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Facial Veins: Which Factors Play a Role?

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:16:55 PST

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 or

Spring into Action: Now is the perfect time of year to make your varicose and spider veins disappear

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:40:35 PST

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 ever to receive minimally invasive, in-office treatments that will allow you to have a happier, healthier life. Gone are the days of hospital-based procedures, prolonged recovery times and painful stripping operations.

Unfortunately, many patients and physicians are still unaware that si

Vein Education 101

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:37:01 PST

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 and comfortable as possible.

What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins occur when the valves in the leg veins no longer function, causing blood to pool in the legs.

Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue?
No. In fact, varico

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:41:07 PST

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 myriad of 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, throbb

Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins: What's the Difference?

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:41:20 PST

Spider veins and varicose veins are very different in appearance but are similar in their bas

Anatomy of a Vein Center: What to Assess When Seeking Care for Your Veins

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:25:42 PST

More than 80 million people have varicose veins or spider veins. These conditions are often hereditary, but hormonal factors including puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and the use of birth control pills can also play a role. Additional external factors may include age, leg injury, obesity, lack of exercise, and prolonged sitting or standing.

Spider veins are small clusters of red, blue or purple veins that are commonly found on the calves, thighs and ankles. These

Vascular Conditions and Pregnancy: How Pregnancy Increases the Risk for Varicose Veins

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:57:43 PST

Varicose veins are a very common condition in the United States and affect about 25 percent of women. The process of valve failure is almost entirely hereditary. However, certain conditions such as hormonal changes and pregnancy can play a unique role in the appearance of varicose veins in women of childbearing ages.

Pregnant women frequently develop new onset varicose veins as the pregnancy progresses. Not only does pregnancy increase the volume of b

Are Veins a Minor Annoyance or a Much Deeper Issue?

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:20:05 PST

Your legs take you everywhere, and the mosaic patterns of red capillaries and various shades of blue veins may have been with you for so long that you have accepted them as a feature of your legs. Maybe you associate your leg veins with memories of running after your two year old or the countless hours of pacing you did in your living room as you waited for your teen to get home at night. More likely, spider veins could simply be a sign that your genetic disposition is catching up with you. W

Turn Over a New Leaf! Don’t Let Those Annoying Veins Linger Any Longer

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:07:57 PST

Over the past decade, there have been major advances in the way that venous disease is diagnosed and treated. In fact, more than 50 million Americans will suffer in silence with varicose veins or spider veins. However, it is now easier than ever to receive minimally invasive, in-office treatment options, which will allow you to finally move forward with a happier, healthier life.

The Difference between Spider Veins and Varicose Veins

Characteristics of Pain after Endovenous Laser Ablation

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:52:49 PST

Background: Post-operative pain following endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is reported as a common side effect in numerous studies, yet limited data is available regarding what factors influence its incidence or severity. Our objective was to determine the influence of patient and treatment factors on pain following EVLT.

Methods: On the day of EVLT, patients were given a pain log (0-10) to complete for 21 days following the treatme

Rapid healing of chronic venous ulcers following ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:51:24 PST

P A Hertzman* and R Owens-

Abstract

Objective: To measure the short-term response of venous ulcers in patients treated with ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) at a two-week clinic in Honduras.

Methods: Nine females (ages 25-86; mean 48.1 years) with 13 venous ulcers and saphenofemoral junction reflux were treated with UGFS (pol

What are the treatment options?

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:54:45 PST

If you have been diagnosed with varicose veins, your physician may refer you to an interventional radiologist or vascular specialist for treatment. Treatment options for varicose veins that are performed by these specialists include endovascular venous laser treatment (ELVT), sclerotherapy, vein stripping, or bypass surgery.

An interventional radiologist, a physician trained to use x rays and other imaging techniques to see inside the body, may perform some of these procedures. Interv

Are You at Risk for Varicose Veins? Warning Signs

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:41:59 PST

Varicose veins are blood vessels that are abnormally dilated. Weakened blood vessel walls and incompetent valves within the vein cause this disorder, which appear like clusters of pu

What Are the Health Risks of Varicose Veins?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:44:48 PST

Many people believe that varicose veins are just a vanity issue, and they don’t look into laser vein removal because the aesthetic doesn’t really bother them. However, there are some very serious health risks to varicose veins.

Causes of Varicose Veins

When the valves in veins do not close correctly some of the blood being pumped back to the heart backs up and flows back down into the leg. This wrong-way blood flow, also known as &ldq