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Spider Veins Along the Ankle Indicate Underlying Reflux Disease
Bluish and red-colored spider veins along the inner ankle and foot are referred to as corona phlebectasia in the vein world. This description refers to the 'crown' or cluster like distribution of these small [...]
Blood Vessel Diseases that can be Diagnosed with Duplex Ultrasound
Duplex ultrasound combines Doppler flow information and conventional imaging information, sometimes called B-mode, to allow physicians to see the structure of your blood vessels. Duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to get images of your blood [...]
What to Expect After Saphenous Vein Ablation
After a vein ablation procedure, such as radiofrequency or laser ablation, it is normal for your leg to feel swollen. The swelling is the fluid that was placed around the vein called a tumescent [...]
Approach to Vein Treatment
Venous Reflux Disease is Treated By a Staged Approach Step 1: The Underlying Problem The first step is to treat the underlying problem, the venous reflux. The specific pattern of venous reflux was detected by [...]
Best Exercises for Varicose Veins
Physical activity provides a wide range of benefits for vascular health and may help to avoid evolution of mild cases of varicose veins. In fact, exercise is considered to be a fundamental element in improving [...]
Micro-Phlebectomy to Remove Varicose Veins
Micro-Phlebectomy involves using a scalpel to make tiny incisions (less than 3mm- about the size of a grain of rice) along the legs to remove the veins. This is performed with local anesthesia that is [...]
