Recent Articles About Vein Health
Can You Get a Blood Clot from a Bruise?
Discover the relationship between bruises and blood clots. While bruises are caused by bleeding under the skin, blood clots are clumps of blood that form in a vein. The two are not directly related, but there are some circumstances where a bruise could lead to a blood clot. The symptoms of a blood clot can include pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected area. If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor right away. If you are concerned about the connection between your varicose veins or are experiencing uncomfortable or unsightly varicose vein symptoms, the Center For Vein Restoration (CVR) can help. CVR is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins.
Dr. Lindy McHutchison: Compassionate Vein Care, Durham and Pinehurst, North Carolina
Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is thrilled to announce an expansion of its network of specialty physician-led vein clinics by partnering with Carolina Vein Center and its lead physician, Lindy McHutchison, MD. Learn more about this caring vein disease expert.
Varicose Vein Treatment: Endovenous Laser Therapy
The prevalence of vein disease equates to substantial loss. CVI can result in venous ulcers and blood clots. These late complications cause the loss of about 2 million workdays and are a financial burden for the United States healthcare system of three million dollars annually. Even without major complications, varicose veins alone contribute to a significant reduction in quality of life. Let's review Endovenous Laser Therapy and its effectiveness for varicose veins.
What to Expect if You Have Chronic Venous Insufficiency
If left untreated, this common condition can progress to deep venous thrombosis, or DVT, and venous ulcers. A venous ulcer is a wound on the leg or ankle caused by damaged veins. Keep reading to learn how to improve your leg health using CEAP classification and early treatment. Read on to learn what CEAP stands for and how to use it to learn more about your vein condition.
Will Vitamin K Help Spider Veins Disappear?
In this article Center for Vein Restoration, venous insufficiency expert Lawrence Markovitz, MD, addresses the topic of natural remedies for spider veins. Specifically, he answers the question about the impact of vitamin K to help ease spider veins.
Does Venous Insufficiency Impact Life Expectancy?
This article, written by Center for Vein Restoration vein physician Mohamed T. Hassan, MD, DABVLM, RPVI, addresses a common concern of individuals experiencing the discomfort of chronic venous insufficiency: will vein disease impact how long I can expect to live?
Blossoming Bumps and Varicose Veins: A Guide to Pregnancy and Vein Health
Pregnancy is a joyous time filled with exhilarating expectations. However, not all aspects are joyful. Unpleasant side effects of varicose veins often distract from the delight of pregnancy and cause unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment.
What are the Main Causes of Swelling in a Single Leg?
Have you noticed that one of your legs is swollen but not the other? People wonder when to be concerned about lower extremity leg swelling (edema). Many vein diseases provoke swelling, so it is difficult to diagnose without the help of a medical professional. Some of these problems are mild; others are medical emergencies.