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 rely on vitamin K. Slow acting and often requires the use of injectable medications until blood levels get to therapeutic range. Dose varies, dependent ... continue reading...
Myths about 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 not every person will develop varicose veins in their lifetime. Also, varicose veins can develop early in life. Varicose veins will always reoccur ... continue reading...
Stay on Track: Exercise!
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 your feet, lower them, and then raise your heels. Repeat this exercise 20 times on each foot. Circular Leg Movements! Put your back on the ground and raise your legs at an angle of ... continue reading...
DVT: Myths vs Facts
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 a number of causes and risks of deep vein thrombosis. We've listed the myths we most often hear from our patients, along with the facts that may change your perception of ... continue reading...
New Year’s Resolution: Exercise Regularly with Varicose Veins!
Varicose veins are caused by lack of circulation in the veins. Diseased veins are most commonly associated with prolonged sitting or standing careers, hereditary factors, and pregnancy. Exercise is the #1 healthy vein recommendation. Regular exercise helps improve circulation in your legs, stimulates blood flow, and builds strength. Low-impact exercises such as walking and bicycling are ideal for varicose vein sufferers. Other common exercises such as Leg Lifts, Calf raises, Bicycle Legs, Side ... continue reading...
INOVIA® first in Oregon to treat patients with VenaSeal Closure System
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 Bulletin, "Bend Clinic First in State to Use 'Super Glue' for Veins" Drs. Andrew Jones and Edward Boyle of INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center ... continue reading...
Yoga Can Help Varicose Veins: 5 Poses to Try at Home
Patients frequently ask us if activities like yoga can cure or treat varicose veins. It is true that healthy activities help patients live in better health while experiencing fewer symptoms of varicose veins like swelling and aching. We encourage activities like yoga because they can improve circulation and make patients move better. Movement is good for veins and helps reduce varicose vein symptoms. Yoga Poses for Varicose Veins Varicose veins are often due to incompetent valves in the veins ... continue reading...
Varicose Veins and Athletes
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 notice post exercise symptoms such as tired, heavy legs, pain, and/or swelling it’s important to take action. Wearing compression stockings can help ... continue reading...
The Risks Of Sitting All Day!
Have you ever experienced numbness and swelling in your limbs when you sit? The very act of sitting compresses tissues. Sitting for long periods is a greater risk then many of us realize. Your nerves, arteries, and veins can become blocked which limits nerve signals causing numbness and reduces blood flow in your limbs causing them to swell. Check out this motivating video AFTER you take a 5 minute walk! Then get up every half hour. Stand up and stretch right now. Your body will thank you! ... continue reading...
Is my Vein Condition Covered by Insurance?
If you are worried about the cost of vein surgery, you'll be surprised to know how much insurance will cover! Many varicose vein treatment procedures may be covered when deemed “medically necessary.” There are two categories under which vein treatments may fall, these are cosmetic and medically necessary procedures. Cosmetic procedures will not be covered by insurance companies. Insurance companies criteria for whether vein treatment is “medically necessary” may include one or more of the ... continue reading...
Do Compression Socks Work?
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. ... continue reading...
Enable the INOVIA® Patient Portal Today!
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 our practice now offers the opportunity to use the power of the web to track the most important aspects of your vein healthcare through our office. The INOVIA® Patient Portal enables our patients ... continue reading...
Varicose Veins During Pregnancy, a Common Problem
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 can compress the large veins in the pelvis, making it harder for blood to get out of the legs. Progesterone is a hormone that is increased during pregnancy, and ... continue reading...
Can a Step Tracker Help Varicose Veins?
Healthy veins require movement. This means moving the legs, stretching, and exercising by any means. One of the most common ways to exercise for vein health is simple walking. Why is this so? Veins carry the blood back to the heart from the legs. There are valves in the veins to keep the blood from pooling in the legs. It’s the movement of the legs that promote blood return from the legs back to the heart. When the legs move, the muscles contract, and this contraction squeezes the veins, ... continue reading...
Why Do Varicose Veins Hurt?
Nearly 1 in 5 people will develop varicose veins in their lifetime, but the extent to which varicose veins will affect quality of life will differ. While some patients have little to no pain, and may not even realize they are developing varicose veins, others will experience painful varicose veins that make typical daily tasks much more difficult. When Varicose Veins Hurt For patients that report pain in their varicose veins, they experience any variety of the common ... continue reading...
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