Recent Articles About Vein Health
Part One of Five: What is Varithena®?
Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) vein disease expert Michael Cornwell, MD, FACS, describes what Varithena® is and how it is used to treat varicose veins.
What is a DVT?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an abnormal formation of a clot (thrombus) in the veins of the leg, thigh, or pelvis. DVT can be a serious condition because blood clots in veins can break off and travel to the arteries of the lung. Known as pulmonary embolism (PE), this obstruction of the lung arteries makes it difficult to take in oxygen and can cause death. PE accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths per year in the United States.
Safe Exercises if You Have Varicose Veins
Arizona offers a pleasant year-round climate perfect for exercising outdoors. But if you have varicose veins, you may want to steer clear of some workouts.
Can Collagen Help Varicose Veins?
Collagen is essential for smooth, supple skin, but it also plays a role in vein health. Here’s why.
Have Varicose Veins And Are Planning a Post-Vaccine Trip?
Traveling in the age of COVID-19 requires knowing the risks, even after receiving the vaccine. But if you have varicose veins, you need to take extra precautions.
Women: Make Your Vein Health a Priority!
May is Women’s Health Month. This annual observance is dedicated to educating both women and men about unique health matters facing women—and empowering women to make their health a priority.
Birth Control, COVID Vaccines, and Blood Clots: What Women Need to Know
Should you stop taking birth control pills because of the risk of blood clots? No. Similar to the risk from the J&J vaccine, the risk of developing blood clots is very low.