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[![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\[…\]

[![Surgeon in medical gown in operating room inserts a catheter into vein on patient's lower limb to treat varicose veins. Surgical treatment of varicose veins in hospital by a team of vascular surgeons](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1472546465.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-ablation-vs.-microphlebectomy-whats-the-difference)

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## [Vein Ablation vs. Microphlebectomy: What’s the Difference?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-ablation-vs.-microphlebectomy-whats-the-difference)

- by [Dr. Jonathan Lee, MD](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-jonathan-lee-md)
- [May 30th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-ablation-vs.-microphlebectomy-whats-the-difference)

If you're dealing with painful and unsightly varicose veins, you've likely come across several treatment options—two of the most common being vein ablation and microphlebectomy. While both procedures aim to eliminate problematic veins and improve circulation, they differ in technique, recovery, and the types of veins\[…\]

[![Mature African American Couple On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-460442299.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-everyday-habits-that-could-increase-your-stroke-risk)

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## [7 Everyday Habits That Could Increase Your Stroke Risk](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-everyday-habits-that-could-increase-your-stroke-risk)

- by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba)
- [May 30th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/7-everyday-habits-that-could-increase-your-stroke-risk)

And How You Can Break Them for Better Vascular Health Strokes often strike without warning, and yet many of the risk factors are rooted in our daily choices. At The Cardiovascular Care Group, we believe that prevention starts with education—and that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in lowering your\[…\]

[![elderly women with varicose veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1145186915.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-my-vein-health-without-surgery)

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## [5 Ways to Improve My Vein Health Without Surgery](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-my-vein-health-without-surgery)

- by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs)
- [May 8th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-my-vein-health-without-surgery)

Maintaining healthy veins is essential for overall well-being, and fortunately, there are effective non-surgical strategies to support vein health. At the Vein Institute of New Jersey, we emphasize proactive measures to promote optimal vascular function. Here are five evidence-based ways to enhance your vein health\[…\]

[![Multi-frequency medical device for ultrasound scanner](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-178438513.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/silent-signals-how-carotid-ultrasound-can-help-prevent-a-stroke-before-it-happens)

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## [Silent Signals: How Carotid Ultrasound Can Help Prevent a Stroke Before It Happens](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/silent-signals-how-carotid-ultrasound-can-help-prevent-a-stroke-before-it-happens)

- by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs)
- [May 8th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/silent-signals-how-carotid-ultrasound-can-help-prevent-a-stroke-before-it-happens)

Each May, National Stroke Awareness Month calls attention to a sobering reality: strokes are one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the United States. While many associate strokes with sudden symptoms like slurred speech or facial drooping, what often goes unnoticed is the silent and\[…\]

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