4 Advantages of Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy (EVLT)

Learn about some advantages of EVLT procedures Endovenous laser ablation therapy (EVLT) is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins. It is a quick, safe, and highly effective treatment that offers several advantages over traditional surgery. What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that can be seen just below the skin’s surface. […]

Vein Health Foods: What Foods Are Good For Varicose Veins?

Unfortunately, venous insufficiency is a fairly common medical ailment. While varicose veins impact some people more than others and the condition is often genetic, there are some steps you can take to keep your veins healthy. This includes eating food good for circulation as some foods are better for your veins than others. In this […]

All About The Great Saphenous Vein: Facts You Need To Know

‍The Great Saphenous vein, also known as the Greater Saphenous vein, is one of the largest veins in your body. It is also referred to as the great saphenous artery and it runs from the knee to the groin. The Great Saphenous vein transports blood back to the heart after it has been oxygenated by […]

How is Deep Vein Thrombosis diagnosed?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rare but serious condition in which a blood clot forms in one of the major veins of the body, usually the veins of the legs. If untreated, DVT can result in part of the clot breaking off and traveling through the bloodstream to the heart and lungs, where it […]

What is Popliteal vein thrombosis (PVT)?

The Popliteal vein is a major blood vessel that runs behind the knee, carrying blood from your legs to your heart. When a blood clot, or thrombosis, forms in this vein, it’s known as a Popliteal Vein Thrombosis or PVT. Popliteal Vein Thrombosis Popliteal vein thrombosis (PVT) can result in a blood clot behind the […]

What are the stages of chronic venous insufficiency?

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that develops when one of your veins has an inadequate ability to return blood from the lower body back up to the heart. This condition most commonly affects adults, but can also affect teenagers and children. People with chronic venous insufficiency may have mild symptoms or more severe […]

What is venous reflux disease? Here’s what you need to know.

Learn about venous reflux disease (VRD), including what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, treatments, and prevention. What is Venous Reflux Disease? Sometimes referred to as venous insufficiency, venous reflux disease (VRD) is a disease where a person’s veins fail to return blood to the heart properly. This causes blood to pool […]

Why are my veins so visible

Do you often wonder “Why are my veins popping out of my legs suddenly,” or “Why can I see my veins?” If you find that you suddenly have visible veins on your legs or bulging veins on top of your feet, you have a valid reason to feel concerned. Most people often wonder why their […]

How to prevent blood clots naturally

Learn about some natural ways to prevent blood clots While some blood clots are good, like when you get a scrap that scabs over and heals, blood clots can also be detrimental to your health if they are forming in your body when not needed or if they are moving around in your bloodstream. In […]

Why are my legs sore for no reason?

Are you wondering why “my legs are sore for no reason?” In this post, we’ll discuss why venous disease may be to blame. After a long day of standing, you might expect to have sore legs as you essentially were using them all day. The same is true after exercising: if you ran, walked, or […]