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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") # Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/1) … 28 [29](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/29) … [45](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/45) [![National Stroke Awareness Week](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1310407642.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/stroke-prevention-and-its-link-to-carotid-artery-disease) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/stroke-prevention-and-its-link-to-carotid-artery-disease) ## [Stroke Prevention and Its Link to Carotid Artery Disease](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/stroke-prevention-and-its-link-to-carotid-artery-disease) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [May 7th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/stroke-prevention-and-its-link-to-carotid-artery-disease) To help mark National Stroke Awareness Month this May, The Vein Instiute of NJ wants to make you aware of this disease, its link to carotid artery disease, and the steps for early detection. [![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. [![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. [![Deep Vein Thrombosis](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1127925617.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/march-is-deep-vein-thrombosis-awareness-month-faqs-on-dvt) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/march-is-deep-vein-thrombosis-awareness-month-faqs-on-dvt) ## [March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month - FAQs on DVT](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/march-is-deep-vein-thrombosis-awareness-month-faqs-on-dvt) - by [Dr. Daniel Fremed, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-daniel-fremed) - [March 23rd, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/march-is-deep-vein-thrombosis-awareness-month-faqs-on-dvt) As part of our effort to promote awareness and education at the Vein Institute of NJ, we want to highlight Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), as March is awareness month for this disease. [![Foods to improve circulation](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-854725402.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation) ## [Best Foods for Optimizing Blood Flow and Circulation](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [March 23rd, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation) Following our previous post on circulation, we want to talk about some food choices you can make that may improve your blood flow and circulation. In addition, it is National Nutrition Month, so what better time to discuss healthy eating and vascular health! [![Is sclerotherapy treatment permanent?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1206696723.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-spider-vein-sclerotherapy-treatment-permananet) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-spider-vein-sclerotherapy-treatment-permananet) ## [Is Spider Vein Sclerotherapy Treatment Permanent?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-spider-vein-sclerotherapy-treatment-permananet) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [March 3rd, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-spider-vein-sclerotherapy-treatment-permananet) Sclerotherapy is just one of the effective ways to eliminate unsightly spider veins. Its extensive track record as a therapy is a testament to its success as a spider vein removal treatment. ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/1) … 28 [29](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/29) … [45](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/45) ### 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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