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What is a Duplex Ultrasound
The Duplex Ultrasound examination allows us to visualize the blood vessels that are not visible to the naked eye, even blood vessels that are deep within the muscles. Ultrasound looks at deep and superficial veins [...]
What is Varithena?
What is Varithena? Foam Sclerotherapy Varithena® is a “microfoam” formulation of polidocanol (sclerosing agent) and CO2. The result is a microfoam that has an appearance and consistency similar to white, foamy shave cream. Ultrasound [...]
What is Asclera?
What is polidocanol (Asclera)? A variety of sclerosant medications can be used for veins, but at La Jolla Vein Care, we prefer polidocanol (brand name Asclera), because it is the most comfortable for the [...]
How Cholesterol Affects Your Vascular Health
How cholesterol affects your vascular health When it comes to vascular disease, cholesterol is enemy number one. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the walls of human cells. The human body produces cholesterol [...]
Smoking and Vascular Disease
Smoking and Vascular Disease The reality of cigarettes is that it is not one product. Every time you smoke, you not only ingest nicotine, but hundreds of other deadly chemicals in the tobacco leaf, paper, [...]
Diabetes and Vascular Health
Diabetes and Vascular Disease Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that affects the body's ability to absorb glucose, which is a form of sugar and a major source of energy. There are two types of diabetes, [...]
