Archive for July, 2006
Venous insufficiency
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart. When leg veins cannot pump enough blood back to heart, we are talking about chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
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Posted: July 29th, 2006 under Vein treatment.
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Travel related deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is not connected only with older people. New Zealand DVT research which was accomplished in 2003 announced that 1% of long-haul air passengers suffer from Deep Vein Thrombosis. This is four people on every jumbo jet. Traveled related deep vein thrombosis is known as ‘Economy Class Syndrome.’
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Posted: July 27th, 2006 under Deep vein thrombosis, Vein treatment.
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Blood vessels
Blood vessels are intricate networks of tubes that transport blood throughout the entire body.
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There are three varieties of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries. During blood circulation, the arteries carry blood away from the heart. The capillaries connect the arteries to veins and the veins carry the blood back to the heart.
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Posted: July 26th, 2006 under Varicose veins.
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Symptoms of varicose veins
What are the most commonly symptoms of varicose veins?
• Legs that tire easily
• Leg swelling
• Heaviness in legs
• Skin darkening
Treatment
• support stockings
• regular exercise
• in some cases surgery
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Posted: July 26th, 2006 under Varicose veins.
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Spider vein removal
Spider vein removal is a procedure designed to permanently remove spider veins, leaving your legs looking younger and healthier. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 480,000 spider vein removal procedures were performed in the United States in the year 2003. Those considering spider vein removal should first find a qualified cosmetic surgeon […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2006 under Spider veins.
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Deep vein thrombosis
Thrombosis occurs when the blood changes from a liquid to a solid state thereby producing a clot. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) that develops in one of the major deep veins (a vein that accompanies an artery) of the body, usually in the leg (thigh or calf). […]
Posted: July 21st, 2006 under Deep vein thrombosis, Vein treatment.
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Leg vein problem
Leg vein problems begin when the vein valves that prevent blood from flowing in the wrong direction (reflux) become weak or malfunction.
Posted: July 20th, 2006 under Vein treatment.
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Spider Veins
Spider veins (also called telangectasias) are small superficial blood vessels. They generally appear red or blue in in color. Spider veins, which get their name because of their similarity in appearance to that of a spider (their look is similar to tree branch or spider web with their short jagged lines), are most commonly found […]
Posted: July 20th, 2006 under Spider veins.
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