I-VASCULAR CENTER of San Antonio, El Paso & Abilene, Texas

Approximately 20-30 million Americans experience PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, nerve damage that can be caused by any one of a variety of things, including injuries, infections, vitamin deficiencies, genetic defects, and hormonal imbalances. Get treated in EL PASO: ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-n...

Graphic of a leg showing an area of redness and visible veins. Text reads: "Deep Vein Thrombosis symptoms include leg pain or tenderness, swelling, redness & warmth, and visible veins." I-Vascular Center has three Texas locations: SAN ANTONIO at 19234 Stonehue, 210-481-9544 EL PASO at 11989 Pellicano, 915-855-6508 ABILENE at 6300 Regional Plaza, 325-268-4040

Each year, about 350,000 Americans are diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), where blood clots form in the deep veins of your body resulting in pulmonary embolism and possibly death. If you experience any of the symptoms, contact I-Vascular Center: ivascularcenter.com/deep-vein-th...

Graphic of a chemo port. Image shows the silicone septum, the plastic port chamber, and the catheter tube. I-Vascular Center has three Texas locations: SAN ANTONIO at 19234 Stonehue, 210-481-9544 EL PASO at 11989 Pellicano, 915-855-6508 ABILENE at 6300 Regional Plaza, 325-268-4040

CHEMO PORT placement is a quick, outpatient procedure. If you need dialysis or receive cancer treatment, frequent blood transfusions and intravenous medications are necessary. A port prevents the need for dozens of needle pricks, providing more comfort. ivascularcenter.com/port-a-cath/

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE has several symptoms. Each more severe than the other. Non-treatment can result in amputation or stroke. If you begin to see the symptoms, don't hesitate. Contact I-Vascular Center of San Antonio, El Paso, or Abilene at ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-a....
#PADsymptoms

Image of a man’s foot with an exaggerated burning sensation. I-Vascular Center has three Texas locations: SAN ANTONIO at 19234 Stonehue, 210-481-9544 EL PASO at 11989 Pellicano, 915-855-6508 ABILENE at 6300 Regional Plaza, 325-268-4040

A SORE FOOT can be caused by many things. If it is poor circulation, you may also experience burning, hair loss, yellow toenails that no longer grow, or ulcers that won't heal. These conditions may continue to worsen unless treated. Learn more: ivascularcenter.com
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Graphic of leg with spider veins and text that reads: VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY. I-Vascular Center has three Texas locations: SAN ANTONIO at 19234 Stonehue, 210-481-9544 EL PASO at 11989 Pellicano, 915-855-6508 ABILENE at 6300 Regional Plaza, 325-268-4040

SPIDER VEINS and VARICOSE VEINS are among the various stages of VENOUS INSUFFIENCY. The problem can escalate to EDEMA and/or TROPHIC ULCERS if not treated. A failure to treat them may result in amputation. Learn more and request a consultation: ivascularcenter.com/varicose-vei...

In an unhealthy nerve cell, the myelin sheath is damaged, inflamed, or broken down. Exposed areas of the nerve disrupt signal transmission resulting in tingling, numbness, burning pain, weakness, or loss of balance, commonly seen in peripheral neuropathy. Treatment available in El Paso: 915-855-6508

If you have severe kidney disease or your kidneys fail, you need dialysis therapy to clean and filter your blood. DIALYSIS ACCESS MANAGEMENT involves an in-office procedure that prepares you to receive dialysis. Learn more about our procedures: ivascularcenter.com/dialysis-acc...
#dialysis

Image of two elderly people drinking champagne watching the New Year’s Eve ball drop on television. I-Vascular Center has three Texas locations: SAN ANTONIO at 19234 Stonehue, 210-481-9544 EL PASO at 11989 Pellicano, 915-855-6508 ABILENE at 6300 Regional Plaza, 325-268-4040

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us at the I-Vascular Centers of San Antonio, El Paso, and Abilene! Start 2026 on the right foot. If one of your feet swells, burns, tingles, aches, or looks different in appearance to the other one, request a consultation at www.ivascularcenter.com.

Blocked arteries cause poor blood flow in your body. Poor circulation can result in amputation, heart attack, stroke, or death. Signs include swelling, redness, or heaviness in your limbs. A simple outpatient procedure can often get you back on your feet. ivascularcenter.com

ANGIOPLASTY is a treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease. A balloon & stent are placed in a partially blocked artery. The balloon is inflated to expand the stent. The balloon is then deflated and removed, leaving the stent in place to hold the artery open. ivascularcenter.com

Do you find it difficult to hold a cup of coffee? Does it feel like you are wearing gloves or socks even when you're not? These are symptoms of PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY and can often be remedied. Treat yourself this Christmas and schedule an appointment in EL PASO: ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-n...

Bad circulation can even keep Santa at bay. Common signs are leg swelling, burning, redness, and discomfort. This Christmas season, gift yourself some relief. Sign up for a vein screening so we can determine if a vascular treatment is right for you! www.ivascularcenter.com
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The I-Vascular Centers of San Antonio, El Paso & Abilene wish you a very safe and happy holiday season!

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#thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #happyholidays #holidays #holidayseason

A chemo port (port-a-cath) is a thin, disc-shaped medical device made of plastic & about the size of a quarter. Dr. Gerges implants it above your breast or below your collarbone, just under the skin. It feeds medication intravenously through a large vein directly into your heart.
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For National Diabetes Day, we'd like to alert you to three of the top signs that you have diabetes.

1. Extreme tiredness
2. Always thirsty
3. Frequent urination (more than seven times a day)

If you are experiencing this combination of symptoms, visit your doctor.

#diabetesday

If nerve pain is going to make your Thanksgiving feast unbearable, let I-Vascular Center of relieve some of your stress! IVC can diagnose & treat peripheral neuropathy. Don't let nerve damage spoil your holiday plans! Visit ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-n... or call 915-855-6508. (ONLY IN EL PASO)

A number of issues in your limbs can be caused by poor circulation. A simple ultrasound can detect many of these issues and let you know if a vascular treatment is necessary to improve blood flow. Schedule an appointment at www.ivascularcenter.com.
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It's that time again! Before you go to bed Saturday night, remember to move your clocks back one hour. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am Sunday morning. Enjoy your extra hour this Halloween Weekend!

#fallback #daylightsavingtime

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Dr. Gerges of I-Vascular Center can treat a dysfunctional dialysis access on-site with a safe & minimally-invasive outpatient procedure, allowing you to return home on the same day as your appointment. Learn more: ivascularcenter.com/dialysis-acc...
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AVAILABLE IN EL PASO:
If you experience severe sensitivity in your hands, have trouble holding things, or you have the sensation that you are wearing gloves when you're not, then you may be suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Learn more at ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-n... or call 915-855-6508.

If you have severe kidney disease or kidney failure, you need dialysis therapy to clean & filter your blood. Dialysis Access Management is an in-office procedure that prepares you to receive dialysis. Learn more at ivascularcenter.com/dialysis-acc... or call for an appointment.

This Halloween, get your blood pumping the RIGHT WAY! Horror movies are good for a scare, but real blood flow issues need to be dealt with by a professional! Whether you have a blockage or are in need of a fistula for dialysis, contact I-Vascular Center: www.ivascularcenter.com

Neuropathy can lead to a reduction in sensation in the feet resulting in the formation of wounds, ulcers, or abnormally bent toes (HAMMER TOES). Learn more about signs of nerve damage and how we can treat it at ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-n... or call I-Vascular Center of El Paso at 915-855-6508.

The Ellipsys™ Vascular System is a less-invasive non-surgical form of fistula creation that “pairs” an artery and a vein using heat, pressure, and radiofrequency electrodes. No incisions. No sutures. No implants. Learn more and request a consultation: ivascularcenter.com/dialysis-acc...

Arteriovenous Fistula (AV Fistula) is the most popular type of dialysis access. One type of treatment involves making a surgical connection between an artery & vein, increasing blood flow. Learn more and schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerges: ivascularcenter.com/dialysis-acc...
#fistula

September is PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE Awareness Month! Take a quick moment to look for the signs. If you have any of these symptoms, request an appointment at I-Vascular Center at ivascularcenter.com/peripheral-a....

Newly updated REFERRAL FORMS for physicians with patients with vascular needs in San Antonio, El Paso, and Abilene are available at ivascularcenter.com/referral-for...

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If your leg or foot doesn't feel right, don't hesitate! Sometimes the smallest sensations can be the root of a much larger problem. Contact I-Vascular Center for a quick and easy exam.
www.ivascularcenter.com
Abilene: 325-268-4040
El Paso: 915-855-6508
San Antonio: 210-481-9544
#legpain #footpain

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San Antonio - 210-481-9544
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