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Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2
This is a continuation of often-asked questions regarding treatment of veins.[...] Read More
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 1
In my practice of the treatment of veins, I’m am daily asked questions by patients and their families concerning this treatment. Today I plan to address some of these questions so that readers, who likely have similar interests, can gain a better insight into this subject.[...] Read More
Understanding Leg Swelling and Vein Health
If you suffer from vein diseases like spider veins (Telangiectasia) or varicose veins, you may have noticed a variety of symptoms. Even though your legs don’t necessarily hurt, they could take on a puffy-looking appearance as they become swollen. It might be even worse at certain times of day.[...] Read More
Why Do My Legs Ache, Swell, and Look Ugly?
Varicose veins and other vein conditions don’t always manifest the same symptoms. For example, you and a friend may both suffer from seemingly similar spider veins. Nonetheless, your friend may not experience the same pain that you feel on a regular basis.[...] Read More
Las Vegas Varicose Vein Care Specialist Five Star Vein Institute Offers the Veinwave
Five Star Vein Institute recently announced that the practice now offers the Veinwave treatment.[...] Read More
Finding the Correct Specialist to Treat Your Veins
Vein problems are the most common cause of leg symptoms in this country. Almost all vein problems can be treated successfully as an outpatient. However, not all physicians are equipped with the knowledge about Venous Disease and the modern techniques to treat Venous Disease.[...] Read More
Ugly Veins are a Sign of Venous Disease – Part 2 of 2
In Part 1, we discussed ‘UGLY VEINS’ and the fact that they indicated Venous Disease with its associated venous hypertension. We learned that there are many risk factors associated with this problem, including inheritance, age, female gender, and long hours upright.[...] Read More
Ugly Veins are a Sign of Venous Disease – Part 1 of 2
Ugly veins indicate the presence of Venous Disease. If someone you know has such veins they need not feel lonely, for there are more than 80 million Americans who have this problem.[...] Read More
Treatment Changes for Vascular Disease – Part 4 of 4
When we speak of blood clots there is both the good news and the bad news. The good news is that blood does indeed clot. Without this ability, we humans would not have survived long on this planet.[...] Read More
Treatment Changes for Vascular Disease – Part 3 of 4
Last time in Part 2 of our discussion, we addressed the paradigm shift in the treatment of arterial vascular disorders beginning in the 90’s and characterized by new catheter techniques that were potentially safer and more efficacious then the older modalities [See past articles for definition of catheter techniques].[...] Read More