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Does Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Cover Compression Socks?

Does Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Cover Compression Socks?

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Compression socks and compression stockings are considered medical garments that are typically covered expenses Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). […]

Does Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Cover Compression Socks?2014-12-04T01:16:06-08:00

Thanksgiving Foods That Improve Vascular Health: Chocolate, Wine and Cranberries

How Chocolate, Wine and Cranberries Are Good For Veins

Foods that are rich in flavinoids may improve symptoms of venous disease. Flavonoids help protect plants from environmental toxins and help repair damage. They can be found in a variety of foods, such as fruits and vegetables. When we eat foods rich in flavonoids, it appears that we […]

Thanksgiving Foods That Improve Vascular Health: Chocolate, Wine and Cranberries2014-11-27T00:07:26-08:00

BLACK FRIDAY CompressRX.com SALE

Black Friday Compressrx.com compression stocking sale starts this Friday.  All compression stockings and socks are 20% off plus free shipping for a limited time! Go to La Jolla Vein Care’s Facebook or call us for the promo code!

Did you know that flexible spending (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) can be used to purchase […]

BLACK FRIDAY CompressRX.com SALE2021-11-04T14:25:16-07:00

What Are Vein Valves?

GSV valve 2 The valves inside the leg veins can be seen on ultrasound. The arrow points to a valve in the great saphenous vein within the leg.

healthy_and_diseased_valves Leg veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from […]

What Are Vein Valves?2021-11-04T14:10:40-07:00

Highlights of the National Vein Congress

The La Jolla Vein Care doctors and staff attended the American College of Phlebology (ACP) Annual Conference in Phoenix last week.  More than 1,000 vein care practitioners from the United States and around the world attended the meeting to share information and research in the field of vein disorders (also known as phlebology).  The speakers […]

Highlights of the National Vein Congress2014-11-18T18:27:49-08:00

Dr. Fronek to Speak at ACP Annual Congress in Phoenix

Dr. Fronek Dr. Helane Fronek to speak at the ACP Annual Congress in Phoenix.

La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Helane Fronek was invited to speak to her peers at the upcoming, American College of Phlebology (ACP) Annual Congress in Phoenix.  This congress is the country’s largest peer-education […]

Dr. Fronek to Speak at ACP Annual Congress in Phoenix2021-11-04T15:52:12-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care Amongst San Diego’s Top Doctors

images-2 La Jolla Vein Care doctors featured in San Diego Magazine’s Top Doctors Issue 2014.

La Jolla Vein Care doctors Nisha Bunke, M.D. and Helane Fronek, M.D. were featured in the October issue of San Diego Magazine’s  Top Doctors issue 2014 for vein specialists. Pick up a copy […]

La Jolla Vein Care Amongst San Diego’s Top Doctors2014-10-30T23:03:09-07:00

Muscle Hernia or Varicose Veins?

Muscle herniations of the legs frequently are confused with varicose veins. Patients may present with bulging along the outer part of the shin, that looks like a varicose vein. It may or may not be painful. It goes away with flexing the foot (pointing your toes to your head).  But, to experienced vein care […]

Muscle Hernia or Varicose Veins?2022-01-04T04:16:53-08:00

World Thrombosis Day

Venous thrombosis is an extremely important condition, that we take very seriously at La Jolla Vein Care. Since we deal with veins, we frequently diagnose this condition  in our office.  This condition always requires attentions, as consequences can be severe and life-threatening in some cases.  The following about World Thrombosis Day, which is a movement […]

World Thrombosis Day2014-10-14T16:49:44-07:00

Inherited Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)

The Factor V Leiden mutation is one of the most common inherited genetic mutations, causing blood clotting disorders. It is found in 4% to 6% of the U.S. population.

If someone has one copy of this genetic mutation (heterozygous), they are considered a carrier of the mutation.  A carrier has an approximate 3 to 6 fold increased […]

Inherited Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)2014-10-07T16:16:43-07:00
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