Varicocele Treatment
In most cases, varicoceles treatment is not necessary. Most men with varicoceles do not experience fertility issues. However, if the condition is causing pain, testicular atrophy, or infertility, you can benefit from varicoceles treatment. The treatment helps in sealing off the affected vein and redirecting the blood flow into normal […]
Pelvic Venous Congestion (PVCS) Treatment
What are the treatment options for PVCs? Available treatment options for PVCs include pain-relieving progestin hormone drugs, ovarian function-blocking Gonadotropin-releasing hormones, vein embolization, and surgery to rid of damaged veins, uterus, and ovaries. Customarily, your doctor will start you on the medications first to relieve pain. If […]
La Jolla Vein & Vascular is a state-of-the-art medical center dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of venous and arterial conditions.
Venous conditions include varicose veins, spider veins, and venous leg ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, edema, lymphedema, and deep vein thrombosis. Arterial conditions and treatments such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), […]
Osteoarthritis of the knee:
The most common cause of knee pain is knee osteoarthritis. The pain may come and go, become worse over time, or come accompanied by other symptoms, including knee stiffness. The condition develops due to degeneration of the cartilage. While the cartilage does not contain any nerves, damage or […]
Peripheral Arterial Disease – Symptoms
The most common symptom of Peripheral arterial disease is claudication. The fat and cholesterol build up on the artery walls cause a lack of blood flow, causing a condition referred to as ischemia. Ischemia is a condition that results when there is a greater demand for […]
Peripheral arterial disease is a subset of vascular disease,also referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which develops when excessive plaque buildup on the artery walls causes the narrowing of the arteries.
The arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. When […]
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral Arterial Disease is a disease we see and treat at La Jolla Vein and Vascular. You probably are familiar with the terms angina and heart attack, which are related to a blockage of blood flow to the heart. That same sort of blockage can occur elsewhere in the […]
How cholesterol affects your vascular health
When it comes to vascular disease, cholesterol is enemy number one. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the walls of human cells. The human body produces cholesterol but it also comes from foods that are high in animal fats such as eggs, cheese and meat.
Physical activity helps to burn calories, increase the heart rate, and keep blood flowing at a healthy rate for your vascular health. All of these contribute to vascular health.
If your doctor has diagnosed you with vascular disease, or if you have concerns about your vascular health, starting some good habits can […]
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?
With modern medication and care, conditions like fibroid tumors have become more treatable and easier to manage. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), for instance, is a fairly straightforward procedure used in the treatment of fibroid tumors in the uterus.
Sometimes referred to as uterine artery embolization (UAE), the […]
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