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Drop the Term “Accessory” Vein Consensus Emerges

Drop the Term “Accessory” Vein Consensus Emerges It was announced today that members from Inovia Vein participated in an international anterior saphenous vein consensus task force to address the confusion around the term “accessory.”  From this a drop the term “accessory” consensus emerged.  Edward Boyle, MD and Rachel Drgastin participated as invited members of the […]

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What Causes Itchy Ankles? Understanding the Role of Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency

Itchy ankles can be a bothersome and uncomfortable symptom that many people experience. While there can be several underlying causes, one common factor to consider is the presence of varicose veins and venous insufficiency.  In this article, we will explore the relationship between itchy ankles, varicose veins, and venous insufficiency. We will also discuss the

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Diet for Venous Insufficiency: Foods to Prevent & Soothe Varicose Veins

Eating a healthy diet is essential to prevent or slow the development of varicose veins. While the foods we eat will impact all of our internal functions, there are specific goals when looking at vein health and maintaining vein function:   IDEAL NUTRIENTS FOR VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY Veins are best supported by a diet rich in

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What is Venous Insufficiency? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins stop working efficiently. An estimated 40 percent of people in the United States have venous insufficiency, or CVI (“chronic venous insufficiency”). What is Venous Insufficiency? The function of veins is to bring blood back to the heart. Because leg veins work against gravity, they contain one-way valves that prevent

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Restless Leg Syndrome’s Little-Known Potential Cause: Venous Insufficiency

Everyone with restless legs knows the symptoms – crawling, throbbing, aching sensations that cause an uncontrollable and uncomfortable urge to move the legs. Common at night or during periods of rest, restless leg syndrome (RLS) may affect as many as 1 in 10 people and is often hereditary. But one question has been lingering for

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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 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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