Central Coast Vein & Vascular

09/23/2025

September is PAD Awareness Month. Learn more about what you can do to treat Peripheral Artery Disease.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Protecting Your Legs and Your Heart - At Central Coast Vein and Vascular Clinic, we specialize in treating conditions that affect your circulatory system—and few are as impactful and often

07/03/2025

Struggling with leg pain, numbness, or cramping? It could be Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Our latest blog post is your comprehensive guide to understanding PVD, exploring the latest treatments, and embracing healthy living for better vascular health. Take control of your health journey!

Navigating Your Peripheral Vascular Disease Journey: A Guide to PVD Care, Latest Treatments, and Healthy Living -   If you live on the Central Coast and have been diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) – often referred to as Peripheral Artery Disease

06/04/2025

Ever wonder what your legs are trying to tell you? 🤔 Aching, swelling, or restlessness could be signs your veins need some attention. Our new blog post breaks down how to care for your veins all year long. Don't wait – healthy legs are happy legs! Read it now:

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Protecting Your Legs and Your Heart - At Central Coast Vein and Vascular Clinic, we specialize in treating conditions that affect your circulatory system—and few are as impactful and often

09/06/2022

It’s PAD Awareness Month!

Do you have pain, cramping, fatigue, tingling, discolored skin or non-healing wounds that are affecting your legs, ankles or feet? It could be peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Visit https://ccveins.com/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-peripheral-artery-disease-pad/ to learn more about PAD risks, treatments and prevention.

03/08/2020

What is Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)?

Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is the advanced stage of peripheral artery disease (PAD) resulting in a severe obstruction of the arteries which markedly reduces blood flow to the extremities (hands, feet, and legs) and has progressed to the point of severe pain and even skin ulcers or sores. CLI needs comprehensive treatment by a vascular surgeon or vascular specialist. This condition will not improve on its own and if left untreated, can lead to amputation. Call CCVV today to assess your venous health today.

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02/08/2020

What is Interventional Radiology?

Interventional radiology (IR) uses image guidance to deliver targeted treatments, often with less pain and quicker recovery, for many of today’s toughest medical problems, including vascular diseases, cancer, and men’s and women’s health conditions. More than ever, it's imperative for you to know and understand all of the available options to treat your condition or disease. Visit our website to learn more about how IR can help you live your best life: https://ccveins.com/services/

01/13/2020

Foot complications in diabetes are common and account for more hospital admissions than any other diabetic complication. Foot ulcers are one of the most significant progressions of the disease and are associated with neuropathy (nerve damage) and/or peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation). These greatly increase the risk of amputation with up to 80% of amputations attributed to foot ulceration.

If you are seeing a podiatrist regarding foot complications due to diabetes, ask about information on advances in vascular surgery techniques for treating ulceration that could lead to greater quality of life and even limb salvage.

Led by Dr. Ken Spearman, a Harvard-trained vascular interventionalist, CCVV provides minimally-invasive vascular treatments performed right in our state-of-the-art out-patient surgery center. Treatments result in better outcomes, faster recovery times, optimal quality of life and improved long term outlooks.

Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how you can vastly improve your vascular health.

12/04/2019

With the holidays upon us, gifting family and friends is top of mind. But don't forget yourself! Have you been silently suffering from achy legs and feet with embarrassing bulging veins and dry skin? Tired of being sidelined from activities due to leg pain? GIFT YOURSELF a healthy lifestyle and smooth, pain-free legs -- schedule a consultation with Harvard-trained vein specialist, Dr. Ken Spearman, and our expert team today.

11/12/2019

No more painful and unsightly varicose veins. Minimally invasive treatments take just about 15 minutes and are covered by most insurance. Call us for a consultation today.

11/01/2019

Veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart. But when they become damaged, and are unable to return blood effectively, they can cause complications throughout the body, including increased pressure on vessel walls and pooling of blood in the legs. If you are experiencing symptoms of Deep Venous Disease (DVD) it is important to obtain a diagnosis right away as it can signal several serious conditions.
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10/24/2019

A Fall heatwave is hitting the Central Coast! Want to beat the heat in shorts but unsightly varicose and spider veins have got you down. CCVV can help - call us for a screening and treatment consultation!

10/17/2019

Venous disease is a progressive condition that may start out with mild to no signs. With time, it may lead to moderate or even severe symptoms such as heaviness, aching, swelling, tiredness, and itching, which can lead to a leg ulceration.

The CEAP Classification is a common system that is widely used to diagnose and identify the severity of varicose veins as they progress with time:

Clinical – Describes the physical appearance of veins
Etiologic – Whether the condition is inherited
Anatomic – Identifies the veins involved
Pathophysiologic – Evaluates the direction of blood flow

If self-care techniques such as exercise, lifting your legs while sitting and/or wearing compression stockings have not worked and/or you wish for cosmetic improvement of your veins, make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss next steps. It is especially important to seek help right away if you have developed a leg ulcer or other non-healing wounds.

Graphic: pvdandme.com