Blood Vessel Disorders (Part 2) Medical Video by Cardiology

Blood Vessel Disorders (Part 2)

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Blood clots and other types of blockages in blood vessels in the legs can have serious health consequences. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, our expert discusses the symptoms and latest treatments for deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease, and why both of these conditions can have serious health consequences if they are not treated properly.Part One:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Pulmonary embolismDVT symptoms, risk factors and treatmentsBlood thinnersImportance of follow up after DVT treatmentPost-thrombotic syndromeInterventional radiology treatmentsPart Two:Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)ClaudicationPAD SymptomsPAD Risk factorsDiagnosing PAD - ABI (Ankle / Brachial index)PAD TreatmentsStentsPAD and heart disease Preventing PADGuest:Dr. Ziv Haskal, chief of vascular and interventional radiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Haskal is also a professor and vice chairman of diagnostic radiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.Related Information:Links:The Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicinehttp://www.umm.edu/diagnosticrad/index.htmDr. Ziv Haskalhttp://www.umm.edu/doctors/ziv_j_haskal.html Distributed by Tubemogul.