Epidemic of Varicose and Spider Veins Sweeping U.S.
Some 80 million Americans suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, according to leading U.S. medical organizations. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that half of women over age 21 in America have spider veins. And the National Women's Health Information Center says varicose veins affect half of those age 50 and older.
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What is an Aneurysm?
WHAT IS AN AORTIC ANEURYSM? With Dr.Sateesh Babu Vascular Associates of Westchester Read more about What is an Aneurysm?
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. That is what we mean by peripheral arteries -- leg arteries blocked by hardening of the arteries, buildup of cholesterol, plaque and calcium. This in part is a process of aging, but certainly also brought on by smoking. Diabetes is another risk factor, as is hypertension. Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
What is Carotid Stenosis?
Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques. Read more about What is Carotid Stenosis?
If Left Untreated, Varicose Veins Can Pose Risks
Varicose veins are an unsightly nuissance for one in two people over 50 who enjoy wearing warm weather clothing during summer months. For many people, the aesthetic benefit of getting treatment to clear up these bulging, ropy, or bruised looking veins offers enough incentive. However, few people are aware of the health dangers that can arise if varicose veins are left untreated. Read more about If Left Untreated, Varicose Veins Can Pose Risks
Your First Visit
By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist, Orthopedist, Neurologist, each one trusted by your doctor, each one trained to help you, whatever your problem might be. Each one can and should be helped by you. Here are a few tips to help your caregiver help you: Read more about Your First Visit
Clogged Artery Procedure
 Native New Yorker, John Astorina and his wife Fran of 41 years, love exploring the “Big Apple” on foot, soaking up all of its cultural and architectural richness. But, a diabetic for 31 years, john recently began having problems with blood flow in his legs. “I would be required to stop after walking just a couple of city blocks because the pain in either my right leg or left leg became excruciating and I would have to stop until the blood flowed down again and permitted me to walk, so that is probably when the leg pain became very severe,” says John Astorina. John was suffering from diabetic ulcers on his feet. His condition got progressively worse…he developed peripheral artery disease and faced the possibility of amputation. “I was frightened, my wife was very frightened, my children I had adult children were being very supportive but I know they were frightened as well, we are a close family, but, I was determined to do whatever medically was necessary to escape amputation,” says John. Read more about Clogged Artery Procedure
Stent Danger
There’s new evidence the latest generation of coronary stents--those that are coated with drugs--may in fact be associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the heart arteries they’re designed to keep open. Coronary stents have been an incredible advance in cardiology. The latest type, those that are coated with drugs, help keep the arteries clear by preventing scar tissue from developing. But now comes new worries over a delayed side effect: a blockage of these stents by clot formation. It has doctors wondering how to best address the problem. Read more about Stent Danger
Varicose Veins New Treatment
Michelle Chucaralao enjoyed every moment of her pregnancies but along with her bundles of joy, came the pain of varicose veins. "The pain from varicose veins is sharp and sets in when I stand for too long." says Michelle. Read more about Varicose Veins New Treatment
Varicose Vein Update
One in two Americans over the age of 50 suffers or will suffer from varicose veins--those unsightly rope-like big vessels in the legs' caused by abnormal circulation. But now, a new procedure is providing patients some relief. Read more about Varicose Vein Update
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