Articles about Vascular Medicine
Preventing Leg Amputation By Jenny Peterson For many people, a small sore on a toe or persistent pain in the leg may seem like a minor inconvenience. But in some cases, those seemingly small symptoms can be warning signs of a much more serious problem: peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition that reduces blood flow … Read more
Recognizing early signs of vascular disease — and why timing matters By Jenny Peterson When it comes to vascular disease, the body often sends signals long before a serious diagnosis is made. The challenge is knowing what to look for — and acting on it early. Vascular conditions generally fall into two categories: arterial disease, … Read more
Thanks to The Blood Connection and the support of local donors, many South Carolina residents have grown up knowing that blood would be available to them in case of an emergency, but it hasn’t always been that way. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to derail much of the access TBC has creat ed since its … Read more
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that produces odd-shaped red blood cells which gradually cause serious damage to vital organs, consigning its victims to a life of pain and risk of infection and, in many cases, an early death. The most common inherited disorder among African Americans, the disease decreases the blood supply to … Read more
You’re a service worker and you’re on your feet all day. By shift’s end, your feet hurt, your legs are tired and achy, and your ankles are swollen. That’s not unexpected, right? It’s part of the job – but it could be something more. You’re putting your shoes on and notice a sore on your … Read more
Blood donors help save lives, but only 4% of the population donates blood. There are eight different blood types – A+, A-, B-, B+, O-, O+, AB+, AB- – and type O blood donors are critically needed now in South Carolina. Types O negative and O positive are always in high demand. According to the … Read more