Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Surgery, Mobile, AL

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Learn more about our free, comprehensive screenings to detect vascular diseases of the leg arteries and veins, carotid arteries, and abdominal aorta.

In Good Hands

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.

Listen to Us on Ask the Expert Channel 710 am
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:00am to learn about Venous Disease

The Vein Center

Vein Disease

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.

Facts About Venous Disease

The Heart

Functions of the Heart, Lungs, and Blood Vessels

The heart and lungs function together to oxygenate and pump blood throughout the rest of your body.

Coronary Artery Disease

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.

Valvular Heart Disease

Heart valves control the direction of blood flow through the four chambers of the heart (two atrium and two ventricles).

Going for Surgery

No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern.

Electrical Malfunction

An EKG can be used to assess the electrical function of your heart.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

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.

The Chest

Lung Disease

There are many disease processes that may cause shortness of breath.

Chest Wall Deformities

Pectus excavatum and carinatum are common congenital chest wall deformities.

Esophageal Disease

Approximately 3% of the United States population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease, persistent heartburn.

Going for Surgery

No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern.

Blood Vessels

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol-containing plaque in the arteries of the body.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects about 8 million Americans and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Disease is the leading cause of stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Access For Hemodialysis

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years.

Aneurysms of the Aorta

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.

Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine

Our team of physicians and physician assistants participate in staffing the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Springhill Medical Center.