This picture demonstrates spider veins at the surface level may actually arise from veins that are not visible to the naked eye. These can be seen with ultrasound scanning.
Venous duplex ultrasound allows us to identify problems within the blood vessels that are not visible to […]
The Great Saphenous Vein is a vein of the superficial venous system that drains blood from the skin and tissues into the deep system. It is most commonly the root of the problem in people with varicose veins. When the great saphenous vein is dysfunctional, removing […]
Today, San Diegans experienced an unseasonable heat wave and gusty winds. Many people with varicose veins may notice worsening leg pain today or with warm weather and heat in general.
The reason for this is that heat causes veins to expand and trap more blood. In unhealthy veins, such as varicose veins, the walls are weak […]
This is a normal ultrasound examination. It is negative for venous reflux in the great saphenous vein.
These doppler signals demonstrate 3 seconds of backflow or retrograde flow through incompetent valves. This […]
One of La Jolla Vein Care’s incredible patients returned to surfing just two weeks after varicose vein treatment.
Over the past decade, advances in the treatment of vein conditions have improved the safety, efficacy, comfort, and success of therapy. […]
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops in the deep veins of the legs. If it travels to the heart and lungs (pulmonary embolism), it can be fatal. Blood clots, (DVTs) are a serious condition and occur in 1% of airline passengers in long haul flights greater than 8 hours. On […]
Leg cramps occurring at night (nocturnal leg cramps) are a common symptom of venous disease. In fact, in the San Diego Population Study, leg cramps were the second most common symptom in people with the venous disease with a prevalence of 14.3%. Leg aching (17.7%) was the most common complaint and tired and swollen […]
Vein procedures are generally a covered benefit by most insurance types (including Medicare) if they are considered medically necessary. Medical necessity requirements varies by the individual policy, but in general the varicose veins must cause symptoms such as leg pain, heaviness, fatigue, aching, restless legs, swelling or skin changes such as darkening of the skin around […]
We’re often asked, ‘Am I too old to treat my varicose veins?’ The answer is no. Since modern varicose vein treatments are largely non-surgical, there are appropriate treatment options for those of any age. While varicose veins are more common with each decade of life, they can appear on young teenagers or at any time […]
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