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...
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 Awareness Month? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month is a multi-faceted campaign aimed at raising awareness among consumers, healthcare professionals and policy-makers about DVT and associated risks like pulmonary embolism (PE) on a national and local ... continue reading...
FDA Approves VenaSeal for the Treatment of Varicose Veins
INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center participated in the Recent Veclose Trial, the results of which were recently published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery with Dr. Jones as a co-author. Based in part on the results from this pivotal clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for VenaSeal(TM) closure system. The VenaSeal procedure is the only non-tumescent, non-thermal, non-sclerosant procedure approved for use in the U.S. that uses a specially formulated medical adhesive that ... continue reading...
Veclose Trial Results Published in Journal of Vascular Surgery
INOVIA® Vein Specialty Clinic pleased to see the results of the VeCLOSE trial published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. The study, entitled, Randomized trial comparing cyanoacrylate embolization and radiofrequency ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins (VeClose). The study suggests the cyanoacrylate glue performs as well as radiofrequency ablation, with less bruising and no need for the injection of tumescent anesthesia. Along with some of the top vein treatment centers in the ... 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 some varicose veins hurt?
Veins carry blood back to the heart. Ideally the pressure in the veins is low. The veins have to work against gravity to deliver the blood back to the heart. There are valves in the veins to keep the blood from refluxing back and distending the legs veins with high pressures. In patients with varicose veins, some of the valves are faulty, leading to pressure build up in the veins. As the pressure builds, over time, the veins in the legs start to distend. Veins have nerves in them. As the ... continue reading...
Dr. Jones Presents VeClose Trial Data at the ACP
INOVIA® participated in the national Veclose trial, a randomized control trial comparing VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System with Radiofrequency Ablation (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:NCT01807585). Covidien today announced the six-month results of the VeClose pivotal study, which demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of the VenaSeal™ closure system* in patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) having symptomatic reflux in the great saphenous vein. The results were presented at American ... continue reading...
Should Holiday Travel Worry You about Your Veins?
The holiday season is upon us. And for many, that means travel, often in cramped quarters. Should this worry you about your veins on long trips? It is true that some people experience vein problems on long trips. There is a risk of vein problems like Deep Venous thrombosis (DVT) and superficial vein thrombophlebitis (SVT) for patients who travel long distance. For patients airplane passengers this has been called the 'economy-class syndrome' and has received a lot of attention in newspapers ... continue reading...
Monday October 13th is World Thrombosis Day!
Reduce the risk by knowing the facts. Please share this with your family and friends. What is Thrombosis? Thrombosis refers to a blood clot that forms in your artery or vein. Blood clots are the cause of the top three cardiovascular killers: heart attack, stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE)-a blood clot mostly in the leg or lungs. While most people are familiar with the risk of heart attack and stroke, fewer people know about VTE. When a blood clot forms in a deep vein (mostly in the ... continue reading...
Could I Develop Varicose Veins ?
Varicose veins are bulging and at times painful veins often found on the legs. They usually result when valves in the veins become weak, allowing blood to stretch out the veins and vein branches. There are a number of risk factors that determine who might develop varicose veins. One of the most powerful risk factors is family history. Another is a history of injury to the legs which sometimes can contribute to damaged vein valves that subsequently (usually years later) can result in ... continue reading...
INOVIA® was Proud to be a Sponsor for the Sisters Folk Festival
INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center was proud to be a Community Sponsor for this important non-profit organization that helps to enrich lives locally through music, arts education and cultural events. This year’s line up at the Sisters Folk Festival was fantastic, and we were happy to lend our support to help make this possible for our community. ... continue reading...
Innovations in Varicose Vein Management
Innovations in ways to improve options and outcomes in patients with Varicose Veins continue to develop. Varithena® (polidocanol injectable foam) 1% is a prescription medicine used to treat varicose veins caused by problems with the great saphenous vein (GSV) and other related veins in the leg's GSV system. Varithena® helps improve the symptoms of heaviness, achiness, swelling, throbbing, itching related to or caused by varicose veins, and the appearance of varicose veins. Treatment is a ... continue reading...
INOVIA® is Proud to Support Local Charities
INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center is proud to support many local charities including the Heaven Can Wait, Family Resource Center, COCC Foundation, and Westside Athletic Foundation. INOVIA® is also a proud supporter of the recent 2014 Ghost Tree Invitational fundraiser and Auction. This non-profit organization donates to local charities Ronald McDonald House Charities the Education Foundation of Bend La-Pine Schools and Assistance League of Bend. ... continue reading...
5 Ways to Prevent Blood Clots while Traveling
The season of travel is still underway. Did you know that limited space and prolonged sitting with little to no leg movement can put you at risk of a blood clot during Air Travel ? Lack of leg movement along with steady pressure from sitting impairs drainage of blood through veins increasing risk for blood clots or thrombosis in deep veins. This can especially be a problem for people with varicose veins . What can you do to minimize the risk? We’ve prepared a short list to help prevent blood ... continue reading...
Welcome to the INOVIA® Vein Update
We established our Oregon vein center with the mission of providing state-of-the-art, specialized vein treatment to patients throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. To support that mission, we're launching a blog where we'll write about innovative vein disorder treatments and the latest research involving the management of venous diseases. Vein disorders are among the most common ailments afflicting both men and women. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 60% of all adults ... continue reading...
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