"The Know" is an informational resource concerning vein treatment options. It contains valuable information for prospective patients, physicians as well as those in the vein treatment industry. We will be regularly posting educational articles, video logs and other pertinent information. We encourage your feedback and welcome any suggestions that you feel may improve the blog.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
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411 on DVT
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For those of you unfamiliar with the risks associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), tune in to get some helpful facts. As travel season rapidly approaches, it means lots of flights and bathing suit weather. It's time to take care of your legs and veins. DVT generally has adverse affects on people over the age of 60, but there have been cases where younger people are facing the dangerous blood clots. According to the American Medical Associated over 600,000 people are plagued with DVT and even more alarming it is said that nearly 60,000 will die from a pulmonary embolism caused by DVT.
The Examiner reported on DVT saying, "The symptoms might include leg pain or tenderness in one leg, swelling, increased warmth in one leg, or even changes in the skin color of one leg. Symptoms might not occur right away and might even take hours – or even days – before showing up."
Some of the best ways to prevent DVT is to wear loose clothing, actively exercise and limit the amount of time you spend in immobile and confined spaces (ie. Airplanes). Likewise, it is a wise decision to also wear compression stockings while traveling and keeping mobile whilst on a long-haul flight by moving around the cabin.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Scar Reduction
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For those of you millions of Americans struggling with varicose veins or in fact the aftermath of varicose vein removal, good news may be in store for you. Often times after removing the gnarled and unattractive veins patients end up with even more frustrating and unsightly scaring from the treatment. If this is the case for you there are some scaring removal mechanisms available to help. The Renovo Group has developed a scar removal cream drug called Juvista. In fact the group is so optimistic about it's arrival the companies shares boomed today.
The current round of Juvista will be going into 12 month trials with hopes of developing a reliable varicose vein scar removal drug. Alongside the thrilled Renovo Group, venous disease patients should be happy about the progress that is being made to aid in removal treatments and now even post-op recovery.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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Radiofrequency and Varicose Veins
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Recent numbers have been released by Medical Technologies, the company which has developed VNUS Closure Fast treatment for varicose veins that the number of patients using the technique has increased to 500,000 globally. From the United States to Europe the procedure is readily used for varicose vein removal. Millions of people worldwide suffer from gnarled and ropy venous disease, which has the potential to lead to more threatening ailments like Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
A press release from PR News Wire said, "VNUS solutions have also achieved widespread acceptance among medical insurers, with all major US health insurance insurers covering radiofrequency vein ablation for patients with symptomatic varicose veins and venous reflux. In addition, the VNUS procedure is available in 40 countries and is covered by the national health insurance systems in the UK and France."
The procedure aids in removal and promotes circulation and blood flow through the veins. Patients, physicians and Medical Technologies is thrilled at the prospect of this technology, especially considering it has the potential to treat millions of patients plagued with such discomfort in their legs and veins.
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Monday, June 08, 2009
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Summer Jet-Setting
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This holiday season start to protect your vein health by traveling safer and
guarding against Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). During those long haul flights
sitting in cattle class, it will be very beneficial to your health to wear
compression stockings, stretch out and walk around as much as you can in the
cabin.
The Jewish Times of South Jersey said of DVT, "There are simple steps people
can take to help prevent blood clots from forming while flying. The American
Society of Hematology (ASH) offers the following tips: Walk around the plane
every few hours. • Drink lots of fluids. • Wear loose clothing. • Avoid
drinking alcohol before and during travel. Store carry-on luggage overhead
to give yourself leg room. Women taking oral contraceptives have a higher
risk of developing clots, as do pregnant women, smokers, seniors and obese
individuals."
For you jet-setters young and old, take active control over your leg and
vein health especially with bathing suit season approaching rapidly, you
don't want your travel to adversely affect your aesthetics and health.
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Friday, June 05, 2009
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Vein Health Staying Strong
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This summer don't fall victim to gimmicks about vein health. As businesses
begin to struggle, marketing techniques about medical treatments for venous
disease may be slightly dodgy. If your leg and vein health is a top
priority for you and you want to bare all this summer, then be sure to visit
vascular surgeons and vein health clinics that are not accredited and have
credible sources recommending them to you. Varicose and spider vein removal
may seem cosmetic, but in fact there is a serious medical side involved. As
many patients with varicose veins go untreated and result in Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT) which is a dangerous disease especially for high-risk or
elderly patients.
For some of you seeking out prevention and maintenance it is a wise choice
to take yoga classes and wear compression stockings as home remedies are
generally safe and economically viable in the current climate. Yoga and
compression socks both promote blood circulation and flow which dramatically
aid in prevention of venous disease. So enroll in your nearest yoga studio
and during your holiday jet setting flight be sure to wear compression
stockings.
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Friday, June 05, 2009
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Calendar Girl Bares all For Film
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82-year-old actress June Brown will be bearing all for the film Calendar
Girls. The actress, who is said to have undergone treatment for varicose
veins prior to going on air. 40 million people are plagued with ropy,
gnarled and uncomfortable varicose veins.
"And her legs are now in great shape after the minor op. A friend revealed:
"It is true that June has had surgery on her varicose veins. It was only a
small operation and she has recovered well."
If a woman in her eighties is going through removal procedures, it must show
that removal treatments are a good option and there should be nothing to
fear. There are wide variety of treatments available for both invasive and
non-invasive techniques.
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Friday, June 05, 2009
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Stroke and DVT
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More reports and discussion has been stirring in the news about Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT) and stroke patients. Recent studies had said that
compression socks do not aid in preventing DVT from stroke victims.
Generally post-stroke patients are struggling with blood circulation and
physicians worry about clotting which is why it was assumed compression
stockings which aid in both factors would greatly help. Compression
stockings are quite popular forms of prevention of DVT especially during
long-haul flights.
The ABC said, "Researchers believe the lack of benefit might be due to poor
compliance and fit, as well as stroke patients being older, sicker and
immobile for longer than surgical patients. They noted that two-thirds of
stroke patients cannot walk when hospitalised and 10% to 20% of those
patients will develop a blood clot in their legs, known as deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)."
Vascular surgeons still promote the use of compression stockings, in fact
urge high risk patients (smokers, diabetics and those with family history)
to wear them during flights and even regularly to keep their blood flowing
properly through their veins without clotting.
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
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Will an Aspirin a Day Keep the Surgeon Away?
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Aspirin has long been given to patients for prevention of stroke and heart
attack, but the new trend for Aspirin is lowering the risks of developing
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Physicians say that the stickiness of platelets
which causes blood clots is reduced by taking aspirin which is a blood
thinner and aids in blood flow. However there are a number of side effects
related to aspirin intake especially for patients in the 'grey area of
health' meaning they don't find it necessary, but they are using it for
prevention.
The Times Online said, "The groups below are most prone to side effects.
Heavy drinkers and anyone taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac
or ibuprofen or modern Prozac-type antidepressants (all of which irritate
the lining of the stomach increasing the risk of serious bleeds). Anyone
with a previous history of severe indigestion, stomach ulcers or past
stomach haemorrhages."
Doctors and researchers urge patients to consult their physician before
using aspirin (even in low-doses) daily.
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Monday, June 01, 2009
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Insurance Covered Treatments Increasing in Recession
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With expendable budgets dwindling alongside the Dow, it's no wonder that
people are seeking out insurance covered treatments for varicose veins.
Often, varicose vein removal methods are considered elective cosmetic
procedures and thus not covered by insurance, but if proven that the veins
are in fact a detrimental medical ailment, and certain procedures are used
it will be covered. Vascular surgeons say they are seeing increased numbers
of patients seeking out laser removal as it is covered by health insurance.
PR Newswire said, "Health insurance covers laser vein removal because, aside
from the unsightly appearance that causes sufferers to hide their legs in
shame, varicose veins are a serious health issue. Individuals who have
varicose veins experience constant pain, discomfort and blood clotting risks
due to the faulty valves that cause their leg veins to bulge and twist."
For those of you looking to get healthier legs in time for bathing suit
season, a economically viable option is laser removal. Though it may take a
few sessions as opposed to invasive stripping or radiofrequency it is a
cost-efficient and considerably less painful. Start the summer by saving
some money and getting healthier legs.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
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Summer Lovin'
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As summer peers around the corner, it's time to get your legs healthy and
looking good. For those of you looking to use some prevention methods as
opposed to invasive removal techniques, options do exist. From yoga to
compression socks, you can start the Spring off right before bikini season
rolls in.
Health News Digest said, "Graduated compression hosiery works by applying
pressure at the ankle that systematically decreases up the hosiery length,
and keeps proper venous blood flow in the legs. This prevents back-flow and
stagnation of blood in the lower legs that can cause clotting and swelling.
The support they supply can also help prevent unsightly spider and varicose
veins."
For those of you dealing with actual ropy gnarled varicose veins, you can
get a procedure done now, before summertime. Laser treatments, invasive
stripping and radiofrequency can be done in a timely and cost-effective
fashion.
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