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When to Choose Sclerotherapy vs. Laser Vein Therapy 31 Jul 2013 | 01:24 am
Many of us are plagued with varicose veins in our legs, which are engorged, twisted vessels that are filled by a back-up of blood. They occur when the one-way valves within a vein malfunction and allo...
Venous Diseases 101 28 Jun 2013 | 01:28 am
Venous disease, particularly varicose veins, are very common medical entities that are present in over half the general population older than 65 years of age. They consist of enlarged veins that gain ...
Compression Stockings: Expert Interview 27 Jun 2013 | 03:39 am
Are you worried about how to wear your compression stockings during a hot, active summer? You may be planning a long car trip or getting on a long flight to reach your vacation destination. The VeinD...
Varicose Veins: Does Heat Hurt or Help? 1 Jun 2013 | 12:48 am
Do your varicose veins look or feel worse on a hot summer’s day or after taking a long, hot, relaxing bath? From heat to other contributing factors, it is time to evaluate what harms and what helps to...
Facial Veins: Which Factors Play a Role? 7 May 2013 | 01:16 am
Small, visible veins are called spider veins. Spider veins are most common on the legs but are also frequently seen on the face. They most often appear on the cheeks and nose. They are seen as a red o...
Spring into Action: Now is the perfect time of year to make your varicose and spider veins disappear 9 Apr 2013 | 01:40 am
Over the past decade, there have been major advances in the way venous disease is diagnosed and treated. If you are one of the 50 million Americans with varicose or spider veins, it is now easier than...
Vein Education 101 29 Mar 2013 | 10:37 pm
Before receiving varicose and spider vein treatment, it is common for patients to have questions. We have compiled the following information to make your decision to receive treatment as stress-free a...
What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? 29 Mar 2013 | 02:41 am
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a vascular condition in which the veins in the lower extremities have difficulty sending blood from the legs back through the heart. The result can evolve into a ...
Exercise: A Remedy for Varicose Veins? 9 Mar 2013 | 06:45 am
Varicose veins are gnarled, raised blood vessels that are most often seen in the legs. They are not only unsightly but can also cause a feeling of heaviness, aching, burning, throbbing and tingling in...
Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins: What's the Difference? 6 Feb 2013 | 10:41 pm
Spider veins and varicose veins are very different in appearance but are similar in their basic characteristics. An estimated 30-60 percent of the adult population develops varicosities during their l...
