Vein Blog

• Spider Veins
• April 5, 2018

 Why Do I Have Red Spider Veins on My Face? Often, the red spider veins that you see appear on your face can be a nuisance for someone people or even humiliating for others. The good news is that these veins are not a health risk, but are more of a cosmetic problem. These spider veins are broken blood... Read More

• chronic venous insufficiency
• April 2, 2018

  If you notice that you have brown spots on your lower legs, feet or ankles, you may want to schedule an appointment with a vein specialist. Brown discolorations or spots typically signify an underlying vein disorder, a disorder you may not even be aware of, that is getting worse. Why Do I Have These... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• April 2, 2018

There are a number of minimally invasive procedures used to treat varicose veins; one of the most effective being the VenaSeal closure system. Created by Medtronic, the VenaSeal closure system uses a specially formulated,  FDA-approved medical-grade adhesive to actually block off the damaged vein while... Read More

• Varicose Veins
• March 30, 2018

What Is Normal For Visible Veins? We all have some veins somewhere on our bodies that we can see. Some veins are more visible on people's hands, feet and legs than others. However, the question remains: Which veins on my body is it normal to be able to see? That answer is not necessarily clear-cut... Read More

• Venous Stasis
• March 30, 2018

What is Alginate Dressing? Absorbent Alginate dressing is typically used as a dressing for chronic to acute wounds. The alginate dressings work well as when they are put onto the wound they immediately begin forming a firm, moist gel also known as a hydrophilic gel which is both highly absorbent... Read More

• Varicose Veins
• March 26, 2018

While varicose veins are commonly a condition that affects women, men can still develop varicose veins during their lifetime. Roughly 20-25% of all men get varicose veins.  If you're a guy, you've probably heard about varicose veins before, but automatically your brain turns off. The thought is: you're... Read More

• Varicose Veins
• March 15, 2018

Pelvic congestion syndrome is an underappreciated and often misdiagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain that mostly occurs in women who are premenopausal.  On average, about 30 – 40 percent of premenopausal women with chronic pelvic pain suffer from this condition. Pelvic congestion syndrome is not... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• March 6, 2018

One thing's for sure about varicose veins--they're not pretty. But they are common. Varicose veins affect an estimated 25 to 30 percent of people. If you suffer from varicose veins, you'd probably like some at-home treatment options. These veins are large and twisted and may be close to the skin's... Read More

• deep vein thrombus
• February 26, 2018

Coagulation, the ability for your blood to form clots, prevents excessive bleeding when blood vessels are injured, a function necessary for survival. Most often, these gel-like clumps of proteins and platelets naturally dissolve as injuries heal. It's important to understand that blood clots can also... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• February 21, 2018

 Approved by the FDA in 1999, radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, revolutionized how the medical community addressed varicose veins.  Up until the approval of radiofrequency ablation the treatment of varicose veins was limited to invasive and painful surgical procedures like vein stripping, a... Read More