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Healthy Legs Day

Put a spring in your step by attending La Jolla Vein Care’s Healthy Legs Day today, March 21, from 8:30am-5pm. Learn about vein conditions and the newest technology to eliminate varicose and spider veins. Enjoy free varicose vein screenings, refreshments, gift bags, and gift certificates.
Pop Chips of San Diego have donated some yummie treats for […]

Healthy Legs Day2012-03-21T06:21:05-07:00

See Our Variety of Compression Stockings

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Compression therapy is available in many styles and colors for both men and women. We have put together this video to show you a few of our many options for compression stockings.  It is important to incorporate compression stockings into your lifestyle for optimal leg health.  We believe […]

See Our Variety of Compression Stockings2021-11-03T22:42:16-07:00

Dr. Bunke-Paquette and Dr. Fronek featured in San Diego Magazine

San Diego Magazine’s Top Doctors issue for October featured Dr.’s Bunke-Paquette and Dr. Helane Fronek. In the article, Dr. Bunke describes new therapies to treat venous disorders. ‘“New technology has eliminated the need for traditional vein stripping surgery. Using ultrasound scanning and other advanced procedures, we are able to provide precision treatments that […]

Dr. Bunke-Paquette and Dr. Fronek featured in San Diego Magazine2011-11-07T05:10:03-08:00

What Is the Correlation Between Restless Legs Syndrome and Venous Insufficiency?

Patients with varicose veins often report a feeling of restless legs, especially at night when in bed. In our study, about 30% of patients with varicose veins complained of restless legs. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor movement disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an urge to move them. There are […]

What Is the Correlation Between Restless Legs Syndrome and Venous Insufficiency?2011-11-07T05:01:21-08:00

Is Multiple Sclerosis Caused by Venous Insufficiency?

Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It affects women more than men and is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 and 40, but can be seen at any age.
MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve […]

Is Multiple Sclerosis Caused by Venous Insufficiency?2011-11-07T04:59:45-08:00

Deep Venous Thrombosis Afflicts Serena Williams, Richard Nixon and more….

What do Serena Williams, Richard Nixon, Dan Quayle, Dick Cheney and David Bloom have in common? They have all suffered a potentially fatal deep venous thrombosis (DVT).

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. The clot can block blood flow and cause swelling and pain. When a clot […]

Deep Venous Thrombosis Afflicts Serena Williams, Richard Nixon and more….2021-11-03T23:39:10-07:00

Immigrants at Ellis Island Turned Away for Varicose Veins?

It’s hard to believe that immigrants entering the United States through EllisIsland, in the early 1900’s could be considered as unfit if they had varicose veins.  But, historical documents suggest that Doctors had only seconds to examine each passenger, checking for 60 symptoms, from anemia to varicose veins. Each person was then asked a set […]

Immigrants at Ellis Island Turned Away for Varicose Veins?2011-07-09T22:18:45-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care Welcomes Dr. Helane Fronek, MD, FACP, FACPh

La Jolla Vein Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Helane Fronek to its staff of venous disease specialists.  Helane Fronek MD, FACP, FACPh entered the field of phlebology in 1985 and has been an integral part of the development of this new medical specialty.  As the Director of the Varicose Vein Clinic at Scripps Clinic, […]

La Jolla Vein Care Welcomes Dr. Helane Fronek, MD, FACP, FACPh2011-07-09T21:56:12-07:00

Dr. Oz Show Highlights Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins

The June 1st episode of The Dr. Oz Show brought attention to foam sclerotherapy. He describes it as the latest, most advanced technology to eradicate painful, varicose veins. Dr. Oz’s guest demonstrated how the procedure is performed: He used a vein light to visualize the veins, followed by a painless injection of a foamed […]

Dr. Oz Show Highlights Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins2021-12-27T14:27:47-08:00
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