The vascular system is the body’s network of blood vessels, which is made up of arteries, veins and capillaries that carry blood to and from the heart. Vascular system problems are common. In fact, millions of Americans are diagnosed with vascular disease each year. Two of the most serious vascular diseases are atherosclerosis and carotid artery disease — both of which are caused by plaque buildup in the arteries. Atherosclerosis facts Atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries, occurs when plaque buildup causes arteries to narrow, weaken and become less flexible. Eventually, the amount of blood and oxygen delivered to
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Monthly Archives February 2017
Local surgeon does breakthrough procedure for aortic aneurysm
Meet Dr. Vince Weaver, a highly skilled vascular surgeon with the Vascular Specialty Center here in Baton Rouge. On “A.M. BATON ROUGE” with Kevin & Bill, the good doctor details a relatively new procedure for repairing an aneurysm of the aorta, the body’s largest artery. Here him talk about it by clicking here.
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