Many people want to eliminate superficial (or surface) veins for cosmetic reasons, but there are other health reasons to seek treatment. In the case of spider veins, they seldom cause symptoms or represent a health concern and you don’t need to treat them unless you want to improve your appearance....
If your left leg is swollen and painful, especially if your symptoms came on suddenly, you may have signs of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS). MTS can slowly develop for years without causing symptoms. When symptoms appear, it’s essential to schedule an exam at Central Coast Vein and Vascular to diagnose the...
Did you know that vascular disease is the top cause of lower-limb amputations? Conditions that restrict blood flow account for 54% of all amputations. Central Coast Vein & Vascular specializes in preventing amputation by working closely with patients, identifying their risks and treating their vascular disease with therapies that restore...
Vascular disease is one of the most common problems you will encounter as you get older, but you can take steps to prevent these conditions and Central Coast Vein & Vascular can help. We offer early screening and create a plan to lower your risk through lifestyle changes and advanced...
There’s no doubt that spider veins and varicose veins have a big impact on your appearance. Most people who contact Central Coast Vein & Vascular for treatment simply want to eliminate the unsightly veins and love their legs again. But there are differences between varicose veins and spider veins (beyond...
More than 8 million Americans aged 40 and over have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that’s typically caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis develops when cholesterol and other fats form plaque in your arteries. Though PAD can affect your arms and legs, it’s most often found in your lower limbs. At...
According to the CDC, diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States with more than 25 million people affected. Those affected with diabetes undergo an alarming 130,000 amputations each year. Worldwide, a leg is amputated every 30 seconds with 85% of these amputations resulting from a diabetic...
Did you know there are minimally invasive treatments available for varicose and spider veins, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and other vascular disease conditions? Treatments that are highly effective but less disruptive than traditional surgery? Good news – there are! And they all fall under the medical specialty known as interventional...