Vascular Health: Q&A

What is the vascular system? How does it work and why is it important? This month we answer some questions about your vascular system that could help you stay healthy. Understanding your body is essential for treating it well.

What is the vascular system?

The vascular system is the body’s essential network of blood vessels. The system is made up of interconnected arteries and veins. Arteries pump oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, delivering oxygen to the organs and limbs. Veins take the oxygen depleted blood cells back to the heart.
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Eat Vegetables, Lower Your Risk of PAD

New studies are emerging that suggest eating three or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day can help decreases your chance of developing peripheral artery disease or PAD. So, like your doctor, and mom, always told you, eat your vegetables!

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Seeking Help for Vascular Health

With six location throughout Maryland, Center for Vascular Medicine is the convenient go to medical center for help with your vascular concerns. With advancements in modern technology, many vascular treatments are now non-invasive and can be performed on an outpatient basis. Our Center for Vascular Medicine has a team of highly trained vascular specialists that work together to build our patient's personalized treatment plans.

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Know Your Risks

Vascular disease causes one million deaths a year in the United States. Every person has a chance of developing some type of vascular disease. It is important to know your risk factors. There are many life choices and changes we can make everyday to keep our bodies healthy and decrease our chances of developing vascular disease.
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Types Of Vascular Disease

The vascular system is made of the body’s network of blood vessels and includes the arteries and veins. Arteries pump oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the organs and limbs while veins carry the blood back to the heart. Vascular disease is any condition that affects this network and your circulation. Vascular disease is common but can become very serious if not treated properly. However, you are more likely to develop vascular disease if you have a family history of vascular complications, have diabetes or high cholesterol, are pregnant, or obese.
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Vascular Medicine Is Changing Lives Every Day

Many patients come through our doors feeling frustrated by debilitating symptoms that have not been diagnosed properly by their regular physician. Leg and/or arm pain, pelvic pain and foot discomfort can make daily life difficult. The Center for Vascular Medicine in Maryland is home to an educated and experienced team of vascular physicians and clinicians who have specialized in vascular interventional treatments for a range of vascular diseases outside of the heart.
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Northern VA Location Open!

The Center for Vascular Medicine continues to expand its service areas in the Washington metro area, recently opening a new location! Centrally located in Fairfax, VA, this new location will provide service to many Northern VA communities. At the Center for Vascular Medicine, we provide diagnosis and treatment for one of the most under-diagnosed vascular diseases affecting thousands today: peripheral artery disease (PAD).
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