Savannah Vascular Institute

07/11/2025

In addition to the physical symptoms caused by Uterine Fibroids, many women will also suffer with quality of life including lost work wages through absenteeism and short-term disability. Reclaim your life from uterine fibroids. Call 912.352. VEIN (8346) to schedule a consultation with Board Certified Interventional Radiologist Dr. Kirstin Nelson, and discuss the non-surgical, minimally-invasive treatment called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE).

07/09/2025

The main types of fibroids are:
Intramural Fibroids – the most common type of fibroid, which develop in the muscle wall of the womb.
Subserosal Fibroids – fibroids that develop outside the wall of the womb into the pelvis and can become very large.
Submucosal Fibroids – fibroids that develop in the muscle layer beneath the womb's inner lining and grow into the cavity of the womb. In some cases, subserosal or submucosal fibroids are attached to the womb with a narrow stalk of tissue. These are known as pedunculated fibroids. For more information visit our website at www.savannahvascular.com/uterine-fibroids/ To schedule a consultation, call our main office at 912.352.VEIN (8346)

07/07/2025

It is not known what causes fibroids, but studies suggest genetics and prolonged exposure to estrogen may increase your risk of developing fibroids. Fibroids are most often found during a routine pelvic exam or incidentally noted on imaging. For more information please go to our website at www.savannahvascular.com/uterine-fibroids/ To schedule a consultation, call our main office at 912.352.VEIN (8346)

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

July is Fibroid Awareness Month, an initiative created to draw attention to uterine fibroids, a condition that creates challenges for millions of women around the world. Fibroid Awareness Month is also intended to spur additional research and funding for this common but often under-discussed condition. For more information please visit www.savannahvascular.com/uterine-fibroids/

06/13/2025

Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which, according to the World Health Organization is the leading cause of death on a global scale. Atherosclerosis is more common in men than women, and men tend to develop the condition at an earlier age. Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries harden and become narrow as a result of a build-up of fatty substances known as plaques. This is a potentially dangerous situation because a restricted supply of blood can damage organs and disrupt their ability to function properly. For more information call 912.352.VEIN (8346) or visit savannahvascular.com

06/12/2025

The most important actions you can make to reduce your risk of vascular disease or prevent it from getting worse: Stop smoking, exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, Limit alcohol consumption, Monitor medical conditions: high blood presssure, high cholesterol, and diabetes with your physician.

06/11/2025

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins. Varicose veins can happen anywhere in the body, but are more common in the legs.
Varicose veins are not considered a serious medical condition. But, they can be uncomfortable and can lead to more serious problems. And, because they may be very noticeable, they may cause people to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. Varicose veins happen in the veins near the surface of the skin (superficial).
The blood moves towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When the valves become weakened or damaged, blood can collect in the veins. For more information https://www.savannahvascular.com/vein-center

06/11/2025

National Men’s Health Week is June 9-15th, the week leading up to Father’s Day, because what better way to celebrate dad than to encourage him to take care of his vascular health? For more information about our vascular services call 912.352.VEIN (8346) or visit savannahvascular.com

05/30/2025

Ms. Brown Joined Savannah Vascular Institute in 2024. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Middle Georgia State University in 2016, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbus State University in 2020. Ms. Brown is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to joining the Savannah Vascular Bluffton Team, she worked in the fields of vascular and intensive critical care medicine for Piedmont Healthcare and Navicent Health. Ms. Brown’s hobbies include hiking, fishing, kayaking, sewing, running, woodworking, reading, and spending time with her family.