The vascular system has several parts to it. The arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all extremities. Blood flows unobstructed through these vessels and is aided by the natural force of gravity. The veins are different. These vessels carry blood from the extremities and areas away from the heart back to the heart, …
Varicose veins are a problem that we think primarily affects women. We also tend to think that these swollen, ropy veins only occur in the legs. Neither is true. Not only do some men develop varicose veins on the legs, but there is also a potential for this type of vein to develop within the …
Varicose veins and spider veins are common and frustrating problems for which we provide various treatments. Patients who are interested in exploring what those are often have questions about whether or not their vein treatment would be covered by insurance. The best answer is “maybe.” An insurance company like Medicare may cover vein treatment if …
At the Vascular Institute of Virginia, we perform Ovarian Vein Embolization (OVE) for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. This condition is not one that is well-known by the general population, so symptoms could be overlooked. Here, we discuss the signs and symptoms of Pelvic congestion syndrome and what may contribute to its development. Pelvic congestion syndrome is …
Chronic venous insufficiency, the condition that leads to spider veins and varicose veins, affects an estimated 40 percent of American adults. To have venous insufficiency means that some of the valves in some of the veins of the body, usually in the lower extremities, aren’t functioning as they should. Vascular valves are supposed to allow …
Dialysis access is an essential part of managing good health. The care that is given to the dialysis access port is relevant to infection risk. It may take some time for a patient to adjust to life with dialysis access but, soon, the necessary daily care routine becomes familiar. There are four primary types of …
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People with symptoms of varicose veins sometimes notice areas of discoloration on the leg, ankle, or foot. These areas of discoloration may be mistaken for a dermatologic issue. Vein specialists think otherwise. They know that skin discoloration in the lower extremities may be yet another symptom of vein disease. Here, we discuss how the veins …
We all get the occasional cut or scrape. However, when a wound on the leg does not heal, a medical examination is in order. Many people chalk-up slow healing wounds to getting older. As we age, our skin gets thinner and we may bruise or bleed more easily. We understand this logic. We hear it …
Pelvic pain can be concerning when it persists or occurs unrelated to menstruation. For some women, pelvic pain becomes debilitating. Pain may last for several weeks, may occur during or after sex, and can even last for months or years. It is not often recognized that chronic pelvic pain could be due to a vascular …
Statistics indicate that more than half of men in their sixties have an enlarged prostate. This condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH, affects approximately 90 percent of men aged 70 to 89. With these numbers, it is not surprising to hear that BPH is the most common benign abnormal tissue growth in men. Scientific …
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