The valves in your veins ensure they function properly — here’s how they work. You may know that your veins transport blood to and from the heart, but you might not know as much about the structure of these blood vessels. For example, did you know that your veins are equipped with a set of valves […]
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If you are currently suffering from varicose veins or at risk of developing them in the future, here are a few helpful answers to common questions about venous health Varicose veins are a common circulatory disorder, affecting as many as 23% of American adults. Despite its prevalence, however, many patients still have questions about them, with
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The driving force for recommending use of anti-cholesterol medications (“statins”) is that if a certain group of patients take these drugs over several years, statins can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. These particular patients have already had at least one cardiovascular diagnosis or event after which the medication is prescribed. The
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What happens when you have a varicose vein near the surface of the skin that is too large to treat with sclerotherapy but too small to treat with laser ablation? Microphlebectomy happens, and the vein goes away. Also known as ambulatory phlebectomy or stab phlebectomy (both of which make the procedure sound kind of scary
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