When to Consider Compression Stockings for Your Varicose Veins
About 20% of Americans will develop varicose veins during their lifetimes, and many more will have spider veins, varicose veins tinier “cousins.” Though medical treatments, like sclerotherapy, ablation, and minor surgical procedures can help, many people benefit from more conservative treatments, including compression socks and stockings. At Prime Heart and Vascular, Kiran Kumar Mangalpally, MD, and Rishin Shah, MD, offer advanced varicose […]
5 Surprising Facts About Heart Disease
Fact 1: In the United States, one person dies from heart disease every 34 seconds on average. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US, accounting for about 700,000 deaths every year. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for nearly half of those deaths, with CAD affecting more than […]
4 Non-Invasive Treatments for Vein Problems
About 80-85% of Americans suffer from vein problems, including varicose veins and spider veins. Although you might think these veins are “just” a cosmetic issue, varicose veins are a sign of a circulation problem, and without medical treatment, they can wind up leading to far more serious problems. At Prime Heart and Vascular, Rishin Shah, MD, and Kiran Kumar Mangalpally, MD, offer […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Health While Managing PAD
Millions of Americans suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition associated with poor circulation in the arteries in the limbs, most commonly the legs. In PAD, arteries become blocked or narrowed by the buildup of sticky plaques that cling to the artery walls. People with PAD frequently have leg cramps and fatigue, especially during physical […]
Sleep Loss and Heart Disease: Understanding the Link
Every year in the United States, about 700,000 people die from heart disease, the leading cause of death for both women and men. In fact, cardiovascular diseases affect about half of all American adults, increasing their risks of death and disability. Those numbers are alarming, but what’s also surprising is that many of the factors that contribute to heart […]
How Does Menstruation Affect Varicose Veins?
Women are twice as likely to have varicose veins compared to men, and what’s more, many women find their symptoms worsen at certain points of their menstrual cycle — specifically, when they have their periods. Fortunately, treatment can help. With offices in Allen, Frisco, and Plano, Texas, Rishin Shah, MD, and Kiran Kumar Mangalpally, MD, and the team at Prime Heart and […]
Leg Pain and Vein Disease: Understanding the Link
According to the CDC, more than a third of American adults have leg pain, perhaps partly because so many factors can cause or contribute to it. In fact, many people who have leg pain tend to assume it’s because of overexertion or just “getting older.” But chronic or recurrent leg pain can be a sign […]
5 Encouraging Facts About Your PAD Diagnosis
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects about a fifth of Americans over age 50, leaving them at risk for heart attack and stroke. PAD happens when your arteries are clogged by sticky plaques, preventing normal blood flow to your limbs and increasing your risk of dangerous blood clots. PAD is a serious condition, and it’s normal to feel […]
4 Ways to Minimize Your Spider Veins
Spider veins affect millions of men and women, and they become a lot more common with age. Though many people think of spider veins as an aesthetic issue, they’re also a sign of a problem with your overall circulatory system, occurring when tiny veins are damaged and unable to circulate blood the way they should. At Prime […]
How Does COVID-19 Affect the Heart?
Most people think about COVID-19 as a respiratory disease, but the fact is, it can take a big toll on your heart health, too — even if you don’t have existing heart disease and even if your COVID-19 infection was mild. Understanding the relationship between COVID-19 infection and your heart health is important for recognizing symptoms that need […]
