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[![Close-up male doctor exam legs of senior woman against varicose veins, before sclerotherapy treatment. Nurse filling the document.](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2223202940.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-your-legs-trying-to-tell-you-something)

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## [Are Your Legs Trying to Tell You Something?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-your-legs-trying-to-tell-you-something)

- by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs)
- [October 16th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-your-legs-trying-to-tell-you-something)

Early Signs of Vein Disease – What to Watch for Before It Gets Worse Vein disease doesn’t happen overnight, it develops gradually, often beginning with subtle symptoms that are easy to overlook. Maybe your legs feel heavy after standing all day. Perhaps you’ve noticed some swelling around your ankles or a few new\[…\]

[![Physician Assistants at the Vein Institute of NJ at The Cardiovascular Care Group](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/PA-2025_1080px.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-importance-of-physician-assistants-strengthening-quality-and-continuity-in-vascular-care)

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## [The Importance of Physician Assistants: Strengthening Quality and Continuity in Vascular Care](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-importance-of-physician-assistants-strengthening-quality-and-continuity-in-vascular-care)

- by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba)
- [October 16th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-importance-of-physician-assistants-strengthening-quality-and-continuity-in-vascular-care)

At the Vein Institute of NJ at The Cardiovascular Care Group, exceptional patient care isn’t achieved by any one individual, it is the result of a coordinated team effort. Among the most integral members of that team are our Physician Assistants (PAs). They are the connection point between patients, physicians, and\[…\]

[![Chronic Venous Insufficiency or CVI, a medical condition characterized by blood pooling in the veins, leading to increased pressure and strain on the vein walls.](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2225822699.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/comparing-vein-treatments-for-chronic-venous-insufficiency-cvi)

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## [Comparing Vein Treatments for Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/comparing-vein-treatments-for-chronic-venous-insufficiency-cvi)

- by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs)
- [August 8th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/comparing-vein-treatments-for-chronic-venous-insufficiency-cvi)

Understanding Your Options: Varithena, Sclerotherapy, Ablation Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a progressive condition in which the veins in your legs cannot efficiently return blood to the heart, leading to pooling, pressure buildup, and often visible or uncomfortable symptoms. It’s estimated that up to 40% of\[…\]

[![close up of patient and doctor taking notes](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1726021196.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/can-vascular-disease-be-reversed-without-surgery)

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## [Can Vascular Disease Be Reversed Without Surgery?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/can-vascular-disease-be-reversed-without-surgery)

- by [Dr. Kunal Vani, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-kunal-vani)
- [August 8th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/can-vascular-disease-be-reversed-without-surgery)

Vascular disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that affect the blood vessels—arteries and veins—that circulate blood throughout the body. It's often progressive, meaning it tends to worsen over time, particularly when left unmanaged. Understandably, many people wonder: Can vascular disease be reversed without\[…\]

[![Ultrasound specialist is scanning the veins on a woman's leg, examining veins for varicose treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1907046245.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/when-should-i-be-concerned-about-a-blood-clot)

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## [When Should I Be Concerned About a Blood Clot?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/when-should-i-be-concerned-about-a-blood-clot)

- by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha)
- [July 11th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/when-should-i-be-concerned-about-a-blood-clot)

Blood clots are the body’s natural response to injury, helping to prevent excessive bleeding. However, when they form inappropriately—especially in the deep veins—they can pose serious health risks. Knowing when to be concerned about a blood clot can mean the difference between prompt treatment and a life-threatening\[…\]

[![The brachial plexus is made up of nerves from the lower cervical nerves C5-C8 and the first thoracic nerve. It supplies nerve fibers to the following areas: Chest, Shoulder, Arm, Forearm, Hand. The brachial plexus begins at the neck and crosses the upper chest to the armpit. Injuries to this network of nerves can occur when the arm is forcibly pulled or stretched.](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1854784322.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-thoracic-outlet-syndrome-tos-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment)

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## [Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS): Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-thoracic-outlet-syndrome-tos-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment)

- by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs)
- [July 11th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-thoracic-outlet-syndrome-tos-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment)

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a complex condition that occurs when blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet—the space between the collarbone and first rib—become compressed. This can lead to a variety of symptoms that often affect the arms, shoulders, and neck, and in some cases, can be mistaken for other\[…\]

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