PAD Self Assessment Quiz

PAD- peripheral arterial disease, can cause dangerous blood clots in the legs. Approximately 8 million people in the U.S are affected by PAD but many go undiagnosed until it is too late. PAD is a dangerous health condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or even death. It is important to know the signs of PAD so you may seek early treatment. The Center for Vascular Health of the greater Maryland and Metro DC area offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of PAD and other vascular diseases.

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Treatment Options

Treatment and diagnosis for vascular disease has undergone tremendous advancement with the development of recent technologies. The Center For Vascular Medicine is equipped with the most modern diagnostic and treatment tools to best serve our patients. New diagnostic equipment allows for earlier diagnosis with potential for more successful results from treatment. Our highly skilled team of doctors will provide attentive care and effective results.
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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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Finding Relief from Pelvic Pain During or After Sex

The main sign of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is how long the pressure lasts, pain while intercourse, and after intercourse, and a high degree of discomfort during menstruation. Pain during or after sex is not the only symptom. Other symptoms include:

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PAD Awareness Month

Center for Vascular Medicine wants you to know that September is PAD Awareness month. Center for Vascular Medicine is offering FREE screenings during the month of September so we can catch PAD early. Approximately 8 million people in the U.S are affected by PAD. PAD- peripheral arterial disease, causes dangerous clots in the leg. With time, plaque hardens and narrows the passageway in your arteries blocking blood flow.
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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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FREE Vascular Screening For PAD Awareness Month

This month we recognize the health risks associated with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and the important role that a quick, painless screening can play in diagnosing PAD. The Center for Vascular Medicine, with 6 convenient locations serving the Baltimore-Washington metro area, is offering FREE vascular screenings during September:
  • September 25th at our Glen Burnie location
  • September 24, 2015 at our Laurel location
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about PA
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Summer Newsletter Highlights

The Center for Vascular Medicine has published the Summer Newsletter with several key articles on current medical issues. Here are highlights from this issue, which is available for download here. Increased patient coverage with ACA: under the new regulations put forth in the Affordable Care Act, patients with chronic kidney and vascular disease are no longer denied insurance coverage due to "existing condition" status.

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