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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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How Are Spider Veins Different From Varicose Veins?

/ Varicose Vein Treatment

Spider veins and varicose veins are common vascular conditions that affect many individuals. They often cause cosmetic concerns and discomfort. Here, we will discuss how spider veins are different from varicose veins. Understanding the distinctions between these two conditions will help in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. What Causes Spider Veins? Spider veins, also known as telangiectasia, are

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Pain Management Tips for Hemorrhoids

/ Hemorrhoid Treatment

Hemorrhoids, swollen veins in the rectum or anus, can cause significant discomfort. This pain affects millions of people worldwide. That is why we will discuss pain management tips for hemorrhoids here. This blog features a series of effective pain management strategies that can help alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals dealing with this condition. What

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Exploring Hemorrhoid Treatment: What Are Your Options?

/ Hemorrhoid Treatment

Roughly half of those 50 and older in the United States are afflicted with hemorrhoids, which can lead to symptoms like rectal pain, discomfort when sitting, constipation, blood in the stool, and anal swelling and itchiness. If these symptoms have eroded your quality of life, consider exploring these hemorrhoid treatment options. Hemorrhoid Removal A hemorrhoidectomy detaches the hemorrhoid

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What’s the Difference Between a CVC and a PICC?

/ Venous Catheters

Venous catheters are an everyday means of issuing dialysis treatment, administering medications, and taking blood. While IVs are the most known type of line used in medical scenarios, when catheters are required, a medical professional might choose a CVC or PICC. Understanding the differences between the two types of catheters is important for your health. Here’s an

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Mind Your Health: Exploring Gastrointestinal Services in Waldorf

/ Gastrointestinal Services

Gastrointestinal diseases and related symptoms can make your life very uncomfortable. At Metropolitan Vascular Institute, we treat several gastrointestinal diseases and can provide relief from many symptoms. Some of the gastrointestinal services we offer include paracentesis, percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement and changes, tunneled peritoneal catheter placement and removal, and cholecystostomy tube placement and changes. Getting a Diagnosis

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Varicose Vein Treatment at Metropolitan Vascular Institute

/ Varicose Vein Treatment

Chronic venous insufficiency can cause spider veins or varicose veins. Many factors can cause venous insufficiency, including age, gender, heredity, weight, multiple pregnancies, blood clots (DVT), having an occupation that requires prolonged standing or sitting, or inactivity. Regardless of the reason you have varicose veins, Metropolitan Vascular Institute can provide varicose vein treatment. Why Veins Become Varicose

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Men’s Vascular Health: Treating Enlarged Prostate and Varicocele in Men

/ Men's Health

Treatments offered by Metropolitan Vascular Institute in Waldorf, Maryland, which improve men’s vascular health, include prostate artery embolization (PAE) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and varicocele embolization. How Does PAE Improve Men’s Vascular Health? Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive and innovative procedure that can help an estimated 50% of men in their sixties and

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Three Conditions Specific to Women’s Vascular Health

/ Women's Health

Vascular health is important for everyone, but some issues impact only people of one sex or the other. That’s why women’s vascular health offers specialized services for problems specific to the female anatomy. If you’ve never looked into such issues, now is a great time to start learning. In particular, you can learn about three fairly

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