Venous Disease
Venous Disease Specialist in New Jersey
Main Description
Finally a cure for your painful leg swelling and lower leg ulcerations – Get your limbs back
Take a look at the common risks, predispositions, and signs/symptoms, then read up on some of the testing and procedures the Pulse Vascular Specialists can perform for you using comfortable,minimally invasive, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.
Risk Factors
- Pelvis/leg fractures
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Injury to veins
- Birth Control/Oral Contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
- Indwelling catheter
- Aging (Over the age of 60 increases risk)
- Immobility and Sedentariness (sitting for long periods of time, bedrest)
- Fibroid Disease
- Large Heavy Legs
- Long term IVC filter
- Inherited clotting disorder
- Recent surgery or trauma
- Past history of venous thrombosis
Predispositions
- Family history of blood clots
- Cancer
- Heart Failure
- Lupus and other autoimmune disorders
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Type A blood group
- Family history of varicose veins
Disease Symptoms
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Redness of the skin
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Edema of the legs (swelling)
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Pain in the leg
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Varicose veins
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Venous Stasis Ulcers
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Discoloration of skin in ankles and/or legs
Treatments
Duplex Vascular Ultrasound
Angioplasty and Stenting
Thrombolysis or Thrombectomy
Vena Cava Filter
Recent Articles

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Peripheral Arterial Disease: The Silent Threat to Men’s Health After 40
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common but often undiagnosed condition that reduces blood flow to the legs due to narrowed or blocked arteries. Especially prevalent in men over 40, PAD can lead to leg pain, numbness, and even serious complications like ulcers or amputation if left untreated. Learn how to recognize early symptoms, reduce your risk, and explore effective treatment options available at Pulse Vascular.

Factors Contributing the the Underdiagnosis of PAD in Women
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