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 […]
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Varicose veins are a common condition that occurs in both men and women. Though there is a misconception that they’re just an unsightly cosmetic concern, the presence of varicose veins 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
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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
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At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers, we understand many of you are worried about how to treat the serious vein disease known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). 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
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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
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical problem in which a blood clot develops or even blocks a blood vessel deep within the tissue. Specifically, VTEs 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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