Posts Tagged ‘vascular resources’
Improving Outcomes for Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulation problem where buildup of plaque in arteries causes reduced blood flow in the toes and legs. Left undiagnosed or untreated, PAD can lead to the more severe disease known as critical limb ischemia, or CLI. Without diagnosis and intervention, CLI may result inamputation. Risk Factors One of…
Read MoreTransforming Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Care with the ALTO Abdominal Stent Graft System
Dipankar Mukherjee, MD, the lead investigator for Inova’s clinical trial on the device, discusses how the recently FDA-approved ALTO™ device is transforming treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). With the commercial release of the ALTO™ Abdominal Stent Graft System, Inova’s vascular surgeons are helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients with abdominal aortic…
Read MoreConquering a Rare Vascular Condition
Dedicated dog owner undergoes lifesaving venous intervention following doctor’s discovery There’s no happier pooch than Rocco. He’s back to daily romps in the park with his pet parent, Jennifer Tarr, and despite the handsome Bullmastiff’s 120 pounds, he’s welcome once again on Jennifer’s lap. However, as of autumn 2018. Jennifer, 40, could barely walk Rocco.…
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