What is Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)?
Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is the advanced stage of peripheral artery disease (PAD) resulting in a severe obstruction of the arteries which markedly reduces blood flow to the extremities (hands, feet, and legs) and has progressed to the point of severe pain and even skin ulcers or sores. CLI needs comprehensive treatment by a vascular surgeon or vascular specialist. This condition will not improve on its own and if left untreated, can lead to amputation. Call CCVV today to assess your venous health today.
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What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology (IR) uses image guidance to deliver targeted treatments, often with less pain and quicker recovery, for many of today’s toughest medical problems, including vascular diseases, cancer, and men’s and women’s health conditions. More than ever, it's imperative for you to know and understand all of the available options to treat your condition or disease. Visit our website to learn more about how IR can help you live your best life: https://ccveins.com/services/
Foot complications in diabetes are common and account for more hospital admissions than any other diabetic complication. Foot ulcers are one of the most significant progressions of the disease and are associated with neuropathy (nerve damage) and/or peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation). These greatly increase the risk of amputation with up to 80% of amputations attributed to foot ulceration.
If you are seeing a podiatrist regarding foot complications due to diabetes, ask about information on advances in vascular surgery techniques for treating ulceration that could lead to greater quality of life and even limb salvage.
Led by Dr. Ken Spearman, a Harvard-trained vascular interventionalist, CCVV provides minimally-invasive vascular treatments performed right in our state-of-the-art out-patient surgery center. Treatments result in better outcomes, faster recovery times, optimal quality of life and improved long term outlooks.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how you can vastly improve your vascular health.
With the holidays upon us, gifting family and friends is top of mind. But don't forget yourself! Have you been silently suffering from achy legs and feet with embarrassing bulging veins and dry skin? Tired of being sidelined from activities due to leg pain? GIFT YOURSELF a healthy lifestyle and smooth, pain-free legs -- schedule a consultation with Harvard-trained vein specialist, Dr. Ken Spearman, and our expert team today.
No more painful and unsightly varicose veins. Minimally invasive treatments take just about 15 minutes and are covered by most insurance. Call us for a consultation today.