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When a young man discovers that he has a varicocele, it can be unnerving. A varicocele is the swelling of veins in the scrotum, and it affects 10 to…
Silent Blood Circulation Warning Signs
Did you know that you could have poor blood circulation and not even know it? Poor blood circulation is not a…
Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is a common condition, impacting millions of people globally. A major risk factor for cardiovascular…
The Watchman Device: Atrial Fibrillation Alternative to Blood Thinners
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition in which the heart beats…
Artery and Vein Damage from Smoking – and How Quickly They Heal
Cigarette smoking is the top cause of preventable death in the United States,…
Chronic lower extremity pain can limit mobility, significantly affecting a person’s quality of life. Knee pain, which affects about 25 percent of…
PAD vs DVT: Understanding the Differences in Vascular Conditions
Sometimes leg pain is just from fatigue or exercise, but if it is ongoing and you…
Mind-Body Connection: The Link Between Stress and Vascular Health
Our modern world is full of stressors, from the demands of work to the 24 hour…
The Silent Killer: Hypertension Signs to Spot Early
The force of your blood pushing against your arteries is called blood pressure, and it is an…
Veins During Pregnancy: What’s Normal, What’s Not
Did you know that your blood volume increases by 50 percent during pregnancy? That extra blood…