Apr 15, 2017 | Healthy Living, Vein Health
Veins are part of the human vascular system, along with arteries and capillaries. Together, these blood vessels circulate blood from the heart to each part of the body, and then back. For the average human, that’s more than 80 circulations per minute or a staggering...
Apr 3, 2017 | Spider Veins, Vein Health, Vein Treatments
Spider veins, or telangiectasia is a type of vein disease that affects the smaller veins or capillaries that lie just beneath the skin. They appear as blue and red threads that remind people of the filaments of a spider’s web or delicate spider legs. They’re most...
Mar 7, 2017 | Healthy Living, Vein Health
QUESTION: What can I do to ensure that my legs are ready for summer? I have been embarrassed by the appearance of my legs for years, but this year I have resolved to do something about it. My goal is to be able to wear shorts at the beach without looking at all of...
Mar 3, 2017 | Vein Health, Healthy Living
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, describes a blood clot that forms in a vein located deep within the muscles, most commonly in the legs. Left untreated, these clots can break off and enter the bloodstream, causing dangerous complications such as heart attack and stroke....
Feb 13, 2017 | Vein Health, Healthy Living
For every individual over the age of 40, it is important to maintain healthy veins. Veins, vessels that transport the blood to the heart, are very important in order for the body to function properly. They work in conjunction with arteries, blood vessels that bring...
Jan 17, 2017 | Spider Veins, Vein Health
“Why do I have spider veins?” is one of the most common questions our doctors at AVLC hear. Spider veins are enlarged veins that occur most often in the legs. They are similar to varicose veins but usually are smaller and closer to the surface of the skin. They often...
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