When it comes to your “health numbers,” your two blood pressure values are important to know—and keep under control. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It is the most common risk factor for heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure can also lead to kidney failure, aneurysm (weakening or bulging […]

May is Stroke Awareness Month – Be Stroke Smart Every year nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke. Stroke can affect anyone at any time. Although risk increases with age, young- and middle-aged adults, children and even newborns are all susceptible. Stroke is the third leading cause of death for U.S. women, and the fifth for […]

You don’t need a doctor’s order to have an ultrasound performed and interpreted. Cash pay discounts. Ultrasound Cost Summary & Tips Not all ultrasound procedures will be paid for by your insurance carrier so it’s important to know what you are being charged for each and every procedure. If you will be responsible for paying […]

Heart disease strikes someone in the U.S. about once every 34 seconds and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined.  While men are struck with heart disease at a generally younger age, women have a greater risk of death. In honor of American Heart Month, Ultrasound Laboratories, Inc and SmartHealth Screening is helping […]

Power Doppler, carotid artery, stroke screening Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. will suffer from stroke this year, and over 130,000 will die. Many more will be seriously or permanently disabled. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., yet common misperceptions prevent those at risk from taking steps to help prevent […]

Congestive heart failure isn’t really a complete diagnosis, but actually a condition in which the heart muscle is failing to function or pump normally. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty lying flat, sudden weight gain, and swollen extremities and abdominal bloating from fluid retention. Fluid can accumulate in the legs due to weakness […]

What Are My Options for Non-invasive Treatments for Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged, and painful veins that fill with blood. They usually develop in the legs and are raised above the surface of the skin. They are not life-threatening, but can cause discomfort and may be unsightly. Some people with venous valve reflux […]

Source: The Irish Times   Muiris Houston Tue, May 28, 2013 Although never cut out (!) to be a surgeon, I have fond memories of being a surgical intern. For three months I worked with Prof Greg Shanik, Mr Dermot Moore and their wonderful team at St James’s Hospital. They specialised in vascular surgery – essentially correcting abnormalities […]

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be blue, red, or flesh-colored. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. They can be swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are often found on the thighs, backs of the calves, or the inside of the leg. During pregnancy, varicose […]