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...
Vascular wounds, such as ulcers, can be slow to heal, and often result from circulatory problems, which can further impede wound repair. “Poor circulation in the arteries often keeps the proper amount of nutrients and oxygen from reaching the wound,” explains Dr....
