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Compression Socks: Supporting Your Legs for Better Health At Advanced Vascular Centers, we recommend compression socks to almost everyone we see—and for good reason. Whether you’re managing a specific vascular condition or simply want to support your leg health, compression …

Dialysis access is a critical component of treatment for individuals with kidney failure, providing a lifeline for those who rely on dialysis to remove waste products and excess fluid from their blood. At Advanced Vascular Centers (AVC), we specialize in …

In the realm of vascular health, angioplasty stands out as a cornerstone procedure, offering a minimally invasive solution to a wide array of vascular conditions. Advanced Vascular Centers specializes in this innovative treatment, providing patients with cutting-edge care and exceptional …

Dialysis access is a critical component of treatment for individuals with kidney failure, providing a lifeline for those who rely on dialysis to remove waste products and excess fluid from their blood. At Advanced Vascular Centers (AVC), we specialize in …

What You Already Know About Uterine Fibroids If you’re a woman and you’re reading this, you probably already know a little bit about uterine fibroids. You already understand that they are abnormal, yet typically non-cancerous, growths in the uterus. The …

What is Prostate Artery Embolization? Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men. In fact, nearly one out of every seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. If caught …

Are you at risk for having uterine fibroids? If you’re at risk for developing uterine fibroids, take comfort in the fact that you’re not the only one. About 40% of women will have or have had a uterine fibroid by …

Is liver cancer passed through genes? Liver cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world, so it makes sense that researchers are looking at genetic causes of the disease. While some cases of liver cancer are …

What do you know about PAD? Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects the arteries that service the arms and legs. These arteries become narrowed and blocked over time, making it harder for blood to reach the limbs. …

Varicose Veins and Your Health Varicose veins are unsightly, painful and can even limit your ability to walk or perform other daily activities. They are commonly seen in the legs of older men and women and/or in those who spend …

How to Manage Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause a variety of symptoms including urinary retention, difficulty starting urination, and potentially even impotence and/or incontinence. Other common symptoms …

Heart, blood, arteries, veins The human body is a complex machine. Nearly 70% of it is made up of water, and every part of our body performs a different function. A vital component within the circulatory system is the cardiovascular …

Veins: What are they? Veins are one of the major carriers of blood in your body. They circulate blood from your heart and back to it again. Veins also help to regulate blood pressure, keep you cool, and maintain the …

So, you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids… If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids or are in the risk category for them, it can be scary to know that they can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It can …

WHO GETS FIBROIDS?   Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are the most common pelvic tumor in women and 40% of all women by the time they turn 40 have uterine fibroids. One Washington DC health plan study showed that approximately 80% of African American women …

When I began my career in Interventional Radiology, I was primarily focused on the women’s health issues surrounding procedures involved in uterine fibroid treatment options, primarily Uterine Fibroid Embolization or UFE. For me, informed consent is important; however, in many cases the …

Some 75% of Americans experience foot problems at some point in their lives. Many of them consult a Podiatrist for relief from their foot pain, tingling feet, and wounds on the feet. This is good, because to some extent your …

As a fibroid specialist in Portland, I love to answer questions about uterine fibroids and what they mean to the women who have them. I am deeply concerned with patient education, and want to present ALL of the possible treatment …