Dr. Shirli Tay completed the Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program at Washington University in St. Louis, where she trained in comprehensive vascular and endovascular care. Dr. Tay earned her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Population Health Sciences from Washington University School of Medicine.
Understanding Knee Pain & How Western Vascular Institute Can Help Knee pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, especially those affected by osteoarthritis (OA). As the protective cartilage in the knee wears down, inflammation increases—leading to chronic pain,
Uterine fibroids are extremely common—affecting up to 70–80% of women by age 50. Many women experience no symptoms, while others struggle with heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, pain, or fertility challenges. Fibroids can also occur in women of all ages, even those without a family history or known risk factors.
What is Knee Embolization? Knee embolization is a procedure to help reduce blood flow to the lining of the knee. During the procedure, there is a natural formation of a blood clot, air bubble, a piece of fatty deposit, or other objects in the bloodstream to obstruct the artery.
Those little blue and purple feathery veins on your legs seem to be spreading. You have no idea what you could have done, but they’re not going away. When you look online, you find out they are called spider veins. Not as unsightly as varicose veins,
Those unsightly twisted veins on legs are for sure a cosmetic issue. That’s why so many people wear long pants even during the dog days of summer. Yes, they are unsightly, but we don’t usually think of them as a serious health issue.
You have two carotid arteries on each side of your neck. They supply blood to your brain and your eyes. If there is any kind of blockage and blood flow is reduced, this is a serious condition which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.
It is never too early or too late to begin managing your risk for cardiovascular disease. Whenever you start, it will serve to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or early death. How do you do this? Keep reading for the best ways no matter your age.
The featured content from Western Vascular Institute, as seen on KTAR News, sheds light on the significant health implications of varicose veins beyond mere cosmetic concerns. Dr. Mitar Vranic, Vascular Surgeon and CEO of Western Vascular Institute, underscores the multifaceted problems associated with varicose veins,
Western Vascular Institute was featured on KTAR News highlighting the importance of movement to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious medical condition where blood clots form in deep veins, often in the legs. Dr. Henry Tarlian, a Vascular Surgeon at Western Vascular Institute,
