Aorta Duplex
Aorta Duplex Q & A What is an Aorta Duplex Scan? An aorta duplex test is like an echo on the heart but it scans the main artery (Aortic …
Artery
Aortic Aneurysm Stenting
Aortic Aneurysm Stenting Q & A What is an Aortic Aneurysm Stent? Endovascular stent surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to manage an aneurysm in the aorta, …
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Q & A What is an ABI? The ankle-brachial pressure index or ankle-brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of the blood pressure at the ankle to …
Abdominal Aorta Duplex
Abdominal Aorta Duplex Q & A What is an Abdominal Aorta Duplex Scan? An abdominal aorta duplex test is like an echo on the heart but it scans the …
Subclavian Artery Disease (Arm)
Subclavian Artery Disease (Arm) Q & A What is Subclavian Artery Disease? Plaque build up can occur anywhere in the body including the artery supplying the arm (subclavian artery). …
Renal Artery Disease
Renal Artery Disease Q & A What is Renal Artery Disease? Plaque build up can occur anywhere in the body including the arteries supplying the kidneys. Alternatively, the muscle …
Peripheral Artery Disease
About Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease (PAD) slowly develops over the years, often reaching an advanced stage without causing symptoms. The skilled cardiologists at have extensive experience treating …
Mesenteric Ischemia
What is Mesenteric Ischemia? Plaque build up can occur anywhere in the body including the arteries supplying the intestines. When significant blockage occurs in these arteries, there is decreased …
Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (Leg)
What is PAD? Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (also Peripheral Artery Disease – PAD) is where plaque builds up and can occur anywhere in the body including the arteries supplying …
Leg Ulcers
What Causes Leg/Foot Ulcers? Leg/foot wounds or ulcers may begin with a small area of skin breakdown from trauma or pressure on a particular area. Patients with diabetes, history …