Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), often called superficial phlebitis or superficial thrombophlebitis, is a blood clot with inflammation in a vein close to the surface…
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The Weather Outside is Frightful! Here’s How Winter Affects Your Circulation and Vein Health
The winter months bring holiday cheer… and cold weather. You may notice your hands and feet getting colder, your skin turning pale, or your…
Why Many People Don’t Need a Stent for May–Thurner Syndrome
If you’ve ever had a CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound of your abdomen or pelvis, you may have been told you have something called…
Nervous About Vein Treatment? Here Are 5 Reasons Why It’s the Best Decision You Could Make
If you’ve been considering vein treatment but keep putting it off because you’re nervous, you’re not alone. Many people live with varicose or spider…
Can Varicose Veins Cause Leg Ulcers?
We know that varicose veins are those large, rope-like veins on your legs. But what are ulcers? And are they related to varicose veins?…
Will Spider Veins Go Away After Pregnancy?
Pregnancy comes with many changes to the body. This can include changes to your veins. If you’ve noticed small, web-like red, blue, or purple…
Sock it to Swelling: How Compression Stockings Make a Difference
How often do you sit for a long time? Think about it: We’re almost always sitting in our cars, on flights, behind a desk…….
Leg Pain? Think Veins. This May Be the Answer You’ve Been Looking For.
Have you ever felt a persistent, aching pain in your legs, especially after standing for long periods? Have you wondered what you can do…
Vein Treatments: A Fountain of Youth for Your Legs?
We’re often asked: “Is it really safe to have a vein procedure if you’re in your 80s?” It’s a great question. Thankfully, a group…
Why Do Varicose Veins Hurt? Understanding the Pain and Methods of Relief
If you’ve ever felt a dull ache, heaviness, or even sharp pain in your legs after standing for a while, you’re not alone. For…
