Inovia Vein Blog - Topics on Health, Prevention & Treatments

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…

INOVIA® Vascular Lab

Did you know that the sonographers at Inovia® Vein Specialty Centers are accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Vascular Ultrasound? That means our sonographers can per…

Our Accreditation with the ACR is Complete!

We are proud to announce that INOVIA® has been granted re-accreditation with the American College of Radiology, or ACR! This is an accreditation for our vascular ultrasound lab. The re-accreditation process in…

Fulfill your commitment to a healthier 2017!

Make an appointment today to assess your varicose veins and fulfill your commitment to a healthier 2017! You don’t have to have visible varicose veins to have symptoms of venous insufficiency. These symptoms in…

INOVIA® Welcomes our Physician Assistant, Trebor Struble!

We are happy to announce the addition of Physician Assistant, Trebor Struble, to the INOVIA® family! Trebor received his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine at Willamette University, in Salem,…

New Blood Thinner Options

Warfarin vs. NOAC Are you curious about these new blood thinners you’re seeing all over television and print ads? There is a great article on the American Heart Association website that details each type of me…

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,…

Stay on Track: Exercise!

Exercise can make a pretty big difference in preventing varicose veins. Some exercises are low impact and can be done at home. Walk! Every day walk for at least 30 mins to help blood to circulate properly. Str…

DVT: Myths vs Facts

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the large veins of the leg, arm, or pelvis. There is a lot of misinformation out there surrounding DVTs, but as a commonly underdiagnosed and serious – yet pr…

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…