Do you or someone you know have foot or ankle discoloration, such as brown freckle-like spots on feet and ankles? Have you noticed swelling or indents from socks that worsen later in the day in the area of ankle discoloration, like brown spots on ankles? You could have venous disease. This is a common condition […]
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Join INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center at the 2018 Cascade Women’s Expo! SATURDAY, APRIL 21st, 2018 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Indulge in a day of incredible local products, yummy samples, the latest fashions, massages, makeovers, fantastic door prizes and lots of fun. $500 CASH GIVEAWAY! Enter to win a makeover & amazing door prizes! You’ve been balancing a
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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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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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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 includes, but is not limited to: maintaining our ultrasound equipment, keeping up with continuing education and the ACR reviewing our ultrasound images. We have been
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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 include: • Leg pain • Leg heaviness / fatigue • Leg swelling • Leg itching • Skin changes, including: skin discoloration/darkening, flakey
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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, OR, and went on to earn his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Western University of Health Sciences, in Pomona, CA. Trebor
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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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