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Ulcers are wounds or sores that do not heal or take a long time to heal. They can occur on any part of the body, but leg ulcers are a common problem. Leg ulcers are usually the result of poor blood flow to the legs, leading to tissue damage and ulceration. Arterial leg ulcers and…

Varicose veins are a common condition that affects many people, particularly as they age. These veins appear as swollen, twisted, or bulging veins, often blue or purple in color, and are most commonly found in the legs. While there are a number of factors that…

Varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are both conditions that affect the veins in the body. While they may seem different, there is a often link between the two. In this article, Dr Sumit Kapadia a renowned Senior Vascular Surgeon…

Varicose veins and high blood pressure are two common health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. While they may seem unrelated, they can probably be linked in several ways.

Varicose veins are a common condition that affects many women. They are swollen, twisted veins that appear on the legs and can be painful, itchy and unsightly. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Although they can occur…

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and swollen veins that are usually blue or dark purple in color. They most commonly occur in the legs and ankles, and can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, obesity, pregnancy, and prolonged standing or sitting.

What are Veins?
Veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart. In the human body, there are two types of veins: deep veins and superficial veins. Deep veins are located deep within the body and are typically not visible, while superficial veins…

Varicose veins during pregnancy are a common concern for many expectant mothers. Varicose veins during pregnancy are swollen, bulging veins, blue veins are caused by increased pressure on the veins in the legs and…

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that occurs when the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow to the lower extremities. It is often caused by the build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made up of cholesterol and other substances…

Varicose veins is one of the most common vascular problems affecting people of all ages in multiple regions in India. What are varicose veins?
These bulgy blue to purple dilated or tortuous veins in legs occur due to poor function of their valves. Interestingly, 80% of…

We have often heard these two terms being used interchangeably by patients as well as doctors. Even though these words sound similar, let us understand the differences between these 2 terms…

What are the common vascular conditions that are treated by Vascular & Endovascular Surgeons?
Lower limb peripheral vascular disease (PVD or PAD)– Diabetes, High blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol can lead to blockage of arteries (blood vessels) of legs…

What is a Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon?
Vascular surgeons are those superspecialists who provide care to patients with diseases or disorders of their blood vessels except the heart or brain. Earlier most of these diseases were treated by open surgeries; however…

Blood circulation is essential to maintain the function of tissues of the body. The legs are often affected by reduced or compromised blood circulation, leading to vascular problems like varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, or leg artery blockage…

Although earlier believed to be a western disease, almost all Vascular & Endovascular surgeons in India have seen the numbers of Indians affected by this disease increasing over the past 2 decades. According to a popular study by the SAGE group…

It is a condition manifested by pain at rest, a non-healing wound, or gangrene. It occurs due to severe blockages in the arteries of a person’s lower extremities/limbs (legs), which markedly reduces blood flow. This condition is a serious form of Peripheral…