Tag Archive for: Vein Disease

Vascular Diseases
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Types of Vascular Diseases

Vascular diseases are conditions that affect the arteries, veins, and capillaries. Whereas arteries bring oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood to the various cells of your body, veins bring the depleted blood back to the heart for refortification. In…
Varicose Veins
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Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?

Many people ignore the fact that they have prominent, bulging veins on their legs. If you have them, you may figure they’re just a fact of life as people get older, and that there’s nothing you can or should do about it. But those varicose…
DVT
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What Is DVT?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein that is located deep inside the body. This type of vascular clot is called a thrombus, and the danger is that the clot can dislodge and move up to the lungs, causing a pulmonary…
Venous Insufficiency
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5 Myths About Venous Insufficiency

Venous insufficiency is when the veins in the body have some difficulty pushing blood back to the heart for reoxygenation, re-nourishment, and recirculation. Whereas the arteries deliver fresh blood from the heart to all parts of the body in…
Laser Vein Treatment
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Common Laser Vein Treatments

The pressure of the heart pumping forces blood through the arteries, and these blood vessels transport oxygen-rich and nutrient-rich blood to the various organs and tissues. Once the nutrients and oxygen are depleted from the blood, the “used”…
Restless Leg Syndrome
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Restless Leg Syndrome and Vein Disease

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood but common patient complaint. Affecting 10-15% of Americans, it is characterized by the irresistible urge to move your legs to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. A patient’s legs become…
Missouri Vein Specialists Varicose Veins
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The Hidden Dangers of Untreated Varicose Veins

Painful varicose veins can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as a blood clot, or a skin infection. If you have a varicose vein that is becoming painful, it could be a clue that something more serious is happening and you should see…