by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Apr 21, 2022 | News
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, a designated time to recognize those living without one of their extremities and acknowledge the challenges they face. The Vascular experts at Premier Surgical Vascular and Vein Center in Knoxville, TN want to remind you that Limb...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jan 25, 2022 | News, Vascular Disease
The pandemic has affected our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined. It’s no surprise that healthcare was changed the most by COVID, but you might be surprised by the effect it has had on non-accidental amputations. When COVID lockdowns temporarily halted everyday...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | News, Uncategorized, Vascular Disease
Are you experiencing heaviness, weakness, severe tiredness, or weak pulses in your lower extremities? Is walking difficult? Do you have to prop up your feet after a long day? If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be time to call and see a doctor who...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jun 15, 2021 | News
When people think of varicose veins, many immediately think about women. It’s because hormones and pregnancy can be additional risk factors for varicose veins. However, of four million people in the United States affected by varicose veins, about 25 to 30 percent of...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jun 1, 2021 | News
The Vascular Surgeons of Premier Surgical Vascular and Vein Center in Knoxville want you to be aware that one in three strokes are caused by carotid artery disease. About Carotid Artery Disease Carotid artery disease occurs when something obstructs your carotid...