Spider Veins are Often the Easiest Veins to Treat While spider veins may mean that you don't like the look of your legs, they're usually very straightforward to treat. In fact, they're often less invasive to treat than varicose veins. Spider veins generally appear when the valve inside the vein isn't working right. This puts pressure on the small veins in the skin and they become dilated and purple. Instead of only allowing blood to move one way through the valve, blood is allowed to ... continue reading...
Get Compression Stockings Fitted By A Certified Vein Specialist
Why Compression Stockings are Used with Varicose Veins Compression stockings are used with patients who have varicose veins because they can reduce the symptoms caused by the veins themselves. This can be helpful in the short and long term. While it's possible to purchase compression stockings on your own, it's much better to get them fitted by a certified vein specialist or stocking fitter. If you're in the Tigard, Oregon area, we can help you with that. Then you can feel comfortable ... continue reading...
Celebrities Who Have Suffered or Died From Varicose Veins & DVT
Deep vein thrombosis, more commonly called DVT, is a condition that can cause death by pulmonary embolism. DVT has affected the lives of many people over the years, including a long list of well-known celebrities. Many have suffered from DVT, and some have even died. For anyone that suffers from varicose veins or DVT, it's important to learn more about varicose veins and how they can cause DVT. Understanding the factors that can contribute to DVT and what you can do about it can help ... continue reading...
Treating DVT Cannot Wait
Although it rarely receives much attention, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rather serious condition that can strike anyone at anytime. DVT can arise due to injury, after surgery or illness, or simply after a lengthy period of inactivity; Worse yet, if left untreated, DVT can become life-threatening. Thankfully, awareness can go a long way in preventing serious complications. So, take the time to learn more about DVT in order to identify symptoms and reduce your risks! What Does DVT Look ... continue reading...
COVID Vein Clots Both Big and Small
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 body’s mechanism to stop bleeding. Normally the blood only clots when we have a cut, for example, and the blood is exposed to ... continue reading...
Why the Varicose Veins on Your Legs Are Bad for Your Health
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 cause swelling, pain, aches, tiredness and restless leg syndrome. Over time and left untreated, varicose veins can lead to dangerous complications. The blood ... continue reading...
What is Pelvic Vein Thrombosis | A Guide for Women
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 may include the following: Deep pelvic vein thrombosis – Deep pelvic vein thrombosis takes place when a blood clot develops in one of the deep veins in the pelvis, ... continue reading...
Treat DVT at Inovia Vein Center During COVID-19
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 of more people will be diagnosed with Coronavirus and treated for it. Unfortunately, DVT is often deadly within one month of diagnosis without proper treatment. Do yourself a ... continue reading...
Vascular Surgery During COVID-19 in Portland, OR
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 you report for treatment. Contact us to learn more about the methods we’re adopting to keep you safe and healthy. Get Vascular Surgery Done in Portland During COVID-19 Vascular problems ... continue reading...
What Is Venous Thromboembolism? | A Doctor’s Guide
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 blood clots in your thigh, pelvis or lower leg, but dangerous VTEs can also form in your arm. Your Guide to VTE: Venous Thromboembolism Also known as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), ... continue reading...
What Is Varicose Vein Ablation? | A Doctor’s Guide
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 lower legs. Varicose veins are a common problem, affecting up to 35 percent of adults in the United States, according to the Society for ... continue reading...
Why Varicose Veins are More Painful in the Summer
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 and others, like your veins, beneath the surface. How Summer Heat Affects Your Veins When outdoors on sunny days, you might experience symptoms of your varicose veins. However, ... continue reading...
Get Rid of Spider Veins Before Your Wedding
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 are easily visible when you put on your wedding dress. Fortunately, several treatment options are available for people with spider veins. Don’t Have Unsightly ... continue reading...
What is Varithena | The Varithena Procedure Guide | Inovia Vein
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 Varithena is The Right Option For You Varithena is a procedure that uses an FDA-approved microfoam to treat varicose veins and venous reflux disease. ... continue reading...
Inovia Vein Now Scheduling Telehealth Vein Consults
In response to COVID-19, many clinics are calling patients re-schedule appointments for routine care to at a later date. However, at Inovia Vein, we are offering patient the opportunity to have their visit as a Telehealth consultation. The key message to our patients is we are not closing down. We are here for you, but if you don't have to be here, you can be evaluated and receive your vein care electronically if possible. And we can do this now. Effective ... continue reading...
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