We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon! This office will be run by Dr. Jason Gilster, who specializes entirely in the care of patients with vein disorders. In particular, the focus will be the treatment of venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, DVT and venous stasis ulcers. Highly Experienced in Vein Care Dr. Gilster has over 20 years of experience practicing surgery in Portland, and has been focused on vein care ... continue reading...
Inovia is Recruiting Vein Specialists to Oregon
Inovia Vein Specialty Centers are recruiting two vein specialists to clinics in the Portland, Oregon area. The Opportunities: JOB SHARE: One position is part time/job share opportunity to join our Northwest Portland office alongside Dr. Alex Nicoloff a vascular surgeon now specializing entirely in vein care at this clinic. FULL TIME: The second position is a de novo startup opportunity to join with us to start up a new clinic. You will work with Drs Ed Boyle and Andrew Jones and our ... continue reading...
Why Leg Cramps Happen & When To Worry
Almost everyone has experienced leg cramping at one time or another. Typically, leg cramps can be quickly relieved and are not a cause for concern – but occasionally, cramping can be a sign of a more serious condition. What Is Leg Cramping? Cramps in the legs are common. These sudden, involuntary muscle contractions can occur in the thigh, leg, knee, or ankle, and are often tight and painful. Most leg cramps last from a few seconds up to 10 minutes depending on the ... continue reading...
Vein Doctors: What They Do & How To Find The Right One
What is a vein doctor? A physician who has chosen to specialize in the care of patients with vein diseases. However, there isn't just one background specialty where all vein doctors come from. Vein specialists can come from vascular surgery, general surgery, interventional radiology, cardiac surgery, cardiology, emergency medicine, and sometimes primary care. Once they leave their original practice, and focus only on taking care of vein patients, vein doctors can be categorized in one ... continue reading...
October 13th is World Thrombosis Day!
World Thrombosis Day is about bringing awareness to an issue that effects 1 in 4 people across the globe. Reduce the risk by knowing the facts. Please share this with your family and friends. What is Thrombosis? Thrombosis refers to a blood clot that forms in your artery or vein. Blood clots are the cause of the top three cardiovascular killers: heart attack, stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE)-a blood clot mostly in the leg or lungs. While most people are familiar with the ... continue reading...
Sudden Prominent Blue Veins: What Causes Veins to Be More Visible?
If you’ve suddenly noticed blue or green veins showing through your skin, it’s understandable to be concerned. There are several reasons why veins become visible – and while many are harmless & typical, there are a few specific symptoms to look out for that may be signs of a bigger issue. Causes of Visible Veins Knowing the factors that can contribute to visible veins can help you better understand why they are suddenly more prominent. Those that are worried about their blue veins ... continue reading...
What is Venous Insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins stop working efficiently. An estimated 40 percent of people in the United States have venous insufficiency, or CVI (“chronic venous insufficiency”). What is Venous Insufficiency? The function of veins is to bring blood back to the heart. Because leg veins work against gravity, they contain one-way valves that prevent the blood from flowing backward as it travels back to the heart. If a valve becomes weak, blood can leak back down and become ... continue reading...
Restless Leg Syndrome’s Little-Known Potential Cause: Venous Insufficiency
Everyone with restless legs knows the symptoms – crawling, throbbing, aching sensations that cause an uncontrollable and uncomfortable urge to move the legs. Common at night or during periods of rest, restless leg syndrome (RLS) may affect as many as 1 in 10 people and is often hereditary. But one question has been lingering for those with RLS: What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome? Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, restless leg syndrome has been linked to a variety of causes and ... continue reading...
Unna Boots for Wounds & Venous Stasis Ulcers
An Unna Boot is a compression bandage that is applied by a healthcare provider to treat slow healing lower leg wounds and ulcers (commonly caused by venous stasis ulcers). How Does Unna Boot Compression Therapy Work? An Unna Boot is a gauze wrap that is soaked with a zinc oxide paste. The zinc oxide paste helps ease skin irritation and keep the area moist. Typically placed on the leg from the base of the toes to just below the knee, the paste is then covered with a ... continue reading...
DVT Risks in Children & Teenagers
Blood clots can happen at any age. While they are more common in adults, blood clots such as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can also happen in children and teenagers. How Many Children Experience DVT or Blood Clots? Overall, nearly 1 in every 10,000 children will develop these conditions. They are more common among those that are hospitalized, as 1 in 200 hospitalized children develop blood clots – but pediatric DVT rates are increasing. Typically, children and teenagers at the highest risk ... continue reading...
Caring for the Moderate to Severely Swollen Leg
Leg swelling can be scary and anxiety-provoking when its new, then annoying and uncomfortable when its been going on for a while. There is a variety of causes for swollen legs, but luckily there are also several things that can be done to find the cause and treat it. Here is what to do for swollen legs: Defining Mild, Moderate and Severe Leg Swelling Characterizing the degree of swelling, also called edema, is an important first step. It is common for patients to find that their ... continue reading...
Advocacy by Inovia Vein Helps Expand Medicaid Coverage for Vein Conditions in Oregon
Compared to other states, Oregon has lagged behind in coverage for patients with venous issues in its Medicaid program. Over the last several years, our team at Inovia Vein has advocated strongly that there should be improved coverage for vein patients with Medicaid through the Oregon Health Plan. What Does Medicaid and the Oregon Health Plan Currently Cover? Currently, most insurance companies and Medicare provide coverage for patients with symptomatic varicose veins that are ... continue reading...
Soothing Your Varicose Eczema
If you have varicose veins, you may develop varicose skin problems on your lower legs.. Here’s how the two are connected — and how you can soothe your varicose eczema symptoms. Varicose eczema, also called venous, gravitational, or stasis dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs. It is most common among people with varicose veins. Although it typically impacts middle-aged and older adults, it is possible for younger people to develop the condition if they ... continue reading...
The Negative Effects of Tanning & Spray Tanning on Spider Veins
Going tanning or using spray tan might seem like a good way to improve your skin’s appearance, but it could have the opposite effect. When you have spider veins, tanning can make them look worse. If you’re planning on spray tanning or laying out in the sun, keep the following information in mind. The Relationship Between Spider Veins & Sun Exposure Sun can make spider veins darker and more visible to see in some patients. This is important to keep in mind if you’re thinking of ... continue reading...
How Are Varicose Veins and Weight Gain Related?
Varicose veins do not cause weight gain. However, carrying around excess weight IS considered a risk factor for developing varicose veins. So it’s important to understand how weight gain affects the risk of these veins occuring, in order to take steps to prevent them from becoming worse. Why Can Weight Gain Lead to Varicose Veins? Varicose veins develop when valves inside your veins become weak, causing them to struggle to keep blood flowing through. As a result, blood pools up inside ... continue reading...
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