
Varicose Vein Treatment: What Should I Ask the Doctor?
The key to good communication with your vein doctor is asking questions. At CVR, our vein physicians emphasize education for their patients. Learn the best questions to ask your vein health provider.

Top 11 Tips for Successful Vein Surgery
When you experience bulging varicose veins and other painful symptoms of venous insufficiency (vein disease) relief can’t come soon enough. We spoke to Center for Vein Restoration vein disease expert Keith C. Nichols, MD, RPVI, about his top tips for preparing for successful vein treatment.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: CVR Doctor Trains Other Doctors
Vein disease expert Dr. Peter Pappas leads a continuing medical education course (CME) on Pelvic Congestion Syndrome as part of Center for Vein Restoration’s prestigious 12-month fellowship program. In this lesson and educational video, medical trainees learn the causes, diagnostic and treatment options for this painful condition.

Understanding the Causes and Treatments of DVT
Dr. Laura Kelsey helps us to understand what causes Deep Vein Thrombosis(DVT) and the treatments that are available.

Leg Pain: When is it Appropriate to See a Vein Doctor
Dr. Peter J. Pappas explains how to tell the difference between common leg pain and more serious conditions.

What Causes Ankle and Feet Swelling, What Should I Do?
Dr. Laura Kelsey explains the many possible reasons for swelling of the ankles and feet. These can be divided into two categories: a) sudden onset of swelling caused by a provoking event and b) slow onset swelling without a provoking event.

Swelling & Skin Discoloration of the Leg & Ankle: A Race Against Time
Swelling and skin discoloration in the leg and ankle may indicate conditions like deep vein thrombosis or chronic venous insufficiency. If you are experiencing leg swelling or skin discoloration, reach out to our vein specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

The Benefits of Compression Therapy, Part 3 of 3
Dr. Schul recommends that compression wearers first ask themselves, “what am I trying to accomplish by using compression?” If it is solely to reduce venous pressure or related swelling, there are many other ways to achieve this.