The human body is so remarkable it’s easy to take for granted all the things it does to keep us alive and healthy. At every moment, our arteries are delivering oxygen-rich blood to our organs and ...

Dr. Nisha Bunke, the medical director at La Jolla Vein & Vascular, said she would never ignore skin discoloration and itching around the ankles and lower legs, as this change can be a sign of a ...

As we age, wear and tear on our veins boosts the chances of developing varicose veins. These rope-like, bulging veins are actually very common. Still, it can be unnerving when anything new appears on ...

The human body is so remarkable it’s easy to take for granted all the things it does to keep us alive and healthy. At every moment, our arteries are delivering oxygen-rich blood to our organs and ...

Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) through medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures and surgical reconstruction. Renee C. Minjarez, M.D.: ...

Why do patients come from all over the country to have their veins and arteries treated by Dr. Samson? Dr. Samson, a Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgeons, is internationally ...

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) ...

Your veins and arteries are working around the clock to carry blood where it needs to go. But when something goes wrong with those vessels, the body often sends early warning signs. The tricky part is ...