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What is May Thurner Syndrome?

Have you had a blood clot in the left leg, or recurrent blood clots without a known cause? Do you notice swelling of the left leg? If so, you may be considered for evaluation of May-Thurner Syndrome, which can be a hidden cause for left leg swelling and DVTs. May-Thurner Syndrome is a […]

What is May Thurner Syndrome?2023-02-15T20:12:37-08:00

DVT & Blood Clots 101

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins located in the leg, thigh, or pelvis. While Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is common in the lower leg, it can also develop in other body parts, including the arms. So, how do blood clots form in […]

DVT & Blood Clots 1012023-02-15T20:09:13-08:00

Have you noticed skin changes? It could be venous insufficiency

What is chronic venous insufficiency?

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an inflammatory condition caused by long standing, untreated venous reflux disease.  Commonly, venous reflux disease causes a collection of symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, fatigue and varicose veins. But, over time, when blood is no longer circulating properly in the leg […]

Have you noticed skin changes? It could be venous insufficiency2023-02-15T20:02:21-08:00

Have you been experiencing leg pain?

Concerned about Leg Pain?

We evaluate and treat leg pain that is related to poor circulation, varicose veins and blood clots. These are all vascular conditions. However, there are numerous causes of non-vascular leg pain including injuries in the joints, bones, muscles or ligaments. Arthritis can also cause leg pain. Low back […]

Have you been experiencing leg pain?2023-02-15T19:59:01-08:00

Spider veins-why are they important to your health?

Spider veins are the fine, thread-like reddish veins at the surface of the skin. These veins are not healthy. Spider veins are often considered a cosmetic issue, but they can be associated with underlying feeder veins, not visible to the naked eye.  Feeder veins are the ‘blue veins’ also known as ‘reticular veins,’ […]

Spider veins-why are they important to your health?2023-02-15T19:53:38-08:00

Varicose veins-why are they important to your vein health?

Varicose Veins and Venous Reflux Disease

Varicose veins are the twisted, bulging veins just beneath the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. These veins usually occur in the legs, but they also can form in other parts […]

Varicose veins-why are they important to your vein health?2023-02-15T19:49:38-08:00

Patient Transformation: Spider Veins

What are spider veins?

Spider veins are the fine, thread-like reddish veins at the surface of the skin. These veins are not healthy. Veins are often considered a cosmetic issue, but they can be associated with underlying feeder veins, not visible to the naked eye.  Feeder veins are the ‘blue veins’ also […]

Patient Transformation: Spider Veins2023-02-15T19:46:36-08:00

Treatment for venous reflux disease

Venous reflux disease is also known as venous stasis, venous insufficiency or venous incompetence. Venous reflux disease refers to ‘leaky valves’ in the veins of the legs. Reflux may occur in the deep and/or superficial leg veins. The deep veins are those within the muscle; they bring at least 80-90% of the blood […]

Treatment for venous reflux disease2023-02-15T19:07:43-08:00
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