Other Vascular Diseases that Affect Arteries and Veins
Veins and arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to your other organs and back again. This network of veins and arteries is called the vascular system. [...]
Veins and arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to your other organs and back again. This network of veins and arteries is called the vascular system. [...]
No, You Shouldn’t Leave Varicose Veins Untreated They’re unsightly. They bulge. They can be blue, purple, or reddish in color. They usually occur in the legs. In case you hadn’t [...]
As your pregnancy advances, you may begin to notice blue or purple-ish veins appearing on your legs. While their appearance may be alarming, there isn’t much to worry about. Varicose [...]
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a serious and painful complication of the veins. In layman’s terms, it is a clot in one of the deeper veins of the body, [...]
Complications from Varicose Veins Varicose veins are large, twisted, clustered visible veins. They commonly appear in the legs and lower body because of gravity and blood pooling. Unlike arteries, vein [...]
Venous ligation, as the name implies, essentially means tying off varicose veins through small incisions made in the skin in the affected areas. Vein stripping refers to the removal of [...]
According to an article featured in the American Heart Association’s Cardiology Patient circular in 2014, risk factors for varicose veins are grouped into four categories: hereditary, hormonal, acquired, and lifestyle. [...]
Hormones During Menopause and Varicose Veins Both physiologic and hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy increase the risk for varicose veins in women. Higher levels of progesterone and estrogen have a relaxing [...]
Pregnancy is one of the leading causes of varicose veins in women. The effects of pregnancy on the venous system increase the risk for developing varicosities in three ways: Both [...]
How to Exercise Safely with Varicose Veins? Improving circulation and heart health is a primary benefit of a regular exercise program. Exercise improves muscle tone in your legs, which helps [...]