Education
Dr. Arthurs talks with HEALTHLINKS
Magazine Publications
Education: An Important Part of a Vascular Surgeon’s Job
Vascular surgeons are trained to take care of your circulatory system, to make certain your arteries and veins are doing an efficient job of moving blood to and from your heart. They strive to ameliorate the effects of arterial disease, a common affliction in the Western World that can lead to amputations and even death.
Health and Wellness: Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and bulging veins commonly present in the legs. They are often caused by a condition called venous insufficiency. This occurs when dysfunctional valves within the leg veins allow the blood to pool in the legs, increasing the pressure throughout the venous system.
Catching Fish and Limb-Loss Risks
Though many people have a genetic predisposition for vascular diseases, it is never too late to right the ship—with the correct medical regimen and the right diet and exercise plan, patients can see health benefits, even in the later stages of the disease.
Health Innovations: Ellipsys and Brain Mapping AI
Advancements in technology helping us one step at a time. Medtronic’s Ellipsys has been a game-changer for its dialysis patients experiencing end-stage renal disease. Also, recent advances in artificial intelligence speed up brain mapping to pinpoint location of damage during a stroke.
Carotid Artery Solutions: CVVC Takes the Lead
Coastal Vascular & Vein Center is proud to take the lead in offering a new, less invasive and less risky procedure to clear out carotid arteries. Known in the medical community as transcarotid artery revascularization, or TCAR, the pro- cedure was initially only offered to high-risk patients.
Putting The Spring Back In Your Step
You can achieve a full, active lifestyle with modern prosthetic solutions. Coastal Vascular & Vein is the only integrated prosthetic clinic that will put the spring back in your steps in the low country region.
