by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Oct 16, 2025 | Ultrasound
Celebrating Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month: The Role of Vascular Ultrasound in Saving Lives October is recognized as Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, a time to highlight the critical role ultrasound technology plays in modern healthcare. At Premier Vascular...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Sep 17, 2025 | News, Physicians
Meet Dr. Andrew D. Kropilak: Fellowship-Trained Vascular Surgeon at Premier Vascular & Vein Center We’re proud to introduce one of the newest members of our team here at Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN: Andrew D. Kropilak, MD, RPVI. Dr....
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Sep 10, 2025 | PAD, Vascular Disease
Recognizing PAD Awareness Month: What You Need to Know September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that affects millions of Americans but often goes undiagnosed. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Carotid Artery Disease, Vascular Disease
Understanding Carotid Artery Disease: A Q&A with Dr. Maksim V. Gusev Carotid artery disease is one of the leading causes of stroke in the United States, yet many people don’t realize they have it until it becomes serious. To help patients better understand this...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jul 14, 2025 | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) The aorta is the largest artery in your body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. As it travels from the chest into the abdomen, it supplies blood to critical organs like your legs,...