Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles

For many people with varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), summer is a mixed blessing. Longer days, vacations, and time spent outdoors are enjoyable—but rising temperatures often bring something less welcome: aching, swollen, heavy legs.

When people are diagnosed with narrowed arteries or are told they have vascular disease, one of the most common questions they ask is:

If you're experiencing leg pain, swelling, varicose veins, or other vein-related symptoms, one of the first questions you may have is whether you'll need an ultrasound. The answer is often yes, and for good reason.

If you're experiencing leg pain when walking, a wound that won't heal, or changes in the color or temperature of your feet, your vascular specialist may recommend a leg angiogram. While the idea of an angiogram can sound intimidating, it is one of the most valuable tools available for diagnosing and treating[…]

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious vascular condition that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. While many people have heard the terms Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), few realize that these conditions are directly connected and represent different stages of the same[…]

When patients learn they have a blockage in one of their carotid arteries, one of the first questions they ask is, "Do I need to do anything about it?"