As many as 900,000 people develop blood clots in the United States every year. Often, they aren’t treated in time because they go undiagnosed. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, the lack of an early diagnosis can lead to death. One in three of those with late diagnoses can experience fatal results. When diagnosed, especially … Continue reading 10 Signs of a Blood Clot in Your Leg
Precision VIR’s Dr. Suzanne Slonim Featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine
Get an inside look at our very own Dr. Suzanne Slonim! Learn more about her interventional radiology experience in an article on Voyage Dallas Magazine. In this article, Dr. Slonim talks about her passion for helping women get rid of fibroids without surgery using Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). She has built a following, partnering with … Continue reading Precision VIR’s Dr. Suzanne Slonim Featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month September
It’s that time of year again: September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. The Vascular specialists at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR) want to inform the Dallas and Fort Worth community about Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and the available treatment options. The majority of the options in our practice are minimally invasive and … Continue reading Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month September
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Dallas: Marshall’s Patient Case Study
Introducing Marshall, a 73-year-old man from Mesquite, TX Marshall was experiencing numbness and tingling in his left foot. His foot often felt cold and he was feeling pain at night. Marshall wanted relief from his discomfort and was scared about losing his foot. He already had a partial amputation of his right leg and wanted … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Dallas: Marshall’s Patient Case Study
Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness Month September
September is The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness month, and here at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR), we agree that it is important to educate our patients on this crippling and costly disease. PAD, in simpler terms, is when the arteries of the legs become clogged from atherosclerotic plaque … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness Month September
Leg Cramping
Leg Cramping is a Common Symptom of Venous Disease An extremely common symptom of venous disease in the legs is cramping. Cramping is most often worse at night, or after a long day of sitting or standing. The cramping sensation is often an indication that fluid is accumulating during the day due to increased venous … Continue reading Leg Cramping
Itching / Burning On The Legs
Why are My Legs Itching / Burning? Itching and/or burning on the legs may be an indication of an underlying venous issue such as varicose veins or spider veins. They may be centered around a cluster of prominent spider veins or visible varicose veins. A throbbing sensation may be an additional symptom along with the itching … Continue reading Itching / Burning On The Legs
Conservative Treatment
Non-invasive Vein Treatment Option Conservative treatment refers to non-invasive options such as lifestyle changes (eating less, exercising more, losing weight, etc.) and wearing compression stockings. The objective of the conservative approach is to support the venous circulation of the legs in order to minimize symptoms and slow the development of new diseased veins. This treatment … Continue reading Conservative Treatment
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Placement
Introduction Long-term venous access is of critical importance to a wide group of patients. This is achieved by inserting tunneled lines via the internal jugular vein or the subclavian vein. This can be done either surgically or percutaneously. Combined use of ultrasonographically guided vein puncture and fluoroscopy has significantly reduced the complications related to insertion. … Continue reading Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Placement
Dialysis Access Interventions
Dialysis and Access Interventions are minimally invasive procedures performed to improve or restore blood flow in a fistula and AV grafts dialysis patients. Dialysis and Access Intervention may be recommended to treat: 1. Narrowing of veins or blood vessels attached to dialysis fistula or grafts. When there is decreased function in a graft or fistula, … Continue reading Dialysis Access Interventions