Patient Guide To Improving Circulation in the Feet and Lower Extremities

Your circulatory system consists of blood vessels that deliver blood throughout the body. Blood keeps your body healthy and functioning. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and eliminates carbon dioxide and waste. Given the importance of blood, poor circulation can lead to serious health problems. 

Poor circulation in your feet and lower extremities occurs because of compromised blood vessels that serve those regions. Common symptoms of poor circulation in the legs and feet include numbness, muscle cramps, and cold feet. 

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Patient's Share Their Experience

At Center for Vascular Medicine, we provide vascular medicine with the sole focus on improving the wellness of our patients. Our entire team of doctors and staff are committed to providing high-quality care in our state of the art facilities throughout Maryland and Virginia. We do what we do, for you. Nothing makes us happier than when we hear from our happy patients. This month we want to share our patient's stories.
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Do I Have PAD? Take Our Self Assessment Quiz

PAD: Peripheral Artery Disease: A build-up of plaque in the arteries reducing blood flow to the extremities, most commonly the legs. Effects of PAD:
  • Leg pain
  • Fatigue when walking
  • Difficulty standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Non-healing wounds (ulcers)
  • Critical limb ischemia – an extreme condition caused by insufficient blood flow that may eventually require amputation
  • Stroke – 3X more likely in patients with P.A.D.
Treatment for PAD
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Real PAD Success Story

Kristina Seeks Help for Chronic Pelvic Pain

Kristina is a real Center for Vascular Medicine patient who suffered for years with chronic pain. Like a lot of patients, her pelvic pain was being mistreated causing frustration and debilitating pain.
"I was originally diagnosed with endometriosis and suffered with that for 14 years. My OB/GYN tried everything but nothing really worked.
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CVM Patient Resources

At Center for Vascular Medicine, we want to make your experience as pleasant, streamlined, and helpful as possible. Our team of doctors has 7 convenient locations through out Maryland and the greater DC area. We provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease in our state of the art facilities.
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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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Leg Doctors To Relieve Pain and Increase Mobility

Doctors at Center for Vascular Medicine often hear from patients that there is nothing to be done about their chronic leg pain. We understand how discouraging this can be especially when the leg pain begins to affect the quality of your daily life. The "leg doctors" want patients to know that they do not have to take no for answer.

We have trained doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of vascular conditions including PAD a common cause of chronic leg pain.

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New Convenient Waldorf, MD Location

Center for Vascular Medicine has opened our seventh location in Waldorf MD so that we may extend our comprehensive and quality vein treatments to more of Maryland. Our new address is: 12107 Old Line Center Waldorf, MD 20602 We opened  April 14th and look forward to treating you.

The Center for Vascular Health

All seven of our locations offer quality and comprehensive vascular treatments for a range of vascular disorders. We are an accredited vascular testing center and provide resources, treatment, and education for our patients.
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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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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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