Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a dangerous condition because it could cause pulmonary embolisms. DVT is a blood clot that forms in the veins in your legs – usually the large, deeper veins. The clots can sometimes form in the veins in your arms, though that is not as common. Blood travels through "roads" in your body – veins carry "used" blood, blood that is deoxygenated – back to your heart and lungs, while arteries carry oxygenated blood through your body, providing oxygen and nutrients ... continue reading...
Do Varicose Veins Increase The Risk of DVT
How DVT and Varicose Veins are Related Varicose veins are caused by a condition called venous insufficiency. This condition occurs when veins valves become weak, allowing blood to pool in the leg veins. Varicose veins are typically found in the legs and appear as bulging veins close to the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are one risk factor for a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a condition that occurs when blood clots from deep in the veins travel to the lungs to ... continue reading...
Celebrities Who Have Suffered or Died From Varicose Veins & DVT
Celebrities You Never Knew Suffered from DVT Deep vein thrombosis, more commonly called DVT, is a condition that can cause death by pulmonary embolism. DVT has affected the lives of many people over the years, including a long list of well-known celebrities. Many have suffered from DVT, and some have even died. If you suffer from varicose veins or DVT, it's important to learn more about varicose veins and how they can cause DVT. Understanding the factors that can contribute to DVT ... continue reading...
Here’s Why Treating DVT Cannot Wait
Although it rarely receives much attention, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rather serious condition that can strike anyone at anytime. This condition can arise due to injury, after surgery or illness, or simply after a lengthy period of inactivity. Worse yet, if left untreated, it can prove life-threatening. Thankfully, awareness of the risks can go a long way in preventing serious complications. So, take the time to learn more about DVT to better understand why treatment cannot wait and how ... continue reading...
COVID Vein Clots Both Big and Small
We all know that symptoms from an infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) can starts with a fever and cough. In some patients, hospitalization is required. We are now learning that there is a significant issue with blood clotting in patients who are hospitalized for COVID-19. Blood clots, jelly-like clumps of cells and proteins, are the body’s mechanism to stop bleeding. Normally the blood only clots when we have a cut, for example, and the blood is exposed to injured tissue ... continue reading...
Why the Varicose Veins on Your Legs Are Bad for Your Health
Varicose veins are a common condition that occurs in both men and women. Though there is a misconception that varicose veins are just an unsightly cosmetic concern, their presence can be dangerous. Why Varicose Veins Are Bad In addition to making a person self-conscious because of how noticeable they are, varicose veins can also cause swelling, pain, aches, tiredness and restless leg syndrome. Over time and left untreated, varicose veins can lead to dangerous complications. The blood ... continue reading...
What is Pelvic Vein Thrombosis | A Guide for Women
Pelvic vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot occurs that obstructs the blood flow in one of your pelvic veins. Blood clots in the pelvic veins can be very serious because they not only have the potential to cause localized problems; they may also break loose and travel to the lungs. Pelvic vein thrombosis may include the following: Deep pelvic vein thrombosis – Deep pelvic vein thrombosis takes place when a blood clot develops in one of the deep veins in the pelvis, which may result ... continue reading...
Treat DVT at Inovia Vein Center During COVID-19
You Can Still Treat DVT at Inovia Vein Center During COVID-19 At Inovia Vein Center in the Greater Portland, Oregon area, we understand many of you are worried about how to treat this serious vein disease. Many local emergency rooms may be flooded with dozens if not hundreds of patients that are suffering from COVID-19. For the next 2 or so months, hundreds of thousands of more people will be diagnosed with Coronavirus and treated for it. Unfortunately, DVT is often deadly within one month of ... continue reading...
Vascular Surgery During COVID-19 in Portland, OR
Many still need treatment for medical conditions unrelated to the virus. With the economy starting to open up again, you don't want to wait in a room full of others and risk exposure to a highly contagious virus. Inovia Vein Center in Portland, OR understands, and we're doing what's needed to keep you safe as you report for treatment. Contact us to learn more about the methods we’re adopting to keep you safe and healthy. Get Vascular Surgery Done in Portland During COVID-19 Vascular ... continue reading...
What Is Venous Thromboembolism? | A Doctor’s Guide
Your Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis What is Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical problem in which a blood clot develops or even blocks a blood vessel deep within the tissue. Specifically, DVTs develop in veins, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from the far reaches of your body back to your heart. You are most likely to develop these blood clots in your thigh, pelvis or lower leg, but dangerous DVTs can also form in your arm. Also known as ... continue reading...
What Is Varicose Vein Ablation? | A Doctor’s Guide
What is radiofrequency ablation? Radiofrequency ablation is a varicose vein treatment that works by using heat to close varicose veins permanently. Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, twisting veins that often appear on the lower legs. They develop when faulty valves within the veins fail, and allow blood to flow backwards or even pool in the lower legs. Varicose veins are a common problem, affecting up to 35 percent of adults in the United States, according to the Society for ... continue reading...
Summer is Coming | Why Your Varicose Veins Will Be Painful
More than 23% of all adult individuals in the U.S. are impacted by venous disease. If you’re one of these people, you may wonder why you experience more painful leg veins in the summertime than in other months of the year. There are various factors that help to answer this question, with some answers apparent and others, like your veins, beneath the surface. How the Summer Heat Affects Your Vein When outdoors on sunny days, you might experience symptoms of your varicose veins. ... continue reading...
Get Rid of Spider Veins Before Your Wedding
Although spider veins are not usually as unsightly or uncomfortable as varicose veins, they can still be embarrassing. These smaller abnormal veins, which are usually located close to the surface of the skin, can appear on almost any part of your body. As you prepare for wedding day festivities, you may notice that these veins are easily visible when you put on your wedding dress. Fortunately, several treatment options are available for people with spider veins. Don’t Have Unsightly ... continue reading...
What is Varithena | The Varithena Procedure Guide | Inovia Vein
If you have varicose veins that cause pain or other symptoms, Varithena is one of the best treatment options available. This treatment can improve the appearance of varicose veins and address many of the symptoms of venous reflux disease. Below is some information about this procedure and how it can help with your condition. Why Varithena is The Right Option For You Varithena is a procedure that uses an FDA-approved microfoam to treat varicose veins and venous reflux disease. ... continue reading...
Inovia Vein Now Scheduling Telehealth Vein Consults
In response to COVID-19, many clinics are calling patients re-schedule appointments for routine care to at a later date. However, at Inovia Vein, we are offering patient the opportunity to have their visit as a Telehealth consultation. The key message to our patients is we are not closing down. We are here for you, but if you don't have to be here, you can be evaluated and receive your vein care electronically if possible. And we can do this now. Effective ... continue reading...
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