Most people know what varicose veins look like – they’re the ropy, swollen veins that appear on your legs, sometimes without much warning. But besides being unsightly and embarrassing, these gnarled veins are a sign of venous insufficiency or venous…
Spider Veins Telangiectasia (more commonly known as spider veins) are threadlike clusters of small blood vessels that develop near the surface of the skin, most commonly on the legs and face. They can be red, purple or blue, and the…
Optimum Hemodialysis Access, Procedures, and Treatment Dr. Ghanami is a board certified, fellowship trained vascular surgeon with experience and expertise in performing the following procedures: We work with a patient’s nephrology team to help provide the patient with the most…
Hemodialysis Access Management No dialysis access is perfect. At one point or another, your access will need some form of maintenance. If you have a dialysis fistula or graft, you may need to deal with narrowing that develop within your…
Hemodialysis Access Creation Hemodialysis has proven itself to be a life-saving technology. Despite the many advantages it offers, it is still associated with potential difficulties and complications. The majority of complications from hemodialysis therapy are associated with “hemodialysis access” which…
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a fairly common circulatory problem in which your peripheral arteries – those located further from the heart – are narrowed or completely blocked. These blockages are caused by atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of plaque…
Carotid artery disease (CAD) is a circulatory problem in which your carotid arteries are narrowed or completely blocked. Carotid arteries, the two large blood vessels located on each side of your neck, are responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the…
Aneurysms occur when the blood vessel wall weakens, causing it to bulge or widen abnormally. They can grow undetected over time, and are a significant health risk because they can rupture without warning. A ruptured aneurysm can cause severe internal…
What is Venous Disease? Venous disease is a condition associated with impaired blood flow return to the heart (known as venous insufficiency). Nearly half of the people in the U.S. suffer from venous disease in one form or another, including:…
Optimum Hemodialysis Access, Procedures, and Treatment Dr. Ghanami is a board certified, fellowship trained vascular surgeon with experience and expertise in performing the following procedures: We work with a patient’s nephrology team to help provide the patient with the most…