial disease can lead to limb loss, stroke, kidney damage, and is associated with vascular disease of the heart and the brain. Specialists at VSA have many sophisticated techniques available to treat PAD.

In honor of Peripheral Vascular Awareness Month (September), the specialists at Vascular Surgery Associates wanted to send out an update on this very common but very treatable diagnosis.

DVT is a potentially life-threatening condition. Awareness of its symptoms, prompt diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are essential in managing this condition.

In this post, we delve into the three distinct manifestations of PVD and shed light on their potential impact.

Treatment of varicose veins by vascular providers has evolved significantly over the years. With Varithena, vascular surgery providers can treat both large and small varicose veins in an office setting and avoid an operating room procedure.

Untreated lymphedema edema can lead to wounds, ulcerations, or infections. At Vascular Surgery Associates, we find the causes of a patient’s lower extremity edema and prevent complications that can be time-consuming and costly.

Your veins are a series of one-way valves. When these valves do not close properly, blood will pool in the veins of the legs and feet, and this is known as “venous insufficiency”.

It is so important to identify and treat aortic aneurysms before catastrophe strikes. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can result in death in 50% of patients. But, if caught and treated before rupture occurs, a mortality rate of less than 5% is observed.

At Vascular Surgery Associates, we operate as a multidisciplinary team to provide the most efficient and well-rounded care to our patients. This brings to attention the role of PAs in our practice.

Carotid artery disease seldom causes symptoms, yet it’s responsible for 10% of strokes. The board-certified physicians at Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC, specialize in today’s most advanced treatments to clear away carotid artery blockages.

We live in a world that is changing at a faster rate than perhaps any other era since the dawn of time. This an exciting time, but for every advance comes potential peril...

Vascular surgeons….few people know what we do until they need us. Wound care would be one of the best examples of a service provided by a diverse team of nurses, advanced practitioners, medical doctors and surgeons for everything from slow to heal minor t

Diabetes, and the complications that come with its natural history, entwine with morbidity and mortality data that, unfortunately, have not improved over several decades.

Much of what our practice does is deal with the consequences of this disease, as the clogging, blocking, and breakdown effect it has on the body’s blood vessels can be disastrous.Much of what our practice does is deal with the consequences of this disease,

What is vascular surgeon and why would you need to see one?

Why Vascular and Podiatric Surgery under one roof? Because this model has been tested, validated and proven to provide the best outcomes for even the most challenging scenarios; and that matters to us and to our patients. Please be sure to visit one of our