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How to Heal a Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer and Keep it Healed

Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic wound that can be difficult to treat. They are typically caused by underlying venous disease, which can lead to poor blood flow in the legs and ankles. This can cause a b…

How Long Will My Varicose Vein Treatments Last?

Varicose veins are a common condition that affects up to 35% of the adult population in the United States. Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and bulging veins that usually occur in the legs and feet. They c…

Inovia Vein Announces Vancouver, WA Clinic

Inovia Vein is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new vein specialty clinic in Vancouver, Washington in July 2023. This is a first of its kind in this area clinic will be entirely dedicated to evalua…

What are the Long Term Complications of a DVT?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that can cause a range of complications, including post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). PTS is a collection of symptoms such as pain, chronic swelling, ache, heavine…

Can Prior Orthopedic Injuries Result in a Person Developing Varicose Veins Later in Life?

Varicose veins are a common condition that affects a significant proportion of the population, particularly as people age. While many factors can contribute to the development of varicose veins, including genet…

What Causes Leg DVT Pain?

Pain and swelling are two of the first symptoms people notice when they develop a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside the body, usually in th…

Can a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Lead to Varicose Veins?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. This can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition if the clot dislodg…

Help us Promote DVT Awareness Month

March is DVT awareness month. DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, affects up to 2 million Americans each year, but the symptoms of DVT may be subtle and are sometimes difficult to detect. What is DVT Awarenes…

How to Use & Care for Compression Socks

Compression socks, also known as compression stockings, are specialized socks that apply gentle pressure throughout the legs and ankles. To avoid further complications and/or side effects, anyone who has been p…

Common Issues with Compression Garments

Compression garments are designed to help control swelling in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. For numerous reasons, including excessive swelling and mobility issues, patients may have trouble with compression…