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Swelling and Lymphedema
Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency: Swelling of the Ankles/legs and lymphedema Leg swelling (swelling is also known as edema), is a common complaint related to varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency. [...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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 [...]
Patient Transformations from venous disease: spider veins
What are spider veins? Spider veins are the fine, thread-like reddish veins at the surface of the skin. Spider veins are not healthy. Spider veins are often considered a cosmetic issue, but they can [...]
Patient Transformations from venous disease: varicose veins
What are varicose veins (venous disease)? Varicose veins (venous disease) are the twisted, bulging veins just beneath the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under [...]
Patient Reviews & Testimonials
La Jolla Vein & Vascular is a state-of-the-art medical center dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of venous conditions and arterial conditions. Conditions that can be treated by La Jolla's specialists include varicose [...]
Spider Veins & Treatment
One of the most commonly used ways to treat spider veins is through a procedure called Sclerotherapy. At La Jolla Vein and Vascular we have seen great patient transformations with this type of therapy. If [...]
