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Understanding and Treating Peripheral Artery Disease
September is recognized as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, an annual observance aimed at increasing public understanding of this often overlooked vascular condition. PAD is a circulatory condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your...
Beating the Heat: How to Manage Varicose Veins this Summer
As temperatures rise, so can discomfort associated with varicose veins. Varicose veins, those enlarged, twisted veins often found on legs and feet, can be more than just a cosmetic concern. They can also cause aching pain and discomfort, especially in the warmer...
How Vascular Diseases are Diagnosed at Premier Vascular and Vein Center
In today's health-conscious world, understanding and managing vascular diseases is of utmost importance. From aching legs to severe conditions like stroke, vascular diseases can impact our lives in many ways. The process of diagnosing these conditions can be complex,...
Love Your Legs Again: Eliminate Varicose and Spider Veins
Varicose and spider veins can be more than just a cosmetic issue. They can cause discomfort, swelling, and even pain. At Premier Surgical Vascular and Vein Center in Knoxville, TN, we understand the impact that varicose and spider veins can have on your quality of...
Diagnosing Carotid Artery Disease
Diagnosing Carotid Artery DiseaseCarotid artery disease is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the brain. If left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, and other serious health problems. Testing for carotid...
How to Prevent Limb Loss: Expert Advice from Premier Surgical Vascular and Vein Center
How to Prevent Limb Loss: Expert Advice from Premier Surgical Vascular and Vein CenterLimb loss is a devastating outcome that can result from untreated vascular diseases such as peripheral artery disease (PAD) or critical limb ischemia (CLI). It can significantly...
How to Prevent Varicose Veins from Worsening
How to Prevent Varicose Veins from Worsening Do you have bulging, blue lines that run on your legs, perhaps with red markings? You may have spider or varicose veins. Varicose veins can be frustrating and painful, and for many individuals, these veins can worsen over...
Love Your Legs Again with Spider Vein Treatments
Varicose veins are common, especially as you age. Spider veins usually appear as blue or purple lines running along the legs. Deeper varicose veins may appear as bulging, ropy veins. Many people find them unsightly and embarrassing, to the extent that they may avoid...
Blount County Surgeon Offers Innovative Treatment for Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease is a major cause of stroke. Maryville Vascular Surgeon Dr. J. Randolph Reisser is using a new, less-invasive technology called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) to treat carotid stenosis and reduce the possibility of stroke in...
Who is at Risk of Vascular Disease?
Vascular disease isn’t an uncommon issue. It occurs when there is some condition that affects the way your circulatory system functions. This system includes all of the blood vessels in your body, including your veins, lymphatic system, and arteries. Though the term...