A common question is if you should travel with blood clots. It is well known that long-distance travel confers a small increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as blood clots, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). The rates are higher in those who travel for prolonged periods, and are greatest in the […]
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Blood clots can happen at any age. While they are more common in adults, blood clots such as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can also happen in children and teenagers. In short – there is no “normal age” for people to get a DVT. How Many Children Experience DVT or Blood Clots? Overall, nearly 1 in
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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 perform ultrasounds to assess the vascular system. As a vein center, we routinely perform ultrasounds to evaluate varicose veins and to identify deep and superficial
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We are proud to announce that INOVIA® has been granted re-accreditation with the American College of Radiology, or ACR! This is an accreditation for our vascular ultrasound lab. The re-accreditation process includes, but is not limited to: maintaining our ultrasound equipment, keeping up with continuing education and the ACR reviewing our ultrasound images. We have been
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We are happy to announce the addition of Physician Assistant, Trebor Struble, to the INOVIA® family! Trebor received his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine at Willamette University, in Salem, OR, and went on to earn his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Western University of Health Sciences, in Pomona, CA. Trebor
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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
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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
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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
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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
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