Thousands of adult Americans–more women–have varicose veins in their lower extremities and other body areas. Varicose veins can harm overall health, causing pain, swelling, and problems with personal appearance. Let’s talk about the treatment options available for varicose veins in the legs and where you can go in Tampa, FL, for effective treatment. The
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When to Know Spider Vein Removal Is Necessary?
Spider veins are thin, thread-like blood vessels noticeable on the skin surfaces of the face, legs, ankles, and feet due to the poor function of the valves in the blood vessels, allowing the pooling of blood. However, most people are unaware if you should have these unsightly spider veins removed. Let’s talk about when
Read MoreWhat a Vascular Surgeon Does: Far More Than Surgery
When you hear the word “surgeon,” you may think that this highly-trained physician advocate for operative methods of treatment above all else. Your vascular surgeon does far more than that. They employ innovative diagnostics and treatments for all types of vein conditions in the lower extremities. The treatment you receive will be highly individualized. Let’s
Read MoreDrugs Used for Vein Blockage Treatments
People with chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, are at high risk for blood clots that travel to vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs. If you have been diagnosed with blood clots in the lower extremities, your vein specialist may use special drugs to limit these blockages safely. Let’s talk about this chronic/acute
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Vein Surgeon
If you have chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, you need the expert help of a vein surgeon. In Tampa, FL, Edward G. Mackay and Associates provide the diagnostics, procedures, and education which improve venous function and avoid complications, such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and leg ulcers. Let’s talk about the questions to ask
Read MoreFactors Your Provider Consider for Your Vein Disease Treatment Plan
If you have been diagnosed with vein disease or CVI, you want the best possible relief and long-term prevention. You wonder what factors your vein surgeon in Palm Harbor, FL, considers when planning treatment. Here’s more on this topic important to your physical appearance and overall health. What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency,
Read MoreTips for Painful Veins Treatment You Can Do at Home
If you have a history of varicose veins, you know that pain can be a part of daily life. However, besides medical treatments, you can also alleviate your pain or other symptoms of varicose veins, which sluggish circulation in your legs, feet, and ankles at home. Let your team at Edward G. Mackay and Associates
Read MoreWhat Is the Best Vein Blockage Treatment Option?
If you have chronic venous insufficiency, you must know that vein blockage due to dangerous blood clots could be a real risk. To reduce your chances of life-threatening complications or eliminate vein blockages, you must consult a vein doctor for customized treatments to improve circulation. Let’s talk about the best vein blockage treatment options available
Read MoreWhat to Anticipate in a Vein Clinic
Most people who have chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, do not seek treatment. After all, the symptoms are generally annoying, uncomfortable, or embarrassing, but they are not harmful to your health. However, if something is constantly annoying, uncomfortable, and embarrassing, wouldn’t you do something about it? The good news is that venous insufficiency – and
Read MoreNew Vein Treatments You Should Know About
It used to be that surgical vein stripping and ligation (tying off) were the only treatment options for chronic venous disease, such as severe varicose veins. However, today’s vein doctors have developed new methods and technologies to improve blood vessel health, function, and aesthetic appearance. Let’s talk about some of the latest vein treatments, how
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