Varicose Veins

NEWS & ARTICLES

Comparing Varicose Vein Treatments

In recent years, Drs. Andrew Jones and Edward Boyle of the Inovia Vein Specialty Clinics participated as investigators in the Vecolse Trial. Our patients often ask us for an update on the published data as it…

New Treatments for Varicose Veins

In the last 25 years, the development of new, minimally invasive procedures has revolutionized how we treat varicose veins. For many years, varicose veins were treated by a surgery called vein stripping. This r…

Patient Testimonials Raise Awareness for Vein Treatment

The rise of patient testimonials and review sites has made it much easier for patients to evaluate their treatment options and find the right health care provider. Varicose veins are very common, and often res…

Do Varicose Veins Increase Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk?

A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and less clear potential associations with pulm…

Myths about Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a cosmetic problem. There are many symptoms of varicose veins including: pain, swelling, itching, fatigue, heaviness, cramping and restlessness. Varicose veins can also cause skin break down,…

Can Tomatoes Cure Varicose Veins?

We are often asked by our patients if certain diets can cure or treat varicose veins. Often we hear very specific questions about types of foods, such as tomatoes. While it is tempting to think there are diets…

Varicose Veins and Athletes

You can still develop varicose veins even if you are healthy and exercise regularly. The reality is that even athletes can develop varicose veins. Certain sports can increase the likelihood of occurrence as the…

Varicose Veins During Pregnancy, a Common Problem

Pregnancy and childbearing brings many exciting changes to a family. It can also result in the development or progression of varicose veins. This is due to a number of physiologic changes during pregnancy. Th…

Why Do Varicose Veins Hurt?

Nearly 1 in 5 people will develop varicose veins in their lifetime, but the extent to which varicose veins will affect quality of life will differ. While some patients have little to no pain, and may not even r…

Dr. Jones Presents VeClose Trial Data at the ACP

INOVIA® participated in the national Veclose trial, a randomized control trial comparing VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System with Radiofrequency Ablation (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:NCT01807585). Covidien…