As part of our Vein Care Reimagined initiative, we offer Park and Wait Check In or Curbside arrival for your next appointment. This allows you to remain in your vehicle while you wait for a scheduled appointment while the staff prepares an exam room for your visit. Between each visit, exam rooms are cleaned thoroughly […]
Telemedicine and Mobile Ultrasound Services Made Available throughout Southern California in an Aim to Ensure Important Health Concerns Don’t Go Untreated While Many Continue to Shelter in Place
LA JOLLA, CALIF. (June 9, 2020) – La Jolla Vein Care (LJVC), a leader in vein treatment serving the Southern California community for more than a decade, […]
The International Union of Phlebology (UIP) Published a Consensus Document in the Journal of Vascular Surgery regarding the treatment of patients with vein disorders during COVID: Triage of Patients with Venous and Lymphatic Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic- the Venous and Lymphatic Triage and Acuity Scale (VELTAS).
We are pleased to report that our own practice guidelines are […]
In observance of Memorial Day, our office is closed. We would like to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Most of us at La Jolla Vein Care have a direct military connection, and we continue to honor veterans and current military. We have chosen to be a […]
Prolonged desk work can increase the risk of blood clots in leg veins.
As many Americans are working from home, we have received many calls from patients regarding thrombophlebitis. This is not a new scenario for us, over the years frequently patients come in for assessment of leg pain after working on their computers for 12 […]
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 also benefit from this “antioxidant” power. In addition […]
Both Wendy Williams and Kathy Bates Suffer from Lymphedema.
This week’s Wendy Williams Show host, Wendy Williams discussed her struggles with lymphedema with guest, Kathy Bates who also has lymphedema. They both agreed that lymphedema is not given enough attention in medical education and in the medical community. We agree. Our medical speciality and society […]
La Jolla Vein Care’s Founder and Medical Director, Dr. Nisha Bunke was honored along with 24 other women, to receive the San Diego Business Journal’s, Business Women of the Year Awards 2018. Read more at the SDBJ website.
If you missed Dr. Sarah Lucas, of La Jolla Vein Care on KUSI News, you can see her here on our youtube page.
Dr. Lucas discusses venous insufficiency in pregnancy, how many women it affects and how it affects them.
Pregnancy-Related Varicose Veins, Do Stockings Help?
By Dr. Sarah Lucas
Varicose veins affect up to 30% of pregnant women, and the majority of pregnant women experience some venous insufficiency symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, and/or fatigue. Varicose veins most commonly emerge in the first trimester and progress over the course of the pregnancy and subsequent pregnancies. […]
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