VCS Blog

By: Dr. Christopher S.Thomas Whether you’ve just started a new exercise program, or are trying to reach new fitness goals, you may find yourself experiencing some degree of chest pains. These symptoms can be alarming and even frightening. In this article, we explain why these pains occur, some common symptoms, and what you can do to […]

When it comes to your heart health, knowing your family history can be every bit as important as a diagnosis from a cardiovascular specialist or your primary care physician. Having your family history on hand can help you know the risk factors and help you prevent coronary artery disease and heart disease. Knowing is the […]

A heart murmur is the sound of abnormal blood flow across a valve in the heart and presents itself as unusual sounds between heartbeats. A heart murmur isn’t always a sign of something serious — but it’s always worth investigating with your doctor. When your physician identifies a heart murmur it is important to figure […]

If you’ve ever felt a heart murmur, or if you’ve been told by a doctor that you have one, the first thing you might feel is concern. What are heart murmurs? Where and why do they occur? Are heart murmurs bad? In this article, we explain what they are, why they matter, and how they’re […]

There are many everyday reasons for leg cramps: dehydration, nerve compression, or just sleeping in the wrong position for too long. But some leg cramps may be a sign of a more serious condition. Read on to learn more about the cardiac risk factors tied to leg cramps, and what you can do to address […]

Every April, Richmond Magazine compiles the Top Docs of Richmond. These awards are based on nominations by Richmond physicians in 82 categories. VCS physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors for the past 22 years. This year 6 of our VCS physicians were recognized! Congratulations to Dr. Appleton, Dr. Gilligan, Dr. Jennings, Dr. Kundur, Dr. Newton and Dr. Sperry, all recognized as 2017 Top Docs! And we […]

VCS is pleased to welcome Dr. Ashwani Kumar to our team! Dr. Kumar specializes in Cardiac Catheterizations, Peripheral Vascular Intervention – Including complex and below the knee and many other areas.