Why Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis Are A Problem
Cholesterol is vital for health. It’s a part of all of our cells. However, there are actually two kinds of cholesterol in our bodies. When the “bad” variety builds [...]
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. [...]
Do Not Leave Varicose Veins Untreated
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 [...]
Pregnancy & Varicose Veins
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 [...]
Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis
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, [...]
Varicose Veins Affect More Than Appearances
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 [...]
What to Expect Before and After Venous Ligation and Stripping
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 [...]
How Smoking Affects Varicose Veins
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. [...]
What you need to know about Menopause and Varicose Veins
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: A Leading Cause of Varicose Veins in Women
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 [...]
