Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
An enlargement of the aorta, the major blood vessel in the body, located in your belly. Rupture, or bursting, of the aneurysm is a life-threatening condition.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
A sudden blockage or reduction in blood flow to the heart, which causes chest pain. The most serious outcome of ACS is a heart attack.

Angiogram
A minimally invasive procedure performed using wires, catheters and x-ray to visualize, diagnose and treat problems in the body and blood vessels.

Angioplasty
During a minimally invasive procedure, this process is meant to open narrowings and blockages in blood vessels.

Aortic Aneurysm
A ballooning of the aorta, the major blood vessel in the body. Rupture, or bursting, of the aneurysm is a life-threatening condition.

Atherosclerosis
A buildup of cholesterol or fats in or on artery walls, leading to hardening of the arteries throughout the body and to narrowing and blockages of the arteries. Its major risk factors are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Cardiac Catheterization
A minimally invasive procedure performed using wires, catheters and xray (angiogram) to diagnose and treat problems in the heart’s blood vessels.

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Heart conditions that involve diseased vessels, structural issues, or blood clots. This can cause hardening of the arteries throughout the body, including the heart, and leads to narrowing and blockages.

Cockett Syndrome
Cockett Syndrome, also commonly known as May-Thurner Syndrome, is caused by compression in the left common iliac vein and right common iliac artery. Common results are chronic ulcers, edema, and more.

Compression Stockings
Pressurized socks or hose which support the venous system to relieve leg swelling and/or discomfort.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
The hardening (atherosclerosis) of the coronary arteries which feed the heart.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
The hardening (atherosclerosis) of the arteries which feed the heart.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
A serious condition which consists of a clot in the deep venous system. It’s most concerning complication is a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is a clot that travels to the lungs.

Endovenous Ablation
Endovenous ablation, also referred to as endovenous thermal ablation, is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins.

IVC Filter
A metal structure that is placed within the inferior vena cava, the major vein in the body, during a minimally invasive procedure in order to prevent harmful clots from traveling to the lungs.

May-Thurner Syndrome
May-Thurner syndrome occurs when the main vein draining blood from the left leg, called the left common iliac vein, becomes narrowed by an overlying structure (such as the iliac artery) or scar tissue in the pelvis.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Hardening of the arteries of the arms and legs which leads to narrowing and blockages of these arteries. Symptoms of PAD include pain and fatigue.

Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is an effective treatment for spider and varicose veins. It is the treatment of choice for most vein experts.

Stent
A supportive, cylindrical structure that is placed within a vessel during a minimally invasive procedure (angiogram) to help keep the vessel open.

Thoracic Surgery
The discipline which specializes in issues of the chest.

Vascular Disease
A broad term for issues involving arteries and/or veins.

Vascular Surgery
The discipline which specializes in issues involving arteries and veins.