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Venous Reflux is a Progressive Condition, Worsens Over Time
6 Chronic Venous Insufficiency Stages Venous reflux disease is also known as venous stasis, venous insufficiency, or venous incompetence. Venous reflux disease refers to "leaky valves" in the veins of the legs. Venous reflux [...]
We’re Open: Extended hours, Curb-side check-in, & Virtual Visits
We’re Open Resuming In-office Services La Jolla Vein Care has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our patient care and office protocols. Our highest priority is to continue providing the highest [...]
How to make compression stocking application a cinch!
Stocking Troubles? Tips, tricks, and an easy guide to living in harmony with compression stockings Applying stockings with ease: Turn your stocking completely inside out Locate the smaller foot hole of the stocking and tuck [...]
Potential Link Between Blood Clots and Coronavirus
Blood Clots in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Many physicians treating patients with SARS-CoV-2 have noticed an increased incidence of blood clots, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Studies at this point are lacking but [...]
What’s so great about the saphenous vein?
The great saphenous vein (GSV), previously referred to as the long saphenous vein, is a superficial leg vein that runs from the top of the thigh near the groin, down the inner thigh all the [...]
What your skin says about your vascular health
Darkening of the skin around the ankles may indicate chronic venous reflux disease, a condition of the vein valves, detectable by ultrasound. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) can cause the skin to become discolored, usually around [...]
