Two years ago I suffered cardiac arrest while at work. North Metro Fire rushed me to Good Samaritan where Dr. Sharma poked 3 stents into my left artery and because of all amazing caregivers in that cath lab, I survived.…
What Is a Leg Arterial Ultrasound? An ultrasound is a type of diagnostic imaging procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the interior of the body. Ultrasounds are particularly effective for creating crisp, clean images…
One minute you’re feeling a bit dizzy, the next thing you know, you’re flat on your back wondering what happened. About one third of people say they have fainted at least once. One of the most common reasons is syncope…
The holidays are the time of year to reflect on all the joys in our lives. Friends, family, prosperity, and good health are all things to celebrate. Don’t just take your blessings for granted. The holidays may be all about…
Dr. Qaisar Khan And Dr. Behzad Molavi performed their first VenaSeal Closure treatment at Advanced Heart And Vein Center in Westminster Colorado. It is a new walk-in, walk-out treatment for varicose veins that uses a medical grade super glue to…
50 years old female with a history of admission to the North Suburban Medical Center ER with severe headaches and chest pains. BP 220/120. Patient had normal CT head, normal stress test and normal cardiac cath. Right renal angiography shown…
We Can Reduce Mortality through Awareness and Bystander Interventions Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of more than 356,000 people every year. It strikes seemingly healthy people of all ages,…
Chronic pelvic pain is very common in women and can potentially lead to significant disability. Approximately one out of every three women will suffer from pelvic pain at some point during their lifetime. It is described as "non-cyclic" pain lasting…
Blood returns to the heart through veins. When the blood clumps together and turns into solid material, it is called a blood clot. When the clot is in the deep vein it is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Deep vein…
Tired and achy, swollen legs, skin discoloration, or leg ulcers - these are possible symptoms of venous disease. Vein problems are present in up to 50% of population. Incompetent venous valves, venous blood clots or venous obstruction and poor muscle…