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[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. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs/page/1) … 4 [5](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs/page/5) … [6](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs/page/6) [![Varinthea microfoam](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1174097878.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varithena-a-new-approach-for-treating-varicose-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varithena-a-new-approach-for-treating-varicose-veins) ## [Varithena: A New Approach for Treating Varicose Veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varithena-a-new-approach-for-treating-varicose-veins) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [October 15th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varithena-a-new-approach-for-treating-varicose-veins) Having to deal with varicose and spider veins are not a pleasant experience for anyone. They can significantly impact your life both physically and emotionally, which may also lower your self-esteem. [![varicose veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-942867196.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/differences-between-varicose-spider-and-reticular-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/differences-between-varicose-spider-and-reticular-veins) ## [Differences Between Varicose, Spider and Reticular Veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/differences-between-varicose-spider-and-reticular-veins) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [August 26th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/differences-between-varicose-spider-and-reticular-veins) Varicose veins, spider veins, and reticular veins may be a cosmetic concern for some people, but for others, it can be quite painful and affect their quality of life. Vein disease is very common with over 80 million people in the United States suffering from some type of vein issue. Even though they may seem the same,\[…\] [![Lifestyle options for claudication](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1201759958.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-ii) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-ii) ## [How To Treat Leg Pain aka CLAUDICATION – Part II](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-ii) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [June 10th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-ii) As we discussed in Part I in our series on leg pain (aka claudication), there are many sources contributing to the discomfort we feel in our legs. One of the most common causes, however, is poor circulation or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). In part II, we’ll discuss the various treatment strategies available from\[…\] [![claudication](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1180154302.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-i) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-i) ## [How To Treat Leg Pain aka Claudication – Part I](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-i) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [April 5th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-leg-pain-aka-claudication-part-i) Leg pain may come from a variety of sources. Some pain—particularly muscular or joint pain-- can be attributed to overuse. Frequently, back problems of spinal alignment cause pain in the legs. Occasionally, pain may emanate from the vascular system--blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation. [![TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Carotid%20Artery%20Disease.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tcar-the-future-of-carotid-repair) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tcar-the-future-of-carotid-repair) ## [TCAR – The Future of Carotid Repair](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tcar-the-future-of-carotid-repair) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [November 12th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tcar-the-future-of-carotid-repair) Carotid artery disease is a form of atherosclerosis, or a buildup of plaque, of the main arteries in the neck that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. This plaque is estimated to be the source of stroke in up to one-third of individuals, with 427,000 new diagnoses of stroke every year in the U.S. [![](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-153742660_different-veins.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference-0) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference-0) ## [Do You Know the Difference Between Varicose, Spider, and Reticular Veins?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference-0) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [October 14th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference-0) For many people, varicose veins, spider veins and reticular veins are simply a cosmetic concern. For others these vein issues can cause aching pain and discomfort and, in some cases, can lead to more-serious problems. However, with the different types of vein issues out there, how are you supposed to know what’s what?\[…\] ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs/page/1) … 4 [5](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs/page/5) … [6](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs/page/6) ### 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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