https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/Vascular Doctor Jacksonville (vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com) is a patient education site by First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI), a cardiovascular practice serving Northeast Florida since 20https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/caregivers-guide-leg-circulation/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/caregivers-guide-leg-circulation/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0400Caring for a parent or spouse with PAD, diabetes or a leg wound? Here are the signs to watch, questions to ask and how to help them get vascular care in Jax.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/quitting-tobacco-for-your-arteries/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/quitting-tobacco-for-your-arteries/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for PAD and amputation. Learn why quitting matters for your arteries and simple steps to start today.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/walking-plan-for-pad/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/walking-plan-for-pad/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Walking is one of the best tools for PAD. Here's a simple, doctor-approved style walking routine and Jacksonville-friendly tips to build distance safely.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/pad-and-heart-disease-connection/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/pad-and-heart-disease-connection/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Plaque in your leg arteries often means plaque elsewhere. Learn how PAD connects to heart disease and stroke, and why FCCI checks the whole picture.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/outpatient-cath-lab-what-to-expect/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/outpatient-cath-lab-what-to-expect/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Having a peripheral angiogram or stent at FCCI's outpatient cath lab in Jacksonville? Here's how to prepare, how long it takes and what recovery looks like.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/dialysis-access-care-guide/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/dialysis-access-care-guide/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400A clotted or narrowed fistula can delay dialysis. Learn the warning signs and how FCCI's outpatient labs in Jacksonville and Palatka keep access working.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-basics/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-basics/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the body's main artery. Learn the symptoms, how FCCI monitors it with ultrasound and when to call 911.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/carotid-artery-disease-stroke/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/carotid-artery-disease-stroke/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Carotid artery disease is one of the most common causes of stroke. Learn the warning signs, how a 30-minute carotid ultrasound works and when to call 911.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/vascular-ultrasound-what-to-expect/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/vascular-ultrasound-what-to-expect/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Getting a vascular ultrasound in Jacksonville? Learn how carotid, leg artery, vein and aorta scans work, how long they take and how to prepare at FCCI's lab.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/amputation-second-opinion/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/amputation-second-opinion/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Told an amputation may be needed? A vascular evaluation may show whether blood flow can be improved first. Here's how FCCI's Jacksonville team approaches it.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/diabetes-and-your-feet/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/diabetes-and-your-feet/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400People with diabetes face higher risk of foot ulcers and PAD. Use this daily foot checklist and learn when to call FCCI's vascular team in Jacksonville.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/why-wounds-wont-heal/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/why-wounds-wont-heal/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400A foot or leg sore that won't heal is often a blood flow problem. Learn the common causes and how FCCI's wound and vascular team in Jacksonville can help.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/cold-feet-poor-circulation/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/cold-feet-poor-circulation/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Cold feet can be harmless, or a sign of poor blood flow from PAD. Learn the red flags, how circulation is tested and when to see a vascular doctor in Jax.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/what-is-peripheral-artery-disease/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/what-is-peripheral-artery-disease/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Peripheral artery disease narrows the arteries to your legs. Learn the causes, warning signs, tests and treatments in plain English from FCCI in Jacksonville.https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/leg-pain-when-walking-pad/https://vasculardoctorjacksonvillefl.com/blog/leg-pain-when-walking-pad/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400Leg cramps that start when you walk and ease when you rest can be a sign of peripheral artery disease. Here is what it means and when to get checked in Jax.