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Types of varicose veins
The list of types of Varicose veins mentioned in various sources includes:
Venous lakes are often found on the face and neck.
Reticular veins or feeder veins appear as deep, dark blue veins that crisscross your thighs or the backs of your legs.
Telangiectases are reddish in color and often found on the face or upper body.
Spider veins […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006 under Varicose veins, Vein treatment.
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Closure Procedure
The Closure procedure is a minimally invasive treatment which often results in varicose veins and other painful symptoms. Closure procedure provides a less-invasive alternative to vein stripping by closing the diseased vein instead. The Closure catheter, which is positioned into the diseased vein, delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As result the […]
Posted: October 21st, 2006 under Varicose veins, Vein treatment.
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New minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins
Minimally invasive procedure designed to treat varicose veins caused by Venous Reflux Disease is now offered by North Suburban Medical Center, which is a 157-bed licensed hospital with 550 physicians on staff. Hospital which is located in Thornton, CO, offers cardiovascular services, critical care and emergency medical services; surgical services; MRI, mammography and other diagnostic […]
Posted: September 28th, 2006 under Varicose veins, Vein treatment.
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Acupuncture treatment of Varicose Veins
Acupuncture is ancient treatment method which has very good effects on varicose veins. According to the Chinese medical theory, varicose veins are caused by stagnant blood. Acupuncture can improve the blood circulation effectively.
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Posted: September 7th, 2006 under Varicose veins, Vein treatment.
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Varicose veins
Varicose veins are the largest ropy veins seen especially on the legs. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. Varicose veins, which are are deeper and larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter, develop slowly, but once they start they progress. Human veins have a series of valves […]
Posted: August 16th, 2006 under Varicose veins.
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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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