Are Women at Higher Risk for Varicose Veins?

What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are bulging veins that run just beneath the surface of the skin. These veins will commonly appear on the legs and feet. They are a result of malfunctioning valves in inside the unhealthy vein. When these valves malfunction, blood is not pushed upwards back towards the heart. Instead, unhealthy valves cause blood to flow backward. The blood then pools and causes the vein to deform and bulge. Varicose veins

Camila Anderson Comas April 7, 2022

Chronic Venous Insufficiency – Signs, Symptoms, & Complications

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Is there a link between smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

What is PAD? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) develops when excessive plaque accumulates in the arteries. As a result, blood flow is restricted, especially in the lower extremities such as the legs, feet, and ankles. Patients afflicted with PAD will typically receive arterial treatments or peripheral arterial treatment to help restore their weakened arteries and are encouraged by their physicians to practice healthy habits at home to combat the painful and potentially life-threatening symptoms associated with

Camila Anderson Comas February 19, 2022

Doctor uses the cutera excel v laser to treat vascular disease in patient's leg.

Everything You Need to Know About Cutera Excel V Laser System

Millions of people are afflicted with vascular skin conditions, such as spider veins, reticular veins, rosacea, and telangiectasia. These conditions result in broken blood vessels, lesions, and discoloration. The Excel V laser system is a new and effective non-invasive approach to treating these vascular skin conditions with the safety and comfort of the patient in mind. Individuals affected by these dermatological conditions usually report self-consciousness and reduced confidence, which affects the quality of their lives

Camila Anderson Comas November 10, 2021

Meet the Newest Member of our Team: Dr. Jalil Kalantari, M.D., MSc

Pedes Orange County is pleased to announce the incorporation of a new staff member into our multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to accommodate the growth of our thriving practice. Jalil Kalantari, M.D., MSc, is a vascular and embolization specialist who utilizes his expertise to focus on endovascular procedures. For his undergraduate education, Dr. Kalantari attended the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. Upon completion in 2008, he graduated with Dean’s List honors. He earned his

Camila Anderson Comas October 8, 2021

How GAE can Provide Long-Term Relief for the “Wear and Tear” Disease

Everyone experiences occasional muscle tenderness or joint pain. Sometimes it can be from stress, fatigue, or even dehydration. Most of the time, slight muscle aches are nothing to be too worried about. However, symptoms as common as these can, occasionally, warrant some cause for concern. Osteoarthritis, also known as the “wear and tear” disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions of people worldwide. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage begins

Camila Anderson Comas October 8, 2021

What You Need to Know About Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)?

As people age, certain health problems are almost inevitable. Hearing loss, achy joints, and even cognitive decline soon become a part of life. Another condition that may come with age-related health concerns is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Also called BPH, it affects more than 3 million men in America every year who look to physicians for treatments like prostatic artery embolization. The prostate gland is located just beneath the bladder. Serving as a transportation system for

Camila Anderson Comas October 8, 2021

Are you Suffering from Uterine Fibroids? Keep Reading to Learn More

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