What is May Thurner Syndrome? May Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is an anatomic variant in which the right common iliac artery compresses the left...
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Can you have May Thurner Syndrome without any symptoms?
Not exactly. It’s not uncommon for a patient to get a CT or MRI for something unrelated to May Thurner Syndrome (MTS) and then receive a...
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
There are two sets of veins in the arms and legs: the superficial veins and the deep veins. A blood clot in a superficial vein of the arm or...
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Aspirin vs Blood Thinners: Are they the same?
Aspirin in NOT a blood thinner. It is an antiplatelet medication. Platelets are blood cells that stick together to form a clot and stop...
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Can May Thurner Syndrome cause symptoms in BOTH legs?
Absolutely! Imagine the deep veins in your left leg as a 3 lane highway going all the way up to your belly button. In May Thurner Syndrome...
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What is post thrombotic syndrome? Why is it so debilitating and can it be treated?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially fatal blood clot that occurs in the deep veins of the leg or arm. If left untreated, a DVT can...
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