What is May Thurner Syndrome? May Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is an anatomic variant in which the right common iliac artery compresses the left...
READ MORECan you have May Thurner Syndrome without any symptoms?
by Dr. Sudi | Jan 13, 2021 | Compression Syndromes
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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by Dr. Sudi | Jan 13, 2021 | Deep Vein Thrombosis
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...
READ MOREAspirin vs Blood Thinners: Are they the same?
by Dr. Sudi | Jan 13, 2021 | Medications
Aspirin in NOT a blood thinner. It is an antiplatelet medication. Platelets are blood cells that stick together to form a clot and stop...
READ MORECan May Thurner Syndrome cause symptoms in BOTH legs?
by Dr. Sudi | Jan 13, 2021 | Compression Syndromes
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...
READ MOREWhat is post thrombotic syndrome? Why is it so debilitating and can it be treated?
by Dr. Sudi | Dec 4, 2020 | Deep Vein Thrombosis, Patient Resources
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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