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Causes of Non-Healing Ulcers & Wounds

Non-healing ulcers & wounds do not follow the usual healing process and are referred to as chronic wounds should they persist beyond 3 weeks. Such wounds can be a heavy burden to live with for anyone. Still, the board-certified vascular surgeons and specialists at La Jolla Vein & Vascular are dedicated to administering […]

Causes of Non-Healing Ulcers & Wounds2022-04-28T17:24:16-07:00

What are Non Healing Ulcers & Wounds?

Non-Healing Ulcers &  Wounds

 

We might all be familiar with non healing ulcers & wounds in a general manner, but certain types of ulcers behave quite differently due to various contributing factors. These are non healing ulcers or non healing wounds, and if not treated with care and in good time, such wounds can […]

What are Non Healing Ulcers & Wounds?2022-04-28T17:17:13-07:00

Varicose Veins and Swelling

Varicose Veins and Swelling

Leg swelling (is also known as edema), is a common complaint related to varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency. It can be present simply from underlying venous insufficiency without visible signs of varicose veins or spider veins. As a result, a venous insufficiency study by duplex ultrasound scanning is part […]

Varicose Veins and Swelling2022-04-28T14:48:10-07:00

What is VenaCure?

VenaCure is an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedure for backwards flow (or “reflux”) in your saphenous vein(s).

VenaCure Laser is also referred to as endovenous laser ablation therapy (EVLT). The great and small saphenous veins are the two main superficial veins of the leg. They run along the inner leg and the […]

What is VenaCure?2022-04-15T15:42:25-07:00

3 Reasons to Wear Compression Stockings

Why Compression Stockings:

Compression stockings are an important part of the overall healing process. As a result, you’ll need to wear the stockings following the vein treatments from La Jolla Vein Care to ensure you get the best outcomes. Physiologically, compression therapy increases venous blood flow back to the heart, reduces reflux in diseased […]

3 Reasons to Wear Compression Stockings2022-04-15T15:40:11-07:00

La Jolla Vein and Vascular welcomes Jodi Hirsch, PA-C

La Jolla Vein and Vascular welcomes Jodi Hirsch, PA-C

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Jodi Hirsch PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant who has spent her career specializing in the field of peripheral vascular disease and venous disease.  She gained her undergraduate degree in chemistry and pursued her degree in Physician […]

La Jolla Vein and Vascular welcomes Jodi Hirsch, PA-C2022-04-23T14:24:17-07:00

A deeper look into chronic 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 […]

A deeper look into chronic venous insufficiency2022-04-15T15:36:06-07:00

Understanding Venous Stasis Dermatitis

Understanding Venous Stasis Dermatitis

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, […]

Understanding Venous Stasis Dermatitis2025-09-04T12:30:23-07:00
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