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La Jolla Vein Care Amongst San Diego’s Top Doctors

By |October, 30, 2014|Categories: In the Media, News|Tags: , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

Muscle Hernia or Varicose Veins?

By |October, 15, 2014|Categories: Questions and Answers, Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

Inherited Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)

By |October, 7, 2014|Categories: Questions and Answers, Vein Conditions, Vein Treatments|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

Varicose Veins and Heart Disease

By |October, 2, 2014|Categories: Questions and Answers|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Are varicose veins associated with heart problems? Varicose veins are not associated with heart disease and do not indicate a problem with the heart.  With varicose veins and venous insufficiency, the vein valves are weak and leaky. [...]

Importance of a Certified Sonographer

By |October, 1, 2014|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

October is ultrasound awareness month.  The goal of ultrasound awareness month is to educate the public about the role of medical ultrasound in healthcare.  At La Jolla Vein Care, ultrasound is essential to confirm the [...]