Dr. Craig Yokley Physician
900 Gordon Avenue
Thomasville, 31792
Biopsies are usually performed to diagnose cancer, but they can also help identify other conditions such as infections, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders.
Vein disease affects nearly 25% of the adult population. The symptoms can be anywhere from mild, moderate, or severe. Varicose veins, leg swelling, leg pain, and even ulcers of the lower extremities can be a result of vein disease. Fortunately, there are treatments for these conditions, all of which are offered at VITA.
The underlying problem with most vein disease is incompetence of the greater saphenous vein. Venous reflux develops when the valves stop working properly and don’t allow blood to flow back up to your heart. If the venous reflux is left untreated, it may worsen over time and develop into a more serious form of venous disease.
Treatments:
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Compression stockings
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Lifestyle changes, such as eating foods with less fat, exercising more and giving up tobacco products.
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Procedures
Procedures –
Radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat the diseased vein. A small catheter is inserted with ultrasound guidance, into the incompetent vein. Heat energy is applied, and this seals off the diseased vein, redirecting blood flow to healthier veins in the legs.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. It is primarily caused by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, which is called atherosclerosis.
Angiography is used to diagnose blockages and other blood vessel problems. One specific type called a peripheral angiogram is used to help our physicians find narrowed or blocked areas in one or more arteries that supply blood to your legs. In some cases, angioplasty or stent placement may be necessary to treat peripheral artery disease that causes claudication or rest pain.
Symptoms:
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Claudication
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Cool extremities
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Ulcerations
Risk Factors:
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Tobacco usage
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Diabetes
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High blood pressure
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Family history of PAD
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High cholesterol
Bachelors
Vanderbilt University
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Internship
Carroway Methodist Medical Center
Residency
Rush University Medical Center of Chicago
Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center of Chicago
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Board Certified, American Board of Radiology