Compression Stockings
Compression stockings Compression stockings Pressure stockings, gradient stockings, support stockings, and compression hose Compression stockings are recommended for varicose veins
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Vein and Foot Clinic
Compression Stockings
Compression hose; Pressure stockings; Support stockings; Gradient stockings; Varicose veins – compression stockings; Venous insufficiency – compression stockings… Read More
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside a part of the body. DVT mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and… Read More
Diabetes Foot Ulcers
Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This damage can cause numbness and reduce feeling in your feet. As a result, your feet are more likely to get… Read More
Gangrene
Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body. Gangrene can occur when a body part loses its blood supply. This may happen from, for example, injury or infection… Read More
Ischemic Ulcers Self Care
Arterial ulcers – self-care; Arterial insufficiency ulcer self-care; Ischemic wounds – self-care; Peripheral artery disease – ulcer; Peripheral vascular disease – ulcer; PVD – ulcer… Read More
Limp Plethysmography
This test may be done in the health care provider’s office or in a hospital. You will be asked to lie with the upper part of your body slightly raised… Read More
Peripheral Artery Disease Legs
Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; PAD; Arteriosclerosis obliterans; Blockage of leg arteries; Claudication; Intermittent claudication; Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial… Read More
Stent
A stent is a tiny tube placed into a hollow structure in your body. This structure can be an artery, a vein, or another structure, such as the tube that carries urine (ureter). The stent… Read More
Blood Clots
Blood clots are clumps that occur when blood hardens from a liquid to a solid.A blood clot that forms inside one of your veins or arteries is called a thrombus… Read More
Peripheral Arteries
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty – peripheral artery; PTA – peripheral artery; Angioplasty – peripheral arteries; Iliac artery – angioplasty; Femoral artery – angioplasty… Read More
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Vein and Foot Clinic
Deep vein thrombosis – DVT
Deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis A blood clot that forms in a vein located deep within the body is
Diabetes Foot Ulcers
Diabetes Foot Ulcers What to Expect at Home Diabetes has the potential to harm your feet’s blood vessels and nerves.
Gangrene
Gangrene Gangrene The death of tissue in a portion of the body is called gangrene. The death of tissue in
Ischemic Ulcers
Ischemic ulcers – Self-care Ischemic ulcers – self-care Self-care for arterial ulcers; self-care for arterial insufficiency ulcers; Ischemic injuries: self-management
Limb Plethysmography
Limb Plethysmography Limb plethysmography A test called limb plethysmography compares the blood pressure in the arms and legs. How the
Peripheral Artery Disease – Legs
Peripheral Artery Disease – Legs Peripheral Artery Disease – Legs PVD, PAD, or peripheral vascular disease Acute obliterative artery disease;
Stent
Stent Stent Stents that release drugs; ureteral or urinary stents; coronary stents A stent is a small tube that is
Blood Clots
Blood clots Blood clots Clumps that form when blood solidifies from a liquid state are known as blood clots. A
Angioplasty and Stent Placement
Angioplasty and stent placement – peripheral arteries Angioplasty and stent placement – peripheral arteries Peripheral arteries are treated with percutaneous
