--- title: Vein Institute of NJ Blog | Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS description: Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in January 2016. Dr. Sturt is a comprehensive vascular surgeon with both open and endovascular skills. She treats the full spectrum of vascular pathologies from venous disease, dialysis access, peripheral vascular disease and aortic disease, varicose veins, sclerotherapy for spider veins, utilizing the most recent and effective vascular technologies. --- [![VINJ_TCVC-Logo.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-VINJ_Logo.png?width=350&height=71&name=New-VINJ_Logo.png "VINJ_TCVC-Logo.jpg")](https://www.veininstitutenj.com) [973-539-6900](tel:9735396900) - [home](http://veininstitutenj.com/) - [contact](http://veininstitutenj.com/contact/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Vein-Institute-of-New-Jersey-194043250629023/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) - [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01ac20b2-794f-4cd2-b641-85102eaee82c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter) - [Patient Portal](https://gateway.aprima.com/portal/home/11101) - [Home](http://veininstitutenj.com/) - 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[Patient Portal](https://apr-sb4.servicebus.windows.net/E47DDB4D-D1FC-4B61-80ED-09BA3DDC88F2/portal/11101/index.html#/login) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Author: Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS Search… Search Google ## Page: 1 [2](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt/page/2) [![Acute Aortic Dissections](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Acute-Aortic-Dissections_doctor.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/acute-aortic-dissections) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/acute-aortic-dissections) ## [Acute Aortic Dissections](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/acute-aortic-dissections) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [August 25th, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/acute-aortic-dissections) Aortic dissections are one of the most catastrophic and life-threatening events affecting the aorta; this condition brings tens of thousands of Americans to the emergency room each year. [![Women get more varicose and spider veins than men](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Women-and-Veins_iStock-1419385024.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) ## [Varicose and Spider Veins: Why they Affect Women More than Men](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [March 30th, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/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. [![Traveling with vein issues](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Traveling_iStock-1177896984.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-about-traveling-with-vein-issues) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-about-traveling-with-vein-issues) ## [FAQs About Traveling with Vein Issues](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-about-traveling-with-vein-issues) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [August 22nd, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-about-traveling-with-vein-issues) If you're traveling soon and concerned about how your veins will hold up, we understand! This can be a common worry for people with vein issues. [![D-dimer blood clot test](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1297034329(1).jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-d-dimer-test-and-when-do-i-need-one) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-d-dimer-test-and-when-do-i-need-one) ## [What is a D-dimer Test and When Do I Need One?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-d-dimer-test-and-when-do-i-need-one) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [March 4th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-d-dimer-test-and-when-do-i-need-one) If you are currently or considering seeking treatment for vein and vascular issues, chances are you may have heard of a D-dimer test. However, if you are unsure what a D-dimer test is and how it works, you aren't alone! This post will answer some of your questions. Please keep in mind that this information is not\[…\] [![leg angiogram](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1318832474.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-an-angiogram-of-the-leg) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-an-angiogram-of-the-leg) ## [What is an Angiogram of the Leg?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-an-angiogram-of-the-leg) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [July 7th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-an-angiogram-of-the-leg) An angiogram is a vascular procedure that is commonly performed when you have a blocked artery going to the leg and it is causing symptoms such as pain or wounds in the foot or leg. It is a minimally invasive way to both identify blockages in the leg arteries as well as treat them. Treatment includes ballooning open\[…\] [![laser ablation](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1211390857.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/6-things-you-should-know-about-varicose-vein-ablations) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/6-things-you-should-know-about-varicose-vein-ablations) ## [6 Things You Should Know About Varicose Vein Ablations](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/6-things-you-should-know-about-varicose-vein-ablations) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [April 5th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/6-things-you-should-know-about-varicose-vein-ablations) Ablation therapy is considered a minimally-invasive vein treatment procedure that makes use of radiofrequency or laser technology. The use of lasers has increased in medicine and The Vein Institute of New Jersey is a leader in this type of treatment for varicose veins. ## Page: 1 [2](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt/page/2) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (61)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (56)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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