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Do Varicose Veins Increase Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk?

DVT, Varicose Veins

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 pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over 400,000 people) is that varicose veins are a common […]

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INOVIA® Vascular Lab

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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 perform ultrasounds to assess the vascular system.  As a vein center, we routinely perform ultrasounds to evaluate varicose veins and to identify deep and superficial

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New Blood Thinner Options

DVT, Health

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 medication, but here is a summary: Warfarin: A decades old blood thinner that decreases production of several clotting factors that

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Myths about Varicose Veins

Health, 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, ulceration and blood clots. Varicose veins are a sign of aging. Yes, your body wears over time and veins can fall into that category, but

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Exercise Vein Health

Stay on Track: Exercise!

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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. Stretch! Sit on a chair, and with your heels firmly supported on the floor, raise the tips of

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DVT: Myths vs Facts

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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 preventable- medical condition, it’s important to know the truth! Know the DVT Facts Behind the Myths There are

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