Recent Articles About Vein Health
Swelling & Skin Discoloration of the Leg & Ankle: A Race Against Time
Center for Vein Restoration's Dr. Even Harris outlines the health consequences of swelling and skin discoloration of the lower leg and ankles caused by venous insufficiency.
Center for Vein Restoration Physician Named Top Doc
Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) lead vein physician Evan Harris, MD, DVIR, DABVLM, RPVI, has been honored with the 2021 Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” distinction for Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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.
The Benefits of Compression Therapy, Part 2 of 3
Dr. Schul shares that merely one out of five of his patients report that the stockings purchased from a drug or big-box store gave them the relief they were seeking. That means approximately 80 percent of patients had a negative compression experience when purchased outside of a medical setting.
The Benefits of Compression Therapy, Part 1 of 3
“Compression therapy is a tool used for a variety of lower extremity problems,” says Dr. Schul. He explains that “compression creates a ‘compartment’ in the legs that do not allow the pressure of backward flowing veins to exert tissue effects on the skin.”
These Exercises Are Safe and Beneficial for Varicose Veins
Exercise can be great for vein health, but certain types of exercise put too much strain on varicose veins. Here are the do’s and don’ts of exercising with varicose veins.
Varicose Veins | Robert's Patient Story
56-year-old who for many years has suffered restlessness of the legs and very large varicose veins. Center for Vein Restoration Physician: Theresa M. Soto, MD, FACS, RPVI
What Kind of Doctor Treats Varicose Veins? (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3 of our three-part series provides advice to those experiencing symptoms of vein disease and details why an evaluation by a CVR vein doctor is the right choice. We spoke to Reepa Shah, MD, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) physician expert and lead doctor at a clinic located in Fair Oaks, VA.