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Varicose and Spider Veins: Why they Affect Women More than Men

According to the American College of Phlebology, about 55% of women will develop varicose and spider veins. Compared with men, women are twice as likely to get varicose veins. 

Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Do You Know the Connection?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, diabetes is often linked to vascular diseases,[…]

6 Tips on Finding the Right Vein Specialist

It is estimated that around 30 million Americans have some form of venous disease. When it comes to seeking treatment, be sure to find the best vein doctor for you. However, with the many options available, finding the right vein specialist you trust with your vascular issues can be tricky. Still, this is essential in[…]

Nutritional Tips for Good Vascular Health

A healthy vascular system is essential for good health. The vascular system carries nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and immune cells to every corner of your body. It also functions to collect and transport waste products to the lungs, kidneys, and liver for removal from the body. Any breakdown in this system and the[…]

What is a Venogram and Why Do I Need One?

A venogram may be ordered if we suspect you have vascular diseases, including deep vein thrombosis, Iliac vein compression, or a blood clot. A venogram is a diagnostic procedure to make veins visible so the doctor can assess blood flow for vein problems.

How Heat and Cold Can Affect Blood Flow

Sometimes, temperature fluctuations are part of life, particularly this time of the year. The weather might change from day to day, or the temperature your office or school is kept may be different from what you prefer at home, and potentially hugely different from external temperature.

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