Christina struggled for months to find the right diagnosis for her pelvic pain, bouncing from one doctor to the next. The pain was so severe that she was unable to work, play with her children or live her day-to-day life. …
I Was Told I Have Carotid Artery Disease … What Are My Options?
Have you been told you have diseased or clogged carotid arteries (carotid stenosis)? Are you nervous about what this may mean in terms of your risk of stroke? Here are some answers to commonly …
Arm Pain: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Its Spectrum of Symptoms
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a generalized term to describe a set of clinical problems which are caused by constriction of the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is an area in the body that …
Stoke Risks, Prevention and Treatment
By James B. Alexander, MD, FACS
A stroke is an injury to the brain. Among the many causes, one of the most common and preventable cause is from plaque in the carotid artery. If the plaque is large enough, it …
Varicose Veins: Are your veins causing pain?
By James B. Alexander, MD, FACS
Treatment for varicose veins can give your legs new life!
Varicose veins, most commonly found in the legs and ankles, can appear as blue, twisted and enlarged beneath the skin. While unsightly, they …
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Could It Be Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
By Joseph V. Lombardi, MD
Head, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cooper University Health Care
What Is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS)?
Chronic pelvic pain is a common problem in the United States. Chronic pelvic pain is defined as “non-cyclical” …
Your Circulation and Cigarette Smoking Do Not Mix
By Catherine Cristofalo, MSN, APN, and Amy Ward, MSN, APN
Cigarette smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States. It is well-known that smoking causes disease of the lung tissue, otherwise known as chronic obstructive …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Beware of Pulsating Pain in the Abdomen
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta that develops in areas where the aorta wall is weak. The aorta is the main blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood to other parts of the body. The pressure of the blood …
Your Leg Pain Could Be Peripheral Vascular Disease
By Jose L. Trani, MD
Vascular Surgeon, Cooper University Health Care
Many people assu
me sudden or noticeable leg pain is the result of an accidental injury, too much exercise, or the inevitable result of aging. However, not all leg …