Posts By Dr. Joseph Ricotta
September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) simply is blockage in the arteries of your legs. This is normally due to cholesterol particles and...
Surgery Isn’t Your Only Option: Conservative Treatments for Vein Disorders
When many people think of treatment for some of the more common vein disorders, such as varicose veins, they assume that surgical...
May-Thurner Syndrome and the Potential for Blood Clots
Most of us are aware of the dangers of blood clots and generally understand the importance of moving our legs or walking around when forced...
After a Stroke: Proper Diet and Nutrition
If you’ve suffered from a stroke at some point—or know someone who has—it’s common to find yourself having to make a few lifestyle...
Help Manage Carotid Artery Disease with Lifestyle Changes
Having a diagnosis of carotid artery disease (CAD) can be frightening since your carotid arteries supply the brain with blood. When they...
After a Stroke: What Caregivers Should Know
If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, you may know what a challenge recovery is for everyone involved. While we all hope...
Why You Should Choose a Vascular Surgeon for Varicose Vein Treatment.
If you’ve been struggling with unsightly and potentially painful varicose veins, the variety of clinics and treatment centers claiming...
Everyday Strategies For Preventing Blood Clots
Most of us have a general understanding of what blood clots are and may even know someone who has had one; however, it’s important to...
Is Your Weight Affecting Your Veins?
It’s really no secret that obesity has the potential to cause a great deal of health issues, so you probably don’t need me to tell you...
How Smoking Affects Your Vascular System: Know the Risks
While getting some lunch the other day, I overheard the remark, “It’s 2015. You would think that with everything we know about the...