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1. Venous Screening,
2. Carotid Screening,
3. Peripheral Artery Screening
4. Peripheral Arterial Disease More>>
Although many think of the physicians at Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. as heart surgeons, they also specialize in the treatment of the lung, esophagus, arteries, and veins.
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Vein problems can be painful and unsightly. This includes varicose veins, spider veins, leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), otherwise known as blood clot. More>>
The heart and lungs function together to oxygenate and pump blood throughout the rest of your body. More>>
Coronary artery disease, or CAD, is the leading cause of death in America: every year over 500,000 Americans die of heart attacks or other complications of CAD. More>>
Heart valves control the direction of blood flow through the four chambers of the heart (two atrium and two ventricles). More>>
No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern. More>>
PDA is the fifth or sixth most common congenital heart defect. PDA represents 5-10% of all congenital heart diseases, excluding those in premature infants. More>>
Pectus excavatum and carinatum are common congenital chest wall deformities. More>>
Approximately 3% of the United States population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease, persistent heartburn. More>>
No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern. More>>
Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol-containing plaque in the arteries of the body. More>>
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects about 8 million Americans and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. More>>
Carotid Artery Disease is the leading cause of stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More>>
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. More>>
5 to 7% of people over 60 have abdominal aortic aneurysms in the US. Risk factors include advanced age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and family history. More>>
Our team of physicians and physician assistants participate in staffing the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Springhill Medical Center. More>>
Click here for answers to some of your most frequently asked cardiovascular questions. More>>
