Dialysis access plays a crucial role in the treatment of kidney failure, providing a lifeline for patients who require regular dialysis treatments to remove waste products and excess fluid from their blood. At Advanced Vascular Centers (AVC), we specialize in providing cutting-edge care for patients in need of dialysis access, …
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 risk factors for getting them, as you may know, include …
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 early enough, there are viable treatments that can be administered …
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 age 60. If your mother, sister, or aunt has had …
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 undoubtedly due to environmental factors, such as smoking, some research …
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. A severe form of PAD is called ulceration PAD (UPAD). …
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 a lot of time standing or sitting. The presence of …
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 include weak urine flow, dribbling, dysuria, blood in the urine, …
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 system, which consists of the heart and blood vessels. The …
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 balance of water and minerals in your body. As we …