by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Dec 20, 2024 | Vascular Disease
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a bulging or swelling in the wall of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, which runs through the abdomen. The aorta carries blood from...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Oct 14, 2024 | Ultrasound, Vascular Disease
Ultrasound Awareness Month: The Role of Ultrasound in Early Diagnosis for Vein and Vascular Problems October is Ultrasound Awareness Month, a time to highlight the critical role ultrasound technology plays in diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions,...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Sep 12, 2024 | PAD, Vascular Disease
PAD Awareness Month: The Importance of Early Detection for Vascular Health Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common yet serious vascular condition that affects millions of Americans. It occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the limbs become narrowed or...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jul 24, 2024 | Vascular Disease
How Vascular Diseases are Diagnosed: Advanced Diagnostics at Premier Vascular and Vein Center When it comes to diagnosing vascular diseases, the right tools and expertise are essential. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN, we pride ourselves on...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | May 13, 2024 | Carotid Artery Disease, Vascular Disease
Carotid Artery Awareness Month: Why Screening Matters May is Carotid Artery Awareness Month, a crucial time to shine a spotlight on the importance of the carotid arteries and the vital role they play in our overall health. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in...
by Covenant Health Staff | May 6, 2024 | News, Vascular Disease
Just after Thanksgiving weekend 2023, South Knoxville native Mike Campbell felt sudden numbness and pain in his right foot. His wife, Amy, recalls watching Mike’s foot grow visibly worse over the weekend. She says, “His foot was gray and cold, and he was in pain. A...
