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The Role of Vein Mapping in Preparing for Dialysis Access Placement Surgery

/ Dialysis Access

Dialysis access placement is an essential step for individuals requiring dialysis treatment. Effective dialysis requires arteries and veins that can support the procedure, and vein mapping plays a significant role in ensuring the correct ones are selected. But what exactly is vein mapping, and how does it benefit dialysis access placement surgery? What Is Vein Mapping? […]

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The Importance of Compression Therapy After Varicose Vein Treatment

/ Varicose Vein Treatment

After undergoing varicose vein treatment, your recovery process is critical to ensuring the best long-term results. One of the most effective ways to support healing is through compression therapy, a practice the doctors at Metropolitan Vascular Institute recommends. Compression stockings or bandages can improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and promote faster recovery.  What is Compression Therapy? Compression therapy

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Victory Over Varicose Veins: Our Top Treatments

/ Varicose Vein Treatment

Around 35% of Americans have varicose veins today, so you’re not alone if you’re struggling and looking for relief. Whether you dislike your varicose veins for their twisted and bulging appearance or it’s more about the aching, heaviness, swelling, and pain, you deserve relief. That’s exactly what our world-class vascular disease specialists offer at Metropolitan Vascular Institute. Our multi-specialty practice performs

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How Does Dialysis Access Surgery Work?

/ Dialysis Access

When your kidneys fail, one of the first steps to managing your condition is establishing dialysis access. At the Metropolitan Vascular Institute in Waldorf, Maryland, a multi-specialty practice, we perform dialysis access surgery in our new state-of-the-art outpatient center. We treat vascular disease, kidney failure, and related conditions with advanced techniques. Our team ensures you get the best

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Tips for Living With PAD

/ Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) / Peripheral Vascular Diseases (PVD)

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries in your limbs become narrowed, reducing blood flow to those areas. It can cause pain, cramping, and other symptoms in your legs, especially when you walk or exercise. Managing PAD effectively can help you maintain a better quality of life. Stay Active Regular activity, like walking,

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Are Hemorrhoids Common After Pregnancy?

/ Hemorrhoid Treatment

Giving birth is a beautiful and transformative experience. However, it can also come with its share of physical challenges. One common issue many new mothers face is the development of hemorrhoids.  At the Metropolitan Vascular Institute, we want you to know that you’re not alone if you’re experiencing postpartum discomfort. Hemorrhoids affect countless women after pregnancy. In

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How Diet and Nutrition Affect Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

/ Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) often becomes a concern for men as they age. It can cause symptoms like frequent urination, a weak urine stream, and nighttime trips to the bathroom. At Metropolitan Vascular Institute, we offer treatments like prostate artery embolization (PAE) to help with BPH. However, we also emphasize managing these symptoms through lifestyle changes – including

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Can Kidneys Recover from ESRD?

/ Dialysis Access

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a severe condition where the kidneys can no longer perform their functions effectively. This stage of chronic kidney disease is marked by a significant decline in kidney function and may require dialysis or a kidney transplant to sustain life. Is End-Stage Renal Disease Fatal? ESRD represents the final stage of

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What to Expect During and After a Fistulogram Procedure

/ Vascular Imaging

A fistulogram is a diagnostic imaging procedure that can evaluate and diagnose issues with arteriovenous fistulas. These are commonly used for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease.  This procedure helps to identify blockages, narrowings, or other problems that may impede the effectiveness of dialysis. Understanding what to expect during and after a fistulogram can help patients feel more at ease

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The Impact of Uterine Fibroids on Women’s Health and Wellbeing

/ Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. They are common and affect up to 80% of women by the age of 50. That is why understanding the impact of uterine fibroids on women’s health is necessary for managing the symptoms. It will also help you address this condition effectively. Symptoms of

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