The heart pumps nutrient-dense and oxygenated blood to the body through thick-walled blood vessels called arteries; the deoxygenated and depleted blood is then sent back to the heart through thin-walled vessels called veins. Tiny capillaries connect the arteries and veins. Because the veins are much farther away from the heart than the arteries are, they
Read MoreVein Conditions
Thrombosed Veins: Causes and How to Avoid Them
You probably have heard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – a “thrombus” is a blood clot that has formed along the inside of a blood vessel and remains there. This blood clot is composed of aggregated platelets, red blood cells, and a mesh of fibrin (a fibrous protein), and it can interfere with healthy blood
Read MoreCauses of Painful Veins
Having painful veins usually occurs in the legs, and it radiates outward as general leg pain. While painful veins can be due to simple reasons such as venous (vein) pressure – which usually displays as varicose veins and spider veins – it can also be due to serious and unobservable conditions like deep vein thrombosis
Read MoreHow to Identify Venous Diseases
If your legs feel heavy or itchy, and appear discolored and bumpy, you may have venous insufficiency. Its most common form is varicose veins. Your vein doctor in Palm Harbor, FL, can identify which condition is plaguing your circulation, and he can treat it with the latest in non-operative and surgical interventions. Here’s how you
Read MoreMost Common Vein Conditions
According to the Society of Vascular Medicine, more than 30 million Americans suffer some form of venous disorder, yet only 10 percent of them seek treatment. Vein conditions, while mostly harmless, can also put you at risk of developing potentially serious medical problems. Leg pain and swelling; muscle cramps; a feeling of heaviness or fatigue
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