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[![Cropped view of the male doctor wearing protective gloves holding special device while making ultrasound therapy for woman. Ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities concept](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1396304866(1).jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-you-need-an-ultrasound-for-vein-problems)

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## [Do You Need an Ultrasound for Vein Problems?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-you-need-an-ultrasound-for-vein-problems)

- by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha)
- [June 26th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-you-need-an-ultrasound-for-vein-problems)

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.

[![Peripheral artery bypass surgery is done to re-route the blood supply around a blocked artery in the leg. You had this surgery because fatty deposits in your arteries were blocking blood flow. This caused symptoms of pain and heaviness in your leg that made walking difficult.](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2006588145.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/when-is-a-leg-angiogram-needed)

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## [When is a Leg Angiogram Needed?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/when-is-a-leg-angiogram-needed)

- by [Dr. Daniel Fremed, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-daniel-fremed)
- [June 26th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/when-is-a-leg-angiogram-needed)

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\[…\]

[![Book cover with Venous Thromboembolism on its cover](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-886487762.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment)

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## [Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): Understanding DVT, Pulmonary Embolism & Treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment)

- by [Dr. Neil Poulsen, MD](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-neil-poulsen)
- [June 16th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment)

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\[…\]

[![Carotid artery disease. Blocked artery by cholesterol, fat and calcium plaque. Vessels in the human neck, brain anatomy. Blood clot and risking stroke, vascular health problem flat vector illustration](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2193939410.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-dont-treat-carotid-artery-stenosis)

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## [What Happens If You Don't Treat Carotid Artery Stenosis?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-dont-treat-carotid-artery-stenosis)

- by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs)
- [June 16th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-dont-treat-carotid-artery-stenosis)

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?"

[![Doctor giving a patient a leg treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1143840061.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-spider-veins-come-back-after-treatment)

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## [Will My Spider Veins Come Back After Treatment?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-spider-veins-come-back-after-treatment)

- by [Dr. Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr.-salvador-a.-cuadra-md-facs)
- [May 22nd, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-spider-veins-come-back-after-treatment)

It’s one of the most common questions patients ask right after (or right before) treatment:

[![Clogged arteries, Cholesterol plaque in artery. 3d illustration](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1255871988.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/can-medicines-clear-blocked-arteries-what-patients-should-know)

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## [Can Medicines Clear Blocked Arteries? What Patients Should Know](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/can-medicines-clear-blocked-arteries-what-patients-should-know)

- by [Dr. Raymond J. Holmes, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-raymond-j-holmes)
- [May 22nd, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/can-medicines-clear-blocked-arteries-what-patients-should-know)

Hearing that you have a blocked artery can feel overwhelming. One of the first questions many patients ask is simple and understandable:

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