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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a disease of aging which is characterized by narrowing of the blood vessels of the legs. It affects both the arteries of the lower limbs and the blood supply to the legs. PAD is a condition in which the blood supply to the lower leg is affected due to narrowing […]

Many people have varicose veins, and while they’re harmless, they can look ugly. Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and bulging veins that usually appear near the surface of the skin. They can occur anywhere in the body, but they’re most common in the legs, ankles, and feet. Despite what you might learn online, varicose veins

What is an AV Fistula? A fistula is a passageway between the bowel and bladder, allowing urine from the bladder to leak into the bowel. Fistulas are common during pregnancy because the uterus presses on the bladder and pushes the bladder straight up. Children born with spina bifida often have a fistula, as do people

What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology is a field of medicine that encompasses sophisticated techniques used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the heart and vessels. It is a subspecialty of medicine that involves inserting therapeutic devices into the body, such as catheters, stents, balloons, needles and other devices. The field is

Interventional radiologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, such as arterial and venous diseases, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins, and other vascular disorders. There are four subspecialties of interventional radiologists: Vascular Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Angiology, and Interventional Radiology and Radiology. As the name implies,

What are varicose veins? Varicose veins (also called spider veins, or telangiectasia) are veins that protrude from the surface of the skin. In some cases, these veins may look like a spider web stretching across the skin. While these are relatively common, they can cause considerable aesthetic and functional impairments. Varicose veins can be unsightly and

What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are abnormal dilated blood vessels in the skin that are commonly found in the legs. Varicose veins are veins that have a thickened or enlarged appearance. Varicose veins can occur in people of all ages, and they are most likely to occur in the legs and ankles. They can

Struggling with the ache, heaviness, or swelling of varicose veins? You are not alone. Varicose veins affect roughly 25% of women and 15% of men, and in a city like Mumbai, where long commutes mean hours of standing and sitting, the problem is particularly common.  The good news: exercise is one of the most effective and accessible tools to

Varicose veins are enlarged veins in the legs, ankles, and feet, which are commonly caused by hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, blood pressure, and aging. They are commonly found in the legs of women during pregnancy and in people with diabetes. They also can occur in men and women as a side effect of certain medications, including