
Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with a blood clot in the leg. If you don’t want to take blood thinners, here are two other options:
Is it a clot? Blood clots in the leg or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) come with these symptoms:
After decades of dedication to helping patients find relief from vein disease, Dr. Don Ives is retiring from Center for Vein Restoration locations in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska. The new Alaska clinical team will continue to provide patients with excellence in vein care, uninterrupted!
Postponed wound care during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic leads to delayed healing for an elderly patient visiting from Mexico. As a result, the patient developed swelling and a venous-related ulcer of the lower leg. Concerned for her welfare, her children brought their mother to see a Center for Vein Restoration physician Kristine Cruz, MD, FACS. Learn why correcting malfunctioning leg veins is an essential step toward healing.
Edema affects people of all ages and ranges from mild to severe. Learn more about this common condition, including how to spot it, what to do should you have it, and if you are at risk, from a CVR board-certified vein specialist, Abhi Kasinadhuni, MD.
Not all exercises are suitable for your veins. But swimming is one of the best. Learn more:
Vein disease impacts about 40% of the US population, yet the condition remains a mystery to many people. Learn the misconceptions and the truths about varicose vein disease from a board-certified vein physician.
Venous stasis dermatitis can be misdiagnosed as cellulitis. Learn the differences between these two painful skin conditions: one caused by venous insufficiency and the other being a bacterial skin infection. Learn why misidentifying the conditions can lead to prolonged and unnecessary patient suffering.