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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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 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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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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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 and foods that will treat veins, the reality is much different. It is true that a healthy
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INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center will be the first in Oregon to treat patients with venous reflux disease using the VenaSeal™ closure system. The VenaSeal™ closure system is a new, minimally invasive procedure that uses an advanced medical adhesive to close the diseased vein in patients with symptomatic venous reflux disease. Read the article released by The
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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 they increase the stress on the veins in the legs. This could be weightlifting, skiing, backpacking, tennis, cycling, and running. If you
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Yes! Compression socks can reduce muscle soreness after exercise and shorten recovery time. Wearing compression socks regularly relieves tightness, aching, swelling and pain caused by varicose veins. There are multitude of quality compression sock retailers including Nabee Socks.
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As we continue in our efforts to provide our patients with the highest quality of care, we are constantly looking for methods of working together with you to ensure that you are not only aware of, but also involved in the management and improvement of your vein health. We are proud to inform you that
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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. The blood volume in pregnancy increases, putting more stress on the valves in the veins. In addition, as the uterus grows it
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