TIPS FOR MANAGING RISK FACTORS OF PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE
By Mihae Shin-Diep, NP on March 6th, 2015 in Peripheral Vascular Disease, Definition The American Heart Association (AHA) defines peripheral vascular disease, also known as PVD, as diseases affecting the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain. PVD is a narrowing of the vessels that carry blood to our arms, legs and abdominal organs. More specifically, peripheral […]
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS – WARNING SIGNS AND PREVENTION
By Mihae Shin-Diep, NP on December 23rd, 2014 in DVT, The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines deep vein thrombosis or DVT as “a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Blood clots occur when blood thickens and clumps together.” Why is this hazardous to our health and potentially fatal? Because it is […]
DOCTORS VASCULAR LAB – WHY ACCREDITATION IS IMPORTANT
By Mihae Shin-Diep, NP on November 25th, 2014 in Lab Testing,