PAD treatment is necessary to limit the progression of the disease. Once the PAD progresses it may reduce mobility, increases the chances of heart attack, increase chances of limb loss depending on the stage, and reduces the quality of life. 

The patients are given the option to proceed with an arterial procedure and avoid major complications in the future. 

May-Thurner Syndrome, also commonly known as iliac vein compression is an overlooked diagnosis that poses as an anatomical risk factor for deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity. 

This rare condition was described by May and Thurner in 1957 as compression of the left common iliac vein by the contralateral right common iliac artery against the posterior fifth lumbar vertebral body resulting in venous outflow obstruction.

Attention Maryland, D.C., and Virginia Residents Who are Suffering from Pelvic Pain

Read this if you live in the District of Columbia (DC), Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area and are suffering from Chronic Pelvic Pain lasting 6 months or longer. 

There are several vascular conditions that cause women to experience ongoing pain that can interfere with their ability to take part in and enjoy daily life. Here are two vascular disorders that can cause chronic pelvic pain in women. 

1. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) causes chronic pain in the pelvic area, lower abdomen, and thighs.

Many of my patients come to me with leg pain and it is my job to help determine the source of that pain. Sometimes, it can be difficult, even for a medical provider, to help make this determination.

Below are some of the most common reasons for leg pain, and some strategies for feeling better.

Please note, however, that some of these conditions are serious and require immediate medical attention. Don’t put off seeking medical attention for new or worsening leg symptoms, and make sure you speak to a healthcare provider before starting any new regimen.

Many people with advanced vascular disease develop leg discoloration or feet discoloration. This can appear as darkening or redness of the skin or a rash-like appearance. Sometimes, the discoloration changes depending on the elevation of the leg.

The presence of vulvar varicosities is not an easy topic to discuss with female patients. The condition can be a source of unnecessary anxiety and embarrassment. The good news is that there may be a permanent solution to these unsightly veins that the Center for Vascular Medicine (CVM) can offer in the outpatient setting.

We all scratch and scrape our legs from time to time, get bug bites, or for one reason or another develop a wound. Typically, these wounds start healing or are fully healed within a few weeks. However, some wounds don’t heal and can go on to develop into an ulcer.

Leg ulcers that aren’t healing can represent an important underlying problem. Getting to the root of the problem is critical in order to get the ulcer to heal.

Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women

By some estimates, CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN IN WOMEN accounts for 10 to 15 percent of all gynecologic visits*. There may be several causes or contributing factors to chronic pelvic pain and vascular conditions are often overlooked.