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Insights, tips, and news from our team.
Carotid artery disease: what a narrowed neck artery means for stroke risk
Carotid narrowing often causes no symptoms until a stroke. Here are the warning signs, who should be checked, and when treatment means surgery.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSSeptember 29, 2026
Leg pain when you walk: is it peripheral artery disease?
Calf pain that starts at a set walking distance and eases with rest is a classic sign of PAD. Here is what causes it, who is at risk, and how it is treated.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSSeptember 22, 2026
What is a minimally invasive procedure for PAD?
Angiogram, angioplasty, atherectomy, stent, thrombolysis, embolization. A plain explanation of the terms and what each one actually does inside the artery.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSJanuary 31, 2021
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of an artery above a certain size. In the aorta, the most common place this happens is the abdomen, and screening usually finds it.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSJanuary 31, 2021
What is a Pulmonary Embolus (PE)?
When a clot in the vein breaks off and travels north, it passes through the heart and into the arteries feeding the lungs. Here is why that causes trouble.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSJanuary 31, 2021
What is a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms most commonly in the deep veins of the leg. Here is what causes one, how it presents, and why it matters.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSJanuary 31, 2021
What is a vascular surgeon?
I get asked this a lot. A vascular surgeon is first and foremost a surgeon, trained in both open and minimally invasive technique, and that training changes what we can offer you.
Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACSJanuary 31, 2021
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