Leg pain. Cramping. Trouble walking. These symptoms are often written off as normal parts of getting older. What most women don’t realize is that these common discomforts might also point to vascular
Dr. Rana Afifi, SVS ambassador and vascular surgeon at UTHealth Houston, breaks down common warning signs like persistent leg pain while walking, who’s most at risk, and what to ask your doctor.
Despite the high prevalence of vascular disease, few U.S. adults report having discussions about their vascular health, according to the results of a survey released by the Society for Vascular
Vascular conditions encompass everything to do with circulation issues. This can look like discoloration, slowly healing wounds, pain in the legs and more.
Vascular conditions affect nearly 70% of all Americans over the age of 65. By 2030, one in five Americans will be affected, placing a growing share of the population at heightened risk of vascular
As vascular disease remains a leading public health challenge in Louisiana. KTVE’s Demetrious Gamble sits down with vascular surgeon Dr. Chelsea Dorsey to discuss risk factors.
About three out of four Americans would wait at least a few days before scheduling a doctor’s appointment if they started to notice persistent leg pain and had difficulty walking.
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