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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) … 34 [35](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/35) … [45](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/45) [![sclerotherapy treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Sclerotherapy.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) ## [9 Common FAQs for Spider Veins and Sclerotherapy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [February 7th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) When it comes to treating veins, one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed by our vein doctors is sclerotherapy – the use of a liquid chemical called a sclerosant that is painlessly injected into the affected vein. [![Vein ablation for painful varicose veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Vein-Ablation.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-vein-ablations) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-vein-ablations) ## [FAQs: Vein Ablations](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-vein-ablations) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [January 21st, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/faqs-vein-ablations) As part of our commitment at the Vein Institute of NJ to provide education and transparency in the area of varicose and spider vein treatments, we want to provide you with responses to these Frequently Asked Questions that we hear most often. [![7 Healthy Resolutions for 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/2020-Health-Resolutions_600x400.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-healthy-resolutions-for-2020) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-healthy-resolutions-for-2020) ## [7 Healthy Resolutions for 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-healthy-resolutions-for-2020) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [January 10th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-healthy-resolutions-for-2020) Making healthy resolutions in 2020 will help you increase your vascular health and reduce key factors that contribute to vascular diseases. [![iStock-858579288](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-858579288.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/restless-legs-syndrome-and-your-vascular-health) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/restless-legs-syndrome-and-your-vascular-health) ## [Restless Legs Syndrome and Your Vascular Health](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/restless-legs-syndrome-and-your-vascular-health) - by [Dr. Raymond J. Holmes, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-raymond-j-holmes) - [December 18th, 2019](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/restless-legs-syndrome-and-your-vascular-health) While Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is considered primarily a sleep disorder since it interferes with sleep, there are also issues that affect your vascular health. As part of our education mission at the Vein Institute of New Jersey, we have provided an overview of this syndrome, some of the causes, and some of the\[…\] [![iStock-1135180461](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1135180461.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/benefits-of-compression-therapy) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/benefits-of-compression-therapy) ## [Benefits of Compression Therapy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/benefits-of-compression-therapy) - by [Dr. Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr.-salvador-a.-cuadra-md-facs) - [December 6th, 2019](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/benefits-of-compression-therapy) Vein-related problems are becoming one of the more common chronic conditions in the United States. And with that, there are many options on how to treat these issues. One non-invasive measure that may be an option for you is using compression therapy. [![Leg pain and claudication](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Leg%20pain%20and%20claudication.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-claudication) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-claudication) ## [What is Claudication?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-claudication) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [November 21st, 2019](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-claudication) Claudication is defined as leg pain and cramping in the lower extremities that occurs with walking and/or exercise. The word “claudication” comes from the Latin word “claudicare” meaning to limp. ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/1) … 34 [35](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/page/35) … [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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