Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. Most often found just above the ankle, these non-healing skin wounds can take on many shapes and ...

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Eckbom disease is a neurological disorder in which the person who suffers from it has a constant urge to move his or her legs. RLS most strongly affects people ...

Lisa, a 45 year old athletic nurse, was suffering with throbbing pain and fatigue in her legs. “I just kept wondering why my legs were killing me. Wearing heels every day and constantly getting in and ...

Advanced technological approaches to treating venous leg ulcers are no match for good quality nursing care and perhaps a few good jokes, new research suggests. With some types of medical conditions, ...

February 2, 2010 — The risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is low for 3 months after a single negative result on whole-leg compression ultrasound (CUS) examination, according to the results of a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...

At the Vascular Diagnostic and Imaging Laboratory, our vascular sonographers use specialized equipment to examine the arteries and veins throughout the body. Our lab is a full-service clinical ...

If your legs feel heavy or you experience cramping or pain when walking, you may be suffering from peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). PVD is caused by a ...