Vein issues can be a significant cosmetic concern for many individuals. Whether it's spider veins or slightly larger unsightly veins, these skin blemishes can impact one's confidence and self-esteem.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are medical devices that play a crucial role in preventing life-threatening complications in certain patients. These filters are designed to capture blood clots that may break loose from deep veins in the body and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.
As summer travel plans begin to take shape, many people find themselves embarking on long-haul flights. While the excitement of reaching a new destination often takes center stage, it is crucial not to overlook the importance of maintaining vein health during these journeys.
A venogram may be ordered if we suspect you have vascular diseases, including deep vein thrombosis, Iliac vein compression, or a blood clot. A venogram is a diagnostic procedure to make veins visible so the doctor can assess blood flow for vein problems.
For those unfamiliar with the term ablation, it is simply the removal of an object. However, there are many ways to perform this removal and many different situations to perform it in. In our case, we’re going to focus on ablation and its use on varicose veins.
Varicose veins most commonly appear in the legs and are caused by the abnormal enlargement of superficial blood vessels. While the condition affects up to 30% of the adult population, it's more prevalent in women than men. Fortunately, treatment is available.
