In the age of Dr. Google, it’s hard to know what information is credible when it comes to your health. For every science-based recommendation you’ll encounter, there’s a marketing ploy promising wellness — often backed by nothing other than a hunch. So where on this...
For many years, we’ve known that smoking has a negative impact on nearly every aspect of health. But what about vaping? Having only recently appeared within the last two decades, e-cigarettes are a newer development. As such, we have less data on how they impact your...
If you experience leg swelling, pain, and varicose veins, you could have chronic venous insufficiency. This condition is caused by venous reflux, an issue which causes the valves inside your veins to fail, rendering them unable to pump blood back up to your heart as...
Physician’s diversity and inclusion initiative leave behind positive legacy Dr. Arun Chervu of Vascular Surgical Associates recently concluded his year-long presidency of the Georgia Vascular Society (GVS), an organization of approximately 100 vascular surgeons that...
Vascular wounds are notoriously challenging to treat when using only conventional approaches. Oftentimes, patients who have venous ulcers and other vascular wounds also experience poor circulation, which can impede overall healing. Fortunately, vascular surgeons...
Venous ulcers are wounds or open sores that typically develop on your lower leg or ankle, and fail to heal for weeks or longer. Also known as stasis ulcers, these wounds are often painful and require special care. If you suspect you could have a venous ulcer, here’s...
