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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

  • Redness of the skin

  • Edema of the legs (swelling)

  • Pain in the leg

  • Varicose veins

  • Venous Stasis Ulcers

  • Discoloration of skin in ankles and/or legs

Treatments

Duplex Vascular Ultrasound
Angioplasty and Stenting
Thrombolysis or Thrombectomy
Vena Cava Filter

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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.

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