Varicose veins are bulging, purplish-colored veins that occur when the one-way valves, which are responsible for regulating the constant flow of blood, become weak, especially in the lower limbs. Although many consider them a simple aesthetic problem, they can be a sign of circulation disorders, fluid retention, and inflammatory diseases. Fortunately, this condition can be […]
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 from the legs back to the heart. The superficial veins are outside of the muscle […]
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. Venous reflux may occur in the deep and/or superficial leg veins. The deep veins are those within the muscle; […]
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Blood Clots in Patients with SARS-CoV-2
Many physicians treating patients with SARS-CoV-2 have noticed an increased incidence of blood clots, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Studies at this point are lacking but there is a hypothesis that this infection affects coagulation. For this reason, the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis has recommended […]
The great saphenous vein (GSV), previously referred to as the long saphenous vein, is a superficial leg vein that runs from the top of the thigh near the groin, down the inner thigh all the way to the inner ankle. The top blue arrow in this diagram points to the location of the great saphenous vein. […]
Darkening of the skin around the ankles may indicate chronic venous reflux disease, a condition of the vein valves, detectable by ultrasound.
The restless leg was a reported symptom in 30% of people who suffer from varicose veins, in our study.
Those who suffer from varicose veins often report a feeling of restless legs, especially at night when in bed. In our study, about 30% of […]
This picture shows the strong correlation between genetics and varicose veins.
One of the strongest risk factors for varicose veins is a family history. We often see mothers and their daughters, fathers and sons, siblings, and some times the entire family for similar varicose vein issues. This picture demonstrates a mother and her daughter with ironically […]
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