North Shore Vein Center in New Hyde Park, NY, has been awarded the distinction of accreditation in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)....
Pregnant women often develop varicose veins during their pregnancies. There are two main reasons for this. Pregnancy increases the volume of blood in a woman’s body, which, if the...
Venous reflux is the abnormal backing up of blood into the vein. Veins are blood vessels which bring blood back to the heart. In normal venous circulation, oxygen-depleted...
Varicose veins are a very common condition in the United States, affecting one out of two people age 50 and older, and 15 to 25 percent of all...
Have you tried Dermaka? It’s made of natural plant extracts with added vitamins for skin health. This cream minimizes bruising, inflammation, redness, and/or swelling – great for after...
Varicose veins are described as large, raised, swollen blood vessels that develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. They can twist and turn up...
Older adults should consider the health of their veins. Paying attention to venous health is an important aspect of successful aging – and one that has historically gone...
Sclerotherapy is used to treat spider veins and varicose veins by injecting a sclerosing agent into the interior of the troublesome vein. This substance causes the vein walls...
If you already have a pre-existing venous condition such as venous insufficiency or varicose veins, exercising can be painful! There are some exercises that are more likely to...
Joe Knapp was 14 years old when he was hit head-on by a car while he was riding a bicycle. The accident fractured his left femur at the...