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Is Leg Swelling a Sign of Something Serious?

Leg swelling is a common complaint. It can absolutely be a serious sign – and even when its not, leg swelling can often benefit from treatment. Leg swelling can occur in one leg or both. It can be equal,…

Comparing Varicose Vein Treatments

In recent years, Drs. Andrew Jones and Edward Boyle of the Inovia Vein Specialty Clinics participated as investigators in the Vecolse Trial. Our patients often ask us for an update on the published data as it…

New Treatments for Varicose Veins

In the last 25 years, the development of new, minimally invasive procedures has revolutionized how we treat varicose veins. For many years, varicose veins were treated by a surgery called vein stripping. This r…

6 Steps to Address Your Leg Spider Veins

1. Understand What Spider Veins Are Spider veins are small blue or red veins at the skin’s surface. They are also known as telangiectasias and are most commonly seen on the legs and face. They can range f…

Patient Testimonials Raise Awareness for Vein Treatment

The rise of patient testimonials and review sites has made it much easier for patients to evaluate their treatment options and find the right health care provider. Varicose veins are very common, and often res…

Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment

A venous leg ulcer, also known as a venous stasis ulcer, is a sore on the lower leg by the ankle resulting from long standing venous insufficiency. Due to the difficulties that many patients experience in…

Ankle Discoloration: A Symptom of Vein Disease

Do you or someone you know have foot or ankle discoloration? Have you noticed swelling or indents from socks that worsen later in the day? These may be signs of Vein Disease. Areas of darker skin color in the l…

2018 Cascade Women's Expo

Join INOVIA® Vein Specialty Center at the 2018 Cascade Women’s Expo! SATURDAY, APRIL 21st, 2018 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Indulge in a day of incredible local products, yummy samples, the latest fashion…

Do Varicose Veins Increase Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk?

A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and less clear potential associations with pulm…

INOVIA® Vascular Lab

Did you know that the sonographers at Inovia® Vein Specialty Centers are accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Vascular Ultrasound? That means our sonographers can per…