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Dr. Fronek Hosts PBS Special On Vein Care
Watch La Jolla Vein Care's Dr. Fronek on PBS's special on vein care, 'Ask A Vein Expert- A Phlebologist' to learn more about venous disease. More than 80 million Americans suffer from some type of [...]
What is a Venous Duplex Ultrasound Examination?
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 [...]
Non-surgical Varicose Vein Treatments Mean Quicker Recovery
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, [...]
Boston Marathon Winner Finishes in Compression Socks
The first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983 crossed the finish line last week. Meb Keflezighi, 38 , won the men's division while wearing CEP compression, a line of Mediven medical compression stockings. [...]
How To Reduce Your Risk of DVT During Air Travel
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) [...]
What is the Relationship Between Leg Cramps and Venous Disease?
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 [...]
