PAD and PVD: Are They The Same Thing?
While we get used to hearing medical acronyms, we're not always sure what they mean. Dive into PAD and PVD - what are they and what's the best way to prevent these diseases.
Cardiovascular surgeon Jonathan Ellichman, MD, founded Ellichman Vein and Vascular Centers, in Memphis, Tennessee, on the premise that minimally invasive vascular surgery could be delivered safely and efficiently in an outpatient environment. With an extensive surgical background which includes clinical research, academic and clinical practice, as well as the exploration and development of minimally invasive vascular technology, Dr. Ellichman has been a lifelong learner. He carries his enthusiasm for innovative medical solutions into Ellichman Vein and Vascular Centers, embracing minimally invasive procedures designed to improve patient’s health as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Dr. Ellichman has worked in a variety of medical settings. He held the position of Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee, the Medical Director of Vascular Surgery at Crittenden Regional Hospital, and a cardiovascular surgeon at Southern Cardiovascular, PLLC. He opened Ellichman Vein and Vascular Centers in 2014. He has been an advisor to the device industry and has assisted in bringing two minimally invasive vascular devices to market. He currently trains Vascular Surgeons from around the world in advanced limb salvage techniques.
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While we get used to hearing medical acronyms, we're not always sure what they mean. Dive into PAD and PVD - what are they and what's the best way to prevent these diseases.
Some people write off nightly leg pain as a symptom of getting older, but if you are experiencing nightly leg pain that is interrupting your sleep that could be a symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
Listed below are different reasons why your legs may hurt. There are many different diagnoses associated with your leg pain.
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