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 ... 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...
Varicose Veins and Restless Leg Syndrome-You Can Find Relief!
Your varicose veins may not just be a cosmetic problem. Varicose veins are a result of venous insufficiency. Veins are unable to return blood to your heart and lungs efficiently. The blood flows downward causing buildup in your veins. Restless leg syndrome is another side effect of venous insufficiency and is common in people with varicose veins. When blood doesn’t circulating properly you can feel the uncontrollable urge to move your legs when sitting or lying down for extended periods of ... 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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