Past ACP President and La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Helane Fronek, MD, FACPh, FACP was featured in this summer’s Vein Magazine. The 5-page interview with Dr. Fronek discusses topics such as her career and perspectives in the fields of venous disease and medicine. She is described as:
‘Professionally, Dr. Froenk sees patients at La Jolla Vein […]
On Friday, former American Idol contestant Michael Johns suddenly died at age 35, allegedly from a blood clot that formed in his ankle. No official details have been released, but TMZ is reporting that Michael Johns twisted his ankle. Other celebrities who have made relatively recent headlines for suffering from DVT include Real Housewives of Atlanta star, […]
A thrombophlebitis is swelling and inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot. There are two main types of thrombophlebitits: deep venous thrombosis (affects deeper, larger veins) and superficial thrombophlebitis (affects veins near the skin surface). This is often referred to as an STP.
The following symptoms are often associated with thrombophlebitis:
La Jolla Vein Care is announcing their new ‘Tea with the MD’ series of educational seminars for patients to learn more about varicose veins, what causes them, what’s new in treatment, etc. Dr. Bunke will be kicking off the first seminar Monday, August 11th. This is an opportunity to ask the doctor all of your […]
When the skin becomes darker around the ankles, it may indicate underlying venous insufficiency. If you notice that your skin around the ankles changes color, you should see your doctor. Venous insufficiency can be diagnosed with ultrasound scanning by specialists.
Is Darkening of the Skin A […]
Should I Wear Compression When I Travel to Prevent a DVT?
Using compression stockings during travel can reduce the risk of developing a flight-related deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Yes. Compression stockings are great to use during air travel and long trips where you will be sitting for […]
Olympic champion and Boston Marathon winner, Meb Keflezighi wears CEP compression socks while running. CEP compression socks can be found at compressrx.com.
Graduated compression stockings apply external pressure to your legs reducing venous pressure. Graduated compression stockings are great to use if your want to increase […]
Before and After Photo: Varicose Veins. This patient had non-surgical vein removal of large varicose veins along the inner calf at La Jolla Vein Care.
To view more before and after photos and results from varicose vein treatments, go to La Jolla Vein Care’s photo […]
What is the difference between laser and radiofrequency procedures for varicose veins?
Both laser and radiofrequency ablation techniques are used as an alternative to surgery for the treatment of varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency. The concept behind both laser and radiofrequency treatments is that an energy source is used to heat the vein, causing it […]
Stasis dermatitis or venous stasis dermatitis is a change in the skin that occur when blood collects (pools) in the veins of the lower leg. ‘Stasis’ refers to pooling of the blood in the lower legs from venous insufficiency, and ‘dermatitis’ refers to the inflammation and related skin changes. Because of the inflammation, the skin […]
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