Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles

Heavy legs after a long workday. Swollen ankles by evening. Bulging veins you’ve noticed but haven’t thought much about.

If you’ve been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm but feel fine, you may wonder whether you really need to do anything about it. Can you wait? Will it get worse? What happens if you ignore it?

Swelling in the legs is common, but its cause is not always easy to identify. Two conditions that are frequently confused are lymphedema and lipedema. Although they can produce similar symptoms, they affect the body differently and require an accurate diagnosis to guide care.

A long walk or challenging workout can leave your legs feeling tired. But recurring leg pain during ordinary activities, such as walking through a store, climbing stairs or reaching the end of the block, may be a sign of something more serious.

Leg pain, swelling, warmth, or visible veins can be concerning, especially when you are unsure whether the problem is a varicose vein or a blood clot.

A carotid ultrasound report can contain unfamiliar terms such as stenosis, plaque, PSV, EDV, and ICA. Although the language may sound technical, the purpose of the examination is straightforward: to determine whether the arteries supplying blood to your brain are narrowed and, if so, how significant that narrowing may[…]